Thomas Kaufmann
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A Magnificent New Edition of Code41’s Anomaly Evolution
Discover our opinion on the Anomaly Evolution of Code41. Test and photos of the third generation of Anomaly by Code41. A great success to come. 2016: launch of Anomaly-01 and 02 We no longer present the Swiss brand Code41 which shook up the watch market in 2016 with the fanfare launch of theAnomaly-01 and of…
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A fresh Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT revealed by Yema
It is a collaboration that seems so natural that one would think that it was sealed during the golden age of scuba diving. Nevertheless, it is not the case. The link between Yema and the Navy goes back to barely two years ago, an alliance having given birth to the Navygraf Marine Nationale that we…
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A Malles JM watch under the “suspended” category
The transverse opening reveals a grand complication watch (but here, it’s up to you to choose the timepiece that will take pride of place within this trunk) which seems to float in the center of the structure. The watch thus becomes the center of attention. It is enhanced by the trunk structure which transforms into…
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Challenge Your Knowledge in Watchmaking and Identify These Iconic Models
Look around you, how many people wear a watch on their wrist? Generally, the vast majority like to have this accessory for its practicality, but above all for its design. But, of course, not all of them are fans of timepieces and watches. However, if this is your case, you have come to the right…
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The Raketa Copernic: An Iconic Soviet Timepiece of Yesteryear.
A small article to introduce you to a Soviet vintage watch highly sought after by collectors: the Raketa Copernicus. A design that has become legendary with its circular needle and an accessible vintage watch. The mythical Raketa Copernicus and its circular hands Foreword on Russian watches In the world of watches vintage, we often talk…
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Spending a Day with the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer
This is the big news of this new year for hamilton. With an all-new design taking the form of a full range of eleven models, the Jazzmaster Performer opens a new chapter for the Swiss-naturalized American brand. We told you about it when it came out, today we take them in hand to give you…
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The Best 5 Watches Under €100 to Begin Your Watch Collection
When we think of watch collections, we often imagine prestigious models whose prices are far from accessible to all budgets. However, there are many interesting pieces whose prices remain very affordable. To prove it to you, we have chosen to list a few safe bets. Well-made, trendy and pleasing to the eye models, at less…
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The aim of Rolex is to provide added value to their customers.
Rolex’s news at the end of 2022 was marked by two events that do not seem to be linked to each other: on the one hand, the presentation of a new model, the Deep Sea Challenge, on the other the announcement of the official launch of the Certified Pre-Owned program which allows the acquisition, from…
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The Concordia Automatic by Charlie Paris
With its diver’s watch look, its 316L steel case 40 mm in diameter and 12.7 mm thick which alternates between polished and brushed finish, as well as its unidirectional rotating bezel, the watch is truly designed to be worn in all circumstances. Its domed sapphire crystal 3 mm thick, its screw-down crown as well as…
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Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives: First Edition Experts
Organized by The Louis Vuitton Time Factory in Geneva (Switzerland) to reveal new talents, new watch price announces itself as a independent philanthropic initiative aimed at encouraging watchmaking innovation “. ” The diversity of players and their potential for innovation will define the watch industry of tomorrow: independent watchmaking will certainly contribute to changing the…
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Are you able to identify these linked timepieces?
It’s impossible for you to have missed out on the connected watch trend, especially if you consider yourself a true timepiece lover. Useful in our daily life, during our sports sessions, or to manage the home automation of his house, many no longer know how to do without it. And the brands have understood this,…
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A Splendid New Version of X41.
Discover our opinion on the new edition of the X41 of Code41. We tested this Edition 5 of the X41 for you. The small world of watchmaking panicked when the X41 was launched in March 2019. For the first time, a young brand that had launched at a modest price was going to offer a…
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Automatic Diving Watches: Introducing the Fleux FLX001 & FLX002.
Diving watches…vintage…all add up to a particular type of watch that may or may not suit your particular watchmaking tastes. But if so, I look forward to telling you about Flow. No, not the home decor store, but a brand new watch brand that comes to us from the Canada. Ed Chothe founder, is a…
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Shift Your Attention to the Latest Yellow G-Shock Rangeman & Mudmaster Pairing
G-Shock is a brand we love. However, we too often tend to confine ourselves to the “CasiOak” phenomenon or to mention our beloved GW-M5610 which accompanies us much more often than you might imagine. However, the Japanese giant offers much more advanced models. We think in particular of the Master of G rangewhich sees itself…
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Review of Humbert-Droz HD7 “Pulsometer” in Orange
Humbert-Droz is not the best known of French watch brands and yet it has been collaborating for some time now with well-known and recognized brands such as LIP, Charlie-Paris or March LA.B. After the Mont-Blanc HD8 recently tested on Swiss Made Watch, we had the chance to test the Orange “Pulsometer” HD7 chronograph which, as…
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The Lecomte Regulator: Series No. 2 Returns by Florent Lecomte
The great strength of independent watchmaking is to be able to offer watches with incomparable charm and true exclusivity. I had the opportunity to discover the work of Florent Lecomte through the photos of his first watch made in several copies, the Series n° 1. Lecomte Series 1 I had been seduced by the proposal,…
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“The Latest Quartet from Tetra”
In this spring of 2023, the Tetra de Nomos returns in four variations of pink (a color brought up to date in 2021, once again, by Rolex and its Oyster Perpetual with colored dials). These shimmering and very springtime watches come in a silver, rosebud, aubergine and “nude” version. It should be noted that at…
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Luxury watches: is their quality truly excellent?
For many of us, wearing a luxury watch on our wrist represents a real life accomplishment. Symbol of success, the latter are often associated with a very high price, reflecting an extraordinary quality. Indeed, a luxury watch must be able to survive the years without any difficulty. But is it really the reality? Are all…
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The Mesmerizing CODE41 Tourbillon: T360
If there is a mythical horological complicationIt’s good the whirlwind. Elusive, incomparable and inaccessible, the tourbillon crystallizes the perfect mastery of the watchmaking art within a timepiece. This horological Holy Grail is a technical feat that is difficult for most people to access. It is this mythical object that CODE41 with a 100% Swiss tourbillon…
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Auction of Rare Timepieces for Collectors
The year continues at auction! On the side of the auction house Alexander Landrenamed after its president and auctioneer, and watch sales that take place every month led by the expert Théophile de la Touanne, we are pleased to present you a fine selection for the next sale to come from 23 april (Watch store…
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Introducing the First Tourbillon from CODE41: T360 Launch
Claudio D’Amore and his team seem tireless. Each year and for 7 years now, they push the cursor ever further. Manufacture movement, peripheral mass, chronograph, sapphire case or even the fascinating Mecascape, CODE41 never ceases to surprise the watchmaking sphere. Without giving in to the siren song, the brand remains faithful to its DNA from…