2017 Baselworld: The skull, a “must” of the watchmaking. The skull, being elected by all nowadays teenagers as their favourite break-with-tradition expressive element, actually exists in watchmaking since a long time. There is certainly a long-lasting tradition of “memento mori” watches in history: stories are told that even Maria Stuart, Queen of Scotland, spent her … Read more
SIHH 2017 in figures: 40 000 of exhibition space; 17 historic watchmaking Maisons; 13 independent artisan-creators; 1 200 accredited journalists. Each year, SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE (SIHH) transforms Geneva, Calvin’s city, into a hotbed of innovation while reconnecting it with centuries of history. Since 1991, SIHH has been the one event not to … Read more
In the past, only a watchmaker could measure the accuracy of a mechanical watch. Time Measurement Devices for top-end watches are normally extremely expensive and complicated to use. However, with a new clip, watch owners can measure the accuracy of a timepiece easily and efficiently by themselves. Frederique Constant Analytics is a revolutionary device that … Read more
The new Romain Jerome watch is a reminder that JOY is portable. Bring it with you! To honor 20 years of the light-hearted Pokémon, RJ-Romain Jerome has partnered with The Pokémon Company International to release a limited edition of 20 funny but top-end pieces featuring Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon who can help other Pikachu who … Read more
A perpetual calendar complication allows watch aficionados to track the date, day of the week, month, year, leap year, and sometimes even more. Being one of the most practical of complications, a perpetual calendar is an intricate mechanism very praised in Haute Horlogerie. Discover the complex and exceptionally ingenious movements. CHOPARD L.U.C PERPETUAL CHRONO watch … Read more
As with any area of luxury goods, a vast amount of time and skill go into the making of high-end watches. If done properly, a good timepiece will not only be a tool for time keeping but also a beautiful work of art. This can push up the cost of a watch but considering it … Read more