Hands-On - BCHH x Andersen Geneve Celestial Voyager Ballon (Price)
What happens when you take Louis Cottier's world time complication, add a dose of refined Singaporean taste and passion for craftsmanship and entrust the project to a venerable master independent watchmaker like Svend Andersen? The answer is this delightful Celestial Voyager with a cloisonne dial inspired by the flight of hot air balloons over Cappadocia. Marking the second chapter of BCHH and Andersen Geneve's Celestial Voyager of 2021, the latest world time watch is an anthology of exquisite mechanics, sophisticated artisanal crafts and the soaring imagination of Benjamin Chee. Limited to 10 pieces and lavishly decorated and finished by hand, each watch is a unique miniature work of art.One man, three brandsYou might not be familiar with his name, but Benjamin Chee, the reputed Singaporean vintage watch collector turned entrepreneur is the man behind three different watch brands. Chee's appetite for fine watches has resulted in the foundation of three brands with three very different

Business News: SIHH to welcome even more brands in 2018 - Monochrome Watches
The SIHH welcomes new brands; it is now official, the next edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), taking place January 15th to 18th in Geneva, will welcome 4 new brands. This includes power house Hermes and three smaller independent watch?brands, which will expose in the dedicated ‘Indie corner’, the Carre des Horlogers.?Rumors were already out for some time, however now it’s official that Hermes is not going to be at next year’s Baselworld, but at the other big watch fair, SIHH. It is indeed a statement for the Geneva fair, underlining its attractiveness. The French luxury power house is one of the most prestigious names in the luxury industry and its consolidated revenues passed the 5 billion euros threshold in 2016 (157 million Euro for watches). Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Carre des Horlogers, c

Introducing The Yema Superman 500 Dato Collection
The Yema Superman is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic watches ever produced by the French watchmaking industry, with a recognition that goes far beyond its country of origin. Launched in the early 1960s, it was a typical skin-diver watch, a serious instrument for recreational diving enthusiasts, back then, a flourishing market. After some years of absence, both the brand and the watch have been tastefully revived, with the Yema Superman developing into a proper collection comprising multiple styles and even complications (such as GMT models). Last year, the Jura-based brand introduced an upgraded edition named the Yema Superman 500. And now, it comes in two new versions with cool dial colours and a date. Born in 1963, the Superman is clearly Yema’s star watch. Introduced as a slightly simplified and more accessible alternative to the professionally oriented dive watches on the market (think , Blancpain or Omega), it quickly made an impression on the

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Infinite - Watches and Wonders
Housed in a cylindrical glass container, JLC’s latest clock, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Infinite, is a contemporary work of mechanical art that keeps its movement beating in perpetuity thanks to minuscule changes in the air temperature. The transparency of the container showcases the distinctive shape of its movement, from the annular balance at its base to the bellows, chains and gears. The minimalist design harks back to the first Atmos clocks of the 20th century with their rounded glass domes and sleek Art Deco design.A Perpetual Calibre running on AirHarnessing the power of changes in temperature to power mechanisms is hardly new. Heron of Alexandria (10 AD - 70 AD), a mathematician and engineer from the aforementioned city, constructed automatic devices powered by hot air, light years before the invention of the steam engine. You can read all about the history leading up to the Atmos, but suffice it to say that the predecessor of the Atmos clock appeared in Switzerland, desi

Weekly Watch Photo: Zenith El Primero Striking 10th - Monochrome-Watches
The Zenith El Primero is a legendary watch for several reasons. First, it was one of the first (if not the first) automatic chronographs ever. Then it was a huge technical achievement as it was a high-beat movement. Last, the first editions (especially the reference A386) were absolutely gorgeous to look at. The?Zenith El Primero Striking 10th is the modern interpretation of this now iconic watch, using several of the classical codes with modern features. And we’re proud to show it to you with stunning photos from?our friend Jacques-Olivier,?professional photographer of?Passion-Horlogere.?The El Primero is the emblematic collection of Zenith. Recently, we showed you 2 editions, one that is a pure modern interpretation of the iconic movement, the Zenith El Primero Lightweight, and another that is a re-issue of a vintage edition, the?410 Triple Calendar and Moon Phase. In the middle of these two?sits a watch that both re-issues the vintage codes and?that introduces a modern technic