Editorial

With the launch of the new TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer in three distinct versions, TAG Heuer presents a contemporary reinterpretation of the moon phase complication. Yet this bold step inevitably raises the question of whether the most classically poetic of all complications can truly harmonise with a brand so deeply rooted in the world of…

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…

Does this sound familiar? You have an upcoming event where formal attire is the preferred choice, the outfit is carefully selected, and then it happens: the neatly tailored blouse or shirt cuff refuses to cooperate with your favourite, rather substantial watch. It snags, puckers, and pinches – constant readjustment is unavoidable. It is at moments…

A passion for mechanical timepieces is often dismissed as nostalgic – as if a love of precision, mechanics and artisanal excellence were somehow out of step with the modern world. With the Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2025 collection, the manufacture once again demonstrates the very opposite: as rare as the skill required to create these…

The young Norqain brand from Nidau was founded in 2018 at a time when the market did not really need another watch brand – and has therefore taken an unconventional path from the outset: Norqain relies on close cooperation with prominent athletes who not only serve as brand ambassadors but are also deeply involved in…

One midsummer's day in early July, we have an appointment with Sylvain Berneron, founder of the eponymous watch brand. The address we have been given is just outside Neuchâtel, where he and his small team recently moved into a new office. When we arrive at the premises, we have to ask where exactly the company…

Although the launch of the first automatic, integrated high-frequency chronograph calibre – the legendary El Primero – in 1969 was a unique milestone for Zenith, another significant debut from that year should not be overlooked. The Defy also made its first appearance in the watch world in 1969 and today ranks among the brand’s core…

Automatons remain something of an obscure phenomenon in our fast, technology driven world of AI and mass production. Even more little-known is the atelier of François Junod, which perches high atop the village of Sainte-Croix in Switzerland’s Jura mountains. However, a twist of fate recently propelled this already renowned workshop yet deeper into the world…

A good reputation is easily lost, but takes far longer to build. So when Jaeger-LeCoultre is often – and fondly – referred to today as the ‘watchmaker of watchmakers’, it may sound like a well-worn phrase, yet there are countless reasons and decades of history behind it. The current Polaris collection, including recent additions such…

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:…

The significance of a 'Royal Warrant' – the distinction of being a royal purveyor – can be felt not only in museums. When King Charles III recently withdrew this status from the chocolate company Cadbury after 170 years, it caused quite a stir. After all, Cadbury is considered one of Britain’s strongest brands. However, according…

Certifications play an immensely important role in the watch industry. While some attest to the authenticity of a watch, others serve as a testament to its quality or, more specifically, to the quality of its movement. The most renowned certification in the latter category is issued by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC), headquartered…