the eclecticum – … you must have one grand passion – at least.

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An intimate moment with a rare pocket tourbillon made by ‘modern Thomas Edison’, Thomas Engel
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Breguet – 250th anniversary (i): A queen is kissed awake!
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In conversation – the eclecticum sits down with watchmaking talent Anny Weber on working with master watchmaker Paul Gerber
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Patek Philippe Split seconds chronograph rattrapante 5950 monopusher

The pinnacle of (fine) watchmaking: Patek Philippe

collectors, Patek Philippe, watches

Swatch Sistem51 Petite Seconde automatic blue dial wristshot

Swatch – Hands-On with the Sistem51 Petite Seconde, an engineering marvel

collectors, Novelty 2020, Swatch, watches

Bulgari Gerald Genta 50th Anniversary Arena Bi-Retro wristshot

Gérald Genta’s Retro Classic turns 50 – a revival!

Bulgari, Gerald Genta, snapshot, watches, watchmakers

Andreas Strehler Lune Exacte Wristshot

Andreas Strehler – watchmaker and engineer

AHCI, Andreas Strehler, snapshot, watches, watchmakers

Zenith Interview Julien Tornare Magnus Bosse

In conversation – the eclecticum sits down with Zenith CEO Julien Tornare

interview, watches, Zenith

Chopard L.U.C. Flying T Twin Flying Tourbillon wristshot

Chopard – Hands-on with the L.U.C. Flying T Twin

Chopard, collectors, L.U.C, watches

Paul Gerber master watchmaker AHCI superbia humanitatis

The pinnacle of (fine) watchmaking – of old masters, elves, virgins … or superheroes?

AHCI, Audemars Piguet, collectors, Ferdinand Berthoud, Greubel Forsey, Lang & Heyne, Patek Philippe, Paul Gerber, Rexhep Rexhepi, Romain Gauthier, Swatch, Urwerk, watches, Zenith

Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1

Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 – Hand-Crafting at the Extreme

analysis, Greubel Forsey, watches