Breaking: Audemars Piguet Appoints Ilaria Resta As CEO To Replace FH Bennahmias
It was known for some time already that Fran?ois-Henry Bennahmias, the current CEO of Audemars Piguet, was about to step down from his position. As explained in this article of June 2022, Audemars Piguet officially confirmed the departure of its boss at the end of 2023 (at the latest). What remained unknown, up until now, was the name of the substitute. We knew somehow, through rumours and indiscretions, that AP was interested in naming a woman, in order to bring a new vibe to the brand. And now, according to an editorial published a few minutes ago in Le Temps (here, in French), the name has been given. In the very near future, Audemars Piguet will be guided by Ilaria Resta, previously President Perfumery at Firmenich,?a Swiss company in the fragrance and flavour business.?Fran?ois-Henry?Bennahmias, current CEO of AP, who will leave his position at the end of the year.Fran?ois-Henry?Bennahmias joined Audemars Piguet some 30 years ago. He began his career at AP in 1994 and became the m

Ressence Type 2 e-Crown - The Final Version with Anthracite Case - Monochrome Watches
Last year, at the SIHH 2018, Ressence introduced something very special! While the brand has been all about mechanical modules that display the time in a very unique way, the?Ressence Type 2 added some connected functionalities to the package – no worries, it has nothing to do with a step counter or a conversation with a phone. It was unique, unprecedented and (very) clever. This watch features an “e-Crown”, making it the first self-setting mechanical watch (and yes,?Smart-Tech can make sense). After the initial concept, here is the final version of the?Ressence Type 2 e-Crown, now with an anthracite case and various updates.The base conceptThe crown, a mechanism to wind and to adjust watches, was invented by Adrien Philippe (co-founder along with Antoni Patek of Patek Philippe) in 1842 and has been an unchallenged standard ever since!?We use it without thinking to wind the movement or to adjust the time. It has become so natural that no one even thought that it would

Hands-On - the Archimedes by Milus Silver Storm (Specs & Price)
The concept of the compressor or super-compressor watch, due to its cool and technical design, is certainly very appealing, even though relatively rare nowadays in the Swiss watch industry. Only a few brands continue to manufacture such water-tight watches. Among them is a brand that has recently resurfaced with a collection of modernized watches inspired by glorious past timepieces, Milus and its Archimedes watch. Following gradient grey or blue inaugural editions, followed by a cool green model, the brand is now returning with a technical and cool silver version. Meet the new Archimedes by Milus “Silver Storm” edition.?As already explained in previous articles, “the fluid-tight compressor or super-compressor technology was patented during the 1950s, by Ervin Piquerez SA, a famous watch case manufacturer from Bassecourt, in the Swiss Jura. Cases equipped with this technology have given birth to iconic dive watches across many brands, including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Hamil

The 2021 Piaget Polo Date 36mm Collection (Live Pics)
Presented (not without debate) in 2016, the Piaget Polo has become the brand’s take on the sporty-chic watch. With a relaxed, casual attire and daily-wear capacities, it is still through and through a true Piaget. Based on a concept launched in 1979 by Yves G. Piaget, the watch was only available in larger cases mostly made for a masculine audience and even in a highly attractive Skeleton model. This year, the brand enlarges the collection with a? mid-size model for a more refined look or a feminine audience. Meet the new Piaget Polo Date 36mm Collection.Origins of the Piaget PoloThe creation of the Piaget Polo can be credited to Yves G. Piaget, the fourth generation of the Piaget dynasty, a man passionate about horses and equestrian events – which led the brand to sponsor the largest polo tournament in the world for six years and provided Yves Piaget with the perfect milieu to promote the Polo watch. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Blue Moon - Introducing (Specs & Price)
Recently, Girard-Perregaux, which is now managed by the same man as sister-brand Ulysse Nardin, has undergone a bold evolution, with sportier designs and modernity in the construction of its movements. One of the pillars of the collection remains the elegant 1966 watch. Formerly regarded as a somewhat ‘restrained’ dress piece incorporating precious metals, the latest version of this watch, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Blue Moon, has abandoned some of its classic temperament.One of the current motifs at Girard-Perregaux is the brand’s “Earth to Sky” theme which has been applied on several watches, such as the bold Laureato Skeleton or the newly unveiled Laureato Absolute. Watches adopting this theme play on dark shades with black cases and deep blue dials and accents. Surprisingly, this combination works really well in the metal on sporty pieces. Today, the brand unveils this theme on a totally different watch, its signature dress timepiece, the 1966 – a