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Although the launch of the first automatic, integrated high-frequency chronograph calibre – the legendary El Primero – in 1969 was a unique milestone for Zenith, another significant debut from that year should not be overlooked. The Defy also made its first appearance in the watch world in 1969 and today ranks among the brand’s core…

Automatons remain something of an obscure phenomenon in our fast, technology driven world of AI and mass production. Even more little-known is the atelier of François Junod, which perches high atop the village of Sainte-Croix in Switzerland’s Jura mountains. However, a twist of fate recently propelled this already renowned workshop yet deeper into the world…

Swisswatches is launching its first ‘Boutique Travel Guide’ for its watch community. In this section, we want to showcase the many watch boutiques that are worth visiting, but also immerse ourselves in their vibrant neighbourhoods. What does the city have to offer? Where can you find the best drinks, a particularly good restaurant, or perhaps…

A good reputation is easily lost, but takes far longer to build. So when Jaeger-LeCoultre is often – and fondly – referred to today as the ‘watchmaker of watchmakers’, it may sound like a well-worn phrase, yet there are countless reasons and decades of history behind it. The current Polaris collection, including recent additions such…

It’s worth noting that the Chronograph 1 – 1975 Limited Edition is available for purchase without restrictions, aside from its limited run of 350 pieces. That sets it apart from many other watches produced by the Porsche subsidiary, which typically require ownership of a Porsche sports car with its prancing horse emblem to qualify for…

When A. Lange & Söhne unveiled the Lange 1 after its rebirth in 1994, the watchmaking world quickly agreed: a new design icon had emerged – a rare feat in a field where most icons have a heritage spanning fifty years or more. What sets the Lange 1 design apart is its asymmetric dial layout:…

The significance of a 'Royal Warrant' – the distinction of being a royal purveyor – can be felt not only in museums. When King Charles III recently withdrew this status from the chocolate company Cadbury after 170 years, it caused quite a stir. After all, Cadbury is considered one of Britain’s strongest brands. However, according…

Certifications play an immensely important role in the watch industry. While some attest to the authenticity of a watch, others serve as a testament to its quality or, more specifically, to the quality of its movement. The most renowned certification in the latter category is issued by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC), headquartered…

Since its debut in 1993, the Seamaster Diver 300M has earned a reputation for blending professional dive features with contemporary design. Over the past twenty years, Omega has intermittently introduced the colour orange into several Seamaster families, leveraging its high visibility underwater and its unmistakable aesthetic. This year, the Maison brings that signature hue directly…

Forbes magazine recently ran the headline 'The Lord of the Marketplaces', referring to Tim Stracke. Having joined Chrono24 as CEO in 2010, he was the one who turned the marketplace, founded in 2003, into a leading global online platform for pre-owned luxury watches.  And he did so in a segment which, according to predictions in…

What defines a dial from Glashütte Original? How much manual craftsmanship, how much technology, and how many steps are required from the initial design draft to the finished dial that ultimately gives every timepiece from the manufacture its distinctive face? In search of answers to these questions, we attended the opening of Glashütte Original’s new…

When Hublot unveiled the Big Bang in 2005, the model caused a revolution in the world of watchmaking. The timepiece embodied a new way of thinking by moving away from a retrospective view of tradition and towards a forward-looking form of luxury. While many manufacturers draw their designs from the past and place emphasis on…