When my Dad bought his Rolex Submariner 16610 to replace his 1601 Datejust, he certainly wasn’t expecting to give it to me half a decade later. In April 2000, I’d just turned 19, and was proudly wearing the Seiko Kinetic received a year before for my 18th birthday. The Datejust, my Dad thought, would make […]
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While the reason for my trip to Dakar is for the kids to spend time with their cousins, and my wife and I to spend time with her family, I was particularly looking forward to the opportunity to visit the Terre des hommes Africa headquarters. Isabel Zbinden, from the HQ in Lausanne (and my neighbor […]
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When it comes to watches, the advice of my friend and “young watchmaker in the old town” Dario is priceless. So when he recommended reaching out to the co-founder of Veritas Watches for the neo-vintage piece I was pursuing, I didn’t hesitate—especially when I found out his name was also Alex. And indeed, after a […]
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Bienne, April 1, 2026 — I have seen a lot of strange things in this town. I’ve seen some secret “royal” archives, I’ve seen prototypes that should never have left the bench, and I’ve even seen a grown man cry over a misaligned bezel. But nothing prepared me for the copy of legal notice—passed along […]
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As someone who discovered the watch industry from the outside, the topic of “how to work in it” has never been far. Starting with myself. Several times I wondered if I wanted to convert the night-and-weekend passion into a day job. Aside from this blog and the horological novel I wrote, I also did a […]
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I first heard of Peren through my friend and unofficial watch scholar, Luigi Bonifacio. When I later checked out the website, I was immediately struck by the language. Not just the design language but also the actual words describing the pieces and the philosophy behind them. It all felt both unique and timeless. Bold, but […]
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A selection of the best local watchmaking sites you can visit.
Themed itineraries for those who love one brand in particular or watches in general.
