Alexander Stilcken

Editor-at-Large

61 Articles Published
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Meet the New Cubitus: Innovation and Excitement Unleashed

They love watches and make no secret of it. Our horology experts Philippe and Alexander talk about their favourite subject: Patek Philippe. Alexander: We both had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new Patek Philippe ‘Cubitus’ models in Munich…

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Interview With Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern About The New Cubitus Collection

First of all, congratulations. Having a launch like this after 25 years is something very, very special. What does the launch of this watch mean to you?  Thierry Stern: Well, for me, it’s always exciting, because, as you mentioned, it’s…

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The Patek Philippe Cubitus: Everything You Need to Know About The New Line

The watch industry has something of a penchant for superlatives, but it would be no exaggeration to say that this is, in many ways, the most exciting new product of the year: the Patek Philippe Cubitus. For the manufacture, it…

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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony: Pure Restraint At Its Finest

Vacheron Constantin makes no secret of the significance of its Patrimony collection for the maison. The name itself, ‘Patrimony’, speaks to the brand’s heritage, evoking a deep legacy of history, emotion, responsibility, and a commitment to carry that legacy forward.…

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Pioneering: Chopard’s L.U.C Calibres

One thing is clear: Chopard is the maison for watches and jewellery. A brand that is just as closely associated with the history of the Mille Miglia as it is with the Cannes Film Festival, Swiss precision and a love…

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Dive Right In: The New TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300

It is a highly competitive model series for a particularly fiercely contested genre. After all, steel diver’s watches have been extremely popular for decades, and the range of different brands is almost unmanageable. TAG Heuer has been a player in…

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Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2024: More Than a Watch Collection

Why do mechanical timepieces captivate so many people? The Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2024, a particularly exclusive collection of unique wristwatches, pocket watches and table clocks, undoubtedly answers this question. The boundary-pushing line is undoubtedly at the forefront of the…

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New Patek Philippe Watches 2024: Aquanaut, Nautilus And Beyond

Every year, the new products of certain manufactures are eagerly awaited and discussed. This also goes for the new watches to emerge from Patek Philippe, for example. As for this year, some of these launches could be found on Instagram…

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A Quarter of a Century of The Datograph: A. Lange & Söhne Celebrates With Two New Models

Over at A. Lange & Söhne, this year’s Watches & Wonders highlight is unmissable. Last year, a huge model of the Odysseus Chronograph was installed at the Saxon manufacture’s stand. This year, it is now a 50-fold enlargement of the…

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Golden Investment: Vacheron Constantin’s 222 versus Piaget’s Polo 79

Yellow-gold watches have long been seen as the ultimate symbols of success. Unmistakably crafted from precious metal, such watches are not destined for the subtle amongst us. Rather, these watches make sure that all those around them are well aware…

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Unique in Every Way: The Father And Son Behind Horology Ancienne on Two Exceptional Minute Repeaters

“Suppose my house was on fire, I had to get out as quickly as possible, and could only save one thing: it would be this watch.” Our conversation with the father and son behind the highly respected Instagram watch collector…

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F.P.Journe’s lineSport Collection: When Ambition Meets Zeitgeist

Geneva is the city of watchmaking, and many of the largest and best-known watch manufactures in the region have long opted to confine their points of sale to the city centre. F.P. Journe, however, is different. Located in a historic…