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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When we talk about watchmaking, our eyes automatically turn to Switzerland. Yet historically speaking, Switzerland was more of a land of refuge for French and European watchmakers, who, over the…
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”…
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 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, 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…
