Event – Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2020 Exhibition in Geneva

This year is not the easiest when it comes to travelling and attending events and exhibitions… but if you happen to be in Geneva early November, there’s one event you should not miss: Patek Philippe’s rare handcrafts 2020 Exhibition in its historic headquarters on Rue du Rhône. It will be simply the most comprehensive collection […]

4 years ago

Introducing – Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde and Petite Heure Minute Paillonné

As a purveyor to royal clients around the globe of the most exquisitely decorated clocks, repeaters and automata, Pierre Jaquet Droz understood the importance of making a spectacular first impression, both mechanically and aesthetically. Moving forward 300 years in time, the brand still places enormous emphasis on artisanal skills and has its very own Ateliers […]

4 years ago

Women’s Watch Wednesday – Breguet Reine de Naples 8918 Grand Feu Enamel

The distinctive oval-shaped Reine de Naples watch is one of the best-selling ladies’ watches at Breguet. Now presented with a white Grand Feu enamel dial with sky-blue enamel numerals, this delightful white gold model combines yesteryear artistic techniques with a sprinkling of diamonds and an automatic movement for carefree everyday wear. Royal Commissions As the […]

4 years ago

Introducing – Czapek Quai des Bergues “Sursum Corda”

While Czapek & Cie. usually relies on minimalist designs, today it presents a highly decorated, commemorative piece with impressive métiers d’art displayed on its dial. The new Quai des Bergues “Sursum Corda” is a unique piece created to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Czapek name (the company Czapek & Cie. was created in 1845) […]

5 years ago

Hands-on – Jaquet Droz Loving Butterfly Automaton, now with a Prehistoric Petrified “Chinchilla Red” Dial

Jaquet Droz releases another interpretation of its automaton, “Loving Butterfly,” this time with a dial made from a rare form of prehistoric petrified wood, a warm autumnal stage for the fascinating performance that takes place under the sapphire crystal. Honouring Jaquet Droz’s spellbinding automata of the past, a mechanism allows the wings of the butterfly […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary SBGW263 & SBGW264 with Hand-Engraved Dials

Grand Seiko celebrates its 60th anniversary with the release of this 39mm, manual-winding, platinum Elegance model with a hand-engraved dial decorated with symbols related to the legend of Shizukuishi. A second model in rose gold, also from the Elegance Collection, features a green machine-engraved dial that evokes the radiant green white birch trees located near […]

5 years ago

Hands-on – Minase Five Windows Masterpieces, Displaying Japanese Artistic Crafts

Switzerland is usually the country that comes to mind when you think about luxury watches decorated with artistic crafts. However, decorative techniques applied in watchmaking aren’t just reserved for Swiss makers. Japan is a land of watchmaking and of exquisite traditional craftsmanship. So, it is no surprise for a brand like Minase to display superb […]

5 years ago

Introducing – De Bethune Maestri’Art DW5 Armilia

Denis Flageollet, the mastermind behind De Bethune is, without doubt, one of the most talented watchmakers of the industry. His creations have placed the brand outside mainstream watchmaking, in a class of its own. De Bethune watches stand out with their technological singularity as well as their space-age design. And the new De Bethune Maestri’Art […]

5 years ago