Straps are a very important part of the watch world. Jacques Bordier, President of Manufacture Jean Rousseau, already told us quite a bit about the production process in part I of the interview. For part II he talks openly about trends and the market circumstances his company has to ... Read more
We have said it before and we say it again; a strap can make or break a watch. Even the most precious, carefully crafted and rarest horological masterpieces can be degraded completely when not fitted with the right strap. Watch straps are a world of their own. From the inexpensive ... Read more
Meet Michael Friedberg: launched the first brand forum on Timezone, Moderator of IWC’s own forum and one of the world’s leading experts and collectors of IWC pocket watches. Quite a list of accomplishments especially when you realize that the man who achieved all this also has a day job. Recently we had ... Read more
Just a few short weeks ago, Girard-Perregaux pulled back the curtain on their Manifesto of Time at TimeCrafters, which we covered here. Orchestrated by watchmaker Dominique Loiseau, the Manifesto aims to bring Girard-Perregaux to the next level and differentiate them from the crowded pack of brands jostling for customer dollars. They ... Read more
Earlier this week we posted Part I of our interview with Cartier-expert Geo Cramer. In Part II we focus more on the recent developments at Cartier. The brand is extremely on the move not only with high-tech concept watches like the ID2, but also with stunning watches deeply rooted in ... Read more
Some people have dedicated their entire watch collection to a single brand. This is often a decision that has not been taken likely, but one deeply rooted in passion. That is most certainly the case with Geo Cramer. For more then three decades he has been focused on Cartier, making ... Read more
Introduced in 2001 by owner and CEO Eric Loth, the modern incarnation of Graham takes inspiration from the gifted English horologist George Graham. And there’s no doubt why. Graham was a really inspiring guy, contributing many advances to the art of watchmaking. A geophysicist and member of the Master of the Worshipful ... Read more
When collecting new watches in particular, it helps to understand a brand’s philosophy and strategy. I, of all people, can appreciate choosing timepieces based on what you love, but the smart collector also approaches collecting from an intellectual standpoint. Does the brand live up to its own principles? What is its ... Read more
Dell Deaton, an expert on James Bond watches, has given us insight into an interesting and always compelling part of Bond history: what 007 chooses to wear on his wrist. I’ve asked the tough questions and Deaton’s answered with honesty, digging into the topic without avoiding the issues. In ... Read more
James Bond is big business, especially when it comes to watches. In part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4, Dell Deaton explores the ramifications of the relationship between 007 and his timepiece. An integral part of Bond’s arsenal of weapons, they have become an important element for the ... Read more