Editorial Archives | Swisswatches Magazine https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/category/editorial/ A horological journey Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:56:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image-48x48.jpg Editorial Archives | Swisswatches Magazine https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/category/editorial/ 32 32 169749213 Legendary Classic Cars, Smoking Tyres and a Historic Comeback: The Le Mans Classic 2023 with Richard Mille https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/legendary-classic-cars-smoking-tyres-and-a-historic-comeback-the-le-mans-classic-2023-with-richard-mille/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=42160 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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]]> 42160 Point of View: Why the Royal Oak Ref. 26585 CE is One of the Most Important Watches in the History of Audemars Piguet https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/point-of-view-royal-oak-ref-26585ce-from-audemars-piguet-review/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41629 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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]]> 41629 140 Years of Alpine Watch Tradition: A Conversation with Brand Manager Oliver van Lanschot Hubrecht on Alpina’s Anniversary https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/140-years-of-alpine-watch-tradition-a-conversation-with-brand-manager-oliver-van-lanschot-hubrecht-on-alpinas-anniversary/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:14:31 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41735 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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]]> 41735 Breguet CEO Lionel a Marca Talks All Things Pilot’s Watches  https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/breguet-ceo-lionel-a-marca-talks-all-things-pilots-watches/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41703 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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]]> 41703 The Velocity of Time – featuring Ferdi Porsche https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/the-velocity-of-time-featuring-ferdi-porsche/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41912 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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]]> 41912 Only Watch 2023: The Highlights https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/only-watch-2023-the-highlights/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:15:54 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41617 Only Watch, the world’s largest watch auction for charity, will take place for the tenth time in Geneva on November 5th. Over 50 watch manufacturers have each donated a unique timepiece created especially for the occasion. The proceeds of this…

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]]> 41617 Catching up with Breitling CEO Georges Kern at the Opening of its Boutique in Munich, Germany https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/catching-up-with-breitling-ceo-georges-kern-at-the-opening-of-its-boutique-in-munich-germany/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41555 Swisswatches recently had the honour of meeting once again with the CEO of Breitling, Georges Kern, following the launch of the brand’s first own boutique located in Munich, Germany. Spanning over 220 square metres and two floors, the boutique in…

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]]> 41555 An Exhibition of Vital Importance to Thierry Stern: Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts Tokyo https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/the-patek-philippe-watchart-grand-exhibition-tokyo-2023-rare-handcrafts/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41293 Patek Philippe has enjoyed a presence in Japan for 150 years, with watchmaking held in high esteem throughout the country. The interplay of precision and aesthetics is not simply a matter of taste, but rather an interest that is deeply…

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]]> 41293 An Unexpected Pairing? The Nürburgring Classic 2023 with Richard Mille https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/nurburgring-classic-2023-with-richard-mille/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41328 The ‘Nordschleife’ (Northern loop) has the reputation of being the most difficult racetrack in the world. This winding ribbon of tarmac makes its way through 33 left-hand and 40 right-hand bends, while varying in altitudes of 300 m over the…

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]]> 41328 Ferdi Porsche Celebrates the Opening of his F.A.T. Mankei Hut with Porsche Design https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/porsche-design-chronograph-1-mankei-strap-fat-international-ferdi-porsche/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=41196 An exclusive Porsche meeting on the Grossglockner – is it worth paying a trip to the F.A.T. Mankei hut? It certainly makes for a particularly special experience for the owners of the Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – GP 2023. At…

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]]> 41196 Interview With Tim Malachard – CMO Richard Mille https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/interview-with-tim-malachard-cmo-richard-mille/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=40937 At the beginning of April, we made our way to the French luxury ski resort of Courchevel, where Richard Mille gathered brand ambassadors such as professional skier Alexis Pinturault, biathlete Johannes Thingnes Bø and snowboarder Ester Ledecká as part of…

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]]> 40937 Taste the Difference: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/taste-the-difference-the-hublot-big-bang-unico-nespresso-origin/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=40921 In this tale of passion, shared values, and the pursuit of perfection, our greatest loves come together: coffee and watchmaking. Editor Catherine Bishop paid a visit to the Hublot and Nespresso manufactures in Switzerland to meet with the respective brands’ CEOs and…

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