SIHH 2017 Opens to the Public
The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, held every year in Geneva, is expanding with the arrival of new exhibitors and—news that will delight watch lovers—is opening its doors…
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Nixon The Mission: A Connected Watch for Board Sports
Nixon is right where we (impatiently) expected it to be, launching its smartwatch dedicated to board sports (surfing, skiing and snowboarding). While smartwatches don’t appeal to me for “city”…
Timebyme.fr: Time, Reimagined
Some watch brands make a point of standing apart. But from the brand to your wrist, there is usually a boutique in between. A boutique (online or brick-and-mortar) often reflects…
Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra
Baume & Mercier is launching a new limited edition of its Capeland watch with a new Shelby Cobra, unveiled at SIHH 2016. In 2015, Baume & Mercier revealed the first…
Pierre Jacques Takes the Helm at MCT (Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps)
Pierre Jacques, co-founder of GMT magazine, former director of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève and former CEO of the De Bethune brand, has been appointed CEO of MCT (Manufacture…
Swiss Alp Watch: H. Moser & Cie’s Answer to the Apple Watch
We had been eagerly awaiting a response from the world of mechanical watchmaking to the connected watch—particularly the Apple Watch. This technological shift has prompted many brands to position themselves…
The Perpetual Calendar Reimagined by MB&F
I first met Max Büsser at a GTE, where he was presenting his Legacy Machine No.1. What strikes you immediately about him is the passion that drives him: a passion…
SevenFriday V-Series V3-01: The Review
On Saturday morning, at the hour when the countryside turns pale, I headed down to the harbour with the firm intention of photographing the SevenFriday V3-01, the third-born of the…
MB&F Legacy Machine LM Perpetual
On Tuesday 3 November 2015, the Swiss press was invited to the M.A.D.Gallery in Geneva, the kinetic art gallery created by the talented Maximilian Büsser and his team: MB&F. An…
GPHG 2015: The Winners
Thursday 29 October 2015 saw the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) 2015 take place, hosted for the occasion by the duo of Gaspard Proust and Frédéric Beigbeder. 18 prizes…
Pequignet Launches Its First Élégance Chronograph
French manufacture Pequignet is launching a charming chronograph in its Elegance collection. This automatic chronograph watch lives up to its name and, it must be said, is genuinely elegant. Available…
DeuxBéliers: Made in La Chaux-de-Fonds
A new brand is making its debut: DeuxBéliers. Its geographical origin alone commands respect, as the two friends behind the brand bring their watches to life in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.…
10 Watches from Baselworld 2015
I’m not claiming this selection represents the 10 best watches of Baselworld 2015 (the World Watch and Jewellery Show), but they are nonetheless 10 timepieces that caught my eye amid…
Breva Génie 03: The First Mechanical Watch with an Anemometer
Here is one of the most original complications in watchmaking. The Breva brand is launching its Génie 03 watch, equipped with a complication that should delight kitesurfers, windsurfers, sailors and…
The Saint Honoré Eiffel Tower Watch
A pre-Baselworld release (this word has just been trademarked) from Saint Honoré, which has the black cat of Montmartre’s ears twitching with curiosity and whets our appetite. The Saint…
Charriol Gran Celtica SuperSportS Limited Edition
The Charriol brand is launching a limited series of its Gran Celtica SuperSportS watch. The Swiss market will get first dibs on this special edition of the racy automatic chronograph,…