Born on February 8, 1983 in Hokkaidō, Japanese watchmaker Masahiro Kikuno is one of the most original and unique independent creators . He became the youngest member of the AHCI (Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants) and the first Japanese full m

I've been in Miami all week for a work thing and had some meetings strategically close to the 1916 store. the standout piece for me was definitely the De Bethune JPS diver. I didn't realize that the outer bezel was so reflective. It looks great and the li

"You are cut off from purple, you have enough of those... unless you're Willy Wonka." And life continues within our happy home. MB&F just announced three new colourful (that's 'colorful' to you Yanks) – and very limited – editions of the award-winning LM

From Phillips, "Andersen Ref. 360 white gold minute repeating retrograde perpetual calendar wristwatch with bracelet, J.P. Hagmann case, was made in 1988 as a special order for Mr. Yoshi Isogai, the President of Shellman Co in Japan. Based on a vintage Ti

This Minute Repeater Retrograde Perpetual Calendar was made by Svend Andersen in the mid-1980s for Henry Birks , the luxury jeweller and watch retailer based in Montreal , Canada. Notice how the dial does not feature the signature of Svend Andersen or And

The DB28XS A window view to the ocean surface “POST TENEBRAS LVX”

I actually love this collaboration compared to the ones with Omega and Blancpain and hope to pick at least one up when the availability improves. I shall proudly wear it over my neck while my De Bethune, Patek or Cartier cloche adorns my wrist. I am sure

I get a sense that FPJ collectors and investor groups could be self funding the FPJ rise - à la De Bethune more recently and Panerai in the past. Let's hope for all independent makers this doesn't spiral too out of control - because at Watches and Wonders

Pic by BobL posted here May 7 above