While everyone is scrambling for Heuer and Breitling watches at premium prices, an inconvenient truth emerges: the true pioneers of the automatic chronograph bore the engraved name « Hamilton. » These revolutionary American-Swiss timepieces finally deserve their … Lire plus
Pre-Ceramic Rolex Watches (1988-2009): Models with the Highest Latent Upside in 2025 While all eyes are on the latest ceramic Rolexes, a generation of watches seems to have slipped under investors’ radar. These « in-between » models, … Lire plus
While some vintage Rolexes reach stratospheric heights and Patek Philippes soar to dizzying prices, a well-kept secret persists in the collecting world: **Cartier Tanks from the 90s** remain surprisingly accessible. **Here’s an inconvenient truth:** while … Lire plus
2025: 10 Grand Seiko “Grammar of Design” Still Under €5,000 2025: 10 Grand Seiko “Grammar of Design” Still Under €5,000 (Before They Skyrocket) Grand Seiko, Seiko’s prestigious division, has forged a unique aesthetic identity since … Lire plus
Discover why 1990-2005 watches have become the obsession of savvy collectors. Between a budding patina, proven reliability, and a rising market value, these « neo-vintage » timepieces today represent one of the most promising niches in the … Lire plus
Did you know that some Jaeger-LeCoultre watches from the 1960s are now worth over €30,000? The Swiss house, nicknamed « the great house of the Vallée de Joux, » has created timepieces that transcend their primary function … Lire plus
± 5 s/year: The Challenge to Mechanical Prestige In the shadow of mechanical complications adored by purists, a silent revolution is underway. Watches that deviate by only a few seconds a year are redefining our … Lire plus
Is the watchmaking world ready to admit that we’ve collectively gone astray? While XXL men’s timepieces dominated for two decades, a fascinating phenomenon is unfoldingœuvre in the shadows: the triumphant return of 34-36mm cases, symbols … Lire plus
A decentralized platinum micro-rotor movement, visible through a sapphire caseback, which hides nothing of the finely decorated caliber. This is the kind of technical prowess now found in independent Swiss watchmakers, those houses that are … Lire plus
Independent Haute Horlogerie: Jacob & Co., MB&F, Greubel Forsey, Urwerk, HYT, Angelus, Czapek & Cie A select circle of watchmaking creators is currently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Far from the large traditional Swiss … Lire plus