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A retired watchmaker, Charles Bonnin provides precise analysis of industry trends, technical innovations, and the history of the major watchmaking houses. From mechanical movements and sophisticated complications to industrial challenges, he offers his readers an approach that is both technical and accessible.
Watchmaking
·July 29, 2025

Glashütte Original celebrates 180 years of watchmaking with a platinum PanoLunarTourbillon with a salmon dial

To mark its 180th anniversary, the Glashütte Original watchmaker, with its particularly rich history, unveils a PanoLunarTourbillon in platinum, limited to 50 pieces...
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·February 24, 2025

Major French watch brands: tradition and innovation

While Swiss watchmaking often dominates discussions, France has a rich watchmaking tradition, combining elegance, craftsmanship, and innovation...
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·January 28, 2025

The secondhand watch market: booming according to Deloitte

The market for pre-owned watches is undergoing a transformation and, according to Deloitte, could rival the market for new watches...
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·December 26, 2024

A. Lange & Söhne celebrates 30 years of the Lange 1 with a limited edition in platinum and rose gold

In 2024, the prestigious German watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Lange 1,...
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·November 24, 2024

The Royal Oak: from iconoclast to icon

In the hushed world of fine watchmaking, certain names resonate with particular force, and Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak...
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·April 21, 2025

Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524: Patek Philippe modernizes its iconic model

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, reference 5524, is a watch that has sparked much discussion since its...
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·February 11, 2025

Venezianico Redentore Bronzo: watchmaking with Venetian elegance

Italian watchmaker Venezianico unveils a limited edition of its iconic model, the Redentore Bronzo. This watch embodies elegance...
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·December 31, 2024

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