The manufacture Roger Dubuis has gone a long way before settling to build the “future of hyper-horology.” The brand’s vision of this future is a radical one. It is mechanically complex, flamboyant, excessive and expensive, so out of reach for the general population. Still, Roger Dubuis and its Excalibur watches remain a favourite for sheer […]
Baltic skillfully rides the nostalgia wave, mastering the art of making vintage-inspired watches with enviable success. How many watches do you know that sell at a premium in the secondary market? We all know about certain references from Rolex, AP and Patek Philippe, but I bet you did not imagine a small French kickstart-startup of […]
Created in 2017, Singer Reimagined is an independent watchmaking brand that made a name for itself by creating unconventional chronographs with innovative movements. The Hong Kong Edition of their first watch, the Track1, was awarded the best Chronograph at the GPHG 2018. Singer Reimagined has always been about collaborative work, and their latest watch is […]
Timepieces in the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner collection are the ultra-modern version of the “luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet” concept, albeit based on the design of trains and cars from the 1930s-1950s. Check out images of the streamlined locomotives – even in static, they embody speed and movement and do not look […]
I wouldn’t want to say I am a particular spiritual guy, nor do I take any serious interest in things like horoscopes, the meaning of zodiac signs and the alignment of stars and planets. But, and this is a big “But”, I am absolutely fascinated with space as a concept. It just baffles me how […]
The story of Napoleon’s sister, Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, has been told, and so was the story of the Breguet Reine de Naples collection many times – said to be the first-ever purpose-built wristwatch. Yet, the brand continues to write the story of feminine-oriented watchmaking, with yet another fine line added today, with the […]
The first edition Nebula watch was presented by Arnold & Son in 2016, and it set itself apart from a variety of skeletonised watches available out there right away. Six years later, the Nebula continues to draw attention, and the two new variations of the previously released references hopefully will, too. The Calibre A&S5201 that […]
Titoni is a genuinely independent family watch brand, founded in 1919 by Fritz Schluep in Grenchen, Switzerland, and now the company is managed by the fourth-generation Schluep. The brand has maintained its particular approach to business and watchmaking for years (a separate, interesting story). In 2013, Titoni embarked on the difficult path of developing its […]
A few days ago, Porsche (the car manufacturer) has released what’s probably the coolest of the modern 911s… a proper toy for boys, a car with not much purpose other than to bring back 1980s memories and a big smile on our faces, the 911 Dakar. Reviving the myth of the famous Paris-Dakar 953 and […]
Ikepod, created by Marc Newson in the 1990s, had its share of former glory and a solid fan base, and it has all the chances for greatness under new management. Christian-Louis Col, a French entrepreneur with a wealth of experience and an incredible passion for Ikepod, restored customers’ trust and attention when he introduced a […]