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…
Pequignet Rue Royale
The Rue Royale watch by Pequignet is a timepiece of rare elegance, powered by the remarkable Royal calibre, the flagship of French Haute Horlogerie. A word first about the Pequignet…
Daylight Saving Time: Why So Much Hate?
It has to be said that the switch to winter time makes us feel as though we’re wandering through a George A. Romero film on Monday morning. Between zombie colleagues…
Pole Guardian by Edmond Watches
Edmond Watches is giving its famous Pole Guardian watch a new bracelet. An appointment is set with Jean-Pierre Edmond himself, the brand’s founder, in Geneva at Place du Mollard, to…
Miss France 2013: What Watches Are the Contestants Wearing?
As preparations for the election of Miss France 2013 gather pace, it’s clear that the event’s media reach grows stronger year after year. The media’s appetite for covering the competition…
Ice-Watch Flagship Store in Geneva
Not content with having already sold more than 9 million watches in five years of existence, Ice-Watch is opening a boutique on Rue de Rive, in Geneva. This flagship store,…
Special Christmas Shopping: Pre-Owned Watches
Ho, Ho, Ho! Christmas is just around the corner—synonymous with little and big joys, gifts, and wishes coming true… If you’re passionate about watchmaking, you’re probably hoping the big bearded…
Patek Philippe, at Its Best
Luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe has posted a new record in terms of revenue. For 2012, it came to nearly one billion Swiss francs, or more than 800 million euros. The…
Tissot Celebrates Its 160th Anniversary at Baselworld
Le Salon Mondial de l’Horlogerie et de la Bijouterie (Baselworld 2013), taking place from 25 April to 03 May, is an opportunity for Tissot to celebrate its 160 years of…
Mini D de Dior Fluorescent Bracelet
Flashy and sparkling, the new Mini D women’s watch from Dior with its fluorescent strap brilliantly manages to pair a restrained, elegant case with a strap bursting with life. The…
Frédérique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture
It’s hard for me not to mention the Frédérique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture, as I’m particularly fond of moonphase watches. The brand took advantage of Baselworld 2013 to unveil five…
Swatch Sistem51: the first fully automated mechanical movement assembly
This information is not intended for the general public, yet it remains of great importance to the world of watchmaking. Swatch announced a few days ago at the Baselworld show…
Urwerk UR-110PTH: Mechanical Red!
Urwerk unveils a “monster” of a watch built entirely on contrast: the UR-110PTH, a limited edition of the UR-110 in a platinum version. First, a contrast of colours, with a…
Charriol Colvmbvs Grande Date GMT: Riding the Wave
A fresh breeze is blowing through the Swiss watch brand Charriol as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. First reveal of the brand’s new releases ahead of Baselworld 2013: the Colvmbvs…