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An Encounter with Wizard Watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin, the Creator of the Ulysse Nardin Freak

Historian, archaeologist, mathematician, philosopher and watchmaker, Ludwig Oechslin is the perfect example of a polymath whose knowledge across different disciplines fuels his innovation and creativity. In the 1980s, his encounter with Rolf W. Schnyder turned Ulysse Nardin into one of the most innovative watch brands around. The presentation of a new Freak at Dubai Watch [&hellip;]<br>

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The Rugged Bremont Waterman Apex II Dive Watch

Bremont, the British watch company founded by brothers Nick and Giles English in 2002, has always understood the value of a solid testimonial to endorse its rugged tool watches. From former Royal Marines commandos to UK Special Forces and freedivers to mountain climbers, Bremont is determined to prove that its tool watches can hack just [&hellip;]<br>

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The Dizzyingly Handsome Berneron Mirage Pushes Asymmetry to Unprecedented Levels

Where do we start with a watch that seemingly breaks traditional conventions regarding style and substance? With the visionary individual that created it seems like a good start. Sylvain Berneron, the founder of his eponymous brand, is the Creative Director for Breitling and, through the support of Breitling CEO Georges Kern, was enabled to set [&hellip;]<br>

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Five Stylish and Practical Luxury Sports Chronograph Watches

Few segments in the watch industry are as popular and heavily contested as the luxury sports watch. The dive watch may come closest, but we can all agree that the luxury sports watch has boomed in recent years. Even independent watchmakers like H. Moser &amp; Cie and Czapek have jumped on the bandwagon with (it [&hellip;]<br>

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The New Moritz Grossmann Tefnut Silver-Plated by Friction

Born in 1826 in Dresden, Germany, Karl Moritz Grossmann established his watchmaking company in Glashütte in 1854, contributing significantly to the German watch industry`s development. After his demise in 1885, the company ceased production, marking the end of its initial chapter. In 2008, Christine Hutter, a trained watchmaker and former Glashütte Original and A. Lange [&hellip;]<br>

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The Robust And Tool-like Isotope Hydrium California Limited Edition

Over 70% of our precious Earth is covered in water, and huge areas of it have not yet been fully explored. It`s very likely we`ll never manage to discover all the far corners of the oceans, as it is one of the most challenging environments mankind can face. The main issue is pressure, which increases [&hellip;]<br>