Philipp Riehr

Founded in 2001 and based in the Ullersdorf district of Radeberg, the watch manufacture Lang & Heyne presents a new timepiece designed in the tradition of Saxon watchmaking from the 18th and 19th centuries: the Lang & Heyne Friedrich III Manufaktur Edition. As with the Anton Manufaktur Edition introduced at the end of 2023, the…

This year, Glashütte Original is marking 180 years of fine watchmaking in the Saxon town of Glashütte. To celebrate the anniversary, the manufacture is releasing watches that stay true to local traditions, expressed through their colours, complications and materials. In July, the brand presented a special edition with a dial inspired by the Ore Mountains…

The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite introduces a dial crafted from genuine meteorite to the collection, combining it with the technical hallmark of the El Primero – the ability to measure time intervals to one-tenth of a second. At the same time, it draws on historically rooted elements such as the Tri-Compax layout of the subsidiary…

In Germany, automotive culture is seen as nothing less than a symbol of the nation itself, with the car industry reflecting its economic and political realities. It is all the more striking that, until recently, collectors and enthusiasts in search of truly prestigious, internationally significant concours events were pointed to Lake Como, Pebble Beach, or…

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…

Gerald Charles marks two milestones with the Maestro GC19 Becker Anniversary Edition—a striking, violet-coloured limited edition of just 20 pieces. This watch celebrates both the 150th anniversary of Hamburg-based Juwelier Becker and the 25th anniversary of the Gerald Charles watch brand. As a collaborative project with Juwelier Becker, which introduced Gerald Charles to its collection…

With the launch of the new Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of dreams, the watch division of Hermès is once again in the spotlight. On 7 July, Hermès also announced its ongoing commitment to expanding its watchmaking business: Hermès Horloger is increasing its production capacities and, by 2028, will extend its manufacture in Le Noirmont to a…

Since its founding in 2018, Norqain has firmly established the Independence collection as a core part of its portfolio, positioned within the segment of high-performance, lightweight watches designed for sporting activities. Over the years, the collection has produced models distinguished by expressive colours, often bold designs, and equal technical significance for Norqain: in 2024, the…

This year, Glashütte Original not only commemorates 180 years of watchmaking in the Saxon town of Glashütte but also opens a second manufacturing building dedicated exclusively to the production of dials. Fittingly, the brand unveils a new timepiece that pays tribute both to Glashütte’s horological heritage and to the region’s characteristic landscape. The highlight of…

Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms collection has entered a new chapter with the introduction of a 38 mm Automatique line. This latest addition not only brings a more compact dimension to the collection but also broadens its aesthetic and functional appeal. Available in stainless steel, grade 23 titanium, and 18 ct red gold, the new models pair…

Originally launched in the early 1960s to give the chronograph complication a fresh and modern aesthetic, the Breitling Top Time disappeared from the brand’s portfolio for decades in the wake of the Quartz Crisis – and faded largely into obscurity. It was only with the leadership change to Georges Kern and a comprehensive repositioning of…

With the SP One, MB&F ventures into uncharted territory. Instead of their usual futuristic and radical forms, the manufacture's latest creation prioritises classical elegance for the very first time. This timepiece not only heralds the launch of a new model line called Special Projects, but also begs the question of what "special" truly means for…