Thomas Kaufmann
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The Uniqueness of François-Paul Journe
François-Paul Journe is truly a unique personality in the world of watchmaking. He is perhaps the only talented watchmaker to have been able to build a contemporary brand that bears the name of its founder, which is enduring in the fine watchmaking segment and whose aura positions it today among the most prestigious Swiss manufacturers.…
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Nazaré Automatic Concordia by Charlie Paris
For the launch campaign, Thomas Traversa, storm chaser and windsurfer PWA world champion, challenged himself to ride the highest waves in Europe, those found in Nazaré in Portugal. The particular topological formation of this place causes the appearance of gigantic rogue waves, feared even by the most talented surfers. Traversa also had to try several…
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The long-awaited arrival: A steel bracelet.
Three of the new models presented are mounted on an integrated steel bracelet. Specially designed for the Alpiner Extreme line, it dispenses with a first link which often artificially widens the case. Alpina has chosen transverse links, with a long, very stretched central link, thus guaranteeing a lot of flexibility and therefore comfort. The bracelet…
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Elegant Women’s Leather Watch with Resistance
For practical and aesthetic reasons, the women’s leather watch is essential. Here are the 2 obvious reasons to get one. Summary : The qualities of the women’s leather watch The style of the women’s leather watch The qualities of the women’s leather watch Daily life sometimes puts us to the test, and it does not…
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Big changes are in store for Garmin’s upcoming range of interconnected watches.
When talking about connected watches, it is impossible not to mention one of the leading brands on the market: Garmin. Known for its many ranges and collections of watches made especially for athletes, it misses no opportunity to renew itself and stay at the top of the rankings. And, this is what we will observe…
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The Beaubleu WAtch Comeback – Vitruvius Collection
Beaubleu, the French brand famous for its circular hands is back with a new collection. OUR opinion on the Vitruvius collection by Beaubleu. Beaubleu Vitruve: a superb watch When I am asked what recent brand will be iconic tomorrow, I often find it difficult to be categorical. But if I had to take bets, I…
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Bulgari revamps the Octo Roma collection in its entirety
The star of the catalog Bulgari, it is obviously the Octo Finissimo. And it is easy to understand why. But his little sister, theOcto Rome, has many arguments to make, starting with a more attractive price, while keeping the same identity in terms of design. But the Roma collection, released in 2012, probably needed new…
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From Cartier to DWYT: Tracing the Evolution of Women’s Wristwatches
Retrospective on the rise of the women’s wristwatch and the reasons for its success. From Cartier to Swiss Made Watch, the evolution of an infinitely modern model. The original women’s wristwatch The watch was not always the one we know today. If it is worn today with a bracelet, this was not necessarily the case…
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“Assessing the Charlie Paris Alliance Moon Phase: A Comprehensive Review”
We know Charlie Paris for its Concordia divers or for its Initial dress watches, but not yet for its range of more upscale Alliance automatic watches. Swiss Made Watch had the chance to test the Charlie Paris Alliance Phase de Lune for a fortnight, a watch designed and assembled in France, equipped with a Swiss…
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Roman Numeral Women’s Watch: A Closer Look
Classic among the classics. Come back to the basics of the Roman numeral women’s watch and the reasons for its success over the years. Summary : The short history of Roman numerals Still widely used A versatile Roman numeral women’s watch The short history of Roman numerals Roman numbering is the ancestor of the numbering…
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Hublot permanently includes the Classic Fusion Original in its collection.
Remember, Hublot had presented in 2020 a reinterpretation of the original 1980 watch which at the time emanated from the MDM brand of Carlo Crocco (MDM meaning Marie Daniele Watches, taking up the name of his wife). Yes, there was a time when Hublot was not a brand but a model. In any case, it…
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The new HD7 watch from Humbert-Droz is now available.
In Besançon, the capital of French watchmaking, the Humbert-Droz family have worked for more than 65 years on watch mechanics, their restoration and maintenance, with know-how stemming from a well-established family tradition. Over four generations, the family has developed a craft that is unique to it and whose reputation has opened the doors to the…
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Rolex’s Latest Addition: The New City Watch
The bezel is divided into a lower part sporting grooves and a domed upper part. In practically scratch-proof sapphire crystal, the domed crystal and the transparent back benefit from an anti-reflective treatment. Guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 50 meters, the case optimally protects the movement it houses. White or black depending on the version,…
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Choose Seiko’s Macchina Sportiva range for a sophisticated and affordable sober style.
If you are looking for a Japanese watch, and of unparalleled elegance, then it is likely that you will fall for Seiko brand watches. This brand created in 1881 has, over the years, developed to become a reference not national, but international. With their products made according to the rules of the art of watchmaking,…
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Impressive Sapphire Case Brings Back the X41!
Discover our opinion on the new generation of X41 by CODE41 and its amazing sapphire case ! To push the transparency of a skeleton watch to its climax! The X41, a success since its launch Even before its launch, the MBA blog introduced you to the X41 watch, the “luxury watchmaking” model from Code41. We…
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Retrospective on Breitling’s New Releases
The wind of novelties announced during the Watches & Wonders show almost made us forget some important news. So let’s go back today to the recent releases unveiled by Breitling. On the menu: a new Top Time Classic Cars and an in-house movement for the rest of the collection, but also 5 new colors for…
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“Get Your Automatic Watch Running in Three Easy Steps”
Swiss Made Watch, a French watch brand, explains how to wind an automatic watch. Power reserve, death zone, here is all there is to know. Summary : The different watch movements How an automatic watch works Wind up automatic watch in 3 steps The Swiss Made Watch automatic watch 1. The different watch movements A…
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Proven by Four: Seiko 5 Sports 38 mm
The main watch brands have finally understood that small cases are increasingly popular with the general public. This time, Seiko is offering a new version of its Seiko 5 Sports with a 38mm case. Four dial colors are available. A guaranteed future hit? Most certainly, especially considering its price of 350 €. Four colored dials…
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Storing Watches Based on Their Movements: A Guide
Summary : Put away your quartz watch How to store automatic watches Put away your solar watch How to store your watches by case A watch is a precious object. Like any self-respecting piece of jewellery, you have to take care of it and treat it with delicacy when you wear it… And even when…
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The Perpetual 1908 collection cements Rolex’s trustworthiness in the category of formal timepieces.
This was the main event of the 2023 edition of the Salon Watches & Wonders: Rolex presented a brand new collection and it is an event that is rare enough to be highlighted. This collection bears the name of Perpetual 1908 and replaces in its objectives the Cellini collection. The fact that Rolex is changing…
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“Rose Gold Openwork Design by Charlie Paris in the Initial 36 Model”
Although the Initial 36 range was originally derived from the Initial model for men, this new version is completely new: no men’s model has offered an openworked dial of this kind, exposing the as magnificent as it is robust Citizen Miyota Caliber Automatic Movement 8N24 with so much grace. You can then admire the complexity…
