5 Iconic Watches Designed by Gérald Genta
Gérald Genta, the architect of horological desire There are designers who decorate time, and others who architect it. Gérald Genta unquestionably belonged to the latter camp. A tireless autodidact,…
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This Watchmaking Complication Still Fascinates Collectors
The tourbillon, a miniature theatre that never grows old One glance is enough to understand: a rotating cage, a pulsing balance, flashes of mirror-polished steel. Here is a complication that…
Why Black-Dial Watches Are Coming Back into Fashion
A very black… and very crisp comeback The black dial never really left the watchmaking stage, but today it’s regaining a singular aura. After a decade of vitamin-bright colours, forest…
This Cult 1960s Watch Is Back in the Spotlight — and Collectors Can’t Get Enough of It
Designed by a young Gérald Genta for Universal Genève, the Polerouter has left its mark on watchmaking history. Long forgotten, it is now being rediscovered by enthusiasts, carried by the…
M.A.D.1S “Grow Your Dreams”: Time to Dream in Color with Yinka Ilori
The new M.A.D.1S “Grow Your Dreams” collection was born from a chance encounter between Maximilian Büsser, founder of MB&F and of the M.A.D.Editions brand, and the Anglo‑Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori.…
SP One: The Time for Elegant Restraint at MB&F
MB&F, famed for its radical horological machines, is once again shaking up the rulebook. With the SP One, the first release in the new Special Projects collection, the Swiss house…
Titanium Grades in Watchmaking: Differences, Uses and Advice
Titanium is a highly sought-after material in watchmaking, but not all titanium is created equal. The various titanium grades have a direct impact on strength, weight, price and the look…
Titanium Watches: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Selection Criteria
Titanium watches are enjoying a spectacular surge in popularity. But what explains this success? Is it really better than steel? What drawbacks should you know about before buying? This guide…
Titanium in Watchmaking: Why Has This Alloy Become Essential?
Once confined to aerospace and medical applications, titanium has established itself in watchmaking as a material of choice. Lighter than steel, more corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic and decidedly modern, it embodies a…
Watch Calibre or Movement: What’s the Real Difference?
Watch enthusiasts often come across the terms “calibre” and “movement“. But are they the same thing, or is there a nuance? This article sheds light on that difference, with concrete…
LIP Revives French Watchmaking with the R26 Calibre: A 100% Ambitious Movement
With the launch of the LIP R26 movement, the oldest French watch brand still in business reconnects with a strong local industrial tradition and asserts its ambition to win over…
Corum Returns to Swiss Hands: A New Lease of Life for Independent Watchmaking
To mark its 70th anniversary, watchmaker Corum is embarking on a bold strategic shift with a return to its Swiss roots. Haso Mehmedovic, a former watchmaker turned sales director, is…
Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue Edition
Angelus, a master of avant-garde watchmaking, unveils its latest creation: the Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue Edition. This exceptional timepiece strikes a perfect balance between openworked architecture, lightness and dynamism. With…
Vulcain Skindiver Chronograph
Vulcain, the iconic Swiss watch brand, continues to strike a chord with watch enthusiasts with a new re-edition: the Skindiver Chronograph. Inspired by a little-known model from the 1960s, this…
Belvans Héritage Gold: A Watch in Step with French Elegance
A brand making its mark in French watchmaking Belvans is a young watchmaking house born from the passion of three French entrepreneurs driven by a single ambition: to restore French…
Bremont Terra Nova Bronze
British watchmaker Bremont continues its expansion with three new references in its Terra Nova collection, this time rendered in bronze. Inspired by early 20th-century military watches, these new releases combine…