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In the 1970s, several Swiss brands created chronographs for the Italian army, with the denomination CP-1 and CP-2, for “cronometro di polso”. Here’s what happened.

A nomination is already an achievement in this chronometry competition that subjects timepieces to the most rigorous tests in the sector. The A’Ghrian by Kerbedanz continues the adventure in the Tourbillon category.

Science-fiction meets reality in the collaboration between the independent watchmaking brand Clerc and Sub Aviators Systems, a submarine manufacturer for tourists.

Swatch chose to introduce its new 2015 fall-winter collection in Gstaad near the Alps. And why the Alps? Well, for the first time, the brand has decided to put forward Swiss values.

The watchmaker and creator Abraham-Louis Breguet, who revolutionized the art of measuring time, was born in 1747 in Neuchâtel. He is now the subject of a magnificent retrospective in San Francisco, which will be running until January 2016.

In partnership with five-time America’s Cup champion Russell Coutts' RC44 regatta, HYT has created its new sports watch; a piece with the flamboyance of the famous Sea, Sex and Sun.

White is simple, neutral, pure. White matches everything and can be worn anytime. Snapshot on a feminine selection of white timepieces to embellish your 2015 summer style.

The East West collection bestows upon Tiffany & Co a unique level of balance that enables the brand to draw the attention of dandies or free spirits who seek a creative way of displaying time powerfully without being ostentatious.

Bell & Ross’ new limited range of chronographs is based on the solidity and versatility of the combat aircraft to which it pays tribute. More than just a mention or a signature, there is a genuine partnership between the watchmaking brand and the engineers at Dassault Aviation.

It is the first time the charity watch auction will be held in Geneva instead of Monaco. Aurel Bacs joining Phillips and the blessing of Prince Albert II’s involvement offer its 6th edition a dream line-up.

In line with current trends, Tiffany & Co has introduced the CT60 collection, a complete and coherent watchmaking range in line with the brand’s own vision of time.

At the time when rich European tourists came to Switzerland for a little R&R in the famous Swiss thermal baths or other Palaces, they also made a stop at the indispensable Junod.

A rare collector piece reappeared amongst Rolex and Patek Philippe pieces at Phillips’ auction bid. An embodiment of watchmaking history, the piece was a much sought-after prototype of the famous chronograph.

Women have been wearing for the past few years the large timepieces of their man and not without a certain arrogance. They went even further in acquiring themselves anything but feminine watches to put on their wrist… as a statement we suppose. Time has come for a change.

In 1971, well before the famous Swatch appeared in 1983, Tissot revolutionized watchmaking with the introduction of its Astrolon, aka IDEA 2001. It was the world’s first mechanical watch entirely produced in plastic, movement included.

In 1960, Bulova revolutionized traditional watchmaking with the introduction of the ACCUTRON. Here is the fascinating history of a choice watch that marked watchmaking history. Collectors, take note.

We go down memory lane of the legendary brand Universal Genève on the occasion of the big auction taking place in May 2015 in Geneva. Here is a brief overview of some representative models proposed by the auctioneers.

For his scheduled comeback to the rostrum, nothing was left to chance. Aurel Bacs was more than ready and as sharp as always. Other auction houses also came with their lot of surprises.

We had a great time this season while viewing the watches upcoming at auction in Geneva. The atmosphere was relaxed and experts looking confident with the sale that they have brought together. Below is the selection of watches that caught our attention.

After the very exciting autumn sale’s season that has seen the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication sold for an impressive $24 million, this spring auction season seems to announce much more quiet. However…