A lucid design vocabulary and mechanical finesse characterize the Saxonia Outsize Date that is now available with an argenté-colored dial. The Lange outsize date and subsidiary seconds in a symmetric arrangement underscore the prominent look of a watch that combines technical refinement with formal harmony. Günter Blümlein, who together with Walter Lange re-established A. Lange & Söhne 30 years ago,...

Following the success of its Antarctic Terre Adélie collection in May, Czapek & Cie is still refusing to let Covid-19 dampen its spirits with the introduction of a brand-new collection featuring a distinctive dial motif and the exquisite final version of its new movement. The sell-out of the Czapek Antarctic Terre Adélie took everyone by surprise. Subscriptions for the 99...

Even the most unpredictable and audaciously led lives, when observed from a distance, form patterns and fall into cycles. This is a fundamental truth that underlies all human existence, whether individual or collective. For Maximilian Büsser and MB&F, creative energy comes in seven-year cycles. It was in MB&F’s seventh year that the Legacy Machine collection was born, that the first...

Master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani turns 70 years old in 2020, looking back on a lifetime of impactful contributions to modern horology — from preserving and passing on the skills of his forebears to a new generation of watchmakers, to restoring and revitalizing the historical watchmaking traditions of the Swiss Jura town of Fleurier. Parmigiani Fleurier, the Maison he founded in...

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...