About a year ago, we first shared the news that the small Dutch independent watchmaker Laurens de Rijke, working under the De Rijke & Co name, had launched a Miffy-branded watch. The watch in question was the Miffy Moonphase, a very whimsical take on a classical moon phase. Using the rotatable case construction of the […]
When we first discovered the work of German independent watchmaker Felipe Pikullik, we were impressed with the creativity, level of detail and relative affordability. Moving forward and perfecting his craft with every watch he makes, Felipe has really upped his game with his most recent creation. Breaking out with the Sternenhimmel and ZBM, he was […]
As the year comes to a close, watch brands jumpstart 2023 with their more romantic Valentine’s Day proposals. Right on time, Breguet unveils the 28-piece Classique Phase de Lune 9085, a dainty 30mm white gold model adorned with a white mother-of-pearl dial, rubies and a diamond-set case. Still a quintessential Breguet creation, the watch comes […]
This trio of novelties from the Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase collection encompasses the brand’s incredible attention to detail and gem-setting savoir-faire. The first is a more simple, possibly even everyday, piece with a brand new bracelet, touted to fit like a second skin. The other two share a case and dial covered in diamonds, … Continued
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The Baume and Mercier Riviera is fast becoming one of my favourite integrated sports watches. In a sea of watches that have recently jumped on the bandwagon, the Riviera has a ton of history behind it. They first hit the scene in all their quartz glory back in 1973 and, in nearly 50 years, have … Continued
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I wouldn’t want to say I am a particular spiritual guy, nor do I take any serious interest in things like horoscopes, the meaning of zodiac signs and the alignment of stars and planets. But, and this is a big “But”, I am absolutely fascinated with space as a concept. It just baffles me how […]
Another relative newcomer on the independent watchmaking block is Cvstos, a niche Geneva-based brand founded in 2005 by Sassoun Sirmakes, son of Vartan Sirmakes of the Franck Muller Watchland Group. With a preference for tonneau-shaped cases across all its collections, it will not come as a surprise that co-founder and chief designer Antonio Terranova worked […]
MeisterSinger is on somewhat of a mission to reduce its carbon footprint and increase its overall sustainability not only by means of using vegan leather straps and environmentally friendly produced boxes but also by partnering with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This leading organisation has been active in preserving nature the world over, […]
First presented in 2017, the Marine Torpilleur collection has been entirely refreshed last year, with new and refined models that pay tribute to the rich history of the brand in the field of Marine Chronometers. The Marine Torpilleur picks up on vintage design cues but comes in a lighter, younger and more versatile package like […]
The understated Adamavi is Carl F. Bucherer‘s classic collection, which completes other ranges from the brand, such as the sporty Patravi or the higher-end Manero, focused on the brand’s in-house watchmaking expertise. The latest addition to the Adamavi line is an elegant full calendar with a moonphase. Presented in stainless steel, either with a silver […]