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SJX Watches
Up Close: Jaquet Droz Magic Lotus Automaton
Even though Jaquet Droz is a part of Switzerland’s largest watchmaking conglomerate – its parent Swatch Group also owns more mainstream names like Omega and Longines – the brand has consistently demonstrated an independence of thought with its impressive range of automata wristwatches – the latest being the Magic Lotus Automaton. Combining artisanal decoration with miniature automata – complex mechanical devices that typically imitate humans or nature – these watches continue a lineage that began with the brand’s founder: Pierre Jaquet-Droz (1721–1790). Jaquet-Droz built automata that were shockingly lifelike for the period, with his greatest invention being The Writer. A seated figure capable of writing a pre-programmed sentence up to 40 characters long, The Writer was such a feat that during the Spanish Inquisition, its maker was suspected of using witchcraft to create the uncanny contraption. Over two centuries later, Jaquet Droz has developed several modern-day interpretations of its allegedly supernatural devices, often wristwatches that combine an automaton with a minute repeater – and even in monumental pocket-watch format. The recent Magic Lotus Automaton, on the other hand, is much simpler, but one of the most unusual and intriguing. It is not a minute repeater, but manages to be brilliantly conceived and effective. Garden of wonders Despite not having a repeater, the Magic Lotus Automaton is still a mechanical bombshell – so it is massive,...
Time+Tide
3 brilliant Breguet watches that would have made Abraham proud
Breguet had a stellar year in 2019 as they offered a host of new watches, some of which delivered sportiness, and others that brought a sense of refined classicism. While Abraham-Louis Breguet, the Neuchâtel-born founder of the maison, might have been more comfortable with some of the more traditional pieces in the collection, here are … ContinuedThe post 3 brilliant Breguet watches that would have made Abraham proud appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Watch I Love: Omega Dynamic
In the ‘Watch I Love’ series, Revolution editors take turns to reveal their favourite watch. Here, Richard Holt presents the Omega Dynamic.
Quill & Pad
Australia Is Burning: Time & Tide Watch & Act Charity Auction To Aid To Bushfire Crisis
Australia is burning up, so Time & Tide founder Andrew McUtchen has organized the Watch & Act charity auction. Going live on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10:00 am AEST, the online auction is set to raise money for bushfire victims and wildlife by auctioning special watches.
SJX Watches
In-Depth: Andersen Genève Montre à Tact for Only Watch 2019
Only Watch founder Luc Pettavino is a very persuasive man. Every two years, he manages to convince small watchmakers to risk neglecting paying customers, and instead to spend a lot of time and effort to exercise their creativity in building a one-off timepiece – and then give the resulting watch to the Only Watch charity auction. Most watchmakers regard it as an honour to be asked for a contribution, after all, the list of participants include boldface establishment names like Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. While Luc also receives many offers from brands, he wants to curate an interesting mix of watches for each Only Watch auction, capped at a maximum of 50 watches or so each time – he alone decides what’s in and what’s out. A few brands have been dedicated supporters of the charity since the very beginning, and they are usually invited to return year after year. In the inaugural Only Watch auction in 2005, lot 1 was the unique Eros “Navigation Pleasure” wristwatch. It was the work of Andersen Genève, the brand founded by Svend Andersen, a 77-year old veteran independent watchmaker best known for co-founding the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI). When Luc visited Svend at Baselworld earlier this year to solicit a contribution for Only Watch 2019, he received a swift “yes”. With the watch required to be finished for a world tour starting just three months after Baselworld, quick decisions were necessary a...
Time+Tide
RECOMMENDED READING: Instagram’s influence on movement finishing
SJX Watches recently published a fascinating story by Brandon Moore that takes a look at the impact that Instagram and other social media platforms have had on the scrutiny and importance of watch movement finishing. Moore talks to former Patek Philippe watchmaker and founder of Akrivia watches, Rexhep Rexhepi, about the influence of the social … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Instagram’s influence on movement finishing appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 12: Maximilian Büsser
On this episode of the Revolution Watch Podcast, we speak to Maximilian Büsser, the founder and creative genius behind MB&F;.
SJX Watches
Events: Zenith “A Star Through Time” Exhibition in Singapore
Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the automatic chronograph movement that’s synonymous with Zenith, A Star Through Time embarks on world tour that starts in August, with the first stop being Singapore. Happening during the exhibition is a panel discussion that includes our founder, Su Jiaxian, as well as several watchmaking classes – details on how to attend are at the bottom. The exhibition The key attraction of A Star Through Time is an interactive, virtual tour of Zenith’s manufacture in Le Locle. It’s modelled on Le Monde Étoilé de Zenith, a collaboration between the watchmaker and Neuchâtel’s local tourism authority. Conceived to boost knowledge of watchmaking in the area, the project created a interactive, 360° experience that allows guests to go behind-the-scenes at the manufacture. Walking through the exhibition is akin to a stroll through a scaled down version of the Le Locle manufacture, including a virtual visit to the famous attic where, during the Quartz Crisis, watchmaker Charles Vermot hid the tools and plans to produce the El Primero, keeping them out of the hands of American managers who wanted to eliminate production of mechanical watches. The 400m2 exhibition also traces the evolution of the El Primero, illustrated by significant El Primero-powered watches, including the landmark early examples like the A386 in steel and G381 in 18k gold. Though dedicated to the El Primero, arguably the first ever sel...
Time+Tide
RECOMMENDED READING: Why did auctioneer Aurel Bacs buy a modern quartz watch?
