22Mai 2017 by Jonathan Kopp 2 Comments
Fromanteel – Pendulum Special Dark Edition

Fromanteel – Pendulum Special Dark Edition

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Some months ago the Dutch brand Fromanteel launched their first mechanical wriswatch under the name of Pendulum. Its name is a direct reference to the pendulum clock made by the Fromanteel clockmakers family in the 1660s. The pendulum became known as the world’s most innovative and precise clock – an amazing manifestation of the craftsmanship of that time. The Dutch team make a vivid connection with the Fromanteel history, and we can see that everything from the past has its influence on the present of the brand. For sure Ahasuerus Fromanteel would be really glad to see what Afredo Silva and his team have made of his brand and name today. So now they are proud to present a second version of the Pendulum – The Special Dark (We wrote…
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11Mai 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
A touch of elegance with ERROYL Duke Collection

A touch of elegance with ERROYL Duke Collection

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ERROYL is a watch brand coming from Australia with some high quality and affordable watches and which is not a stranger for Watchisthis?! as we interviewed Wes Knight, the ERROYL CEO, for the Summer 2016 edition of the Magazine. In this one we also had the opportunity to present and review their Regent Collection. The ERROYL team released this year a new collection under the name of "The Duke" in which you'll find the Hawker, Melrose and Oskar. Three watches designed and manufactured with a special attention to details, which at the end, are really elegant and suitable for any situation or environment. The 133 grams Duke timepieces are presented in a 39mm diameter polished side and brushed surfaces stainless steel case with 11 mm thickness, if the double domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflexive coating is excluded. The see-through case-back with…
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07Mai 2017 by Jonathan Kopp 1 Comment
Introducing the Tate Wade Bokeh watch

Introducing the Tate Wade Bokeh watch

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On Kickstarter we find to often classical and simple watches with nothing exciting and sometimes you fall in front of something really appealing. Wade Park and Stephan Roesli are the two entrepreneurs behind the Tate Wade brand. They came up with the concept of a watch back in 2015 and on May 2nd, 2017 they finally launched their Kickstarter campaign – Which is already a success as it’s almost funded. Honestly it’s not a surprise when you look at this piece called BOKEH. Why this name? The timepiece is named after the visual effect in the field of photography which evokes a mystic feeling. Bokeh, also known as “Boke” is one of the most popular subjects in photography. The reason why it is so popular is because Bokeh makes photographs visually appealing,…
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26Avr 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
Watch I love: Hamilton FLINTRIDGE

Watch I love: Hamilton FLINTRIDGE

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I have to admit that my first love from Hamilton was the PAN EUROP but for today I want to present, from the American Classic Collection, the Flintridge which is seriously appealing to me. This really interesting watch was inspired from the design perspective of the 1930s Flintridge. This one was originally created as a sports timepiece but honestly you can wear it whenever you want as it's a very classy timepiece. Available for both genders, this lovely design will make a big impression. Well, I'm impressed... The catalogue price is 1075 Euro and it's certainly someting really intersting. The only problem is the availability since it is a new model and not all retailers will have it in their stores.... But more than that - Both version are limited to 999 pieces.…
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17Avr 2017 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
Interesting move for Auguste Reymond

Interesting move for Auguste Reymond

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As far as I know Kickstarter was always intended for start-ups but now Swiss brand Auguste Reymond decided to jump on it. That’s quite fun as I had this discussion with several young brands during Baselworld 2017. The discussion were always on the topic of sales and extra visibility. To be honest I think that even for established brands (young or not), Kickstarter could be a good lever of development. This can allow to probe the market in relation to a new product, to reach a wider audience and often people who do not know the brand yet, but also to be present, thanks to this platform, in markets where they are not at the moment. And of course, we see it here with this campaign of Auguste Reymond, it…
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09Avr 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
E-Strap – the smart alternative from Frederique Constant

E-Strap – the smart alternative from Frederique Constant

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Till a short while ago you had to decide if you wanted a classical watch, whether mechanical or quartz, or a smart watch, relatively bulk and heavy with a touchscreen and a short battery life. A short time ago, the Horological Smartwatches from Frederique Constant, Alpina and Salvatore Ferragamo were released, all based on a platform developed by MMT Swiss Connect, offering a smart function in a classical looking watch and with more than one year battery life. But you still have to put away these smartwatches, when you want to wear your favourite classical watch. The next step was achieved by the release, at the end of February, of a watch strap with a built-in smart module, which has the same smart function as the Horological Smartwatches. At last,…
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06Avr 2017 by Jonathan Kopp No Comments
Damien Koch – Owner and Designer of HOF Watches

Damien Koch – Owner and Designer of HOF Watches

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We talked with Damien Koch – Owner and Designer of HOF Watches some months ago. We really like what he is doing with his brand. With passion as his fuel, Damien is a rising star in the independent horology scene. We were fortunate enough to sit with him and talk about his brand. He said to us things like « It took two and a half years to achieve the SEASHORE, and when you look at it, at the first glance, you find it “simple” and efficient. » It is quite extraordinary to note that Damien Koch, owner of HOF watches, is an independent watchmaker who works alone and who designed the watch, made the plans, managed the manufacturing of the parts, and finally assembles it all by himself. Damien loves a…
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05Avr 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
Oris Big Crown Royal Flying Doctor Service

Oris Big Crown Royal Flying Doctor Service

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Oris is a reputed watch brand with a history starting from 1904. One of the most known collections of this brand is the Aviation Collection and the most known watch is the Oris Big Crown, which was introduced in 1938 – a pilot watch with calendar and an oversized crown that allowed pilots to operate the watch without removing their leather gloves. Recently, Oris continued the charitable work started in 2013 and together with Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service (which provides emergency and primary healthcare services to people living in rural areas) released a second edition of the Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition. Based on Oris’ legendary Big Crown collection, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II watch has an oversized 45mm three-piece stainless steel case covered…
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02Avr 2017 by Jonathan Kopp 2 Comments
1st Edition of the Pop-Up Wine & Time – Basel 2017

1st Edition of the Pop-Up Wine & Time – Basel 2017

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Yes Wine & Time rhymes so nicely but what’s behind this new concept ? With a group of friends and professionals of the watch industry, we felt that true luxury is the place where Art, Culture and Quality converge. We wanted to create a private event that would bring together what we believe are the four most important parts of the watch industry - Brands (owners, managers, directors), Communicators (Journalists/Bloggers and Influencers both Print and Digital), Watch Retailers and Distributors, and Fans and Collectors. With Wine & Time – Basel 2017, we have created the opportunity for these four groups to meet and to get to know each other in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and to taste some fine wines in the process… Yes because good wines is in…
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22Mar 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
A glimpse in the future with Longines V.H.P

A glimpse in the future with Longines V.H.P

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Progress is inevitable and one way or another it will take you with it like an ocean wave. So why not embrace it? The same thing applies to the horological parts of our lives. Overall, the progress is there (I am not referring to the classic watchmaking or to the Haute Horlogerie manual techniques): from the first quartz watch the Seiko Astron, more than 40 years ago, till the actual quartz watch is a huge technological advance that cannot be stopped. In the light of progress, Longines released on the 9th March 2017 a new quartz watches line - the V.H.P. (Very High Precision): keeping the Longines signature of elegance, a new type of movement is refining the evolution of the quartz watches, taking it to a new level. This…
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