Interview – Independent Watchmaker Thomas Schnelle And His Love For Art Deco

In our search for new and surprising independent watchmakers to share with you, we come across many different styles, ranging from highly classical to contemporary and expressive. In recent months we have discovered watches by Alexandre Hazemann, Minhoon Yoo, Theó Levaltier and several others. All of these struck us in one way or another, which […]

3 years ago

The Independedit: The Christopher Ward Bel Canto could prove the bargain of the year

The Christopher Ward Bel Canto is the brand’s first take on a chiming complication Achieved with the help of a base Sellita SW200 and an in-house chiming module At its staggering price point, this may already be the bargain of the year The first modern microbrand shook enthusiast circles recently with their take on a … Continued

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3 years ago

A black dial finally makes its way into the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection

Black quietly makes its debut within the standard IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 collection. This latest iteration of the 2021 model measures in at 41mm in diameter and 51.8mm lug-to-lug. The watch features IWC’s 69835 calibre and the brand’s patented EasX-CHANGE system. The Pilot’s Watch is arguably the brand’s most recognisable line, and among the more … Continued

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3 years ago

Introducing – The Bell & Ross BR 01 Cyber Skull Bronze

Skull-themed watches have been a tradition for Bell & Ross since 2009 and the launch of the BR 01 Skull. Even though it can be hard to make the connection between these bold models and the military/aviation inspiration the brand is known for, the skull is actually one of the most military oriented symbols you […]

3 years ago

Demystifying the mystery dial

Many times, a horological invention is credited to a household watchmaking name. I bet that most of you won’t have heard of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, however. Among Breguets, Mudges and Danielses, his invention was less technically impressive, yet no less astonishing, which may partly explain his amazingly successful career as a magician. Following in the footsteps … Continued

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3 years ago