Thomas Kaufmann
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Introducing the Sublime New Collection from Beaubleu!
Our opinion on the Beaubleu Union collection and its new “Rive Gauche” and “Rive Droite” lines from the Parisian watchmaker Beaubleu. Parisian elegance and creativity united. Beaubleu: a Parisian nugget not to be missed. From March 2018, Jimmy introduced you to the sublime Beaubleu brand on the MBA blog. Created in 2017 by Nicolas Pham…
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Today marks the auction of Joël Duval’s Omega collection
The dispersal (I don’t really like this term) of the Omega collection by Joël Duval, the founder of the French forum dedicated to watchmaking Forum à Montres (FAM) is taking place today at Drouot thanks to Vermot&Associés and under the expertise of Alexandre Léger who had already worked on the sale of the Zenith collection…
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Cartier Roadster in gold and steel sported by Kevin Dillon
In the TV series Surroundings (2004) by Doug Ellin, Kevin Dillon wear a watch cartier roadster in gold and steel. The story : Young and attractive actor, Vincent Chase quickly met with success and became an adored star in Hollywood. Anxious not to forget his origins, Vince surrounds himself with his childhood friends who, like…
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Emerging timepiece labels challenged by the COVID-19 crisis
The Coronavirus epidemic in the spring of 2020 shook the watch industry. If the major prestigious brands will only show a loss of turnover, for certain recent watch brands, it is bankruptcy that is at stake. We interviewed young Swiss and French brands to understand how they are coping . Before talking about the economy,…
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Revised: Two IWC Portugieser Models Now Available with a Stunning Blue Panda Dial
This is not the first time that Portugieser models from IWC have featured a panda-like dial. I would even say that it is an aesthetic approach inherent to the collection because the contrast between the background of the dial and the color of the counters has been a theme regularly implemented by the manufacture. One…
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A Guide to Enhancing Steel Bracelet Performance
The WRB promises to be the “most versatile of Ralf Tech watches” with its 39 mm case in 316L steel with satin finishes, water resistant to 200 meters and its military-vintage look quite in keeping with the brand’s style. This watch was originally made, in October 2019, as a tribute to Army divers (yes, yes…
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Unveiling the Secrets of Watchmaking School in Le Locle, Switzerland: Discover the Intricate Craftsmanship at KHWCC
Exploring the World of Watchmaking at HOF’s Competence Centre Watchmaking is an intricate art that requires precision, patience, and dedication. To become a great watchmaker, one must learn from a great teacher, and I had the opportunity to visit a great watchmaking school – HOF’s Competence Centre in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Meeting with Founder and…
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Success of RGN001: The “Rising Star” Collection by Griffin Emblem
Griffin Emblem is a young watch brand founded in 2013 by Alain Recuze which produces excellent automatic watches at affordable prices. From 2014, Jimmy introduced us to the brand on the MBA blog. We give you news of their latest collection. Griffin Emblem: the griffin of watchmaking Fans of Greek mythology or Harry Potter (modern…
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Artisans de Genève presents the Rolex GMT Master II
Today I present to you the watch of a man with a fascinating story: Franck Abagnale Jr. Remember this mythical film “Catch me if you can”, with DiCaprio as the main actor. Well Mr. Abagnale is a man of taste because he called on the “Artisans of Geneva” for his watch The Uncatchable. In the…
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Online watchmaking quizzes by the Watch Professor can now be accessed on the internet.
This is very good news: the watch quizzes of the Watch Professor, Carson Chan, are now accessible on YouTube. If you regularly follow watch accounts on Instagram, you surely must not have missed the daily quizzes that Carson Chan organized on his @watchprofessor account via the stories. Many of us attended and it was an…
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New Watches Collection Designed Specifically for Water Sports Enthusiasts
BRM announced a few weeks ago that it was becoming the official timekeeper of the Grand Pavois Organization events (Grand Pavois La Rochelle, Défi Atlantique, Rallye des Iles du Soleil) for 2023-2025 in the nautical world. A first for this French watch brand which, for the past twenty years, has mainly been present on motor…
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A French Design with Great Potential: Introducing Neucarl The Sept Mai
Discover the new French watch brand Neucarl, founded by François Carlier, and their first model with an elegant design: “The Sept Mai” Neucarl: a young French watch brand MBA has made you, over the years, discover many new watch brands. Some have also had great success since their first article on the blog. Today, I…
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An Extraordinary Dual Proposal: The Zenith Chronomaster Original In Enchanting Pink
It is certainly not the first time that Zenith is committed to the fight against breast cancer during Pink October since the manufacture had produced a Defy 21 Pink Edition in a similar context. However, unlike the previous time, the model that served as a starting point this time is more reasonable and affordable. This…
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Exclusive One-Year Run: New Smoke Dial Streamliner
Extending these curves, the integrated, curved steel bracelet follows the line of the wrist. The links, all articulated, are adorned with a slight wave combining vertical brushing with polished surfaces. In order to sublimate the steel of the case and the bracelet, Moser presents this new smoked dial, quite logically nicknamed “Smoked Salmon”. This color,…
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“What makes Swiss watches highly favored by customers?”
The watch is one of the most popular accessories, whether you are a man or a woman. A jewel of great sentimental or simply monetary value, it is often the classiest and most distinctive element of an outfit. Among the thousands of models that it is possible to find on the timepiece market today, some…
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Pre-Order the New Code41 X41 AeroCarbon Now!
With the X41 AeroCarbon, the young Swiss watchmaking firm signs a 4th generation of X41 all in lightness and transparency. Our opinion and more information in this article. X41: a huge success from launch. We told you about the launch of the X41 on the MBA blog. Code41 then tackled a price segment above €5,000…
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Is YEMA experiencing a new chapter of growth and revival?
YEMA is one of the historic brands of French watchmaking. The creative brand of the mythical Yachtingraf and Spationaute is back after years of distraction, with successful designs, in-house mechanisms and ambitious partnerships. Yema: the golden age of the 50s to the 80s Before talking about their new collectionslet’s go back for a moment to…
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The 5 Sports collection by Seiko is expanded with the inclusion of 4 new 38mm models.
What could pass for a simple variation is much more than that. This is news that will delight many fans Seiko. After the successful reinterpretation of the iconic SKX007, within the new Seiko 5 collection, the Japanese giant tackles the SKX013 and offers us a reduced version of its entry-level diver. We keep here the…
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The 21st EPHJ Show: Promising Possibilities and Thrilling Opportunities Ahead
Increasing compared to 2022, the 2023 edition of the Swiss international trade fair will bring together more than 710 exhibitors in Geneva, from June 6 to 9. As every year at this time, the world of high-precision watchmaking, jewellery, medical and microtechnology meet in Geneva, from June 6 to 9, 2023. More than 710 exhibitors,…
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Patek Philippe’s Automatic Flyback Chronograph with World Time Features Steel, identified by 5935A.
Patek Philippe is giving us a nice surprise with 8 new models that have just been unveiled in October. And the year is not over! This schedule of presentations, spread throughout the year, reminds us that the overwhelming majority of brands no longer focus solely on major trade shows but now take care to ensure…
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Ambassador of Jaeger-LeCoultre: Lenny Kravitz
In May 2022, we learned that actress Zoë Kravitz (daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonnet) became one of the muses of the Omega watch brand. A year later, it was his father who was presented as an ambassador for Jaeger-LeCoultre. Beyond music, cinema, photography, we imagine that from now on, the family dinners of…
