The 1970s were a period of radical change, marked by significant events but also strong evolutions of the design language. Many different styles emerged from the period, futuristic, outlandish shapes, smooth surfaces, innovative materials, and explosions of bright colours marked the design of this wild decade. Well, if you’re 1970s-ready, a space-age oddity from the […]
First introduced in 2016, the handsome Monsieur de Chanel collection stands out by the refined, geometric layout of its dial with from top to bottom the retrograde minutes, the seconds, and the jump hour window. Originally offered in precious metals, the watch was later released in different high-tech, still retaining the elegance you would expect […]
Launched in 2017, Reservoir has gained a firm footing on the indie scene with its fascination for measuring instruments found on the dashboards of cars, planes, and even submarines. Old-school manometers, altimeters, speedometers, tachometers and gauges of all sorts are a constant source of inspiration for the brand that displays time with jumping hours and […]
Independent watchmaker Hautlence, which made its debut 20 years ago in Neuchatel, has always been known for its modern approach to watchmaking with creative designs, exposed mechanics and innovative ways of displaying time. Now a sister company of H. Moser & Cie, the brand made a comeback a few months ago with modernized, streamlined aesthetics […]
Ever since its creation in 2002, De Bethune has shown a unique approach to watchmaking, combining artistic and technical innovation. The works of Denis Flageollet, the mastermind behind the brand, have placed the brand outside mainstream watchmaking in a class of its own. A case in point, the DBD Digitale combines a distinctive case design […]
A. Lange & Söhne’s Zeitwerk Minute Repeater is an extraordinary, highly original watch that perfectly captures the personality of this grand Saxon brand. As the only mechanical wristwatch to combine a jumping numerals display with a decimal minute repeater, the Zeitwerk is visually and acoustically exceptional. Following the first platinum Zeitwerk Minute Repeater of 2015 […]
Regulator dials, jumping hours, retrograde minutes and oversized onion crowns are classical displays employed by Chronoswiss, the former Munich-based brand founded in 1983 by Gerd R. Lang, now in Oliver Ebstein’s hands and located in Lucerne. Faithful to Lang’s vision, Chronoswiss continues to produce watches with these characteristics but with a much edgier attitude thanks […]
Japan is, without a doubt, a country of watchmaking culture. Not only is it one of the largest producers of watches alongside Switzerland, but it’s also home to many discerning collectors. Without surprise, a close relationship was formed between Andersen Genève, the brand founded by AHCI member Svend Andersen, and the country of the rising […]
It has become clear that Only Watch, the charitable organisation created in 2005 by Luc Pettavino under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, which brings together the entire watch industry to raise funds for research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, is having greater and greater importance. Besides the charitable aspect, it’s also a vessel for […]
In a galaxy not that far away named Switzerland, two guys went on a mission; building a time-indicating spaceship that would be capable of fighting against the strongest members of the indie scene alliance, with a cool yet not too complex display, and at a price reasonable enough so the rebels could afford it. Ok, […]