GPHG 2013: The Winners (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève)
Here is the list of winners of the GPHG 2013 (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), held on Friday 15 November at Geneva’s Grand Théâtre. The evening was hosted (and that’s…
Vroom! Tudor and Ducati Renew Their Vows
The Tudor brand, whose Heritage Black Bay watch was recently—and very deservedly—awarded at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, and motorcycle maker Ducati have renewed the vows of a marriage…
Watches Made with 3D Printers
3D printers are becoming mainstream and are increasingly being used by small companies, freelancers and private individuals. The RvnDSGN brand is breaking new ground by launching the first watch made…
Breva Launches the “Miss Météo” Mechanical Watch
I’ll admit it: I completely missed this fabulous watch when it was released recently, and I want to make up for it—because I really love the concept. The Breva Génie…
5 Iconic Watches for Christmas
What if you treated yourself to a “must-have” automatic watch—a classic, an essential piece for any self-respecting watch collection—all for under €3,000? Beyond the agonising choice among hundreds of models,…
Watchmaking Materials
Steel, aluminium, carbon, platinum, titanium… The materials used in watchmaking are becoming increasingly diverse. Let’s take a look at the main materials in horology to better understand what our cases,…
How to Remove Links from Your Steel Bracelet?
A watch whose bracelet is not properly adjusted to your wrist is of little use. Here is the method for removing one or more links from your steel bracelet to…
Pimp My Watch: Customising Your Watch with Les Artisans de Genève
Imagine Xzibit turning up at your place, emptying your winder of your precious watches and putting them in the hands of experts so they can set about customising your timepieces.…
Charriol Gran Celtica SuperSportS
Charriol, a brand enjoying a breath of renewal and modernity this year, is giving its Celtica chronograph a second life. It’s an opportunity to look at how a watch can…
Alpina Extreme Diver 300 Orange: Dive into Murky Waters
Alpina introduces the Extreme Diver 300 Orange dive watch. Naturally, diving goes hand in hand with water resistance, and the case will let you reach depths of 300 metres (a…
What Is the Bezel on Dive Watches Used For?
Who hasn’t casually rotated the bezel of their dive watch, wondering in the process what those markings could possibly be for? Here’s the explanation. No, we’re not all seasoned divers,…
Pequignet Watches: Launch of the Royale Titanium Collection
Cock-a-doodle-doo! French manufacture Pequignet is launching a new collection: Royale Titane. With a pilot-inspired look, the two models house the latest generation of the now-famous movement, the Calibre Royal, made…
Vacheron Constantin Breaks Thinness Records
With the Patrimony Contemporaine ultra-thin calibre 1731, Vacheron Constantin is setting new thinness records. A complication as coveted as it is difficult to execute, the minute repeater (definition here) lets…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual
The latest addition to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Ultra Thin line is also the collection’s first perpetual calendar (QP, for those in the know). Elegant and pared back, it has the luxury…
Watch Straps: Making the Right Choice
Only yesterday, I was able to sit in on a debate about choosing the strap for a prototype watch. The discussion was heated, cutting—what am I saying… downright bloody! Everyone…
Star Wars Watches by Seiko
Seiko has teamed up with Lucasfilm to launch a limited edition range of Star Wars watches in Japan. This release ties in directly with Star Wars’ 35th anniversary, which will…