Interview Michael Happé – Founder of Gavox Watches

Interview Michael Happé – Founder of Gavox Watches

Interview
Michael Happé has a passion for details, yet his brand Gavox still makes affordable, value for-money watches. I know him for a long time and the least we can say is that he is a passionate person with a lot of energy. In this interview I invite you to discover more about one of the key figures in the industry. Tell us a bit about you and your story with watches. My journey with watches began in the 70s, when quartz and digital watches were revolutionizing the industry. I was captivated by the innovation and simplicity of brands like Casio. At 17, I received my first automatic watch, a Tissot, and that moment changed my perspective on horology forever. Over time, I developed a passion for mechanical watches, influenced by…
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The New Stowa Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B

The New Stowa Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B

Press Release
In June 2024, the German brand Stowa presented its new model – The Stowa Verus 40 Baumuster B. So yes it's a model that's already a few months old but I wanted to talk about it today. From an essential tool to a stylish daily timepiece, the pilot's watch is one of the most popular watch genres ever. Its distinctive design and its exciting history - when man first flew to the air, watches became an essential tool. That's the first reasons for its popularity. History of the Baumuster B The large original pilot watch in 55 mm case size, in the Baumuster B version by STOWA, is one of the rarest, large pilot watches ever. Most likely only 42 pieces were built. Both original STOWA pilot watches can be…
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Interview Eric Yeh – Founder of Havaan Tuvali

Interview Eric Yeh – Founder of Havaan Tuvali

Interview
It's no secret I love Eric Yeh's work and what he creates for his brand Havaan Tuvali. I met Eric for the first time in 2017 during the Aurochronos festival in Lodz. And since then, we have seen each other several times a year at various watch fairs around the world. Eric is a bit like my brother from another mother and from another country… Something like that lol. In any case during all these years we have established a real friendship. Today he will introduce himself to you and tell you about his brand in this little interview. Come on, let's go! Could you tell us a bit about you and about your story with watches? My name is Eric Yeh and I’m the owner/founder of Havaan Tuvali Watches.…
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Hands-On – Obelus Retro Chronoscope Pink Robin

Hands-On – Obelus Retro Chronoscope Pink Robin

Review
In October I shared with you my interview with Thomas Lardière - CEO & Founder of the French brand Obelus Watches. You can read the interview by clicking HERE. After that I really wanted to try a Chronoscope. Unfortunately for me they were sold out. I say unfortunately because it is clearly a piece that I would have liked to add to my collection. Anyway, after discussion with Thomas he found me a solution to do this review. So he kindly sent me a piece and I enjoyed wearing it for a while (little secret but it's his wife's personal piece). I will now share my opinion about the Obelus Retro Chronoscope Pink Robin. The Case In hand you have directly the feeling of having a neo-retro watch that stay…
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Interview Loren Sciurba – Co-Founder of District Time Washington

Interview Loren Sciurba – Co-Founder of District Time Washington

Interview
We are just days away from the District Time Washington event. Watchisthis Magazine is proud to be a media partner of this event. District Time will take place at the District Architecture Center, 421 7th Street NW. Located in D.C.'s bustling Penn Quarter neighborhood, on March 4th and 5th. In the meantime, here is an interview with Loren Sciurba - Co-Founder of the event ;-) Could you tell us a bit about you and about your story with watches? My wife may disagree, but I’d say she started it. I’d always liked the idea of watches as an accessory but didn’t know much about them. I got my first nice one, a Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Moonphase, when we were married, then, years later, she bought me a TAG Heuer Monaco.…
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Interview Hakim El Kadiri – Founder of Elka Watches

Interview Hakim El Kadiri – Founder of Elka Watches

Interview
It's been a long time, so let me first of all wish you a very happy new year 2023. I was in the middle of work and moving so it's true that I haven't shared many articles with you lately. And that's why we start January with an interview with Hakim El Kadiri, CEO and Founder of Elka Watch. Could you tell us a bit about you and about your history with watches? I received my first watch from my grandfather when I was around 5. It is a souvenir that I have anchored somewhere in my spirit. Having said this I have no memory of the brand nor anything more than this vision, of wearing a watch. In early 80’s I dreamt of getting a Casio with a calculating…
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Interview Julien Caradant – Founder of Atelier Caradant

Interview Julien Caradant – Founder of Atelier Caradant

Interview
In recent days I had the chance to chat with Julien Caradant, founder of the watch brand Atelier Caradant. Today I'm happy to share this interview with you and to introduce you to his watches. The watches coming out of this workshop are very special, and that's why I wanted to know more about them. The dials are made of paper… Yes you read that right, they are made of paper.Julien, a young Frenchman from Saumur (a city in Maine-et-Loire, western France) explains his original concept to us in this interview. Here we go ! Could you tell us a bit about you and about your story with watches? I have always been passionate about mechanics and how things work (I dismantled a lot of things when I was young!).…
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Hands-on – Biotic Formicidae

Hands-on – Biotic Formicidae

Review
During the last few days I had the chance to spend some time with the new BIOTIC Formicidae which is currently on Kickstarter. I'll be totally honest, at first I didn't understand why Ryan Lee (Founder of the brand) had chosen a name like this one. In France, we know the Biotic Phocea laboratories, which is known as the reference on the French market for pigments for medical dermo-pigmentation and permanent make-up. Suffice to say it has nothing to do with it… Biotic means “pertaining to life”. A biotic factor is any living thing that has an effect on an ecosystem. Biotic Watches has been co-founded by Stitches & Buckles in 2021, and is based in Singapore. There vision : Biotic Watches aims to study Nature and bring the beauty…
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Interview Jamie Armstrong – Founder of Luxury Watch Rolls

Interview Jamie Armstrong – Founder of Luxury Watch Rolls

Interview
Today I present to you Jamie Armstrong who is the founder of Luxury Watch Rolls. As a watchmaking and travel enthusiast, I often look for this kind of products, which I must admit is very practical. Unfortunately, in this jungle of accessories, there is everything and at all prices.Luxury Watch Rolls seems to be a good alternative because the products are of high quality and the prices are well placed. And here we go, Jamie will tell us more about his project in this interview. Could you tell us a bit about you and about your story with watches? Of course! My name is Jamie, I'm 30 years old and from the U.K. where I have lived for all of my life. I have a master’s degree in engineering and…
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Interview of Christian Moriggi Creations’ founder

Interview of Christian Moriggi Creations’ founder

Interview
In recent days I had the chance to chat with Christian Moriggi, founder of the watch brand of the same name. Today I'm happy to share this interview with you and to introduce you to his watches. Could you tell us a bit about you and about your story with watches? I was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. I discovered my passion for design and watches during my architectural studies at the Haute École d'Architecture de Genève. After graduating, I decided to continue my studies by attending a design school in Milan, Italy. On my return to Switzerland, I opened my own practice. I also founded Christian Moriggi Creations, where I design many watches and furniture. Watches have always been a passion, I enjoy looking at them. It is a beautiful…
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