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…
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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…
Poetic Wish by Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels presents Poetic Wish, two exceptional timepieces in which the time is not read but contemplated—told as a story. The Lady Arpels Poetic Wish and the Midnight…
La vérité si je mens 3: A Reverso on Richard Anconina’s Wrist
Watch placement in promising film productions is a highly competitive sport. Jaeger-LeCoultre has made its mark in La Vérité si je mens 3 by dressing Richard Anconina’s wrist—aka Eddie—with the…
Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon by Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet once again brings together two hallmarks of its expertise, creating the Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon. A leading specialist in the tourbillon—a complication designed to counteract the effects of…
Pequignet Royal Grand Sport
As a preview, here is Pequignet’s Royal Grand Sport collection, which will be unveiled in March at the Baselworld fair. The latest creations from the Pequignet manufacture, the Royal Grand…
Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT: Omega’s First In-House GMT Movement
The World Watch and Jewellery Show (Baselworld), taking place in March in Basel, will be an opportunity to discover a wealth of new timepieces. On this occasion, Omega will unveil…
Marvin Malton Coussin Crantée: Exclusive Review
Marvin—which I like to call the oldest of watchmaking start-ups—has kept its freshness thanks to a team brimming with energy, ingenuity and talent, paired with the authenticity of a maison…
Setting Your Watch Properly, by the Book
How do you set your watch? An obvious question for some, but setting a watch follows a set of golden rules that are never worth skipping. Owners of self-winding mechanical…