Not Too Serious
Whenever I come back from exhibitions, I like to go over everything I’ve seen in my head. I did this after coming back from Watches & Wonders in Geneva, and there were some unexpected findings in this year’s review.
What I saw and liked outside Watches & Wonders 2023 in wrist shots
Most watch lovers know that Watches & Wonders 2023 only covered a part of the watch week at the end of March. Even though it featured big names and figures, there were other events going on in Geneva at the same time. Many of the independent brands organized gatherings with journalists, collectors, and resellers, either in their own boutiques or in the central hotels. The number of the brands outside W&W was not negligible. I managed to visit just a few of them, and I would like to share my experience and wrist shots with you. [caption id="attachment_15897" align="aligncenter" width="768"] The launch of the Biver Watches[/caption] A lunch with the Bivers I was
SKATEBOARDING WORLD CHAMPION JAGGER EATON JOINS THE IWC FAMILY
IWC Schaffhausen welcomes Jagger Eaton as the newest Friend of the Brand. The two-time skateboarding World Champion and Olympic Medalist, Jagger Eaton, is known for his raw talent, perseverance, and confidence. With a shared appreciation for sports, IWC and Eaton are bound together by their dedication to pushing the limits of what is achievable.
New Year’s Resolutions
January is about the only month when I feel as if I have everything under control, but I know that could change at any moment. That’s why I don’t believe in horoscopes, because change is the only constant.
Defenders of Tradition
Independent watchmakers are like distinguished tailors who make bespoke suits, but being independent comes with great risk. Some people embrace it and set out on their lonely journey into the unknown. Take the late George Daniels, the founding father of independent watchmaking. His watches have recently been the subject of much discussion.
The Almighty Titanium
Habit is second nature. Have we already grown accustomed to the use of titanium in luxury watches? It appears so. Then what is so surprising about the release of the new Deepsea Challenge?
Audemars Piguet unveiled its novelties for the first half of 2023
Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet announced its novelties for the first half of 2023 and the kickoff to the Royal Oak Offshore 30th anniversary.
Long distance runner’s loneliness
I have read someday that the boss is always lonely. This sentence perfect matches François-Henry Bennahmias, who was an unconventional general director of Audemars Piguet. After 11 years he quits his job. In addition, he quits when the company doubles its profits, and now it is one of the most desired watch brand in the word (next to Rolex and Patek Philippe).
Chasing Superlatives or The Battle for the Thinnest Watch in the World
There is a saying according to which, in order to find balance, one has to know the extremes. Well, one such extreme is the source of inspiration, ambition and dedication for the watch brands.