As a cornerstone of TAG Heuer‘s identity since 1969, the square-shaped Monaco chronograph is fuelled by associations with the race track. Named after the most glamorous of F1 races, the Monaco soared to fame in 1971 after its cameo in Le Mans on Steve McQueen’s wrist. Following a hiatus in the mid-1970s, the Monaco was […]
While November is known as Movember, a moment when men are invited to grow a moustache in order to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer or testicular cancer, October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is here to raise awareness on a worthy cause that touches so many women, […]
Subtlety, refinement and elegance in watchmaking is an art form in itself. It’s very easy to overdo it and end up with a watch that is just a bit, well, off. Then again, delivering a discerning little twist to an otherwise super-refined watch can work absolutely wonderfully. Incorporating a certain dial colour, pattern or even […]
Since its inception in 2015, Reservoir has carved a niche with its distinctive retrograde and jumping complications. The brand draws inspiration from the realms of automobiles, aviation, and diving, infusing precision, functionality, and aesthetics into each collection, each with its unique theme and design elements. One standout collection is the Airfight, which was known until […]
Founded by Yvan Arpa in 2010, ArtyA is synonymous with avant-garde, wildly creative watches, often incorporating unconventional raw materials like butterfly wings and real bullets. The latest direction of this independent brand, though, is far more restrained and minimalist, with elegant skeletonised movements showcased in transparent sapphire crystal cases congregated in the Purity collection. Among […]
During Geneva Watch Days 2023, Armin Strom unveiled a revised version of its One Week model, originally introduced over a decade ago in 2010. The One Week was notable for featuring the brand’s first proprietary movement, the ARM09, which provided a remarkable seven-day power reserve – hence its name. Armin Strom plans for this new […]
It’s not often we travel to China for stories on high-end mechanical watchmaking, even in the virtual sense. But, as the perception of watchmaking is shifting from Swiss dominion towards a more global industry, the Middle Kingdom has proven to be a unique source of rather interesting watches. Take Celadon HH, Qin Gan or Atelier […]
The French luxury powerhouse is securing its relatively young watchmaking division a firm position in the top echelons of watchmaking, now in the hands of LVMH scion Jean Arnault. Louis Vuitton’s Tambour watch, which debuted in 2002, is the backbone of the brand’s horological adventure represented by models ranging from urbanite Street Divers to the […]
While the name Santos often comes to mind when speaking about Cartier watches, it would be more precise in this instance to talk about the brand’s first wristwatch – and most probably one of the earliest purpose-built wristwatches. In fact, when talking about watches in general, the first (pocket)watches by Cartier appeared as early as […]
Founded in Glashütte just after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Nomos has created a distinctive design language that can trace its roots to the Bauhaus movement, perfectly incarnated by the inaugural 35mm Tangente. In 2019, Nomos expanded its urbanite dress watch portfolio with sportier, more robust and colourful models grouped in the Club family […]