Eberhard & Co: More Than 125 Years of History
The history of Eberhard & Co, a Swiss watchmaking manufacture, spans more than 125 years since it was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1887. Georges-Emile Eberhard, just 22 years old,…
MoonMachine by MB&F
MB&F unveils its MoonMachines! Unofficially presented at Baselworld 2012, the world watch and jewellery fair (reports from my visit here), the Moon Machine is a new timepiece in the MB&F…
François Hollande and His Watch Worn Backwards
The snapshot went viral. The new President of the French Republic trying to tell the time on a watch whose dial was on the opposite side of his wrist became…
Perrelet Turbine Dragon
Perrelet is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a special edition of its famous double-rotor Turbine watch: the Perrelet Turbine Dragon. Following the special series Turbine Poker, America, Erotic…
Locker by TechnoMarine: a Vibrantly Colorful Summer Watch
TechnoMarine is launching Locker, a collection of watches particularly well suited to the summer season. It’s fresh, flashy … Swag (yes, I promised myself I’d use that term one day—now…
Pam Tim: The New Children’s Watch
Children aged 3 to 6 have a particular relationship with time and very often use the key moments of the day as reference points (leaving for school, lunch, afternoon snack,…
Sébastien Loeb Unveils His New Marvin Watch in Geneva
Sébastien Loeb came in person this morning, 12 June 2012, to present his new watch, the Marvin Loeb, at Globus in Geneva. Available in two versions, the new Marvin Loeb—celebrating…
Guess One to Watch Competition Game
I’m not much of a “contest” person, but I have to admit that the concept behind the One to Watch competition from Guess watches won me over. This international competition…
Rotonde by Charriol Automatic XL
The Rotonde by Charriol Automatic XL goes full black thanks to a black PVD treatment, for a more masculine, aggressive look. With its 42 mm case, this Rotonde is particularly…
GPHG 2012: Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève
70 is the number of watches shortlisted for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2012 (GPHG). The 12th awards ceremony will be held at Geneva’s Grand Théâtre on 15 November…
Frédérique Constant Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture: the accessible tourbillon
With the Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture, Frédérique Constant is launching a tourbillon at an “accessible” price. Classic and pared-back, this limited-edition watch—restricted to 188 pieces—is fitted with a movement featuring a…
Tudor Pelagos: The Silent World in Complete Serenity
2012 is the year of dive watches at Tudor. Unveiled at Baselworld 2012, the Tudor Pelagos is a diving instrument designed to take on the world of silence with complete…
Marvin Malton 160 Cushion: A Hint of Spring
A breath of spring is blowing through the Marvin brand, as the Malton 160 Cushion watch celebrates the return of lovers’ season by dressing up in intense colours. And good…
Frederique Constant Index Moon Timer: Fly Me to the Moon
Unveiled at Baselworld 2012, the Index Moon Timer by Frederique Constant pays tribute to our age-old relationship with the moon through an elegant moonphase display. Frederique Constant made the wise…
Ivresse by Badollet: The Quintessence of Elegance
Ivresse, Badollet’s new watch, designed by Eric Giroud, is a masterpiece of elegance, refinement and purity. The rectangular platinum case, measuring 53.8 mm x 30 mm with a height of…
Baselworld 2012 Express (Part 3)
Final chapter of my Baselworld Express Tour 2012 (the World Watch and Jewellery Show, in Basel). Recap of previous episodes: A first part devoted to the new releases from RJ-Romain…