Mach Watch: A Watch for Concorde Fans
Aero-Design, a brand specialising in aeronautical decorative elements, is behind the Mach Watch Airspeed watch launched in 2018. Its distinctive feature? It incorporates an original part from the Concorde. This…
Johnny Hallyday’s Watches
If Johnny Hallyday splurged heavily on cars and motorbikes, he did the same in the world of watchmaking, wearing some beautiful watches. While most of his watches are far from…
The Cable Z by The Electricianz
Voici une young watch brand that will, without a doubt, soon be taking pride of place on many watchmaking fans’ wrists. What if, instead of showing off the inner workings…
How to Create Your Own Watch Brand?
This article is a modest introduction to creating a watch brand—a broad overview. I won’t go into every detail, but it can give you a sense of the road ahead,…
Buying or Selling a Luxury Watch on the Pre-Owned Market
Rather than window-shopping along Rue du Rhône in Geneva in search of a brand-new watch, I invite you, dear reader and fellow watch enthusiast, to take a serious look at…
Take Flight with Vacheron Constantin: Métiers d’Art Les Aérostiers
Here is a collection seen at SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) that certainly didn’t leave me indifferent. I am particularly fond of in-house calibres—often very specific complications (such…
Oris Big Crown D.26 286 HB-RAG Limited Edition
The Oris watch brand is unveiling a limited run of 1,931 pieces: the Oris Big Crown D.26 286 HB-RAG Limited Edition. The long-named D.26 takes its cue from the historic…
New Slimline Moonphase Manufacture by Frederique Constant
The Slimline Moonphase from Frederique Constant is back in the spotlight with a new in-house movement. I’ve always liked this watch—so much so that I nearly bought the version with…
Baume & Mercier Partners with Indian Motorcycle
La maison Baume & Mercier is announcing a new partnership, according to the press kit I’ve just received. After cars (including the particularly handsome Baume et Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra),…
Which watch did Kurt Cobain wear?
The grunge movement may not have been known for the most elegant dress sense, but it nonetheless forged a style all its own. So what watch could Kurt Cobain—a true…
Fernweh Watches: From Kickstarter to Our Wrists
Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, Italian leather strap… These are attributes that suit us just fine when it comes to watches. On paper, the watches produced by the…
Admiral Flyback Chronograph by Ateliers deMonaco
It has been a very long time since I last took an interest in Atelier deMonaco, and now I’ve received a press kit inviting me to dive back into their…
Richard Mille Burgled This Weekend
This weekend (on the night of Sunday, June 26), Richard Mille’s Paris offices were broken into. Around ten prototype watches were stolen. According to Richard Mille, these were prototype watches…
Smartwatches: Where Do You Stand?
Apple Watch, Withings, Samsung… some great brands rushed into the smartwatch space with varying degrees of success. However, a new trend is emerging, with models that appeal even to…
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…
Teaura: Tea, Time, a Luxury
We all have our rituals—those little things that help us feel better, that reassure us. For some, it’s a way of better “controlling” their life; for others, simply a means…