Independent watchmaker

Novak Djokovic plays for Hublot and major investment in independent watchmaker De Bethune

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  WatchBox heightens commitment to the independent watchmaking segment with major investment in De Bethune. WatchBox, the global leader in collectible luxury timepieces, today announced the investment in De Bethune, the independent watch manufacture established in 2002, and led by founder and visionary Master Watchmaker Denis Flageollet and CEO Pierre Jacques. WatchBox and De Bethune … Read more

Urwerk UR-220 Falcon Project is sleeker, more ergonomic and as stunning as ever

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Reconceived, redesigned and reworked: Urwerk UR-220 Falcon Project. Although the UR-220 watch by independent watchmaker Urwerk has adopted some of the features of its predecessor, the entire movement has been reconceived, redesigned and reworked. The UR-220 is clad in carbon. This is the first time Urwerk has adopted the high-tech transformation of this common element. … Read more

Special Watchmaking Projects: Urwerk UR-111C – one of the most conceptually adventurous watches of 2020

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      More than just telling the time in sophisticated fashion, Urwerk UR-111C TT watch (Limited edition of 25 pieces) embodies both a visual and, especially unusually in watchmaking, a tactile treat for its owner. Independent Swiss watchmaker Urwerk has always championed innovation. And its latest model, the UR-111C – now in a striking … Read more