There’s a “don’t change it if it ain’t broke” mentality in Swiss watchmaking. Progress is slow, and it often seems that there’s a general distrust of change. An example of this is in the mechanical movements that power most of our watches. Chances are, you have at least one watch with an ETA...
Far from being a recently-introduced collection, Tissot’s PR516 represents the brand’s racing-oriented option. First seen in 1956 with the PR letters originally denoting Particulièrement Robustes, the collection underwent a remarkable transformation in 1965 to become what we know today. As time...
The Seiko Prospex LX GMT SNR058 “Root Beer”has been around for a few years now but this is certainly the most attention-grabbing iteration to date. Done under the higher end Seiko Luxe umbrella, the LX GMT boasts a titanium case and bracelet, a true GMT Spring Drive movement, and a beautiful...
In this episode of Superlative, host Ariel Adams speaks with Pascal Ravessoud, Vice President of Fondation Haute Horlogerie and President of the Cultural Council, about why education and cultural understanding have become central to the future of mechanical watchmaking. Pascal explains the...
In this episode of Superlative, host Ariel Adams speaks with Pascal Ravessoud, Vice President of Fondation Haute Horlogerie and President of the Cultural Council, about why education and cultural understanding have become central to the future of mechanical watchmaking. Pascal explains the...
It’s fair to say that under Manuel Emch’s leadership, Louis Erard has evolved from being a somewhat obscure brand into a dynamic platform for creative collaborations. Offering highly original content at affordable prices, Emch has partnered with high-profile watchmakers such as Alain...
From Dakar to Le Mans, WRC to Formula 1, to road safety and spinal cord research, Jean Todt's collection of watches reflects the remarkable and multifaceted passions that have defined his life.
Some weeks, like last week, frankly, I look at the crop of new releases hitting my inbox and wonder about the state of things in the watch industry. Everything feels like an iteration, a slight tweak, or an attempt to return to the mean. So we get slightly more luxe Speedmasters (where the...
This was the first time I had ever seen one of Qian GuoBiao’s watches in real life. I’d never seen one at watch shows, quickly behind glass, or even in a passing moment at a collector event. I’ve long admired Master Qian’s watches through my laptop screen, but this encounter with his...
Simple solutions to complex problems could well be Dr Ludwig Oechslin’s overriding philosophy. Former curator of the Musée international d’horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Oechslin studied archaeology as an undergraduate and obtained a PhD in Philosophy – with a scholarship to study theoretical...
