Watchmaking

A parallel life: the Grönefelds, clock winders

[Appeared in JSH, EPHJ 2024 edition] Tim and Bart, the Grönefeld brothers—watchmakers from northern Europe—are an independent brand steeped in Swiss tradition, tracing its roots back to a legend that…

RoyalPop since 1979, the ‘museum truth’ that tickles collectors

Beyond the current “AP x Swatch” buzz, with the perspective befitting the oldest Swiss watchmaking journal — celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026 — the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie JSH reminds…

Parmigiani Fleurier, TONDA PF Chronograph 40mm in rose gold

At Parmigiani Fleurier, luxury is expressed through purity, precision and a dedication to essential craftsmanship. The TONDA PF Chronograph 40 mm embodies this philosophy through a refined execution that prioritises…

Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier: new extra-flat caliber

2.60 mm thick. 65 hours of power reserve. 100% customisable and backed by an 8-year warranty. With the SEED VMF 5500, Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier pushes the boundaries of horological finesse…

Jean-Marc Pontroué Named CEO of Breitling

The former head of Roger Dubuis and then Panerai steps into the Breitling’s cockpit. He succeeds in a move that also allows Georges Kern to focus fully on developing the…

Grönefeld: Seven Masterpieces, One Collector’s Set

A meeting of two crafts. For nearly 30 years, Bart and Tim have shared a close friendship with Kees Engelbarts — a Dutch master engraver based in Geneva, renowned for…

ID Geneve: discover the groundbreaking Circular C

The Circular C is our most technically advanced watch to date. Designed for a more sport-oriented, performance-driven use case, it was released as the third model in the ID Genève…

Jamie Foxx wears Hublot to Super Bowl LX

American actor, comedian, singer and producer, Jamie Foxx, was seen wearing the dazzling Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold Pave while attending Super Bowl LX at Levi Stadium in Santa…

GenevaWorld 2026, Independent Guide: Over 250 Brands

This independent guide, ‘GenevaWorld 2026, is the ’Watch Passport‘ for the brands exhibiting in Geneva from April 13 to 20, 2026: GPS links, official websites, and the “Swiss made” indication!…

ArtyA Geneve Complexity, impensable double-tourbillon

Presented for the first time at Watches & Wonders 2026, the Complexity is ArtyA‘s centrepiece for this edition. In watchmaking, certain feats transcend mere complication. Une sélection de Shaniah Asha…

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Le cadran, par le Dr. Helmut CROTT

The work of a lifetime, the book “Le Cadran” by Dr. Helmut Crott (edited by Joël A. Grandjean), the history of the dial in the 20th century, the prestigious history of the Stern dials and of a family that took over the Patek Philippe brand

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