It’s not often the world of culinary arts collides with the beauty of mechanical watchmaking. When it does happen, things turn tasty quickly, as watchmaking and fine dining are at heart about passion. A passion for finesse, refinement and finding perfection in ingredients to make a watch or a dish come together in perfect harmony. […]
Presented in 2019 in time-and-date and time-only models, the Alpine Eagle collection was Chopard‘s take on the highly successful luxury sports watch with integrated bracelet category. Revamping a 1980 design, that of the St. Moritz watch, it has then been offered in a variety of editions, from compact ladies’ models to a highly desirable ultra-thin […]
The Zenith Chronomaster has spawned numerous versions and generations since it was originally presented at the 1994 Basel watch fair. In 2021, the brand unveiled what’s probably its most successful watch in years, a sporty chronograph with a modern look, yet full of references to the vintage El Primero watches. This was the Zenith Chronomaster […]
The first-ever product to be launched by Porsche Design was a wristwatch, which was presented in 1972 and designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. A radical design back then and a great expression of the motto “forms follows function” this utilitarian concept would quickly gain new heights with Porsche Design’s emblematic 1970s Military Chronograph. More than […]
The Prospex collection by Seiko is full of important models, some however with a certain niche approach to things. The Landmaster is typically part of this category, as a watch with its fan base but probably not the one that most know about. Born in 1993, the Landmaster collection has since gained the trust of […]
It won’t come as a surprise to tell you that the integrated bracelet category, watches inspired by 1970s luxury sports icons, is more popular than ever. Many brands, from entry-level to independent watchmakers, have already presented their alternatives in this field. When it comes to accessible luxury, the market is dominated by the Tissot PRX, […]
Even though Nomos Glashütte was founded in 1991 and presented its inaugural Tangente, Orion, Ludwig and Tetra a year later, the Club remains one of its most popular watches. Introduced in 2007, it’s the clear-cut and simple style that captured the hearts and minds of enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. The very first model, ref. 701 […]
The Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto isn’t the brand’s first attempt to enter the highly competitive luxury sports watch market. Three years ago, LF presented a watch with typical features of the category: an integrated design, a combination of robustness and superior mechanics combined with a rather personal touch to make this Grand Sport unique in […]
Within its Prospex line (which stands for professional specifications), Seiko has long been inspired by its past glorious watches – most of the time with its emblematic dive watches. This time, however, the brand’s latest historically-inspired model is not intended to explore the ocean’s depths but to follow you in your mountain adventures. A recreation […]
As a cornerstone of TAG Heuer‘s identity since 1969, the square-shaped Monaco chronograph is fuelled by associations with the race track. Named after the most glamorous of F1 races, the Monaco soared to fame in 1971 after its cameo in Le Mans on Steve McQueen’s wrist. Following a hiatus in the mid-1970s, the Monaco was […]