Caran d’Ache is a Geneva-based manufacture of pencils and fountain pens. And Caran d’Ache is a manufacture in the true sense of the word ― much like MB&F, one of today’s most forward-thinking watch brands. Even though the two manufactures generally exhibit very different design language, they have come together more than successfully for the exceptional Astrograph, a pen that is also an MB&F Machine.
For vintage lovers, the launch of any re-edition is both a blessing and a curse. It does recognize the beauty of a piece from the past, but at the same time the new interpretation often involks disappointment over any change from what was seen by many as already perfect. To be fair, any watchmaker finds itself in a tricky position when assessing how much modern spin is required in these circumstances. There is no real way to appease everybody, and any design decision will be judiciously considered from many angles. Yet, the strong emotional response triggered is also the best asset for any re-edition, rarely do they meet polite indifference (the worst possible reaction for any new product). The Zenith Cronometro Tipo CP 2 is about as interesting a re-edition as you’ll find and a perfect watch to look at when considering why and how a watch of this sort comes to life.
Most of you probably know THE main feature of MeisterSinger watches: the mono-aiguille / single-hand display. That alone is already enough to tickle our interest, linked to the fact that their watches are nice, elegant, quite unique and, best of all, rather inexpensive. What some of you probably don’t know is that since 2 years, the brand can also be called a manufacture, as they have their own in-house movement, the Circularis. This year, the upper-end offer of the brand evolves and turns into a self-winding movement. Here is the MeisterSinger Circularis Automatic – and for once, in-house really adds something more.
As though set in some alternate universe from an H. G. Wells novel, MB&F brings a distinct science fiction twist to everyday objects, like a sentient robot clock, a music box built like an intergalactic starfighter, and a lineup of totally over-the-top watches, of course… But the latest genre-defying release, the MB&F Astrograph pen made in collaboration with pen maker Caran d’Ache, comes some four years in the making.
By Roberta Naas
Yes, we did say Pocket Watches. In fact, this year more than ever before, we have witnessed a stunning resurgence of pocket watches for men that makes this category of watches one of the most exciting and elegant on the market.
The inspiration for watches vary from designer to designer. From aviation to cars; designers can struggle to stay unique. The TACS Automatic Vintage Lens has done just that. At TACS, we have taken the look and feel of the camera and combined it with a sophisticated and sleek Japanese look.
Coggiola Watch Roma makes wristwatches equipped with pocket watch movements that are well over a hundred years old, but its origins are distinctly contemporary and cosmopolitan. Founded by Sebastián Salvadó, an American watchmaker with Spanish heritage – explaining the Catalan last name – who now lives in Rome, Coggiola Watch Roma is named after Mr Salvadó’s paternal grandmother who […]
What do a classic car rally, handmade hunting rifles and mechanical watches have in common? The answer is Lebeau-Courally. The company was founded in 1805 and is well known in Royal families for its handmade hunting rifles and has moved into the field of haute-horlogerie by acquiring Le Locle based IMH. Lebeau-Courally is a platinum sponsor of the Zoute Grand Prix Rally. In part 2 of this article we will focus on Lebeau-Courally and their newest timepiece, the beautiful Phase de Lune with 18 layers of enamel. However first we’re going to have a look at the Zoute Grand Prix event, in particular the rally.
I genuinely like the concept of new, creative, and affordable watches that can serve as a viable alternative in the fashion watch segment for those looking for something more unique. This is the Klokers Klok-01, a Swiss-made watch from a French company that promises to blend unusual but functional design and solid quality with an affordable price – let’s see how it manages to deliver on those promises.
BaselWorld 2016 Rolex Watches During our meeting with Rolex in Basel last March, we got to see a number of new Rolex watches. Sure, we get to see new Rolex watches every year, but this year the Geneva Giant had some pretty cool watches for us to see. The new Rolex Explorer in 39mm is […]