As a tribute to tradition, culture, and the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead, Pierre and Jean-Claude Biver have decided to create in collaboration with Joel Niño —a Mexican artist—, a unique timepiece for the Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería —SIAR— to be held in Mexico City from October 17th to the 19th, 2023. This unique piece is called La Danse du Temps —The Dance of Time— and it comes seven months after the release of the first piece from this new brand launched by watch industry maven and veteran Jean-Claude Biver and his son Pierre.
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From the Editor: Atelier Holgur Frømand. Dissecting the Latest Redefined Diving Watch.
Almost two months ago, Atelier Holgur —a new brand founded by Matthew de Bakker and Asbjørn Simonen-Andersen— presented the Frømand. Since I liked the look of the watch from the press pictures, I decided to ask for a prototype and do a proper review of it. The Frømand is a watch that tries to redefine the diving watch genre by adding certain ‘haute horlogerie’ features seldom found on diving watches.
Introducing: Louis Erard X Konstantin Chaykin Le Régulateur 'Dusk to Dawn'
In a limited edition of 178 pieces comes the new Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Le Régulateur ‘Dusk to Dawn’. Two watches in two different sizes and with two different case finishes. Inspired by the grotesque saw-mouthed cyclopes by the Slavic Likho legend. The watches can be purchased in a quadriptych box that includes four watches —the two previous iterations of this model and the new ones— or in a diptych box that includes both new watches.
Insider: Alpina Alpiner Extreme Regulator. An 888-piece Limited Edition that Looks Amazing in the Metal.
Founded in 1883, Alpina watches have long been revered in the world of horology for their exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. With its rich history of creating timepieces for 140 years, this Swiss watch brand holds true to its promise of producing high-quality timepieces that are both stylish and reliable and priced just right. Renowned for its expertise in creating professional sports watches, catering to outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, its collections are divided into air, land, and sea-themed watches.
Introducing: Atelier Holgur Frømand. The Diver's Watch Redefined.
Atelier Holgur is pleased to unveil the Frømand, a model that redefines the divers’ watch genre by encompassing many luxurious features seldom found on subaquatic-themed timepieces. The company looks at horology from a different perspective, keen to deliver quality and value with a responsible approach to commerce. The name Frømand is Danish for ‘frogman’ and it celebrates the military divers of yesteryear, however, the design language is contemporary, ideally suited to the here and now.
Introducing: Frederique Constant X Christian van der Klaauw Tourbillon Planétarium for ONLY Watch Auction
A friendship spanning 25 years, human endeavor, the summit of high-flying watchmaking expertise, and an unprecedented blend of talents have all come together in the Frederique Constant X Christiaan van der Klaauw Tourbillon Planétarium for ONLY Watch 2023 for the charity timepiece auction. This single piece features a Frederique Constant tourbillon and the brand’s remarkable manual finishings alongside Christiaan van der Klaauw’s planetarium —the smallest in the world and the first ever produced for a wristwatch.
Introducing: Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Le Régulateur
Louis Erard has decided to collaborate with master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin to deliver a very unique-looking regulator with a grotesque saw-mouthed cyclops called Le Régulateur. A mythological figure reinterpreted by the master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin in two color variations, in limited editions of 178 pieces each, and in a diptych box set limited to 28 pieces.
Introducing: Leica ZM Monochrom Edition Watches
The new Leica ZM Monochrom Edition watches take inspiration from the release of the latest Leica M11 Monochrom camera and honors the most fundamental principles of black and white photography: contrast and light. The Leica ZM Monochrom Edition watch collection consists of two models, both with mechanical manual wound movement developed and produced in-house. The Leica ZM 1 and Leica ZM 2 —a GMT Dual Time Zone—, are now available in the new Monochrom Edition.
News: Bremont Names Davide Cerrato as CEO
Bremont, Britain's largest manufacturer of luxury watches, today announced that it has appointed industry veteran Davide Cerrato as CEO and a member of the Board. Bolstering Bremont's in-house capabilities, Cerrato brings with him extensive experience in branding, product design and development, supply-chain management, and production. Cerrato has a proven track record, having worked with some of the most notable brands in the watch industry including Tudor, Montblanc, Panerai, and HYT Watches.
Introducing: Ressence TYPE 8 Sage Green
After the success of the Ressence TYPE 8 Cobalt Blue, now comes a second iteration of this watch cloaked in a Sage Green dial. TYPE 8 is the purest expression of design from Ressence. This soft, elegant, and highly versatile green instills a sense of optimism and serenity in the lightweight all-titanium timepiece with a total weight of only 42 grams. This new color addition further refines the sixth and latest watch type of the Ressence family collection, perfectly complementing the existing TYPE 8 Cobalt Blue.
