Atypical careers in watchmaking are rare, if not exceptional. Most of today’s watchmakers work to the mandates of marketing and Excel spreadsheets and tend to be conventional and conformist. There are, however, some rare exceptions and Yvan Arpa, founder of ArtyA, is one of them. Flamboyant and unpredictable, unfiltered and out of the ordinary, just […]
We answer the latest team battle royale question – what are our favourite watch brand logos?
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Autumn has finally arrived in Europe, marking the annual migration of birds as they flock to warmer climates. Alpina is also taking a break from the cold Swiss air and hot-footing to sunnier locations, more precisely SoCal. Indeed, the latest-generation Alpiner Extreme, the brand’s most formidable contender for outdoor adventures, now dons a cool California […]
Limited editions are a dime a dozen these days, and Seiko is well-known for playing that game. It seems like every other week, Seiko releases a new special edition, and we have the next one lined up for you. Made in partnership with Japanese professional skateboarder Yuto Horigome, this urban take on the do-it-all Seiko […]
When a big auction house presents their latest catalogue of lots, it is expected that it will be filled with various Rolex and Patek Philippe watches. But, it is not an everyday occurence for two incredibly rare and historically significant watches from the likes of George Daniels and Roger W. Smith to pop up – … Continued
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From 11th-hour controversy at Christie’s to continued interest in Cartier and Breguet, it was a wild weekend of watch sales.
Minase is a Japanese micro-brand specialising in complex cases and dials with superlative handmade finishings. Since the focus is primarily on the external elements of the watch, Minase often turns to traditional Japanese artistic techniques to decorate the dial. The latest Minase Divido models flaunt incredible handmade dials using Urushi lacquer mixed with paint and […]
World-First Sales Collide in New York City
The collaborative duo releases the final two episodes in this watch miniseries, and we asked Romaric André our most pressing questions as this willfully ironic collection becomes complete.
Watchmaking collaborations are thriving, often yielding extraordinary results and offering a select group of collectors the chance to possess distinctive timepieces. In today’s showcase, Collective Horology, a California-based members-only club dedicated to crafting collaborative watches for enthusiasts, joined forces with the venerable Oris from Hölstein. Together, they delved into the emblematic Divers Sixty-Five model, presenting […]