Date Archives April 2026

Introducing – The Sculptural Appeal of the New Hautlence Kubera Series 1

Introducing – The Sculptural Appeal of the New Hautlence Kubera Series 1

Hautlence, the contemporary, independent Swiss watchmaking brand, has made its mark with unconventional time displays. Founded in Neuchâtel in 2004, it quickly stood out for turning time into a more theatrical experience, with the HL01 setting the tone through jumping hours and retrograde minutes. Returning to Watches & Wonders this year, Hautlence unveils a brand […]

Hautlence, the contemporary, independent Swiss watchmaking brand, has made its mark with unconventional time displays. Founded in Neuchâtel in 2004, it quickly stood out for turning time into a more theatrical experience, with the HL01 setting the tone through jumping hours and retrograde minutes. Returning to Watches & Wonders this year, Hautlence unveils a brand

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Introducing – The More Compact Zeitwinkel 173°, An Evolution of the Sapphire Dial and Large Date Watch

Introducing – The More Compact Zeitwinkel 173°, An Evolution of the Sapphire Dial and Large Date Watch

Zeitwinkel, founded in 2006, has quietly built a solid reputation among collectors in just two decades with its in-house movements and distinctive use of German silver. One of its defining and, by now, one of the most popular pieces, the 273° Saphir Fumé, introduced in 2016, combined a smoked sapphire dial with the automatic calibre […]

Zeitwinkel, founded in 2006, has quietly built a solid reputation among collectors in just two decades with its in-house movements and distinctive use of German silver. One of its defining and, by now, one of the most popular pieces, the 273° Saphir Fumé, introduced in 2016, combined a smoked sapphire dial with the automatic calibre

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Introducing – Sylvain Pinaud Unveils the new Tourbillon 30-Second

Introducing – Sylvain Pinaud Unveils the new Tourbillon 30-Second

Independent watchmaker Sylvain Pinaud launched his first timepiece, a monopusher chronograph, in 2018, followed by the Origin, a time-only watch, in 2021. Over the past few years, his work has earned recognition with connoisseurs and within the watchmaking industry, with several awards at the prestigious GPHG. For the 2026 Geneva Watch Week, it is time […]

Independent watchmaker Sylvain Pinaud launched his first timepiece, a monopusher chronograph, in 2018, followed by the Origin, a time-only watch, in 2021. Over the past few years, his work has earned recognition with connoisseurs and within the watchmaking industry, with several awards at the prestigious GPHG. For the 2026 Geneva Watch Week, it is time

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First Look – The Mesmerizing New Versions of the Henri Grandjean Magician

First Look – The Mesmerizing New Versions of the Henri Grandjean Magician

At the start of the year, an illustrious historic name returned to the world of watchmaking: Henri Grandjean. Once renowned for its highly precise chronometers and intricate pocket watches, Henri Grandjean was a master watchmaker from Le Locle, Switzerland. His work is on display in some of the best watchmaking museums around the world, including […]

At the start of the year, an illustrious historic name returned to the world of watchmaking: Henri Grandjean. Once renowned for its highly precise chronometers and intricate pocket watches, Henri Grandjean was a master watchmaker from Le Locle, Switzerland. His work is on display in some of the best watchmaking museums around the world, including

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Recap – Turning Back The Clock, With Our Favourite Watches From Watches & Wonders 2025

Recap – Turning Back The Clock, With Our Favourite Watches From Watches & Wonders 2025

For a change in our regular Sunday programming, we’re not looking at specific watches selected for a shared theme or feature, but rather turning back the clock a year. With the 2026 edition of Watches & Wonders literally only days away, and the news coming in fast and frequent, we thought it would be a […]

For a change in our regular Sunday programming, we’re not looking at specific watches selected for a shared theme or feature, but rather turning back the clock a year. With the 2026 edition of Watches & Wonders literally only days away, and the news coming in fast and frequent, we thought it would be a

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Introducing – The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite, a 45g Ultra-Light Sports Watch

Introducing – The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite, a 45g Ultra-Light Sports Watch

