But that's not the point: the point is Louis Cottier's creativity, which, as the recent 5249R-001 Crow and Fox also reminds us, extended well beyond the World Time complication to which he is generally reduced. And then, when you think about it: a manufac
The Patek Philippe Ref. 3414 is nicknamed the “ Cobra ” because it was the main source of inspiration for the modern Urwerk UR-CC1 King Cobra . This wristwatch , with its dual linear display of hours (at the bottom) and minutes (at the top), wad designed
Schaffhausen/Geneva, April 14 th , 2026: IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Ingenieur Automatic 42 in dark olive green ceramic at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. This marks the first time that the Gérald Genta-derived integrated bracelet design is presented i
Swiss native architect Albert Frey. He significantly influenced the Palm Springs mid-century modernist architecture. In the second picture (taken by me last Saturday) you see the Aluminaire House from 1931 outside the Palm Springs Museum of Art. A fascina
At least there's that new " old" escapement. Don't get me wrong, it's undoubtedly a superbly crafted watch, but I think that it's just another 100k independent League player. Where are new ideas like that one by Marco Lang?
There's a new book out by Longines on their watches that participated in historical events such as owned by Albert Einstein or a famous pioneer aviator. I think there are a few excerpts from the book out on the internet. Looks like a great book that share
I had the enormous pleasure of meeting up with an enthusiast if Independent watchmaking, whom I’ve conversed with over the past 6 years online. We got to enjoy a couple of hours of horology geeking out and he had some stunning pieces to share. Amongst the
if i have no opportunity to obtain one, its uninteresting to me. i've met Marco, I like him, I have a King Johann which i love. this is nothing against Marco. but this fad of limited editions unavailable to all but a tiny group is actually offensive and d
Called The Seven Spheres, and inspired by the alien contraption from the movie Contact. Here is the website explaining the project: https://www.marcolangwatches.com/en/the-seven-spheres/ Thoughts?