Jens Koch

Lang & Heyne launched the first Hektor in 2021, and now the Hektor Edition II is following as a revamped successor. Founded in 2001, the manufacturer from Radeberg near Dresden produces only around 200 watches a year and is known among collectors for its traditionally constructed manufacture movements and meticulous hand finishing. At the same…

Founded in 1875, the manufacture Audemars Piguet celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and marks the occasion with the launch of the fifth model in its groundbreaking ‘Research & Development’ programme: the RD#5 Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph. Thanks to a newly developed reset mechanism, the Maison has significantly reduced the operational…

Founded in 1791, the manufacturer can look back on a long tradition of unique movements, in which improving precision was often an important aspect. Foremost among these is the famous three-bridge tourbillon, which Constant Girard built for the first time in 1867. A unique construction, it is as functional as it is aesthetic with its…

Sylvain Berneron founded his own brand in 2022. He previously worked as a designer at BMW, Porsche, Richemont and, most recently, as chief designer at Breitling. His debut, the completely asymmetrical Berneron Mirage, whose shape follows the manufacture calibre, caused a sensation among collectors and resulted in waiting lists until 2027. The new Quantième Annuel…

This technically sophisticated timepiece – equipped with a jumping seconds mechanism, constant-force escapement and zero-reset function – stands out above all for its distinctive dial layout. Reinterpreting the classical regulator design found in historic precision timepieces, the displays are not arranged in a straight line, but instead form a triangle. The prominent seconds sub-dial occupies…

After nine years of research and development, TAG Heuer unveils the TAG Heuer TH-Carbonspring – an innovative hairspring crafted from carbon. The brand had already presented an early prototype back in 2019, but the technology has since been refined and is now ready for series production. This patented hairspring offers three key advantages over traditional…

The German manufacture has unveiled a new version of its 1815 Tourbillon, housed in a platinum case and featuring a black grand feu enamel dial. Limited to just 50 pieces, this edition joins the two existing models, which are both characterised by lighter dials: one in platinum with a white dial, and one in red…

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:…

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…

Founded as recently as 2001, Lang & Heyne has swiftly established a strong reputation among collectors, thanks to its remarkable horological expertise and artisanal skill. The manufacture is based in a historic mill near Dresden and seeks to continue the legacy of the city’s renowned court watchmakers, such as Johann Heinrich Seyffert and Johann Friedrich…

At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, there were some spectacular innovations and mechanical masterpieces on display. Among them were numerous complications, unprecedented displays, new solutions for well-known problems, a new escapement, and the most accurate mechanical wristwatch ever. Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grande Complication: Most Complicated Wristwatch Vacheron Constantin sets a spectacular…

Rolex is presenting its new releases for this year at Watches & Wonders 2025. Highlights include a left-handed GMT-Master II with a green dial, revised Oyster Perpetual models, and several new dials. This year's star of the show, however, is a completely new model: the Land-Dweller, housing several innovations in the movement. Land-Dweller: new model,…