In the 1950s, Nivada Grenchen played a role by crafting timepieces engineered explicitly for the harsh conditions to be faced by members of the US Antarctic expedition, Operation Deep Freeze. These watches needed to be waterproof, anti-magnetic, and automatic, giving rise to the Nivada Antarctic – a descendant of the brand’s earlier Aquamatic line. The […]
Founded in 2018 by Nirupesh Joshi and his wife, Mercy Amalraj, the Bangalore Watch Company (BWC) proudly flies the Indian flag with watches promoting Indian aviation, cricket and even India’s influential space programme. The MACH 1 is the BWC’s collection of modern pilot watches inspired by and often made from material retrieved from fighter jets […]
Where do we start with a watch that seemingly breaks traditional conventions regarding style and substance? With the visionary individual that created it seems like a good start. Sylvain Berneron, the founder of his eponymous brand, is the Creative Director for Breitling and, through the support of Breitling CEO Georges Kern, was enabled to set […]
Dubai commands the spotlight this week as one of the essential watch industry events unfolds in this dynamic city; the Dubai Watch Week. Brands showcase their timepieces, vying to capture the attention of Middle Eastern clientele, and many entice customers with special editions, drawing inspiration from local art and culture. Among them is Byrne, an […]
Marking the conclusion of a six-year collaboration with the luxury retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, Ressence introduces the Type 1 DX3 – a limited edition watch seamlessly blending Arabic mosaic patterns with cloisonné art. As the final chapter in this partnership trilogy, it follows the releases of the Type 1DXB in 2019 and the Type […]
Originally unveiled in 2013, the Arnold & Son Time Pyramid is a splendid example of how a technical and functional movement can become a design element in its own right. With inner workings on full display and its handsome vertical architecture, the movement of the Time Pyramid is a polarizing mix of past maritime excellence, […]
Ever since its creation in 2002, De Bethune has shown a unique approach to watchmaking, combining artistic and technical innovation. The works of Denis Flageollet, the mastermind behind the brand, have placed the brand outside mainstream watchmaking in a class of its own. A case in point, the DBD Digitale combines a distinctive case design […]
In 2021, Armin Strom introduced a fresh collection with a sleek and contemporary design, seeking to breathe new life into and reinterpret the idea of the dress watch – the Tribute 1. The First Edition, housed in a compact and comfortable 38mm case, beautifully pushed the boundaries of traditional dress watch design as it has […]
Established six years ago by a group of six enthusiasts led by Ming Thein, Ming Watch company has consistently delivered distinctive timepieces in limited production drops. Since its creation, it has grown from a small horological project to now being one of the most prolofic indie watchmakers on the scene. This year, aligning with Dubai […]
Unveiled in 2020, the Czapek Antarctique has to be seen as a very appealing vision of a luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet, combined with high-end watchmaking credentials. On the occasion of Dubai Watch Week 2023, Czapek presents a new limited edition based on its successful Antarctique sports watch. With its 40.5mm steel case […]