EUROPA STAR CHOICES - Choosing that first watch

EUROPA STAR CHOICES - Choosing that first watch

November 2015
Your son is celebrating an important birthday, or maybe he has graduated, won a sports competition, got his first job, or is about to be married. In any (…)

INNOVATION - All rise for the Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260

INNOVATION - All rise for the Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260

November 2015
57 complications in a single watch, unveiled on the very anniversary of the Geneva manufacture’s 260th year of continuous operation.

ANALYSIS - Watches with Spectacular Displays

ANALYSIS - Watches with Spectacular Displays

November 2015
An increasing number of watchmakers are designing watches without hands. The WAG watchmaking association has selected some of the best examples for its (…)

PRECIOUS WATCHES... BOOKS TO READ...

PRECIOUS WATCHES... BOOKS TO READ...

November 2015
ROLEX ENCYCLOPEDIA - THE WATCH BOOK - ZENITH - BREGUET, THE STORY OF A PASSION 1973 – 1987 - CORUM’S GOLDEN BRIDGE ...

TECHNOLOGY - When watchmaking uses 3D printing

TECHNOLOGY - When watchmaking uses 3D printing

September 2015
While 3D printing is already being used on an industrial scale in fields like the aircraft industry or the medtech sector, this technology is still in its (…)

A CONTRARIO - Differentiation or saturation in the watch industry?

A CONTRARIO - Differentiation or saturation in the watch industry?

September 2015
In this special commentary feature, we connect with Mr. Fabio Anderaos de Araujo, a.k.a “The Mechanical Watch” and look into the reasons why watches are (…)

Redefining water resistance with Mauron Musy

Redefining water resistance with Mauron Musy

June 2015
Swiss brand Mauron Musy has produced the only "gasket-free direct-seal" watch in the world, meaning their watches should stay dryer for longer.

INDEPENDENTS - Haute Horlogerie: When Independents Join Forces

INDEPENDENTS - Haute Horlogerie: When Independents Join Forces

March 2015
Living in the shadow of the sector’s giants, what place is there for small independent watchmakers in the highest echelons of creative watchmaking? Are (…)

INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies (Part 1)

INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies (Part 1)

March 2015
A series of portraits to illustrate the various difficulties encountered by independents, Europa Star has chosen a series of particular cases. You’ll find (…)

New Astron GPS Solar Chronograph by Seiko

New Astron GPS Solar Chronograph by Seiko

November 2014
Since its launch in September 2012 as the world’s first GPS Solar watch, Astron GPS Solar has been a huge success. At the touch of a button, it receives (…)

RETURN TO SIMPLICITY - Simplicity is a Complex Business!

RETURN TO SIMPLICITY - Simplicity is a Complex Business!

August 2014
In the quest for the truth about what appears to be a mechanical “back to basics” movement, Europa Star asked a number of watchmakers to help navigate the (…)

MECHANICAL - Who will succeed ETA?

MECHANICAL - Who will succeed ETA?

August 2014
From 2020, Swatch Group will be allowed to stop supplying third party clients with ETA movements. For Sellita and Soprod, the two biggest alternative (…)