A New Gold Coin Makes Swiss Watchmaking and Bienne Artist WES 21 Shine
Today, the link between traditional watchmaking and collectable coins reaches a new, unprecedented level: Swissmint is launching "Timemachine", a gold coin celebrating the Swiss watchmaking tradition. With a face value of
The Original Speedmaster and the Day I Realized I Had a Tacho-Productometer on the Wrist
Like most watch fans, I love Speedmasters. While I only ever own a few watches at a time (compulsive minimalist tendencies), the Speedy is the only reference that I've simultaneously possessed in different variations. And while this post
Rolex: Remembering and Fact-checking the First Ever Chronometer Certified Wristwatch
One thing Rolex is famous for, and rightly so, is the precision of its watches. Anyone who has owned a contemporary (and in many cases also a vintage) one can attest to how reliable the timekeeping is. Relentless focus on quality
Everyday Watches: Triple Wristing with the Artworth Brothers
You may have already stumbled upon the Artworth Brothers on Instagram. The 3 young men from Bienne have a following equivalent to 4 times the population of our city! Their content is always very suave, mixing watches with cars
Dario Ratti, the Young Watchmaker in the Old Town
Full disclosure: Dario is one of my best friends. But aside from all the reasons why I think he's such a great human being, he's an amazing watchmaker. How else could he have imposed himself as the "go-to" person to bring back to
