To celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2000 , Audemars Piguet released a series of 125 unique pieces that would then embark on an international tour. Each unique piece was inspired by a specific era or design relevant to the watches Audemars Piguet had pro

But that's not the point: the point is Louis Cottier's creativity, which, as the recent 5249R-001 Crow and Fox also reminds us, extended well beyond the World Time complication to which he is generally reduced. And then, when you think about it: a manufac

The Patek Philippe Ref. 3414 is nicknamed the “ Cobra ” because it was the main source of inspiration for the modern Urwerk UR-CC1 King Cobra . This wristwatch , with its dual linear display of hours (at the bottom) and minutes (at the top), wad designed

Schaffhausen/Geneva, April 14 th , 2026: IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Ingenieur Automatic 42 in dark olive green ceramic at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. This marks the first time that the Gérald Genta-derived integrated bracelet design is presented i

Swiss native architect Albert Frey. He significantly influenced the Palm Springs mid-century modernist architecture. In the second picture (taken by me last Saturday) you see the Aluminaire House from 1931 outside the Palm Springs Museum of Art. A fascina

There's a new book out by Longines on their watches that participated in historical events such as owned by Albert Einstein or a famous pioneer aviator. I think there are a few excerpts from the book out on the internet. Looks like a great book that share

If I had to have only one Lang and Heyne, it would be this one. Huge love for this one. Best, Nicolas

Sadly for me, it won’t be the Albert. Which when knowing the story behind it, who made it and why, means so much. The direction change is understandable given the ownership structure and management style. For me, fundamentally the shift from when Marco wa

The Albert mono pusher co-axial chronograph is still in my top three watches of all time. Sadly L&H has discontinued this epic model. So this lucky few who got one are fortunate to say the least. I’d stretch to the 44mm case if this was to show up😉 Sadly