The EMC White Ceramic aka Stormtrooper was an easy nickname to choose, from Martin and Felix’s love of sci-fi and in particular, Star Wars. The universe that George Lucas built has heavily influenced the design of Urwerk timepieces over the years. The signature armor of the Stormtrooper was an instant icon ever since it blasted onto the scene in 1977....

It all started in 2009. Bell & Ross likes to break the mold and relentlessly explore new worlds. That same year, the brand made a big impact with the launch of its BR 01 Skull, which dared to shake up traditional watchmaking codes. From the Vikings of the first millennium to the paratroopers of the Second World War, including the...

Ressence continues to change the way and the why we experience watches by introducing the third piece in its X collection. Collection X marks the first 10 years and brings the brand manifesto to life. Visually Ressence created a dedicated symbol for the collection that is the fusion of an X, or ten in Latin, and an hourglass. It sits...

To mark the 12th anniversary of Moritz Grossmann in Glashütte I/SA, the German manufactory for exquisitely crafted watches with perfect mechanisms is now launching two more special, handcrafted models. For all watch enthusiasts who prefer steel to precious metal, the new Power Reserve models are an attractive and dynamic option. Once again, the independent manufactory has demonstrated its openness to...

Urwerk has added a new watch to its UR-100 series. The UR-100V Iron comes cased in steel and titanium, monochrome and unadorned, to highlight its most delicate finish — all done by hand. No colors here but subtlety. Form and finish together create an ever-changing chiaroscuro over polished, matte, sanded and shot-peened surfaces. Here is the UR-100V Iron! “The main...

When Zenith launched its Defy Midnight collection at the start of 2020, a line that’s all about modern femininity and versatility, the brand decided to bring together visionary, independent and inspirational women from all over the world that live by Zenith’s “Time to Reach Your Star” philosophy. They are the Zenith DreamHers. The Zenith DreamHers campaign started in September, and...