Ornatus-Mundi

Architecture is a three-dimensional art, and on top plays with a number of other features such as colour, light, or texture - essentially, exactly like watch makers as well. The notion that buildings

Believe it or not, time flies by quickly and we have to slowly bid our goodbyes to a couple of references which signed the times for a 'modern' or rejuvenated Zenith, such as this Chronomaster Open Po

Since more than one decade, Greubel Forsey is investing in research aimed at developing a mechanical watch movement with 180 days of power reserve. For this aim, the brand set up the EWT (Experimental

During the last decade, advanced computer-assisted construction, prototyping and production technologies have created an enabling environment for more daring, 'out there' and unusual contructions. Bra

To launch the highly-anticipated new Defy collection, Julien Tornare, CEO Zenith and Recording Artist and Producer, Swizz Beatz , joined forces to host a celebratory event at the historic Angel Orensa

I have to admit that initially I was quite sceptical when I first saw the Czapek pieces, but, but, but... the brand, under the charming and energising leadership of CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel developed

Under Jean-Claude Biver's leadership, Zenith has reconsidered its innovative roots as the bearer for the 'future of tradition ', manifested through an astounding 2333 chronometric records and awards.

Maria Kristina and Richard Habring surprised me at Salon QP with their new model, the Habring2 Doppel-Felix , which (i) unsurprisingly is a split seconds chronograph, and (ii) aptly demonstrates the f

When Zenith presented the Defy El Primero 21 at BaselWorld 2017, not only did it show a new watch to the public, the brand gave more than a hint about how it sees her own future: as a performance-focu

PRESS RELEASE: The exceptional Swiss watch Manufacture De Bethune sells majority stake to an investment consortium. Geneva, October 25 th 2017 Undeniably epitomising horological excellence and innovat

The centerpiece of Zenith's new Chronomaster El Primero Full Open series is without doubt the 42mm version. Optically very close to its 38mm little sister, the more generous dimensions of the dial ope

Moritz Grossmann to unveil the ATUM Pure Skull at WatchTime New York 2017: From the press release: "In place of the “Mesh” and “Long Hole” dial inserts, the ATUM Pure Skull showcases a stylised skull

This year's edition was a record-breaking event with more than 70,000 gentlefolk and their motorbikes gathering for The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2017 in 600 cities scattered in 95 countries arou

The Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Minute Repeater is not only a superbly engineered timepiece, but also a consistently designed wrist companion. For this last part of my series on this timepiece, I sat do

Dear Jean Claude : on behalf of the entire PuristSPro community, especially the Zenith Forum and also the dedicated group of Zenith-P15 owners, I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulation for

I am currently at the Zenith Manufacture in Le Locle to witness the historical moment of the world's first presentation of Zenith's new Defy Lab watch , featuring a revolutionary, groundbreakingly new

With the L.U.C Full Strike , Chopard has created one of the most advanced and accomplished minute repeaters currently on the market, in both musicality, technology as well as user-friendlyness. With t

I recently sat down for (much more than) a coffee with the CEO of an eminent supplier to the Swiss watch industry, and knowing that I am PPro Zenith moderator, he brought along his Zenith El Primero D

It's sometimes the small(er) complications which carry with them all the charm you probably never asked for, and this here is just another case in point: The Habring2 Felix 5-Minute Repeater , the Hor

One of my favourites at the OMEGA booth at BaselWorld was the renewed edition of the Speedmaster Racing , now as a fully fledged Master Chronometer certified watch. It's all in the lovely details with