However, like them a lot. Not all of them though, but only those with beautiful movements and transparent backs to see them. Lange, Montblanc Minerva, Lemania 2310 would be perfect examples. Otherwise - I guess people like their sportier look, but hardly
What is not often spoken about is their use of ceramic for parts of their dials, with them being laser etched. A very cool new technology. Also, Lang & Heyne buy blocks of black enamel that they cut section out of, to create dials. This was a revelation w
With all the attention given to grand feu enamel dials, I sometimes wonder if we undervalue really well done lacquer dial decoration. This Roger Dubuis Sympathie S34 is a case in point. Note the creamy tone, the smooth texture, and the subtle gleam. Consi
I have been waiting to add a time only Minerva-MB. A shame for me that the size is too large both in diameter and thickness. I understand the setting mechanism may make it thicker but it should be 40x10 at minimum, I prefer 38x9. Unfortunate as I do like
Minerva has recently become a stand-alone brand again . One of the models of this new era is The Unveiled Crownless , ref. MB137544 . credit: Swisswatches Magazine As its name suggests, it is a crownless model inspired by a bezel-activated military watch
Here's the only “ live ” photo I have been able to find of the Chopard L.U.C Quattro Spirit Ensō , ref. 161977-1006 , a watch limited to 8 pieces that I've been wanting to see since its release in October 2025 . According to Chopard, its Grand Feu enamel