Here we are… the end of 2021 and looking forward to a glorious year. A lot has changed- several challenges faced, new norms followed, and many lessons learned. Across every facet of life, we’ve seen some drastic changes- personal or …
Given the ongoing effects of the dreaded pandemic, the last few years have been a quite a challenge for the watch industry. With significant trade shows such as Baselworld & Watches & Wonders (SIHH) being cancelled, Manufactures being temporarily shut …
“François Czapek, success born of perseverance…” . A Polish watchmaker of Czech origin and an associate of Antoine Norbert de Patek, Franciszek Czapek may not be widely known but is a name that is synonymous with prestige. Czapek’s treasured timepieces …
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo has recently announced four major Philippe Dufour creations that will be offered in its upcoming sale this Fall: The Geneva Watch Auction: XIV. All fresh to …
An Octo Roma WorldTimer! And no it’s not another record-breaking Finissimo but a Roma this time. Before we get to this new addition, let’s delve a little into the Octo. This octogonal shape with a round bezel is creating quite …
If you are even remotely a part of this fascinating world of watches, you cannot be oblivious to the work and contribution of the legendary designer and watchmaker Gerald Genta. Not only did he introduce us to unique complications of …
Right from the very beginning Breitling has always focused on the design, development and production of chronographs. Over the years, under the leadership of Leon Breitling, the Breitling chronographs have earned quite a reputation for their precision and reliability which …
Watches have been a vital tool in the world of aviation, especially when a Pilot is trying to keep track of time while steering the plane at dizzying heights. That being said the hype of “Pilot’s Watches” isn’t limited merely …
‘Here comes the sun” . Kind of takes you back to the era of the ‘Beatlemania’ now doesn’t it? The comparison here is quite relevant too. Be it ‘Rubber soul’ or ‘Revolver’, Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Ringo often incorporated classical …
Created in 2018 by Geneva-based Patrick A. Ulm, the brand resurrects the work of Charles Girardier, a son of the fabled city by the lake. By the time he became a Master Watchmaker in 1809 he was already producing elaborate
