Whenever a movie is an absolute smash hit at the box office, a sequel is likely to follow. The same analogy can be made when it comes to (limited edition) watches. So when Time+Tide partnered with Zenith for the rather cool Defy Classic Night Surfer, and it proved a smash hit, a sequel was expected […]
With ArtyA, Yvan Arpa has formed a truly unique vision of watchmaking. There is no doubt that ArtyA watches are spectacular pieces and their design can be polarising. But ArtyA brings something different and fascinating to the watch industry, because of the brand’s capacity to think out of the box and to venture beyond mainstream. […]
Specialized in skeletonized watches, Claude Meylan is an independent watchmaker based in the Vallée de Joux, in the small village of L’Abbaye. Completing an already large collection of openworked models such as the Tortue, the brand now presents a new version of its Lionne feminine watch with movements in pastel tones and openworked to create […]
In 1983, Gerd-Rüdiger Lang (1943-2023) established Chronoswiss as a mechanical watch brand, introducing several innovative concepts defining its distinctive style and producing a lasting impact on the watchmaking industry. Among these innovations were the transparent caseback, allowing a view of the intricate mechanics, and the regulator-type dial design for wristwatches. The skeletonised Chronoswiss models, a […]
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 […]
Certina’s solid and accessibly priced DS-1 three-hander is the descendant of the brand’s DS (double security) concept of 1959. Like the hard protective shell of a turtle, DS was designed to make watches more resilient, reliable and water-resistant to external aggressions thanks to the incorporation of O-ring seals. While this might not be headline news […]
The name of Philippe Narbel might not be on everyone’s radar, but that’s about to change. If you happen to already be familiar with his work, however, I’m positive his latest creation will get you quite excited! Making his debut with the Roots watch last year, Narbel and his team are working under the Narbel […]
The Gerald Charles brand was established by the esteemed Swiss watch designer Gerald Charles Genta, renowned for creating some of the most iconic timepiece designs. Today, under the leadership of Federico Ziviani and with Octavio Garcia as the Creative Director, the Gerald Charles brand is experiencing a resurgence, recognised for its limited production and exclusive […]
In the extensive range of anniversary timepieces unveiled by Audemars Piguet to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Royal Oak in 2022, one watch stole some of the spotlight: the Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 16204ST. Its contemporary and geometric design, complemented by dynamic, powerful, flowing lines, skillfully captures the essence of a classic skeletonised movement. […]
Awarded the Innovation Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2021, the Central Impulse Chronometer (CIC) is a fascinating technical development. With it, Lederer’s ambition was to take the next step on Daniels’ Independent Double-Wheel Escapement by incorporating it into a wristwatch. Just like for Daniels Space Traveller I and II pocket watches […]