Article Since its inception in 2016 the Carrera Extreme Sport has been the more racy version of the Carrera. Whereas the Carrera would be a Porsche 911, the Extreme Sport can be regarded as the RS counterpart. More bold, more techy, more speed. Today TAG Heuer launches a new iteration. The Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport comes […]

Article The trip to Geneva was short and compressed this year. In three days I visited 16 brands, all located in or in the proximity of the Beau Rivage hotel. When I look at my social media timelines the talking pieces this year are the Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing, with 1.65mm the thinnest mechanical wristwatch ever, and […]

Article What started as a relatively small event in 2020 initiated by Bulgari, Breitling and several independent watch brands located in and around the Beau Rivage Hotel in Geneva, has developed into a significant watch event on the agenda. The Geneva Watch Days 2024, the fifth edition, opens on August 29 for 4 days and will […]

Article The Chronopulse data on Chrono24 offers a wealth of information on where we are in the watch industry, monetary-wise. Based on actual transactions, Chronopulse follows the price movements on the secondary market over the past 5 to 6 years. Depending on chosen timeframe you can track the top brands individually and the market as a […]

Article I still remember the media frenzy in early 2022. Just a week before Watches & Wonders Swatch announced the MoonSwatch, and they immediately won the publicity battle over all the novelties that followed a week later. While the marketing approach was close to brilliant (only buy at the stores) and the effects very visible (long […]

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, […]