Interview: Robert-Jan Broer Tells Us The Story Of The ‘Speedy Tuesday’ Watch And Why The Dutch Love Omega So Much (VIDEO)

We’ve shown you the “Speedy Tuesday” Omega Speedmaster – the limited edition of 2,012 pieces set to commemorate social media’s impact on the collecting and appreciation of Speedmaster – twice now; first when it launched, and then with live photos when I happened across the prototype while in Geneva. But because this watch is so great, and because we had the rare occurrence of its co-creator, Robert-Jan Broer of Fratello Watches, being in New York City, I thought it’d be fun to get him on camera to talk about how this watch came to be.

9 years ago

Pre-Baseworld 2017 – Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer (Specs, Availability & Price)

This year, one of the most iconic watches ever created will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Its name: the Speedmaster. As you can imagine, with such a long history and so many iconic versions, every new Speedmaster carries the spirit and design inspiration of the models that came before. As a preview of the future collection that will come at Baselworld 2017, the Biel-based brand shows this concept with the new Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer, with a dial that refers to a 1968 Speedmaster model (the Racing-Dial Speedmaster), yet with modern size and features.

9 years ago

Universal Geneve Compax – 52Mondayz, week# 11

Universal Geneve Compax 1950, reference 884.475 Last week I mentioned a lot of Panda-love again. Our own Teun van Heerebeek showed the stickers which he will bring to Baselworld. Including in the designs of the stickers is the drawing of his Watches & Pencils #16 about Panda Dials. It immediately became my favorite sticker. This, […]

9 years ago

Review: Greubel Forsey Grande Sonnerie

The year 2017 will be remembered as a special one for all the folks at Greubel Forsey. For this year, they join an exalted rank of manufacturers – Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne and F.P. Journe, among others – that have accomplished a grande sonnerie wristwatch. Ask any watchmaker worth his salt and he will tell…

9 years ago

Auction Report: Five Funky Chronographs From The 1970s At Watches Of Knightsbridge

Auction season is starting soon, and the next sale at Watches Of Knightsbridge is fast approaching. While it is shorter than the previous sale (“only” 335 lots), it does not lack in interesting pieces, keeping in line with the house’s focus of offering more accessible pieces at auction. From the March 18 catalog I’ve selected five chronographs with a high estimate below $5,000 that all have seductive 1970s looks. Besides the French Lip and Yema, you’ll also find an overlooked Zenith El Primero reference A787, a Fortis Marinemaster reference 8001, and a square Favre-Leuba reference 31013. Get ready to discover some funky designs and unexpected colors.

9 years ago

Chopard L.U.C XPS Twist QF Fairmined Watch

For Baselworld 2017, Chopard is introducing another Fairmined model to their growing L.U.C collection, the Chopard L.U.C XPS Twist QF Fairmined watch in a limited edition of 250 pieces. Let’s take a look at how it combines high-end finishing, interesting materials, and the attention to detail Chopard’s L.U.C line is known for.

9 years ago

Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Watch

Chopard’s latest release may not come as a surprise to many enthusiasts, but it brings an interesting update to their racing-themed Mille Miglia collection. For Baselworld 2017, the Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph ref. 168589-3002 brings some styling changes to the XL version read more…

9 years ago

Chopard L.U.C Lunar One Watch

Inspired by watchmaker and founding father Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the L.U.C collection bearing his initials has been home to arguably some of Chopard’s finest contemporary work. Well, that collection just got a new flagship wth the Geneva Seal-certified L.U.C Lunar One.

9 years ago

Pre-Baselworld 2017 – Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36, A Tribute To Historical High-Precision Chronometers (With a Great Pricing)

With the Basel watch fair opening its doors in a few days, pre-Baselworld novelties are now coming daily in our emails – and one surprised us, in a very good way, the Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36. Symmetry and open-worked movements are essential in Arnold & Son’s collection but not only. Precision, as we’ve seen with the massively impressive Constant Force Tourbillon (that we properly tested), is also key (yet with a hefty price). But if you look for all of that, at a much more accessible price, the Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 will certainly tick a few boxes…

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