SP One: The Time for Elegant Restraint at MB&F
MB&F, famed for its radical horological machines, is once again shaking up the rulebook. With the SP One, the first release in the new Special Projects collection, the Swiss house…
Julien Aguettaz
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I am passionate about watchmaking, having worked for Swiss watchmakers and as a digital strategy consultant.
Titanium Grades in Watchmaking: Differences, Uses and Advice
Titanium is a highly sought-after material in watchmaking, but not all titanium is created equal. The various titanium grades have a direct impact on strength, weight, price and the look…
Titanium Watches: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Selection Criteria
Titanium watches are enjoying a spectacular surge in popularity. But what explains this success? Is it really better than steel? What drawbacks should you know about before buying? This guide…
Titanium in Watchmaking: Why Has This Alloy Become Essential?
Once confined to aerospace and medical applications, titanium has established itself in watchmaking as a material of choice. Lighter than steel, more corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic and decidedly modern, it embodies a…
Watch Calibre or Movement: What’s the Real Difference?
Watch enthusiasts often come across the terms “calibre” and “movement“. But are they the same thing, or is there a nuance? This article sheds light on that difference, with concrete…
LIP Revives French Watchmaking with the R26 Calibre: A 100% Ambitious Movement
With the launch of the LIP R26 movement, the oldest French watch brand still in business reconnects with a strong local industrial tradition and asserts its ambition to win over…
Corum Returns to Swiss Hands: A New Lease of Life for Independent Watchmaking
To mark its 70th anniversary, watchmaker Corum is embarking on a bold strategic shift with a return to its Swiss roots. Haso Mehmedovic, a former watchmaker turned sales director, is…
ArtyA Purity Wavy HMS Mirror: the first one-way mirrored caseback and in-house manufacture movement
ArtyA Genève has just unveiled its latest creation, the Purity Wavy HMS Mirror, a limited-edition watch that blends futuristic aesthetics, cutting-edge watchmaking performance and technical innovation. But what does this…
Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue Edition
Angelus, a master of avant-garde watchmaking, unveils its latest creation: the Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue Edition. This exceptional timepiece strikes a perfect balance between openworked architecture, lightness and dynamism. With…
Vulcain Skindiver Chronograph
Vulcain, the iconic Swiss watch brand, continues to strike a chord with watch enthusiasts with a new re-edition: the Skindiver Chronograph. Inspired by a little-known model from the 1960s, this…
Belvans Héritage Gold: A Watch in Step with French Elegance
A brand making its mark in French watchmaking Belvans is a young watchmaking house born from the passion of three French entrepreneurs driven by a single ambition: to restore French…
Bremont Terra Nova Bronze
British watchmaker Bremont continues its expansion with three new references in its Terra Nova collection, this time rendered in bronze. Inspired by early 20th-century military watches, these new releases combine…
Piaget Polo Flying Tourbillon Moon Phase
Since its creation in 1979, the Piaget Polo has established itself as a benchmark of sport-chic style, blending sophistication with technical prowess. As a pioneer in watchmaking, the Swiss maison…
ArtyA Wavy Red Heart: A Red Sapphire Watch for Valentine’s Day
Watchmaking house ArtyA, known for its avant-garde approach to horology, is unveiling a creation that breaks with convention: the Wavy Red Heart. Designed specifically for Valentine’s Day 2025, this watch…
Orient’s 75th Anniversary: New Bambino Models and Limited Editions
Japanese watch brand Orient is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year by revisiting one of its flagship models, the Bambino. Known for its classic, timeless design, this automatic watch sees…
Aerowatch Celebrates 115 Years of Watchmaking with the Milan Pocket Watch
Swiss watchmaker Aerowatch, based in Saignelégier, is celebrating its 115th anniversary this year with a creation that pays tribute to its heritage while offering a modern take on the pocket…