I was there 30 years ago when Michel Parmigiani launched his eponymous watch brand. Backed by the Sandoz Family Foundation, Michel Parmigiani, recognized as one of Switzerland’s most respected restorers…
In the quiet halls of the Louvre, history rarely feels distant. Stone figures carved thousands of years ago still project authority, grace and power with astonishing immediacy. Standing before them,…
At this year’s Watches & Wonders Geneva, where the industry gathers to signal its direction for the year ahead, a noticeable split emerged: many brands leaned into restraint, while a…
At Watches and Wonders Geneva this week, Armin Strom once again affirms — albeit, quietly — its commitment to aesthetics, technical advancement, resonance and innovation. The brand actually reframes the…
A few years ago I was invited by Jacob & Co. to Sicily to experience the unveiling of its Godfather watch—in honor of the movie. I was so excited to…
Independent Swiss brand Urwerk has long been known for its revolutionary technology and pioneering designs. The young company, founded in 1997, is all about carving its own path, and the…
Rado, a dynamic Swiss watch brand known for pioneering into the world of high-tech ceramic watches nearly 40 years ago—with its first ceramic watch in 1986, followed by multiple collections…
Girard-Perregaux has long been regarded as a cutting-edge manufacture, creating the iconic Three Bridges tourbillon — a spectacle of precision, technical prowess and aesthetic beauty — as far back as…
Louis Vuitton has always been a brand rooted in art and craftsmanship since its founding in 1854. What began with exquisitely engineered trunks and luggage evolved into a universe of…
Armin Strom’s Mirrored Force Resonance has long been a benchmark for independent watchmaking—where technical innovation meets visual beauty. Now, the brand elevates it further with a striking new material: natural…
Just last week, on February 17, the Chinese New Year ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse—an emblem of energy, independence and forward momentum. In zodiac lore, those born…
(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared in Forbes.com) One would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t know the name Tiffany. Long steeped in history and American culture, Tiffany…
For than a decade, Patek Philippe’s Grand Exhibitions have served as immersive gateways into one of watchmaking’s most revered maisons. Staged only occasionally and always with great intention, these exhibitions…
Swiss independent brand Armin Strom—a manufacture long respected for its mastery of skeletonization, constant-force mechani, decorative dials and quietly radical engineering—recently released the Armin Strom Tribute 2 Aurum. While the…
When Vacheron Constantin and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo announced the creation of the world’s first Concours d’Élégance dedicated entirely to timepieces last week, it was immediately clear…