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Greubel Forsey
Greubel Forsey presents the Hand Made 2, a watch that embodies the brand’s commitment to traditional watchmaking. With this timepiece, the independent manufacturer pushes the boundaries of craftsmanship and precision. The Hand Made 2 is the second model in the…
When Mark Zuckerberg announced on 28 October 2021 that the parent company Facebook would be renamed Meta with immediate effect, not only Facebook but also Zuckerberg seemed to have undergone a transformation. From now on, ‘Zuck’ played it cool. He…
It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That’s why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to compile a list of our top watches from 2024. From milestone models and innovative materials…
The perfect choice for frequent flyers, businesspeople, and globetrotters: GMT watches typically allow you to keep track of up to two additional time zones alongside the local time. Practical and versatile, they are ideal for those who frequently interact with…
Atelier Greubel Forsey is presenting the third edition of the GMT Earth. While the two predecessors were still made of precious metals, this new version has a titanium case. It features a rotating globe that immediately shows the wearer which…
Back in 2004, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey founded the Greubel Forsey watch brand. In 2007, the two watchmakers bought an old 17th-century farmhouse and converted it into an atelier, where they now combine traditional craftsmanship with modern Haute Horlogerie…
When genius and madness come together in watchmaking, Greubel Forsey is the place to be. While some people feel satisfied once they have understood the fundamental principles of a mechanical three-hand watch, even the most complex complications cannot really challenge…
The independent manufacture Greubel Forsey is presenting a new, sporty timepiece. The Greubel Forsey Balancier S combines sport and chronometry with a titanium case that is water-resistant to 100 metres and a high-precision angled balance wheel. The new model comes…
Greubel Forsey has reinvented its perpetual calendar QP in the new QP à Équation. Housed in a 43.5mm 5N red-gold case with a ‘chocolate brown’ dial, the watch incorporates a complete perpetual calendar, a tourbillon, and Equation of Time, which…
Having lived on the West Coast his entire life, it’s not surprising, that his first watch was a Nixon, the epitome of a surf watch. As nobody in his family was ever interested in watches and he never inherited a…
Already in 2015, the GMT Black paved the way for the GMT Sport. Building on this foundation, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have invented and now present a lightweight and ultra-strong, profiled titanium case with ovoid bezel and integrated lugs to showcase the…