If you haven’t heard of Aurel Bacs, that is something that needs to change. While the word influencer has been irreparably ruined by people who use Instagram at the beach, it is one of the most fitting words to describe his impact on the global vintage watch market. The founder of the watch department at … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Why did auctioneer Aurel Bacs buy a modern quartz watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Only Watch - Why Big Swiss Brands Continue to Make One-Offs for a Charity Auction
In a conversation with founder Luc Pettavino, REVOLUTION learns why the Swiss watchmaking community continues to be inspired to create unique pieces for the Only Watch auction.
Hodinkee
HODINKEE Radio: Episode 46: Bradley Price
The Autodromo founder shares how he turned a country drive in a vintage Alfa Romeo into a line of watches and eventually a full-fledged lifestyle brand.
Deployant
Live from Time to Move: Blancpain Novelties with quick impressions and live pics.
We start with the Novelties. We were presented with the ladies Villaret Collection 33mm case. With a new font for the date. In SS and RG with and without diamonds. A mille maille metal bracelet is also available in SS and RG produced by Simon Menbrez who makes Blancpain cases and bracelet. Prices range fromRead More
Revolution
Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 5: Olivier Audemars of Audemars Piguet
On Episode 5 of the Revolution Watch Podcast, we speak to Olivier Audemars, the great-grandson of the company’s co-founder, on watches, art and more.
Revolution
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinksi Red Ceramic
Hublot’s collaboration with Richard Orlinski births a Classic Fusion Chronograph as attention-grabbing as the French artist’s other works.
Revolution
In Conversation with: Ricardo Guadalupe of Hublot
Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe shares with Revolution founder Wei Koh on his journey with Jean-Claude Biver from their early days in Blancpain to the growth of Hublot’s success.
Revolution
First Look: Ferdinand Berthoud at SIHH 2019
Owner of Ferdinand Berthoud, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele speaks with Revolution founder Wei Koh about the craftsmanship and effort involved in creating the Oeuvre d’Or collection, a new interpretation of the Chronométre FB1.
Revolution
In Conversation with: Wilhelm Schmid of A. Lange & Söhne
A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid and Revolution founder Wei Koh discuss this year’s novelties, one of which celebrates 25 years of the Lange 1 that pays homage to Günther Blümlein and Walter Lange.
Revolution
Breguet and Race for Water
Revolution USA talks to Marco Simeoni, the Founder and President of Race for Water during the press conference about the Odyssey for Breguet/Race for Water.
Revolution
Wei Koh Unboxes his Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2 ‘Ultraman’
Join Revolution founder and editor Wei Koh as he unboxes his special 2018 OMEGA Speedmaster ‘Ultraman’ – coupled with facts and trivia on the original ‘Ultraman’ and how the modern version came to be.
Revolution
Montblanc 27th Edition of Arts Patronage Awards
To honor Art Matters co-founder Laura Donnelley, guests gathered at the studio of Izhar Patkin in New York’s East Village in November.
Revolution
Debate! An In-house Movement is Essential for a 21st-Century Watchmaking House
A most compelling debate between Theodor Prenzel (deputy head R&D;, Nomos Glashütte) and Jean-Marc Wiederrecht (co-founder of movements specialist AGENHOR) on the necessity of “in-house” movements.
Revolution
In Conversation with Bruno Belamich, Creative Director of Bell & Ross
Revolution sits down with the Co-founder and creative brain behind Bell & Ross to discuss the changing face of the brand.
Deployant
In Conversation with racing legend: Jacky Ickx
We had a quick catch up with former Formula 1, Le Man, and Dakar Rally legend Jacky Ickx, who was in town to launch the new Chopard Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition.
Revolution
Stand-Out Lots from Watches of Knightsbridge’s June 30 Sale
Catching up with Co Founder & Director Toby Sutton, we dropped by London based auctioneers Watches of Knightsbridge to check out a few of the stand-out lots from its upcoming 30 June sale.
Revolution
Louis Moinet: Four Impressive Milestones
Louis Moinet Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of its Founder’s Birth with Four Announcements.
Time+Tide
WHO TO FOLLOW: @JDWDesign
J. David Weiss is Founder and ‘Arsonist/Alchemist of Creativity’ for Designova Creative + Assoc. Hi JD, for those who don’t know, who are you and what do you do? Initially, I dreamed of sculpting the shapes of amazing cars, but have ended up in a waterborne version of my dream, designing large custom yachts, but … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @JDWDesign appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
LIST: 3 new Bremont watches that grabbed my attention at their London boutique
When in London, it’d be rude not to drop in and see one of their (very few) British watch brands – Bremont. Luckily, the brand’s co-founder Giles English happened to be around their Mayfair boutique and up for a cup of tea. I might’ve had a coffee, but that didn’t stop Giles and I chatting … ContinuedThe post LIST: 3 new Bremont watches that grabbed my attention at their London boutique appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
WHO TO FOLLOW: @EnriqueMuyshondt
Enrique Muyshondt is the founder of Muyshondt Enterprises, a company that creates electric torches. He loves simple, vintage, analog things - cars, vinyl, cameras, and, of course, watches. Hi Enrique, tell me about your love affair with watches; do you remember when it started? I had a Timex with Indiglo when I was a kid, … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: @EnriqueMuyshondt appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Heitis Watches Okeanos Explorer Review
I've been a huge fan of Heitis Watches and the work DJ Heider (founder, owner, operator) is doing there. Last year I reviewed the Heitis Aviator and the Chronograph. Well, this year Heitis Watches decided to take a step in what would be considered uncharted territory for the brand: a dive watch.