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Ich schreibe gern eigene Geschichten über Uhren. Mehr Erfahrungen, als Details über Technik, Mechanik. Die begeistert mich zwar auch, aber ich denke, dass es hier andere Quellen gibt, die auf Spezifikationen von Uhren eingehen. In english: I like to write my own stories about watches. More experiences than details about technology and mechanics. That excites me too, but I think there are other sources here that go into the specifications of watches.
Watch Trends 2025: Between Vintage Charm and Sustainability – Where Is the Industry Heading? The watch market in spring 2025 shows exciting developments. After turbulent years with overheated prices and speculation bubbles, a welcome calming has finally occurred. As a watch enthusiast and long-time observer of the scene, I’d like to shed light on current trends and their backgrounds. Where...
INHORGENTA 2025 INHORGENTA 2025, a leading trade fair for jewelry, watches, and gemstones, took place in Munich from February 21 to 24. After five or six years of absence, this year’s INHORGENTA brought some positive surprises that delighted certain watch enthusiasts. The FHH Cultural Space – an exciting development The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) introduced the new FHH...
As if the Lady Jour Nuit wasn’t impressive enough, Van Cleef & Arpels presents another facet of their horological poetry with the Lady Arpels Brise d’Été. While the Lady Jour Nuit celebrates the rhythm of day and night, the Lady Arpels Brise d’Été captures a single, perfect summer moment. Let me translate this horological text about the Van Cleef...
Poetic Complications, thats what Van Cleef & Arpels call some of their watches. There are moments in Haute Horlogerie that remind us a watch can be more than just a precise timekeeper. Van Cleef & Arpels has impressively demonstrated this at this year’s GPHG awards. With the Lady Jour Nuit, the Maison presents a remarkable reinterpretation of one of their...
First of all: The Otsuka Lotec No.6 by Jiro Katayama is a watch that I myself chose as the winner in this category, for the ‘Challenge Watch Prize’ of the 2024 GPHG edition. I find priceworthy watches particularly exciting. And this one is. Although not cheap. But worth the price. Hajime Asaoka and the “Challenge Watch Prize” Hajime Asaoka, the...
When you glance at the watch, you might initially think it’s just another timepiece with a moon phase display and a few other “extras.” In today’s world, where marketing professionals outnumber watchmakers, the name “Eternal” might sound like a perfume or an exaggerated feature. But this is not the case here.The roots of this watch go back to 1985 when...
GPHG 2024: An Evening of Horology Full of Stories, People, and Masterpieces On November 13, 2024, the elite of horology gathered at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva to honor the most outstanding watches of the year at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). The elegant Carole Bouquet, French actress and former Chanel No. 5 ambassador, hosted the event....
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the watchmaking event of the year took place in Geneva: the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards ceremony. With an atmosphere as grand as the tradition itself – glittering lights and a palpable sense of anticipation in the room – French actress Carole Bouquet guided the evening with charm. The jury, led by...
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 most important international awards in the watch industry that are sure to make the heart of any watch enthusiast beat faster. Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de...
Watches or products that advertise World War II heritage are sometimes difficult.
