Watch industry: Retro-engineering and re-innovation
August 2011
In China, a goal has been officially declared, and it is ‘re-innovation’. To attain this goal, the tools are furnished by ‘retro-engineering’. This (…)
LAKIN@LARGE - Getting behind with your watches
August 2011
A few days ago I was on the beach lounging comfortably on a chaise longue ogling a bevy of nubile nymphets as they played in the waves, when my reverie was (…)
Tailored time
August 2011
Not content with limited editions or unique pieces, an increasing number of watch collectors are now commissioning their very own timepieces, but is this (…)
Urban Jürgensen: the first detent escapement made for a wristwatch
August 2011
Among all of the so-called ‘free’ escapements, the detent escapement, which appeared during the 18th century, is considered one of the Grails of (…)
TAG Heuer - Mikrotimer Flying 1000 Concept Chronograph
August 2011
Europa Star wanted to return in more detail to the Mikrotimer Flying 1000 Concept Chronograph that was presented this spring at BaselWorld. To do so, we met (…)
Revelation’s surprising revelation [Video]
August 2011
It is often said that a ‘revelation’ happens suddenly, like a bolt of lightning. Sometimes, however, ‘revelations’ take their own sweet time. This is the (…)
Incredible sports watches – Part 2
July 2011
Bremont, Hanhart and Graham.
Women’s watches galore – Part 2
July 2011
After the foray of artistic activity at the SIHH in January, expectations were high during BaselWorld for even more enamel, engraving, lacquer work, (…)
Perpetuals, pebbles and puzzles – Part 3
BASELWORLD 2011
July 2011
Steelcraft, Atelier deMonaco, Misaki, Ladoire, Laurent Ferrier, Badollet, Breitling, Alain Silberstein, Claude Meylan
Incredible sports watches – Part 1
July 2011
TAG Heuer, Tissot, Graff Luxury Watches and Ball Watches.
Women’s watches galore – Part 1
July 2011
One of the best places on earth for seeking out fabulous new women’s watches is BaselWorld in springtime. It is the Mecca for watch professionals the world (…)
Perpetuals, pebbles and puzzles – Part 2
BASELWORLD 2011
July 2011
Franc Vila, Ritmo Mundo, Ellicott, Hautlence, Hanhart, Peter Tanisman, Century, David Van Heim, Longines, Marvin, Aspen
