The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has, for over two decades, positioned itself as the ultimate arbiter of watchmaking excellence. Its annual ceremony draws global attention, and its winners gain prestige that few other accolades can match. But is the process truly impartial? With paid entries, a jury sourced from...

Traditionally, brands such as Patek Philippe and Rolex dominated the conversation. However, a shift has been underway. Independent watchmakers, often characterized by small production numbers and groundbreaking designs, have begun to command a higher share of both media attention and collector interest. Social media platforms, online forums, and specialized watch...

In this guide, we’ll journey through the life of Laurent Ferrier, both the person and the company, exploring his humble beginnings, rather interesting career, love for both watches and race cars, and how he ultimately built one of the most respected independent watch brands in the world. While we aim...

In the late 20th century, the watch industry experienced a seismic shift that threatened its very existence; the advent of quartz technology brought about what is now famously known as the quartz crisis. This period marked a time of uncertainty for traditional mechanical watchmakers, as quartz watches flooded the market...

In the unbounded expanse of space, where timekeeping took on critical importance for navigation and mission coordination, the Speedmaster's reliability and functionality were indispensable. Its chronograph feature allowed astronauts to measure precise intervals, calculate mission-critical timings, and execute complex procedures with exactitude. In this chronicle, we highlight Speedmasters from the...

Jean-Pierre Hagmann's work encapsulates the perfect combination of function and beauty, from his years of experience working on minute repeater cases for Patek Philippe to collaborations with distinguished watchmakers of recent years such as Rexhep Rexhepi. In this exploration, we find out why his work is important to an era...