November 29, 2023
The connection between the Paris-based watchmaker and the French Formula 1 team started back in 2016 when it was still named Renault F1. Now, and even if the name has changed to Alpine F1 Team, the relationship between both parties is still fully active with the same passion for racing and bold designs. Following previous […]
Founded in 2004 by Guillaume Tétu, Hautlence (an anagram of Neuchâtel) has been one of the most active independent watchmakers of the 2000s, creating characterful watches with unique displays. Creative, dynamic and unique in its design, the brand has known rather difficult times and has been acquired by the MELB Holding in 2012 – an […]
In the world of vintage watch collecting, provenance is key in the value attached to a watch. A strong and valuable indication of the early days of a watch is known as the double signature, where the name of a retailer is stamped on the dial. Double-signed watches have been a strong topic of interest […]
Mostly known for its connection with the world of motorsport and anything car-related, TAG Heuer also has a rather deep history in the field of dive watches, since the introduction of the 2000-series in the early 1980s. Later rebranded Aquaracer, the collection has since been a solid offering in the market for rugged dive watches. […]
The market for the luxury sports watch with integrated bracelet has changed drastically over the past few years, with multiple new players entering the race, and in all segments of the industry. Even indie watchmakers are now present, and with their usual original take on things. H. Moser & Cie. was there already in 2020, […]
Talking Grand Seiko, the Evolution 9 collection and the beauty of the dials that have been released under the Birch series could become a bit repetitive. And the same goes for anything “flake” from GS… But I can’t help myself; the brand keeps surprising me with its stunning textured dials, even when they are done […]
You might not be familiar with this name, but Isotope Watches is a niche (boutique-like) brand with a relatively young history. Based in the UK and founded in 2016, the brand combines original designs with classic elements of watchmaking, resulting in watches with their own, unique appeal. Look at the GMT 0º Terra Maris here […]
Ralph Lauren launched its first watch collections in 2009 in the frame of a joint venture with Richemont Group. Standing out with sophisticated designs (often with an automotive inspiration) and a high-end mechanical strategy, these early models reflected Mr Lauren’s own passion for fine watches. A few years later, the company expanded its offerings with […]
Probably the most emblematic and distinctive range of watches produced by the Saxon manufacture, the Pano collection has seen many different complications – power reserve, moon phase, retrograde chronograph or inverted movement to name a few – but never before the brand worked on a calendar watch. Things have changed recently, as Glashütte Original released […]
Released in 2016 after causing a bit of a storm, the Piaget Polo collection has now become a cornerstone of the brand, representing its sporty-chic offering. Using classic design elements of Piaget and combining them with its thin automatic movements – even with a striking openworked edition – the Piaget Polo is now fairly established […]