Article Few watches can claim the iconic status the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso has. Born in 1931 and originally designed for sporting purposes, its appeal spread far beyond the polo fields almost immediately after the launch. Today the Reverso is an example of timeless design, developed at the height of the Art Deco movement and governed by the […]

Article The story of Norqain so far reads as a true success story. When I first met Ben and his crew in 2018 the operation was small but the ambitions, enthusiasm and mindset were of a larger scale: Something was going to happen here. And it did. With the Adventure and Freedom series the first foundation […]

Article It was an exciting week. The halls at Palexpo were much more crowded than last year, as the Asian horological scene was able to join again after a few years of COVID. It gave a bit more pressure on logistics compared to last year but the vibes were very good, combining the former Baselworld dynamics […]

Article Over the years, Hublot has gained its reputation as the brand that stands out in a colorful and entertaining way. Where Hublot is there is party. But above all Hublot has developed itself into a serious watchmaker, surprising the world with out of this world complications, case materials and shapes. The MP-line, which stands for Masterpiece, […]

Article 5 new variations on the Carrera theme The line-up starts with the purists choice, a 39mm Chronograph available with blue or black dial. The chrono is inspired by the “glass box” design. The case is topped with a sapphire crystal which has a domed shape, quite similar to the 1970’s versions. the curve flows seamlessly […]

Article The works of Francois-Paul Journe and his brand needs no introduction. Since the start in 1999 the brand has paved the way for an entire segment of high-end “indie” watchmakers. Many of these gained reputation and momentum but few, if any, can match the mythical status of F.P. Journe. On May 12, Christie’s watch department […]

Article Imagine being a serious watch collector in the 1980’s.. What would you go for? A Nautilus? Nah, these sports watches were the least attractive Pateks that you could get at discount at an AD. Daytona? Hmm.. Not really. With the absence of social media you would probably be influenced by Don Johnson cruising around in […]

Article Since Louis Cartier designed the Tank in 1917 many variations have been developed over the years. The status and significance of the Tank as a 20th century style icon will be known to many and I can’t think of a watch model that comes even close to it. The original design with the vertical sidebars […]