Author: Peter
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Ferdinand Berthoud Unveils Chronomètre FB 2TV of the New Mesure du Temps 1787 Collection
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The Manufacture enters the second decade of its modern era with the ‘Mesure du Temps 1787’ collection. The Chronomètre FB 2TV, the collection’s debut model, draws significant inspiration from the architecture of the hand-made Naissance d’une Montre 3. In late March, we visited Ferdinand Berthoud’s…
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Visiting Ferdinand Berthoud’s Atelier Tradition
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Reviving forgotten techniques over six years, the Naissance d’une Montre 3 saw its steel prototype auctioned in late 2025. With all ten gold editions sold in advance, we visited the Atelier Tradition to witness the first unit ready for its new owner.
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TAG Heuer’s Connected Calibre E5 45 mm × Formula 1
TAG Heuer launches the Connected Calibre E5 45 mm × Formula 1, a titanium‑cased smartwatch timed to the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The ‘Race Track’ dial and a dedicated F1 app send the beat of every practice, qualifying session, and race straight to the wearer’s wrist.
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270‑Year Legacy Written in the Stars
At the Maison’s 270‑year anniversary, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a new ‘La Quête’ series of Les Cabinotiers watches that turn the heavens into haute‑horlogerie. From the ‘Myth of the Pleidas’ armillary‑tourbillon to the dual‑sided Celestia pieces honoring Ptolemy and Copernicus, each masterpiece fuses astronomical heritage with…
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David Candaux DC12 MaveriK
A daring reinterpretation of the double‑balance concept, DC12 MaveriK evokes the mountain ridges and valleys of the Valley de Joux with its unique structure.
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Renaud Tixier Monday Organica
Limited to only seven pieces, the Monday Organica fuses Dominique Renaud’s patented micro‑rotor technology with the masterful dial artistry of Ateliers Olivier Vaucher, delivering a watch that feels as much like a kinetic sculpture as a high‑precision instrument.
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Bernhard Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer
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One of the most pleasant meetings at the Geneva Watch Days revealed one of the most exciting horological masterpieces introduced at the event. Bernhard Lederer showed us his Central Impulse Chronometer at the Beau Rivage Hotel.
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F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance anniversary
This summer F.P. Journe celebrated the 20 years of Chronomètre à Résonance with an exhibition at the manufacture and two anniversary pieces. We also had a chance to hold the Astronomic Souveraine in our hands.
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Important Modern & Vintage Jewels auction by Antiquorum
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Antiquorum – established in 1974, Geneva – is well known for its niche in the auction world by offering collectors’ timepieces worldwide. Now the auction house has stepped in a new territory with its first jewellery auction. We visited them prior the 11 November sale.