
Hands-On with the new IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41mm
collectors, IWC Schaffhausen, Novelty 2021, watchesWhat looks like just a smaller case and a new dial for IWC’s classic Pilot’s Chronograph is indeed an upgrade that recalls the traditional ‘engineer type watchmaking’ of IWC

The value of passionate spending: A bespoke project about shoes with ´Atelier Leonard Kahlcke`
bespoke, collectors, Leonard Kahlcke, ShoesA first meeting with shoemaker Leonard Kahlcke and no intention to start a new bespoke project on my side … and then life came in between

Collector´s view: MING 27.02 – two different versions, at least!
collectors, MING, Novelty 2021, watchesHands-on with the MING 27.02 - a novelty for 2021 but sold out already. Yet it´s just amazing what it has to offer at its prices, given its (unique) design and execution

The value of passionate spending: A bespoke project about shoes with ´Il Micio – Hidetaka Fukaya`
bespoke, collectors, Hidetaka Fukaya, ShoesThis time it´s about shoes, a personal bespoke project with ´Il Micio - Hidetaka Fukaya`, from Firenze. A first on several levels and an interesting journey

The OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Cal. 3861 – an icon made fit for the future
collectors, Novelty 2021, Omega, watchesThe Porsche 911, the Leica M or the OMEGA Speedmaster – the crux for such timeless industrial designs is how to keep them up to date. With the new Speedmaster Moonwatch Cal. 3861 there’s something for the Rationalist, the Purist and the Maximalist

Gold Dust: Paul Gerber Cal. 41 – the seconds in your hand
collectors, gold dust, Paul Gerber, watches, watchmakersPaul Gerber is perhaps the most subtly ironic watchmaker – always ready with a charming watchmaking twist – such as this ‘bi-nique’ Cal. 41 wristwatch with switchable jumping/permanent seconds and triple rotors

Zenith ´Chronomaster Sport` – a new dress and the El Primero Cal. 3600: updates with benefits…
collectors, Novelty 2021, watches, ZenithThe venerable El Primero gets a first substantial upgrade (Cal. 3600) in 5 decades: 1/10 of a second, more autonomy, conventional crown positions, and revised chrono mechanics, clothed in a new old dress – ´Chronomaster Sport`

Vianney Halter’s new Deep Space Tourbillon Resonance: allowing a glimpse into the temperamental nature of the Universe
collectors, Novelty 2021, Vianney Halter, watches, watchmakersThe Vianney Halter Deep Space Tourbillon Resonance shows the universe space-time continuum on your wrist – and this without any astronomical indication

Collector´s view: MING – Ming 18.01 H41
collectors, MING, Novelty 2020, watchesHands-on: a comprehensive collector´s view on the MING 18.01 H41 and its (universal) bracelet. The latest diver watch to the MING family, a novelty from 2020.

OMEGA: Hands-On with the Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum
collectors, Omega, watchesWith the Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum, OMEGA reinvented its watchmaking core philosophy, subtly, surprisingly, and full of delights for the aficionado

Gold Dust: 15 years MIH Watch – A Milestone and a Pacemaker of the rarest sort
collectors, Ludwig Oechslin, MIH Watch, Paul Gerber, watchesThere are signs for a relaunch, but what would this ‘new’ watch be without Ludwig Oechslin, Paul Gerber – and even without the MIH?

Hands-on with the Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date – stainless steel and red gold
collectors, Glashütte Original, Novelty 2020, watchesA novelty from 2020, a new member of the ´Spezialist`collection from Glashütte Original: SeaQ Panorama Date - in a bicolour case with a grey and (synthetic) textile strap

F.P. Journe 20th Anniversary Exhibition « 20 years of Résonance »
collectors, F.P. Journe, François-Paul Journe, watchesA virtual walk through F. P. Journe’s exhibition celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his iconic Chronomètre à Résonance watch

The Finalist Watches of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2020 (GPHG) – our Favourites
Andersen Genève, Armin Strom, Atelier de Chronométrie, Bernhard Lederer, Bovet, Breitling, Bulgari, Chanel, collectors, De Bethune, Dior, Ferdinand Berthoud, Girard-Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, Habring2, Hajime Asaoka, IWC Schaffhausen, Jacob & Co, Kurono, Louis Erard, MB&F, MING, Petermann Bédat, Romain Gauthier, Sarpaneva Watches, Trilobe, Urwerk, Van Cleef & Arpels, watchesA lot of things are new for this year’s edition: here’s our take on the Academy’s selection of the 2020 GPHG finalists

Schwarz Etienne: Hands-On with the new Roma Synergy by Kari Voutilainen
collectors, Kari Voutilainen, Novelty 2020, Schwarz Etienne, watches, watchmakersThe Roma Synergy shows how carefully Kari Voutilainen interprets the work of a fellow integrated manufacturer

The pinnacle of (fine) watchmaking: Ferdinand Berthoud
collectors, Ferdinand Berthoud, watchesFerdinand Berthoud - an acclaimed watchmaker in the 18th century and reborn as a brand only in 2015 – old yet young with highest ambitions and idiosyncratic details

Breguet – Hands-On with the Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Blue Ref. 5367PT
Breguet, collectors, Novelty 2020, watchesFrom Cerulean over Yves Klein to Ultra Marine– the many shades of blue might well be the penultimate instance of a Grand Feu enamel dial

The pinnacle of (fine) watchmaking: Patek Philippe
collectors, Patek Philippe, watchesThe famous watchmaker from Geneva is an obvious candidate, isn’t it?

Swatch – Hands-On with the Sistem51 Petite Seconde
collectors, Novelty 2020, Swatch, watchesA timeless marvel of automatised watchmaking gets a subtle treat

Chopard - Hands-on with the L.U.C. Flying T Twin
Chopard, collectors, L.U.C, watchesThe manufacture’s first automatic flying tourbillon is destined to adorn the wrists of discerning gentlemen.

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, ZenithHow to define the very best in watchmaking? the eclecticum looks beyond in-house and finishing...