Geneva, August 2021 – Czapek & Cie has released the latest model in its Antarctique family of timekeepers. The split-second chronograph takes this modern and sportive line deeper into grande complication territory. The Antarctique Rattrapante is the first split-second chronograph whose fascinating mechanism is visible from the dial side. Ever since its launch in 2015, Czapek & Cie has relentlessly...

Original article by Rob Corder was published in WATCHPRO on March 22, 2021.       There has been a feeling in the air that independent watchmakers are enjoying a purple patch. After decades struggling to be noticed, suddenly demand for their watches is soaring and that is pushing prices to never-before-seen levels. One retailer that has stuck with independents through...

Girard-Perregaux was founded 230 years ago in 1791, the same year an English clergyman, William Gregor, discovered titanium in Cornwall. In recognition of these events Girard-Perregaux presents the Laureato Absolute Ti 230 in a 44mm lightly sandblasted case that encompasses polished facets, providing a beautiful gleam and subtle contrast made from titanium. The Laureato Absolute Ti 230 is available with...

Born out of tradition  – HAMATIC Vintage silver-plated by friction is the epitome of innovative design and horological craftsmanship fused with consummate aesthetics. Throughout their history, Glashütte’s watchmakers have always exercised meticulous care in the finishing of their timepieces. Indeed, the outward appearance of luxury timepieces has consistently been seen as a reflection of the first-class workings within. In keeping with...

Neuhausen am Rheinfall, June 30th, 2021 CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF HONOURING REFINEMENT AND ELEGANCE Showcasing the skills of master craftsmen, H. Moser & Cie. has chosen the classic rounded accents of the Heritage case to pay tribute to its perpetual calendar. Its Grand Feu enamel dial in brand new shades reinterprets the aesthetic of the brand's famous fumé dials, with...

June 21, 2021, Beau Lake HQ, Canada – Born out of a shared love for water and exploration comes a new collaboration between Swiss watchmaker, Ulysse Nardin and Canadian luxury waterside experiences manufacturer, Beau Lake. The brands have come together to create the ultimate package for the avid paddleboarder and watch and water enthusiast by combining a premium board and...