The trend for oversized watches seems to be over. The buzzword in the watch industry is smaller. Launched in 2018, the Formex Essence is a sporty, casual all-rounder that marked an important step in the design language of a brand known for crafting rugged action watches. Following requests from its customers, the brand now scales […]
The Reverso is a watch of rare longevity. In fact, it is probably one of the watch models with the longest track record. The Reverso was created back in 1931 and since then, its unique concept of a reversible and protective case has been one of the pillars of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s success. As the Reverso approaches […]
In addition to new models designed and launched directly by brands, one of the growing trends in the watchmaking industry (but also in the luxury industry in general) is the concept of collaborations. It can be with the involvement of a sportsman, an external designer, a brand from another field and, as you’ve probably seen […]
There’s far more to Omega than just its iconic sports watches, the well-known Speedmaster and Seamaster. Even though the brand has slightly simplified its offering over the years, two other collections, both focused on elegance, need to be mentioned. First is the Constellation, timepieces inspired by the brand’s precision models of the past. Second is […]
If you follow the world of independent watchmaking, you are probably familiar with Karsten Fraessdorf and his work for Fabrication De Montres Normandes, Heritage Watch Manufactory, Leroy… without mentioning other behind-the-scene developments for watch brands. The German master watchmaker is one of those rare talents capable of creating watches literally from the ground up, including […]
Massena LAB, the timepiece creation studio created by industry veteran William Massena, is slowly making a name for itself with an ever-growing collection of special watches created with renowned or accessible watchmakers. Think about the bronze Habring² or the Jurassic-like MB&F clock. For its latest creation, Massena LAB joins forces again with UNIMATIC following up […]
Tissot and its Romanian distributor Albini Prassa celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Franco-Romanian airline company CFRNA (Compagnie Franco-Roumaine de Navigation Aérienne), which was the first to connect Europe and the Asian continent by air. Tribute is paid by launching a limited edition of the Tissot Heritage Navigator, a well-known watch that […]
Titoni is an independent family-owned watch brand that was founded in 1919 by Fritz Schluep in Grenchen, Switzerland. The company is now managed by the third generation of its founding family and specialises in classic designs in the accessible luxury segment. The brand produces about 100,000 watches a year. In 2013, Titoni engaged on the […]
Following the success of its blue hand-lacquered and embossed copper dial of the Divido series, Minase unveils a new version of its model with round case, showcasing traditional Japanese crafts, thanks to a deep blue shimmering Urushi lacquer dial. One of Minase’s flagship models, the Divido is a 40.5mm three-hander standing out for its elaborate […]
Following the success of its blue hand-lacquered and embossed copper dial of the Divido series, Minase unveils a new version of its model with a round case showcasing traditional Japanese crafts with a deep blue shimmering Urushi lacquer dial. One of Minase’s flagship models, the Divido is a 40.5mm three-hander with a very elaborate case […]