Behind the Scenes of Watchmaking, at the Surface of Watch Parts: Estoppey-Addor
To the casual watch collector, the name Estoppey-Addor might not sound familiar. But for those in the know, it stands as one of those companies that make the
Bringing Rolex Retail (and More) Back to Bienne: A Conversation with Cédric Schiess, Founder of Art du Temps
parked outside the museum that hosts, almost secretly, the largest public Rolex collection in the world. A few hundred meters away from where the first ever Rolex
Time for Padel: The Story Behind Certina’s Strategic Move
Full disclosure: I’m a fan of Certina, a brand I’ve often recommended to friends and family, especially when looking for a great Swiss watch at an affordable price.
The Omega JFK Wore on His First Day As President Is Also, It Seems, The One He Wore on His Last
When I wrote about John Kennedy’s Omega last year, I was not expecting to revisit the topic just eighteen months later. The elegant yellow gold rectangular timepiece, gifted
What You See Is Watch You Get — A Design Conversation with Manuel Romero, co-Founder of White
”In watchmaking, the devil is only in the detail. A watch is made only of details. When we say shorten an indice by two tenths of a millimeter,
Interview with Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Tissot
When you love watchmaking cities, a visit to Le Locle is always a treat. And if you are heading to its most prominent watch company, Tissot, to meet
The Patek Philippe “Rare Handcrafts 2024” Exhibition Through the Eyes of a Collector
Heviloupe is one of my favorite accounts on Instagram. I especially enjoy the captions, full of solid watch knowledge and personal anecdotes from its author, Luigi. Over
One Stroke at a Time: The Life and Passion of Nathalie Jean-Louis, Hand Beveller and Movement Decorator
Nathalie Jean-Louis likes to do things with utmost precision. Her work — hand beveling and decorating high-end watch movements — but also everything else. She has built her
The Rolex History Book the (French-speaking) Watch World Is Talking About
After reviewing several watches, and even a film, I am about to add a third string to my bow of impostures and share my thoughts on a book
Interview with Matthieu Humair, CEO of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation
Matthieu Humair is normally a busy man, but in the weeks building up to Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024, his schedule is denser than ever. Grateful for his
A New Name for the Same – but different – Blog
If you find the above title confusing, welcome to what it’s been like in my head over the past few months. Hopefully, you’ll find the outcome of my
The Daring Swiss Side of Christopher Ward
Watches made in Switzerland by a company established in London is certainly a proven recipe, as Hans Wilsdorf can attest. Once upon a time, England was also where