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Lausanne’s Museum of Design and Applied Arts (MUDAC) takes a fresh look at time and design with a selection of timekeepers that defy the conventions of timekeeping. When it comes to watch exhibitions we are rather spoiled here in Switzerland. There is the annual Baselworld Fair and the Grand Prix de la Haute Horlogerie Exhibition, […]

In conversation with Dieter Pachner VP Sales Glashütte Original chronographs caliber 37 GO watches

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon passes with flying colours.The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon, is a truly fascinating piece.

Presenting three new additions to the Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Florilège

Our own founder and group editorial director, Wei Koh, was recently at the launch event of a special timepiece, where he found himself in the embrace of old friends, and a most blessed pinched cheek. The 28 year old tennis phenom, Rafael “Rafa” Nadal Parera, is presently chasing his 10th career title at the 114th […]

Review Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumière full hands on analysis of the newly revived brand with a deconstructed tourbillon by Fabrique du Temps and Citizen

A short recommendation guide to purchase travel watches, with pieces from Omega, Patek Philippe, Tudor, Glashutte Original, Glycine, and Grand Seiko.

A special pocket watch gifted to Sir Winston Churchill, will be coming up for auction in September at the Sotheby's watches auction in London

Review Leroy Chronomètre à Tourbillon with commentary and live photographs from BaselWorld 2015 fusée chain hunter case back

We review the new Oris Calibre 111 from Baselworld 2015

Audemars Piguet launches its new Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher in a mix of joy and sadness. “This is the most challenging launch ever, for both technical and emotional reasons,” explained Audemars Piguet CEO, François Bennahmias, during a press launch at the Schumacher’s family ranch in Givrins, Switzerland. In 2010, during a visit to […]

A review of the IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition “75th Anniversary”.

Urban Jürgensen timepieces, bringing together a distinctly visible application of pure hand craft, where the intrinsic balance of all parts together form

A short guide to purchase watches from independent watchmakers, with pieces from MB&F;, H. Moser, Vianney Halter, Romain Jerome, Sarpaneva, and Speake-Marin.

Review of the Vacheron Constantin Harmony Single Button Chronograph C3300 SIHH 2015 VC

Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Regatta: full hands on review with live photographs from Baselworld 2015. With price and specifications.

We review the three timepieces that recently came up for auction, that were previously owned by the guitar legend and watch connoisseur: Eric Clapton

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This edition does not come as a surprise, given how Omega has been supporting the Olympics over generations. But what do we think about co-branding and the whole gimmick of pop culture? After all Omega is the watch behind the numbered 007 metal pumping, muscle throbing murderer.

There was a time when the American watch industry was a fierce compeditor of the Swiss. Some believe this is once again the case, although now the Americans are armed with the Apple Watch. Personally, I think that for some, the Apple Watch might be an “add on” to their collection, but I am not […]

Vacheron Constantin a review of the art of finishing using the Harmony series as examples. VC chronograph tourbillon split seconds dual timezone

One of the most intriguing new watches shown at Baselworld begins arriving at local retailers this month. It’s the Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon, featuring the new constant force Ulysse Anchor Escapement. It’s probably safe to say that Ulysse Nardin is the undisputed king when it comes to the innovative use of new materials in watch […]

Watches aimed at frequent travelers come in many shapes and forms. Some simply feature a second time zone, while others incorporate additional complications like a chronograph or full calendar. In recent years, we have seen a strong increase in watches offering complications aimed very specifically at the needs of the traveler. In 2012, Glashütte Original […]

A short recommendation guide to purchase dress watches, with pieces from IWC, Chopard, JLC, Zenith, Philippe Dufour, and A. Lange and Sohne.

Breitling Navitimer AOPA new post Basel 2015 release

IWC, has resurrected the italics full name font! With the Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “75th Anniversary”, fans of the brand and collectors who go bonkers over nomenclature can finally be at peace.