When François-Paul Journe moves, you can be sure to hear him. Not because he is clumsy, of course, but because of his watches. Take the recently unveiled Chronomètre Furtif, for example. This may seem paradoxical because a watch whose name suggests it wants to pass unnoticed has actually stirred up […]
I have always thought that the Bulova Lunar Pilot is one of the most serious-looking watches around. Its functional aesthetic, unchanged since the days of NASA’s lunar missions in the 1970s, is matched by the reliable, robust, precise high-frequency quartz movement inside. In short, it is the prototype ‘tool watch’, […]
I know that when we talk about Richard Mille, we immediately think of those ‘shaped’ watches. Those with a somewhat extravagant look that are often worn by wealthy and famous sportsmen. There’s no denying it. Since its inception in 2001, the brand from Les Breuleux, a small town in the […]
Today, 23 July, the Sun enters the sign of Leo. What better time to celebrate the great feline, the king of the zodiac? And what better way to do so than with the precious timepieces from the Le Lion de Mademoiselle collection, presented by Chanel at the last Geneva Watches […]
Tissot‘s history and range of products speak of an eclectic brand, capable of covering all areas of watchmaking with its collections, from sports chronographs to dress watches and divers’ watches. The latter category flourishes again in summer, as demonstrated by the new Seastar 38 mm chronograph recently presented. Tissot has […]
On 26 June, Breguet unveiled the latest addition to its Classique collection: the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255. This was no ordinary date, but the 224th anniversary of the patent for the ‘tourbillon regulator’. This was filed by Abraham-Louis Breguet on 26 June 1801 — or, rather, on the 7th Messidor […]
2025 is a significant year for Patek Philippe, the world of watchmaking and watch enthusiasts alike. In 1925, the Geneva-based Maison introduced its first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar: the Reference 97975. Note the use of the term ‘wristwatch’. The movement inside that model had previously been used and patented […]
It’s a word of mouth between friends. An intimate and joyful secret, shared with complicity from one person to another until everyone knows it. And the little secret − or at least what was supposed to be one − that becomes a Punchinello secret, to quote the Commedia dell’Arte. In […]
2025 is set to be a landmark year for Breguet. This year is the Brand’s 250th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the catalogue is being expanded with celebratory models designed to retrace the major milestones in its history. The first is the Classique Souscription, which was first presented in Paris. […]
On 13 May, Chanel organised an haute horlogerie event in Milan for the trade press. During the event, we journalists had the opportunity to meet with the President of Chanel Watches & Fine Jewellery, Frédéric Grangié, and the Director of the Studio de Création Horlogerie, Arnaud Chastaingt, for a roundtable […]
I admit it: until a few years ago, I had never heard of the Berios brand. I discovered it after my mother passed away, when I found some of my father’s forgotten watches in a drawer of an old dresser at our country home. This small vintage collection included a […]
A few days ago, writing about Seiko, I mentioned how 2025 is a year of anniversaries in watchmaking, celebrated from Switzerland to Japan. It is to Japan that I return today to talk about Citizen’s Aqualand – which, coincidentally, also celebrates an important anniversary, because it is a round number: […]
In French, manchette means ‘cuff’. In jewellery, it generally refers to a high, rigid bracelet measuring 4–10 cm that covers the entire wrist. In the world of watches, however, the manchette is a specific design featuring a small case integrated into a wide, soft strap. This trendy accessory was particularly […]
There are watch brands all over the world that don’t receive the recognition they deserve. This strikes me every time I scroll through posts on major watchmaking forums or browse the many Facebook groups dedicated to the subject. Perhaps it’s due to trends, marketing campaigns or communication strategies. What I […]
When you have a watch in your catalogue that has been renewed five times over the course of its fifty-year history, while remaining true to its essence, you can and must introduce increasingly sophisticated complications. I’m talking about Baume&Mercier and the Riviera collection. Born in 1973 from the pen of […]
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” I am borrowing this phrase, which is attributed to Albert Einstein, because I think it would make the perfect tagline for the Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer. This is the latest model from Nomos Glashütte, presented at the last Watches and Wonders show. With that, I […]
One of the most exciting trends among watch enthusiasts is collecting timepieces designed to military specifications for use by soldiers and elite units. Bulova’s Mil-Ships collection belongs to this exclusive and highly prized category. Having originally launched the collection in 2021, the company is now relaunching it in two new […]
Two new models from the Resilience collection will be among the novelties from Speake Marin to be presented at Watches and Wonders Geneva. This is a classic collection, just like all of the brand’s designs, which are all inspired by British tradition. Speake Marin’s latest creations are the Resilience Gold […]
Last week, Richard Mille launched the second watch created in collaboration with Ferrari: the RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari. I was privileged to be invited to its unveiling during a major international event in Paris. The three-day event was full of top-level experiences, the highlight of which was undoubtedly […]
The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M collection is expanding with two new models that combine bronze gold – a material I will discuss below – with a burgundy aluminium bezel. The first model (ref. 210.92.42.20.01.003) has a Bronze Gold case and a black rubber strap. The second model (ref. 210.90.42.20.01.003) is […]
Blancpain occasionally updates its Fifty Fathoms collection to support environmental causes. This is when things get really serious. Proof of this is the recently unveiled Fifty Fathoms Tech BOC IV. For those unfamiliar with the brand, Blancpain is committed to setting a good example. In other words: I produce exquisite […]
Collaborations between the worlds of watchmaking and art have multiplied over the last ten years. These partnerships have given rise to numerous limited editions, primarily aimed at collectors. These projects are successful both commercially and from a marketing perspective, generating buzz and strengthening brand image. In my view, the latest […]