Independent watchmakers

Otsuka Lotec No.6 from Jiro Katayama

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...

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...

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...

Breitling Super Ocean aus den 60ern

Baselworld, Independent Watchmakers

My view of Baselword This year I made it to Switzerland for Baselworld, one of the most important watch fairs in the world. It’s my first visit to the fair and, as always, my very...