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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.
In the world of haute horlogerie, few names command as much respect and admiration as Urban Jürgensen. Known for their timeless designs and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand has long been a favorite among discerning watch collectors. And now, after a brief hiatus, Urban Jürgensen is back, and in spectacular fashion, no less. The Danish-Swiss watchmaker is marking its return and...
Hublot Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve Fascinating Piece of Artwork Before we turn to the technical features, let’s pause for a moment to admire the breathtaking aesthetics of the Hublot Square Bang Tourbillon 4-Day Power Reserve. It’s a true triumph of modern watch design, with its distinctive square casing and textured dial that offers insight into the mechanical workings...
World Watch Day: Watchmaking is World Cultural Heritage It’s official: Watchmaking finally has its own international holiday. On April 7, 2025, the “World Watch Day” was officially announced at Watches & Wonders in Geneva, to be held annually on October 10. The first edition is scheduled for October 10, 2025. The 12th Art in the Spotlight The official announcement took...
Sinn Watches from Frankfurt In western Frankfurt, specifically in the Sossenheim district, far from the metropolises of the watch industry, the brand Sinn Spezialuhren has written a unique chapter in German watchmaking. For watch enthusiasts from the Rhine-Main region, Sinn is not just a brand, but a piece of Frankfurt identity – robust, reliable, and without unnecessary frills. Like Frankfurt’s...
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...
