
A Conversation with Hamilton CEO Vivian Stauffer
For the third episode of the “Bienne Makers”series, we have the privilege of being hosted at the headquarters of Hamilton International by Vivian Stauffer, the company’s CEO. He

Checking in on the Massive Expansion of Rolex’s Movement Production Site
To anyone who follows the world of watch collecting, it’s no secret that Rolex supply is nowhere close to meeting the ever-increasing global demand for its watches. Will

Understanding Shigeru Ban’s Swatch & Omega Headquarters with Philip Jodidio
For the second episode of the “Bienne Makers” series, we’ll be spending some time on the fascinating bridge between architecture and watchmaking with the globally renowned architecture author

Talking Bienne, Watches & More with Robert-Jan Broer
“Bienne Makers” is a new series of interviews with those who contribute to the town’s unique position in the world of watchmaking. To kick it off, a very

Understanding the Lunar Module Outside Omega HQ
If you’re enough into watches to be reading this, you most likely already know the deep ties between Omega and NASA, in particular when it comes to the

Finding Where the First Rolex Watches Were Made
Today, all Rolex movements are produced at the company’s large, highly impressive facility in the outskirts of Bienne. Over one hundred years ago, the very first movements used