Article Although the weather in northern Europe is still in denial, the summer is really knocking on our doors. In a few weeks time many of us will enjoy holidays which usually take place in sunny, beachy environments. The returning challenge for us watch geeks is of course to choose the ultimate summer watch to wear. […]

Article Audemars Piguet has a great legacy in watchmaking. It not only achieved legendary status as a watch brand, it also played an essential role in the foundation of the watchmaking industry in Switzerland. If you look beyond the Royal Oak you’ll find a wealth of exciting, innovative and challenging watches in the brands’ history. With […]

Article Christie’s has offered a first glimpse of the sale catalogue for their Important Watches auction to be held in June 10 in New York. Amongst some very interesting vintage Rolex and Patek pieces (including a ref. 6098 Prototype Pre-Explorer) two Richard Mille pieces stand out. Two pieces that live up to all the brands’ standards, […]

Article The bi-annual Only Watch auction is a recurring event for collectors and watch fans in General. Not many of us will be in the financial position to participate in any of the watches (the most affordable watch this year was a Trilobe, reaching CHF 17,000). However, the fantastic line-up of 47 one-off watches is a […]

Article The TAG Heuer Monaco is an icon, and due to its shape one of the most recognizable watches in the industry. For 55 years now the square-sized watch, strongly connected to motor racing, has been part of the (TAG) Heuer catalogue, usually in a relatively affordable price range. The one-off split-second Monaco that was unveiled […]

Article Hublot does not have a lot to explain when it comes to their contribution to modern horology. The Art of Fusion philosophy paved the way for a new mix of luxury and sports features now quite common on watches. The brand also pioneered in unique materials such as carbon and sapphire, and their marketing path, […]

Article In 2022 Montblanc introduced the first diver watch in their collection, the (1858) Iced Sea. The brand added a unique “glacier” touch to the range, confirming the origins of the brand name. The glacier-patterned dials have quickly become very recognizable and give the Iced Sea a distinctive look. A range of special “0 oxygen” limited […]

Article Roger Dubuis brings an ode to the tourbillon at this years’ Watches and Wonders. The highly admired complication, part of the brands’ catalogue for a long time, has always been a showcase of horological wizardry. And understanding Roger Dubuis, you’ll know that they won’t take anything for granted. No less than 4 new tourbillon pieces […]