Editorial

Our In the Metal editorials share first-hand experiences with watches that have been tried and tested by our editors. By contrast, our Point of View articles provide fresh and unique viewpoints regarding certain timepieces, collections or certain developments inside the watch industry. Meanwhile, First Look editorials will give you the facts, as well as points to consider, regarding brand new pieces. Finally, A Closer Look will take things a step further, diving deeper into the details.
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Let’s Talk Jump Hour Watches: Van Cleef & Arpels’ Pierre Arpels Heure d’Ici & Heure d’Ailleurs

At the British Museum in London, not too far along from hallowed halls housing Egyptian mummies and Ancient Greek amphoras, there is a Clocks and Watches Room, with artefacts dating from 1300 AD to the present. From decorative domestic clocks…

Omega’s Man of the Ocean: Victor Lance Vescovo

Victor Lance Vescovo is a special person in many ways. While visiting the Greek island of Mykonos for the 75th anniversary of the Omega Seamaster, Swisswatches met this titan of a man; slender as a whip, with a white beard…

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Omega Seamaster Summer Blue: Celebrating 75 Years of the Seamaster

The Swiss watch manufacture celebrated a summer festival of superlatives on the trendy Mediterranean island of Mykonos. This summer, Omega celebrated 75 years of the Seamaster, honouring the anniversary of the model with the introduction of no fewer than eleven new…

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Unlocking the Treasure Trove:
Swisswatches Visits Cartier’s Métiers d'Art 

A vast structure of concrete and glass forms Cartier’s manufacture in the UNESCO World Heritage Site watchmaking town of La Chaux-le-Fonds. Across the panes of glass, which reveal only the subtlest glimpse into the world of watchmaking on the other side, the unmistakable cursive Cartier logo spreads…

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Audemars Piguet And 1017 ALYX 9SM Designer Matthew M. Williams Joined Forces to Launch Royal Oak Capsule Collection

In retrospect, those responsible at the New York Parson School of Design are likely now less than pleased that they turned down an application from a certain Matthew M. Williams in 2004. Had the renowned design school accepted him, they…

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Legendary Classic Cars, Smoking Tyres and a Historic Comeback: The Le Mans Classic 2023 with Richard Mille

Since its founding in 2002, the Le Mans Classic has offered a unique throwback to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. With the active support of Richard Mille, who has been the main sponsor since its conception, the event…

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Point of View: Why the Royal Oak Ref. 26585 CE is One of the Most Important Watches in the History of Audemars Piguet

If I had asked my history teacher at school what history actually was, he would have probably told me that it was all about the past. Unfortunately, I never asked him as I would have been staring out of the…

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140 Years of Alpine Watch Tradition: A Conversation with Brand Manager Oliver van Lanschot Hubrecht on Alpina’s Anniversary

A veil of grey clouds covers the snow-clad Matterhorn, one of the icons of the Alps. The summit only makes a timid appearance on this day, but it creates a no less imposing backdrop for an anniversary celebration. With a…

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Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca Talks All Things Pilot’s Watches 

Following the launch of Breguet’s new civilian and military Type XX models last month, Swisswatches caught up with recently installed CEO Lionel a Marca to find out his take on the brand’s new pilot’s watches, which caused quite the stir. He explains…

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The Velocity of Time – featuring Ferdi Porsche

What drives Ferdi Porsche? An exclusive portrait from Swisswatches Magazine about the dream of a young architect and entrepreneur. Everyone is searching for a purpose in life. But what drives the grandson of the founder of the world’s most successful…

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Only Watch 2023: The Highlights

Only Watch, the world’s largest watch auction for charity, will take place for the tenth time in Geneva on November 5th. Over 50 watch manufacturers have each donated a unique timepiece created especially for the occasion. The proceeds of this…

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Catching up with Breitling CEO Georges Kern at the Opening of its Boutique in Munich, Germany

Swisswatches recently had the honour of meeting once again with the CEO of Breitling, Georges Kern, following the launch of the brand’s first own boutique located in Munich, Germany. Spanning over 220 square metres and two floors, the boutique in…