Watchmaking
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Seiko: Master of the Waves
The rituals in the country of the Rising Sun are part of the beauty of its traditions. And this genuine way of celebrating important moments is also part of the country’s luxury brands. For this reason, Seiko has launched Presage Craftsmanship Series Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary Shippo Enamel Dial Edición Limitada. A watch that is…
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Patek Philippe Ref. 1938P-001
Thierry Stern, fourth generation of the family and president of Patek Philippe since 2009, presents a special piece that pays tribute to his father, Philippe Stern, honorary president of the brand. To celebrate theThe 85th birthday of Philippe Sternwhose portrait appears on the dial, Patek has developed this watch minute repeater and alarm with a…
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Audemars Piguet Wins GPHG Aiguille d’Or and Universal Awards
He Aiguille d´Or has ended up in an ultra-complicated watch. The best watch of the year según the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is he Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universal, a watch with 40 functions and 23 complications. One of the most complicated watches on the market. This model beats the Caliber 1000…
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The 21st edition of the EPHJ Show sees a boost in attendance and extremely positive outcomes
Director Alexandre Catton underlines “the very positive state of mind and the very favorable atmosphere of this edition which reflect a dynamic market and well-filled order books for 2023”. EPHJ, the international high precision exhibition, has closed the doors of its 21e edition with good attendance, a notable increase compared to 2022 and a quality…
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10 Ways to Identify a Counterfeit Rolex
Rolex, synonymous with luxury and precision, is a brand that has established itself as a must-have in the world of high-end watchmaking. However, with this fame comes a thriving counterfeit market. This article aims to equip watch enthusiasts with essential knowledge to distinguish an authentic Rolex of an imitation. The Distinctive Signs of a Real…
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Pulsograph Watch: Medeor’s Innovation in the Pulsometric Scale
It’s not easy when you’re a newly created brand to bring something truly new to the watchmaking world. However, it is almost essential to be able to stand out in a plethora of options. In fact, not a single day goes by without discovering new models, launches or projects. Vincent Heyraud was able to respond…
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Mona makes a powerful comeback with an impressive range of automatic watches
Mona is a young Bordeaux brand founded in 2012 and yet, we are already talking about rebirth. After the first stage of its life which allowed it to experience a certain success, particularly in the United States (Worn&Wound devoted an article to it in 2013) through a collection of quartz watches, the brand subsequently experienced…
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Live coverage of the Hours’ Oscars – Tiempo de Relojes
Follow the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards ceremony live, the Oscars of watchmaking. 90 watches compete, including six table clocks, in 15 categories. Only one of them will win the “Aiguille d ‘Or” Grand Prix, the award for the best timekeeper of the entire year. In 2022, this award went to MB &…
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Fashion on the Wrist: Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Watch
Founded in 1985 by Tommy Hilfiger himself, the brand’s goal is to offer modern clothing that embodies classic American style. This ability to offer contemporary pieces that do not erase the past has allowed the brand to establish itself in the fashion sphere. After having developed a whole set of accessories such as shoes and…
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Christian Selmoni and Vacheron Constantin
¿Are open dials a specialty of Vacheron Constantin? The company has a long history in this type of cover, known as openface. The first Vacheron Constantin watch with a partially openwork dial dating back to 1918 was a pocket watch with an astronomical calendar that, at the time, was completely innovative in terms of design.…
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Time of Watches: Tudor Establishes Its Own Manufacture
It has taken time, but Tudor finally has its own manufacturing. Rolex’s little sister thus takes an essential step in its expansion strategy that, sooner or later, will translate into broader and more complex production. Although Tudor’s headquarters are in Geneva, its managers have chosen the very watchmaking town of Le Locle. Something logical if…
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Imagine if the watch industry had recently embraced the 21st century
The announcement last Monday of the postponement until next year of the charity sale of Only Watch as well as the recent investigations carried out by the authorities in Singapore to combat significant money laundering operations have raised awareness in the industry watchmaker that subjects related to compliance with compliance rules could no longer be…
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Shared Passion at The Iron Palace
El Palacio de Hierro continues to expand its fine watchmaking space with new boutiques and unique points of sale that offer the latest developments in the sector. A meeting place where the watch community can find outstanding special editions of the most relevant brands of the label. Swiss Madesuch as Franck Muller, Panerai and TAG…
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Shifting Attention to H992: A Swiss Watch Brand
“H” like the words Hour, Watchmaking, Humanity, Height. The independent brand H992 plays on letters and numbers. It focuses on quality, precision and exclusivity by giving life to urban watches, both elegant and original. Let’s find out together who this very promising young Swiss brand is and what makes its creations unique and remarkable. The…
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L’heure Passion – Jewelry Store in Charenton-le-Pont, Val-de-Marne (94220)
A rich history in jewelry and watchmaking For several decades, Charenton-le-Pont has been home to talented jewelers, heirs of ancestral know-how. These passionate artisans offer their original creations to the inhabitants of the city, but also to visitors seduced by their exceptional mastery of goldsmithing. Walking through the cobbled streets of Charenton-le-Pont, it is possible…
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The Seiko Prospex Aventura Vital: An Adventure Essential
Seiko establishes an interesting bridge between its historical pieces and their subsequent reinterpretation through new manufacturing techniques. We see it clearly in Seiko PROSPEX 1968 Diver’s Modern Re-Interpretation GMTa sports model inspired by a 1968 diving watch and that mixes vintage aesthetics with a new Automatic movement with second time zone indication. Ideal for travelers…
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The Blue Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon
Home Jaeger-LeCoultre has presented its new Ultra Thin Moon Rose gold with gradient midnight blue dial. A new model for this year 2023 of the aerodynamic watch with elegant proportions and refined details, the Master Ultra Thin Moon represents all the elements of the quintessential dress watch. It features a marked contrast between the iridescent…
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What is the charging method of the Casio G-Shock GWG-1000-1A3ER in sunlight and how long does its battery last?
You’ve heard of solar watches before, but wait until you see what the Casio G-Shock GWG-1000-1A3ER has to offer. A sophisticated solar charging system, breathtaking autonomy: welcome to the future of watchmaking. A dial that does much more than tell the time The first thing that strikes you about the Casio G-Shock is that embossed…
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The BR 03 Gyrocompass: A Revolutionary Navigation Instrument
Another new conceptual watch from the creative French brand. An ingenious idea linked directly to flight instruments, an inspirational source for Carlos Rosillo and Bruno Belamich. Aviation enthusiasts, here’s the new BR 03 Gyrocompass so that time flies. flight instruments The front tip of the plane aligns with the indexes to mark precise time. For…
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Act 3 of the 70th Anniversary of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
It could be a “biopic” or a great movie. There are no feature films of the watch genre on the big screen, but here we have one of the great stories of the diving watch: Betty Fiechter, the first woman to be CEO in the Swiss watch industry, and who put money out of her…
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Watch Testing at Maison Du Temps
If you are familiar with the exciting world of watchmaking, you know that it is full of a very wide variety of models. From luxury watches to the most accessible, including high-end references, the numerous timepieces designed in Switzerland, Japan and France are attracting a growing audience. Although most brands in the sector have been…