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…
Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Patrol: Will You Convert?
Hamilton, whose history is closely tied to aviation, is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. The Khaki Aviation X-Patrol watch, a chronograph and a true calculation instrument, is the flagship…
Baselworld 2012 Express (Part 2)
Continuing our express tour of Baselworld 2012. After spotlighting the new watches from MB&F, HYT, Linde Werdelin, De Bethune and Romain Jerome in the first instalment, it’s time for Cyrus,…
Devon Tread 2: More Understated but Still Just as Sexy
Following the success of the Tread 1—the watch that tells the time using belts—Devon unveils the Tread 2. Drawing on aeronautical culture, the engineers at the American brand built on…
Baselworld 2012 Express (Part 1)
The Basel World Watch and Jewellery Show (Baselworld 2012) runs from 8 to 15 March 2012. No fewer than 1,800 exhibitors have answered the call for this unmissable watchmaking rendezvous.…
Alain Delon’s Watches at Auction
Alain Delon’s watch collection will go under the hammer on 5 April 2012 at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild. The Samurai of Spring (now in his 76th year), as he…
Which watch did Jean Dujardin wear at the Oscars?
Jean Dujardin, Oscar winner for Best Actor for his performance in the film “The Artist“, was wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch on his wrist when he was presented with the coveted…
Difference Between a Quartz Watch and a Mechanical Watch
What’s the difference between a quartz watch and a mechanical watch? The answer may seem obvious to those in the know, but I’m asked this question frequently—and it’s a reminder…