Carlingue Aviation 01: Take Flight
Aviation watches were not born to charm. They were designed to be read instantly, in sometimes extreme conditions, where mistakes are not an option. It is this functional constraint that…
Bell & Ross watches
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Why Do Pilot Watches Have Such Legible Dials?
Legibility born of noise, cold and urgency Before it became an aesthetic code—oversized numerals, sharp hands, crisp contrasts—the legibility of pilot’s watches was a matter of survival. In a…
Which Watches Does Emmanuel Macron Wear?
Emmanuel Macron has this peculiarity: he seems to have, on his wrist, a watch collection more substantial than his approval ratings. And it’s clearly not by buying these watches that…
Philippe Etchebest’s Watches
What watches does Philippe Etchebest wear? Last night, I happened to catch the show Cauchemar en cuisine. Chef Philippe Etchebest comes to the rescue of struggling restaurants, getting owners back…