Article Some brands are more scary than others… The segment of Skull watches could be a good starting point to define the ultimate Halloween watches, and brands like Bell & Ross and HYT have a reputation in this niche. But Halloween is more than a skull. It’s about adding a bit of extra colour, morbid extravagance […]

Article In recent years the demand for young, independent watch brands has risen substantially. And for a reason: in a world where formerly affordable mainstream brands have grown into luxury pricing territory and waiting lists for the popular ones exist, watch collectors look out for alternatives. The market of so-called “micro brands” has matured rapidly, offering […]

Article A firm trend in recent years is the rise in price points for luxury watches. Lead by industry leaders as Rolex, increasing their price structurally to steep levels, the brands beyond follow a similar trend. Even Omega Speedmasters require a serious investment these days, leaving room for other brands to fill the previous price ranges. […]

Article A visit to Glashuette is always an event for watch geeks. The small Saxony town with 3000 inhabitants is the undisputed epicentre of German watchmaking, and when you position yourself at the train station you’ll have a view on no less than 5 manufactures within a stone’s throw. In fact, the former train station itself […]

Article Amongst the participants we see almost all Richemond brands, accompanied by a few indies. We pick 4 novelties for your consideration: IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Roger Dubuis and Piaget. 1) IWC Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G63 IWC has taken inspiration in one of the iconic models of their partner Mercedes-AMG. The Big Pilot’s Watch AMG G63 […]

Article Since 2018 the Polaris has grown into a full collection with a Date-version, a Chronograph, a Perpetual Calendar and a World Timer. And it’s the chronograph version that’s being refreshed now in two dial colour variations, new dial layout and a new movement. We were already used to the blue dial version, and now the […]

Article This week Perrelet is launching it’s most characteristic collection in a smaller case size: the Turbine 41 Titanium introduces the spinning turbine wheel in a 41mm titanium case. The Turbine, spinning at the slightest movement of the wrist in the center of the dial, is the signature feature for Perrelet. It combines playfulness with a […]

Article The story of Laurent Ferrier is fascinating and unusual. Mr. Ferrier started his own brand in 2009 at the respectable age of 63 and after a successful career as a watchmaker and amateur racing driver. In the 1979 Le Mans 24 hours Ferrier and his co-driver Francois Servanin finished third in their Porsche 935, and […]