The independent watchmaking duo formed by Richard and Maria Habring, working under the Habring² name, are close to our hearts for various reasons. First, as you’re probably well aware, because of our first-ever Montre de Souscription and the unique piece we auctioned for charity earlier in the year. Besides that, and probably far more relevant […]
Baumgartner and Frei’s fascination with materials and experiments in watch aesthetics will never cease to amaze us. In over two decades since the inaugural UR-101 and UR-102, we have witnessed mechanical ingenuity and creativity of the most commendable level. They have demonstrated infinite development of the original idea, inspired by a 17th-century clock made by […]
Known for its ingenious simplistic approach to watchmaking, the Swiss brand of Ochs und Junior does things a bit differently. Not bragging about how many parts they stuffed in a watch, but rather how few they put in. Take for instance this Ochs und Junior Ochs Line Moon Phase, or Selene, as the company also […]
From the earliest days, the creative process of Urwerk, the brainchild of Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner, has been punctuated by sci-fi inspirations and innovative, original displays of the time. Whether you look at the inaugural watch, the UR-101, or Urwerk‘s latest creation, the UR-120, there’s an undeniable touch to these watches. And while we’re […]
After it was founded in 2012, HYT quickly gained recognition for its unique use of liquid to indicate the time on the dial. The company produced striking and distinctive timepieces that blended art and engineering. Still, as often happens in independent watchmaking, it hit a rough road, which resulted in bankruptcy in 2021. However, HYT […]
Back in 2016, the unveiling of Horological Machine No. 8, or HM8 for short, by Max Büsser & Friends was an eagerly anticipated release. Inspired by the bold and powerful Can-Am racecars known for their distinctive aesthetics and impressive performance – loud, beastly monsters with their characteristic lines, roll bars and long, open tops, the […]
For over a year now, HYT has been back in action with its creativity and boldness revived. The return of the brand was marked by the Hastroid, a watch with familiar mechanics and, of course, the signature – and industry unique – fluidic indication of the time. Besides the obvious sci-fi inspiration behind the design […]
Part of the Singer Group, a Californian-based luxury brand that has become globally renowned for its bespoke restorations of the Porsche 911, Singer Reimagined is the watchmaking counterpart to the stunning cars. As such, there’s no denying the automotive connection of these watches, all of them deeply inspired by motorsport and meant to be used […]
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, […]
In our series of uncovering and sharing the stories of several young and upcoming talents in independent watchmaking, we have a very interesting one for you today. Born in Ukraine, schooled in Spain and now located in the Czech Republic, we introduce you to Tymofii Dolia. He presented his first mechanical watch towards the end […]