Masters of horology Geneva – completely grounded in watchmaking heaven
Ganz geerdet im Uhrmacherhimmel ist das, was man beim Masters of Horology erfährt. Und das in einem unaufgeregt persönlichem Rahmen.
GPHG 2023 – summarized winners list
Aiguille d’Or – Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Universelle RD #4 The Aiguille d’Or, the most coveted prize in the watchmaking world, goes this year to Audemars Piguet for its Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle RD #4,...
Discover the world of watch awards: Find out how they celebrate excellence in the watch industry and recognize innovation.
A quick trip through the 5th most important international watch awards The glamorous world of watchmaking: the award ceremonies. Outstanding achievements are recognized each year through a variety of prestigious awards. Here are the five...
The world war on your wrist
Watches or products that advertise World War II heritage are sometimes difficult.
Is Austria a watch country?
Watch brands from Austria It’s time to look outside Switzerland to see where watches are made that can hold a candle to the many high-quality Swiss brands. The neighboring republic of Austria immediately comes to...
Vianney Halter, independent watchmaker.
Deep Space triple axis tourbillon Is Vianney from outer space? I am asking that because his enthusiasm for space is tremendous. Certainly the most famous watch by Vianney Halter is related to this. It is...
The history of the Omega speedmaster “moonwatch”
The Omega Speedmaster has two siblings After the worthwhile visit to the Omega Museum, I have now been able to gather a little visual material and knowledge on the subject. To start with, I was...
When passion becomes creation
Watches are passion. I have described here the background, how it comes (for me) that watches inspire me and why I started this blog. It is my passion. For quite a time, I’ve been less...
Bronze watch patina
Bronze watch patina – love it, leave it or nothing else The term or phrase bronze watch patina removal is the most searched phrase on the largest internet search engine related to “bronze watch”. Bronze...
How to become a watch fan? An explanation.
Why watches? Part 1: The 70s and 80s and why watches blow my mind I Being a child of the seventies and concerning watches, I have remained a child and am purely emotion-driven. Everyone who...