Alexander Stilcken, Author at Swisswatches Magazine https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/author/alexander/ A horological journey Sat, 01 Jul 2023 01:17:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image-48x48.jpg Alexander Stilcken, Author at Swisswatches Magazine https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/author/alexander/ 32 32 169749213 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 Louvre Art In Miniature Format: Vacheron Constantin Expands Its Cooperation With The Famous Museum https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/louvre-art-in-miniature-format-vacheron-constantin-expands-its-cooperation-with-the-famous-museum/ Tue, 09 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=38751 The Louvre, Paris. Once the residence of French kings, it is now the most visited museum in the world. It is home to a collection consisting of several hundred thousand works, based on the passion for art by a few.…

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]]> 38751 Watches & Wonders 2023: IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 – The Long-Awaited Return https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/iwc-ingenieur-automatic-40-the-long-awaited-return/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=37616 Looking back on the past is a habit that mankind has grown fond of. Because the future is always uncertain, because the experiences of the past have shaped us, and because once familiar times begin to fade from memory over…

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]]> 37616 Attractions, Highlights, and Absolute Sensations: First Look at the Patek Philippe Novelties https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/patek-philippe-novelties-watches-and-wonders-2023/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=37922 Discussing prices may be frowned upon in haute horlogerie, but taking a look at the figures helps to illustrate how wide the range is in the Patek Philippe portfolio, and how diverse the expectations of its clientele are for the…

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]]> 37922 Watches & Wonders 2023: Three New Patek Philippe Calatravas Reference 6007 – Now Also in White Gold https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/three-new-patek-philippe-calatrava-models-reference-6007g/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:30:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=37604 Three new timepieces have arrived, and they’re braced for an inevitably passionate exchange of opinions amongst collectors. The Calatrava collection is, on the one hand, deeply rooted in the history of Patek Philippe. Describing it as an ‘entry-level line’ is…

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]]> 37604 The Power of Dreams: Exclusive Novelties From Patek Philippe’s “Rare Handcrafts” Series https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/the-power-of-dreams-exclusive-novelties-from-patek-philippes-rare-handcrafts-series/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=37629 A leopard and a scene from a historic car race. Ultimately, these two timepieces from the house of Patek Philippe, for which the description ‘novelties’ somehow sounds far too trite, show much more. As part of the ‘Rare Handcrafts’ 2023…

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]]> 37629 A New Daytona? Another Nautilus? Wishful Thinking Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2023 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/a-new-daytona-another-nautilus-wishful-thinking-ahead-of-watches-wonders-2023/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=37242 They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation.  Alexander: It’s that time again! At the end of March, Watches & Wonders will take place. The closer the show…

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]]> 37242 A Manufacture With Momentum: Paying a Visit to Parmigiani Fleurier https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/a-manufacture-with-momentum-paying-a-visit-to-parmigiani-fleurier/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=34950 Can a watch manufacture become any more sovereign than this? The soon-to-be-instated King Charles III of England is the owner of a Parmigiani Fleurier. King Charles has long worn the watch, but now, as a prince becomes a king, his…

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]]> 34950 Never-Changing Values: A 911 Targa From 1972 And a Matching Unique Piece From Porsche Design https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/never-changing-values-a-911-targa-from-1972-and-a-matching-unique-piece-from-porsche-design/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:02:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=34422 In this world, markets regulate the price – but they cannot always reflect the true value of a product. This is probably going to be the case starting from November 29, when, as part of Sotheby’s Luxury Week, something extraordinary…

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]]> 34422 Atelier For Unique Pieces: Paying A Visit To Vacheron Constantin https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/atelier-for-unique-pieces-paying-a-visit-to-vacheron-constantin/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=33702 Being at the top is always nice, of course. But here, with such famous names as Piaget, Rolex, Harry Winston and Patek Philippe as neighbours, it is just as delightful to be at the bottom. Only physically, of course, on…

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]]> 33702 In The Metal: The New Patek Philippe Reference 5811 – And Two Other Nautilus Variations https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/in-the-metal-the-new-patek-philippe-reference-5811-and-two-other-nautilus-variations/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=33212 It’s back. A familiar sight, yet different in many ways. Slightly larger, significantly bolder, and certainly radiant. But before we take a closer look at the Reference 5811, the relaunch of the ultimate Nautilus longed for by so many, and…

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]]> 33212 The newest version is always best, right? Patek Philippe: Latest News https://swisswatches-magazine.com/blog/swisswatches-column-the-newest-version-is-always-best-right-patek-philippe-latest-news/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:50:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=33270 They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation.  Alexander: If we were talking about another, less desirable brand, we might point out that these new products were presented…

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