Swisswatches Magazine

Save the Date: Armin Strom x Monochrome Montre de Souscription 3 Gravity Equal Force Maillechort

Emilia Hoth — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

September is coming up and the first autumn highlights are about to be released. One of them is the cooperation between the online magazine Monochrome and watch manufacture Armin Strom. Together they are ringing in the next season with the Armin…

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Legendary Classic Cars, Smoking Tyres and a Historic Comeback: The Le Mans Classic 2023 with Richard Mille

Philipp Riehr — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Since its founding in 2002, the Le Mans Classic has offered a unique throwback to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. With the active support of Richard Mille, who has been the main sponsor since its conception, the event…

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60 Years of the Porsche 911: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T

Philipp Riehr — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

When it comes to finding the right birthday present, it is not uncommon to make a mistake, much to the chagrin of the person receiving the gift. Often the birthday boy or girl finds themselves deposited with a pile of rather…

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Playing with Floral Shapes: Rado True Thinline x Great Gardens of the World

Emilia Hoth — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The story of the True Thinline x Great Gardens of the World collection by Rado and the organization Great Gardens of the World is continuing with three new chapters. For the first time in the history of the collaboration, which dates back…

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Tissot Launch its Celebrated PRX Powermatic 80 35 mm in Ice-Blue and Gold

Catherine Bishop — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Tissot’s PRX Powermatic 80 model has become a bestseller across the globe. Picking up on popular design codes from the Swiss watch industry, this crowd-pleasing, affordable automatic model is now appearing in a new 35 mm iteration. Showcasing either an…

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Point of View: Why the Royal Oak Ref. 26585 CE is One of the Most Important Watches in the History of Audemars Piguet

Thomas Wojtowicz — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000

If I had asked my history teacher at school what history actually was, he would have probably told me that it was all about the past. Unfortunately, I never asked him as I would have been staring out of the…

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Portable Work of Art: The HM8 Mark 2

Emilia Hoth — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

When it comes to timepieces, craftsmanship and art are aligned. When it comes to MB&F, these two have masterfully merged. As the world’s first watchmaking concept laboratory, the brand has made a name for itself with its artistic timepieces, so-called…

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140 Years of Alpine Watch Tradition: A Conversation with Brand Manager Oliver van Lanschot Hubrecht on Alpina’s Anniversary

Emilia Hoth — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:14:31 +0000

A veil of grey clouds covers the snow-clad Matterhorn, one of the icons of the Alps. The summit only makes a timid appearance on this day, but it creates a no less imposing backdrop for an anniversary celebration. With a…

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Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca Talks All Things Pilot’s Watches

Catherine Bishop — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Following the launch of Breguet’s new civilian and military Type XX models last month, Swisswatches caught up with recently installed CEO Lionel a Marca to find out his take on the brand’s new pilot’s watches, which caused quite the stir. He explains…

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The Velocity of Time – featuring Ferdi Porsche

Zurab Zazashvili — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What drives Ferdi Porsche? An exclusive portrait from Swisswatches Magazine about the dream of a young architect and entrepreneur. Everyone is searching for a purpose in life. But what drives the grandson of the founder of the world’s most successful…

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Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph and GTS Chronograph

Thomas Wojtowicz — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Earlier in June, we saw the unmistakable return of one of Italy’s most famous automobile events: La Mille Miglia, otherwise known as 1000 Miglia, or 1000 miles. Once described by Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful race in the world”,…

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True Transparency: Rado Launches the DiaStar Original Skeleton

Catherine Bishop — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The DiaStar is rather a historic model for watch manufacture Rado, with the timepiece appearing only five years after the brand’s founding back in 1957. The first 1962 DiaStar quickly gained a following for its distinctive shape and extremely resistant…

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