02Nov 2025 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
Interview Jan Sarnowski – Founder of Oriorwaith J. Sarnowski

Interview Jan Sarnowski – Founder of Oriorwaith J. Sarnowski

Interview
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to discover the work of Oriorwaith J. Sarnowski during the AuroChronos Festival in Warsaw, Poland. I was immediately captivated by his pieces. Honestly, given the price, one might have doubted it, but to my great surprise, the quality is undeniable. I took the opportunity to interview Janek (Founder of the brand), and I'm very happy to share our conversation with you today. Janek and his wife Emeline during AuroChronos Festival 2025 Could you tell us a bit about you and about your story with watches? My name is Jan, I’m a mathematician by education, teacher by trade and a watchmaker by passion. My watch collecting started almost by accident, when I was around 13 years old. When visiting a car boot sale…
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22Déc 2016 by Martin Green No Comments
2016….what a year!

2016….what a year!

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The end of the year is always a natural moment to look back and take in what the years have brought. 2016 was in many ways a very dynamic year! It was a year in which the smart watch took a beating, yet at the same time also showed that it was here to stay. It matured, and while Fitbit took over Pebble, we saw microbrands introducing smart watches of their own, filling voids and niches. For 2017 we will probably see more of this, and as the technology becomes more accessible for smaller companies, I suspect that the days of the quartz movement are doomed. 2016 was also the year in which microbrands, in general, showed that they carry a punch! The overall quality is now at a very…
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