Experience: Atelier SLH Horloger Le Mans Edition Cosmograph Daytona
Atelier SLH Horloger is a private independent company specializing in the personalization of exceptional timepieces and they are not affiliated with Rolex SA nor authorized by them to intervene in their products for any reason whatsoever. This company will buy the watches and then develop and finish unique watches for collectors and devotees of exclusive timepieces. Their watches are intended for personal and private use of collectors.
Introducing: Singer Reimagined Flytrack 'On The Road' X The Limited Edition
UK-based independent watch specialist retailer The Limited Edition is pleased to announce its latest exclusive collaboration with one of the most exciting and innovative young watch companies to have emerged in the past few years, with the spectacular ten-piece Flytrack ‘On The Road’ limited edition by Singer Reimagined.
Introducing: Ollech & Wajs Zürich Astrochron S. Faithful Reinterpretation of the 1967 Model.
The Ollech & Wajs Astrochron story began in Zürich nearly 60 years ago, amidst history’s most ambitious era of exploration. The race to go faster, further, and deeper had the world poised at the edge of several new frontiers, the most notable being outer space. The astral realm represented the ultimate in exploration and inspired the name of the famous Ollech & Wajs 1967 ‘triple-register’ chronograph.
From the Editor: Daniel Roth is Being Revived by La Fabrique Du Temps Louis Vuitton. The Resurrection of One of the Greatest Independent Watchmakers.
Yesterday, February 23, 2023, Jean Arnault announced that Daniel Roth is being revived by La Fabrique Du Temps Louis Vuitton and that Michael Navas and Enrico Barbasini —master watchmakers— would oversee the creation and execution of each Daniel Roth watch personally. Navas and Barbasini founded La Fabrique Du Temps Louis Vuitton and under their oversight, one of the most legendary names in modern watchmaking is being resurrected with the launch of souscription watches as far as I know per the limited information that was released with much of a teaser type of campaign.
Introducing: ArtyA Tiny Purity Tourbillon. A Smaller 39 mm Version of the Purity Tourbillon.
The latest edition of the Purity Tourbillon series has undergone a total redesign of its spectacular exclusive manufactured double-barrel flying tourbillon. Following the complete reworking of the entire movement, the high complication piece has been reduced from an imposing 46 mm to a light and airy 39 mm. For the development of this magnificent mechanism, Franck Orny and his team joined Yvan Arpa and his team in a constructive partnership of skills, a sharing of values, and a beautiful creative vibratory dynamic.
Introducing: Wempe Marine Chronometers by World-renowned Yacht Designer Tim Heywood
The production of marine chronometers is part of Wempe’s watchmaking tradition. Since 1905, the company has equipped seagoing vessels with these special timepieces, whose great precision is unaffected by rough seas and ever-changing temperatures. Wempe’s “unified chronometer,” housed in a classic case, has been manufactured for the last 80 years. In the latest edition, Wempe now brings nautical tradition and state-of-the-art yacht design together thanks to renowned British ship designer Tim Heywood, who has created striking new marine chronometers available mid-February 2023.
From the Editor: The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is the Most Unexpected Watch of 2023. An Amazing Timepiece for the Price.
Without sounding like a snob, I never thought I would be featuring a Christopher Ward watch here at WCL, but the time has come. For me to talk about certain watches, these watches need to earn the right to be here, not because I think of WCL as the non plus ultra —nothing further beyond— but more than anything, because I truly believe in honest and unbiased watch content.
Introducing: The Unnamed Society x L'Epée 1839 Winchester Reimagined Chapter V. A Collection of 87 Unique Piece Clocks.
The Unnamed Society unveils Chapter V of The Unnamed Society’s unfolding story. Following the resounding success of the first collaboration with famed Swiss clockmaker L’Épée 1839 on the rifle-as-a-clock concept introduced last year, demand had been growing for a follow-up. Winchester Reimagined Chapter V is the fascinating fifth chapter of a continuing journey that explores the unknown behind the known. It captures this spirit for today, uncompromisingly respectful of what it symbolizes yet daring to open new perspectives.
Insider: Bianchet Tourbillon B1.618 Openworked Carbon Earth
Bianchet is an independent watch brand that was launched in 2017 by Rodolfo Festa Bianchet and his wife Emmanuelle Festa Bianchet. Devoted to just one collection with a tonneau-shaped case, Bianchet exclusively sells tourbillons at a relatively affordable price point. Since tonneau-shaped cases are not reserved for brands like Richard Mille or Franck Muller exclusively, please don’t start thinking that this is a wannabe Richard Mille, because it is not.
Introducing: Romain Gauthier C Titanium Edition Bracelet
When Romain launched the first edition of C by Romain Gauthier in 2021, it was clearly stated that this new calibre would lead the brand to new horizons. One year later, a new door has been opened with the arrival of the brand's first metal bracelet for the brand. The desire of modernity, comfort and ergonomic already initiated during the conception of the first edition, reinforced the development of this integral timepiece on a titanium bracelet that is light, resistant, modern and sophisticated.
