Happy Birthday! Four Anniversaries In Watchmaking
2019 is a special year for quite a few brands, as it marks for them important events in their history. For some, it was the launch of an iconic model or important movement, while for others it was an…
Zenith El Primero: A Special Celebration For An Icon Turning 50
When the Zenith El Primero hit the market, now fifty years ago, it immediately gained the status of being a benchmark. This is not only because it was the first automatic chronograph, but also because…
Jump For Glory: Four Jump Hour Watches That Set The Pace
The jump hour is a complication loved by many, yet only a few brands have one in their collection. One of the reasons for this is that it is difficult to make. The jump hour is a volatile complication…
Chronoswiss Flying Regulator Open Gear: Celebrating An Icon!
It is for sure an overused word in the industry: icon. A lot of watches are identified as such, yet few fully deserve all the credits that come with it. One that most certainly does it the Regulator b…
Watch of the Week: Parmigiani Tonda Chronor Anniversaire
Just a few weeks ago, the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire won the chronograph category of the 2017 GPHG, securing a double win for Parmigiani as the Toric Hemisphères Rétrograde brought home the prize for…
Omega Speedmaster: Legacy in space, legend on Earth
Sometimes you wonder what went through the minds of the designers and watchmakers involved in the development of the Omega Speedmaster back in 1956. Did they know they where creating a legend?
