Showmanship and extraordinary mechanics are the operative words at Jacob & Co. And the brand’s sports watch collection, the Epic X, makes no exception. Every Epic X is a statement piece. Originally available in a 47mm diameter, the Epic X Chronograph has been revamped, in the same way the brand redefined the time-only skeleton models […]
Ace Jewelers, the family-owned Dutch jewellery and watch retailer, has been in business since 1975 and has enough clout in the industry to secure interesting limited-edition collaboration pieces with some of the leading players. The latest collaboration of Ace Jewelers is with Frederique Constant, a fitting partner given the Dutch roots of the founding couple […]
Bell & Ross, founded by Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo in 1992, emerged from a university project introducing a compelling range of aviation and military-inspired timepieces. The iconic BR 01 Instrument, a substantial 46mm x 46mm model launched in 2005, not only brought them fame but also significantly influenced the watch design scene and laid […]
Few watch categories have seen such a surge in popularity as the luxury sports watch with its integrated design. Demand has skyrocketed, driven by iconic models but also by a number of new players… If the genre was once restricted to higher-end brands, the market has since expanded with more affordable options. For Titoni, it’s […]
Over 70% of our precious Earth is covered in water, and huge areas of it have not yet been fully explored. It’s very likely we’ll never manage to discover all the far corners of the oceans, as they are one of the most challenging environments mankind can face. The main issue is pressure, which increases […]
Long before revolutionizing watchmaking with silicium technology and introducing the Freak in 2001, Ulysse Nardin had earned acclaim for its precision marine chronometers. This expertise not only defined Ulysse Nardin’s legacy but also significantly influenced the design philosophy of the brand’s contemporary models. In 2017, Ulysse Nardin launched the Marine Torpilleur, a collection providing a […]
Following the appointment of Guido Terreni as CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier, efforts have been focused almost exclusively on the Tonda PF collection. A refined and minimalist interpretation of the luxury sports watch, the Tonda PF has developed since its debut in 2021 and is now home to several complications. In response to requests for more […]
Gerald Charles, the independent family-owned watch company based in Lugano, is committed to perpetuating the legacy of the late Gerald Charles Genta (1931-2011), widely recognised as the foremost watch designer of the 20th century. What is surprising is that all of the brand’s collections, from tourbillons to skeletonised movements and chronographs to ultra-thins, share the […]
It’s not often the world of culinary arts collides with the beauty of mechanical watchmaking. When it does happen, things turn tasty quickly, as watchmaking and fine dining are at heart about passion. A passion for finesse, refinement and finding perfection in ingredients to make a watch or a dish come together in perfect harmony. […]
Presented in 2019 in time-and-date and time-only models, the Alpine Eagle collection was Chopard‘s take on the highly successful luxury sports watch with integrated bracelet category. Revamping a 1980 design, that of the St. Moritz watch, it has then been offered in a variety of editions, from compact ladies’ models to a highly desirable ultra-thin […]