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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.
There are moments when a brand stops being just a brand — and becomes a manufactory. For Porsche Design Timepieces, that moment arrived on March 19, 2026. On that day, in Grenchen, at the very heart of Swiss watchmaking, the new Porsche Design Timepieces Manufaktur opened its doors. A date worth remembering. An Old Building, A New Era The address...
Some appointments are predictable. Others reorder the field entirely. The selection of Wei Koh as President of the GPHG Jury 2026 belongs to the second category. The founder of Revolution and The Rake — publisher, filmmaker, and one of the most influential voices in global watch culture — takes over from Nick Foulkes, who led the jury since 2021 with...
Like in the old days, just much more technical and very exciting A sundial that doesn’t display time with a shadow on a scale, but with actual digits – like a digital clock. It’s pure mathematics and clever design. And the best part: one can make it oneself with a 3D printer. A good reason to take a closer look....
On 13 November 2025, Haute Horlogerie gathered for the 25th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. In the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, this emblematic power station on the banks of the Rhone, the anniversary edition of the world’s most important watch award ceremony took place. Raymond Loretan, President of the GPHG, opened the evening with a reference to...
The First Edition Today, October 10, 2025, something long overdue is happening: the first World Watch Day. A global day dedicated to watchmaking. It was announced in April at Watches & Wonders in Geneva. Now the time has come. 10/10 – the date is no coincidence. It reflects the 10:10 position seen on virtually every watch advertisement photo. This position...
Surprise from Geneva Tudor and moonphase – until now, those two didn’t belong together. Black Bay, Pelagos, Ranger – these are the names people associate with Tudor. Sports watches, heritage design, Kenissi manufacture calibers. And now comes the 1926 Luna. A classic dress watch with a moonphase display. Tudor’s very first. September 2025, right on time for the Chinese Moon...
Who Decides the Best Watches of the Year? On November 13, the 2025 GPHG winners will be announced in Geneva. But who actually decides which watches win? The 30-member jury is composed of Academy members from a wide range of fields: watchmakers, collectors, journalists, gallerists, and industry experts from around the world. I am particularly pleased about two jury members...
A Watch that tells a story Sometimes you hold a watch in your hand and immediately know: this is something special. That’s how I felt with the new Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC006. Not because it screams loudly or flaunts gold, but because it tells a story. A Japanese story. The name already reveals it: “Tentagraph” – derived from a traditional...
New Black Variant of an Established Line In mid-August 2021, Sinn Spezialuhren from Frankfurt am Main presented an exciting new addition to their diver’s watch collection: the EZM 3 S. This black, tegimented version of the proven EZM 3 (in the collection since 2001) embodies the company’s philosophy of producing robust and durable watches for professional use. A Concept for...
November Again, Geneva Again It’s that time of year again. The GPHG has announced its finalists for 2025. As an Academy member, I was part of the nomination process – and honestly, this year feels especially exciting. On November 13, the winners will be revealed in Geneva. Until then, I can speculate, dream, and name my favorites. The Big Names...
