Witnessing the entire splendour of our Planet Earth in one single glance is reserved for Astronauts and Cosmonauts only. And I’m pretty sure most of us will never be able to view our home planet from outer space, despite the rise of commercial space flights. However, there is a way to carry Earth with you […]
Incredible things can materialise when you combine the creative aspirations of a wealthy Singaporean vintage watch collector and the talents of an Italian master clockmaker. One of Benjamin Chee’s three watchmaking brands is the high-end Benjamin Chee Haute Horlogerie (BCHH), responsible for the beautiful Celestial Voyager made with Svend Andersen. Chee’s latest fantasy transcends mundane […]
Normally we can classify something as a wristwatch, a pocket watch or a clock, but in some instances, an object can transcend these labels and morph into something more than a single-class thing. Just think of watches that are able to be converted from a wristwatch, like Bovet’s convertible watches, or the recently introduced Omega […]
In 2009, A. Lange & Söhne presented a watch that was a true game changer for the brand. Visually audacious, mechanically fascinating, a complete break from the usual codes of the manufacture, the Zeitwerk became one of the most emblematic models of ALS and a sort of UFO on the high-end watch scene. Combining traditional […]
School Watch Projects are a fascinating insight into today’s watchmaking educational system and a unique way to discover talented young men and women that are deeply passionate about the craft and looking to make a profession out of it. Over time, we’ve seen quite a few very interesting School Watch projects from various makers and […]
Visiting the De Bethune manufacture in the picturesque village of L’Auberson in the Swiss Jura mountains is quite an impressive experience. The works of Denis Flageollet, the mastermind behind De Bethune, have placed the brand outside mainstream watchmaking in a class of its own. There is something even more special about visiting Denis Flageollet’s workshop […]
MeisterSinger is on somewhat of a mission to reduce its carbon footprint and increase its overall sustainability not only by means of using vegan leather straps and environmentally friendly produced boxes but also by partnering with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This leading organisation has been active in preserving nature the world over, […]
To be perfectly honest, I am not that much into Science-Fiction series and movies that I know all the intricate details of legendary shows and franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek or any other. However, I know that when the phrase “Live Long and Prosper” comes up, it’s forever linked to the Star Trek character […]
Versatility is what brings a certain degree of joy to us all. At least, that’s what I’d like to believe when it comes to life and watches. Each and every one of us is unique, with different feelings, emotions, preferences and likes and dislikes. Just compare collectors and their watches, and you’ll note there are […]
Hearkening back to the days of single-hand tower clocks of the Middle Ages, MeisterSinger has carved a very successful niche for its single-handed watches. Based in Münster, Germany, the idea behind Manfred Brassler’s brand was to offer an alternative to hyper-precision time consultations with a more approximative and relaxed approach to telling the time. The […]