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Most watches have a story to tell, but some have multiple narratives intertwined. The Leica ZM 1 and ZM 2 (formerly called L1 and L2) are, when taken out of context, beautiful and interesting creations; Add history and its appeal multiplies. Its appeal goes beyond design or mechanics and is based on Leica's technical heritage, […]

As we recently saw when we analyzed the Swiss Watch Industry Association report and its export data, the watch industry is not at its best; Exports are declining, sales of large corporations are declining and difficult times lie ahead for 2026. The outlook remains cautious as the industry is expected to continue to face headwinds […]

The phenomenal rise and popularity of natural stone dials is absolutely unstoppable! The natural stone dial, which became increasingly popular in the 1960s and 1970s, transcends the typical short lifespan of a trend and is here to stay. From micro brands to mainstream giants and everything in between, it seems like everyone is once again […]

In einem einfachen mechanischen Uhrwerk gibt es zwei Primärfedern: eine, die die Kraft liefert, und eine andere, die dafür sorgt, dass das Uhrwerk präzise schlägt. Aber andere sind unerlässlich, damit dieser Gesamttanz funktioniert. Sobald Komplikationen hinzukommen, werden noch mehr benötigt und komplexe Teile können Dutzende von Federn haben. Wenn die meisten Leute an eine Feder […]

When Louis Vuitton introduced the original Escale Worldtime at Baselworld in 2014, it surprised the watch world. Not so much because of the technical part but because of the attitude. Worldtimers were and are conservative objects that are often tied to Louis Cottier's almost 100-year-old model and have a largely common image. The Escale broke […]

What is a chronometer…? In short, it is a watch that has been officially tested for precision. And to ensure the precision of watches, there are several instruments, such as the ISO 3159 standard (which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year) and official organizations such as the Observatoire de Besançon in France, the Glashütte Observatory […]

When I made my way to Fleurier, discovering L'Atelier Bernard was not what I expected. Bernard is a fairly outdated first name that is rarely heard among young people in French-speaking European countries. So when I pushed open the door of their workshop in Fleurier, I expected to meet two old Swiss gentlemen. Well… not […]

Timex has been on the rise in recent years, returning to mechanical watches after a decade-long hiatus. Of course, quartz watches still dominate the portfolio since the brand first stopped mechanical production in 1982. After the re-release of the hand-wound Marlin from the 1960s, a renewed focus on mechanical collections in the lower and mid-price […]

The Legacy Machine collection has always been MB&F's most paradoxical line. Designed as a tribute to 19th century watchmaking, it features some of the most theatrical three-dimensional movements in contemporary watchmaking. The LM101, introduced in 2014, was the most restrained expression of this idea. Smaller, thinner and mechanically simpler than its siblings, it stripped the […]

Although it never really went away, there seems to be a renaissance of the Jumping Hour or Heures Sautante complication, and we're very pleased about that. There is an interesting convergence in watches with jump hours: the display is often simpler than in watches with central hands, but the mechanism behind it is quite a […]