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Florian

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.

Discover the world of watch awards: Find out how they celebrate excellence in the watch industry and recognize innovation.

Preisträgerinnen und Gewinner des GPHG 2023

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...

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 mind. Also because my roots are there. Let me start by saying that the story is quickly told, but not boring. On the contrary! There...

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 called Deep Space triple axis Tourbillon. Vianney is a fan of space travel, collects comics, special watches, is a pilot and not only repairs and...

The history of the Omega speedmaster “moonwatch”

Omega Speedmaster parts

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 amazed to discover that the Speedmaster and Seamaster still have a travelling relative, the Railmaster. So Omega has created a triumvirate of masters, although the...

Buying used watches from ebay – 10 essential rules

Vorsicht vor Fakes - Uhren kaufen bei ebay

Buying used Ebay watches can be fun. With these 10 rules. If you want to buy used watches on ebay, you can do so with confidence. The selection is huge. In the following I give 10 rules to help you recognize the dangers of buying used ebay watches. The goal of this article is to help watch fans to get...

A visit to the furniturist Maurizio Zannol.

Maurizio Stannol

Furnitures are spare parts for clocks. Furnishings, that’s what you think of when you think of furniture. Learned something again. The word comes from the French “furniture” and means delivery. Since that has been clarified and I like to tell stories in pictures, let’s just start with that. Freely according to the motto: One bottle of watches please! An institution...

Baselworld and AHCI

The Academie Horlogere de Createurs Independants (AHCI) is my highlight at Baselworld, always. “My” Baselworld this year was actually like last year, lots of time at the AHCI, the Academie Horlogere de Createurs Independants. A great meeting, getting to know each other and being amazed. I spent virtually the entire Sunday at a single stand, that of the AHCI. With...

New Oris watches at Baselworld 2019

Here are my Oris novelties from Baselworld 2019. I’d like to take a quick look at the new models from Oris. Why? Some Facebook contacts have expressed wishes as to what I should look at. Oris has not been my cup of tea so far, however: I think Oris has shown some nice new models at Baselworld 2019. Oris Divers...

The Other Boutique: A Visit with Martin Pauli aka Angular Momentum

Alarm Clock von Martin Pauli

A necessity for the big watchmakers, a virtue for the independents: Martin Pauli is a one-man show and the workshop is also a showroom for the customers. Baselworld versus boutiques and the internet Admittedly, Martin cannot be compared with the Swatch Group or Rolex or other well-known watch companies. He doesn’t have a stand at Baselworld. Nor does he have...