Norqain, founded in 2018, quickly became a challenger in the mechanical sports watch segment, offering robustness, innovative materials, and a distinctive look. The Wild ONE collection is important to the brand’s identity, designed to be worn during physical activity or outdoor adventures, without compromise. The new Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite makes rigorous exercise significantly easier, […]

Norqain, founded in 2018, quickly became a challenger in the mechanical sports watch segment, offering robustness, innovative materials, and a distinctive look. The Wild ONE collection is important to the brand’s identity, designed to be worn during physical activity or outdoor adventures, without compromise. The new Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite makes rigorous exercise significantly easier,

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The Petrolhead Corner – The Mighty Lola T70 Returns, As Both A Race- And Road-Legal Recreation

The Petrolhead Corner – The Mighty Lola T70 Returns, As Both A Race- And Road-Legal Recreation

If ever you have attended historic racing events, it’s very likely you’ve heard the thunderous bellow of the mighty Lola T70. This mid-1960s prototype sports car was a formidable foe to the likes of Ferrari, Ford, Porsche and so on. It was built by Lola Cars in the UK and was typically fitted with American-sourced […]

If ever you have attended historic racing events, it’s very likely you’ve heard the thunderous bellow of the mighty Lola T70. This mid-1960s prototype sports car was a formidable foe to the likes of Ferrari, Ford, Porsche and so on. It was built by Lola Cars in the UK and was typically fitted with American-sourced

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Interview – Adrian Bosshard, CEO of Rado, About the Mastery of Ceramics and the New Integral Collection

Interview – Adrian Bosshard, CEO of Rado, About the Mastery of Ceramics and the New Integral Collection

When it comes to ceramics, Rado is the brand that comes to mind. Rado presented its first ceramic watch in 1986, just 40 years ago… This anniversary marks not only a technological breakthrough, but also the beginning of a long-standing expertise that has become a signature. This special occasion allows us to sit down with […]

When it comes to ceramics, Rado is the brand that comes to mind. Rado presented its first ceramic watch in 1986, just 40 years ago… This anniversary marks not only a technological breakthrough, but also the beginning of a long-standing expertise that has become a signature. This special occasion allows us to sit down with

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Introducing – The New Chronoswiss Delphis Art Deco

Introducing – The New Chronoswiss Delphis Art Deco

Chronoswiss, now in the hands of the Ebstein family, has not forgotten the legacy of the brand’s founder, Gerd-Rüdiger Lang, who pioneered the modern mechanical regulator dial in wristwatches. Adapting the precision-focused layout of the regulator clock to the wrist, Lang forged a distinctive brand identity marked by coin-edge bezels, onion crowns and straight lugs. […]

Chronoswiss, now in the hands of the Ebstein family, has not forgotten the legacy of the brand’s founder, Gerd-Rüdiger Lang, who pioneered the modern mechanical regulator dial in wristwatches. Adapting the precision-focused layout of the regulator clock to the wrist, Lang forged a distinctive brand identity marked by coin-edge bezels, onion crowns and straight lugs.

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Introducing – The Opulent Chronoswiss Neo Digiteur Chronos

Introducing – The Opulent Chronoswiss Neo Digiteur Chronos

Last year, Chronoswiss released a surprising re-edition of the brand’s highly idiosyncratic Digiteur MSA (montre sans aiguilles, or “watch without hands”), first created in 2005 by Chronoswiss founder Gerd-Rüdiger Lang. Upholding the brand’s affinity for unconventional time displays and riding the wave of a renewed appreciation for jumping hours, the 2025 Neo Digiteur preserved the […]

Last year, Chronoswiss released a surprising re-edition of the brand’s highly idiosyncratic Digiteur MSA (montre sans aiguilles, or “watch without hands”), first created in 2005 by Chronoswiss founder Gerd-Rüdiger Lang. Upholding the brand’s affinity for unconventional time displays and riding the wave of a renewed appreciation for jumping hours, the 2025 Neo Digiteur preserved the

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