Interview - In Conversation with Philippe Dufour
Philippe Dufour is a living legend. The independent watchmaker is one of most (if not the most) revered craftsmen in the industry and his watches are regarded as the ultimate in traditional hand-finishing. We visited the 70-year-old master in the small village of Le Solliat, in the Vallee de Joux. There, Philippe Dufour crafts his watches entirely by hand, elevating the art of watchmaking to the highest level. Visiting his workshop is a unique experience. It is exactly what you have dreamed about, and yet everything is a surprise and catches your attention: old tools, ancient machines, drawers, books, raw materials This place has soul.How does one become one of the most revered craftsmen in the Swiss watch industry?First of all, it takes patience and hard work. You must remove some words from your vocabulary: weekends, holidays or retirement. Once this is done you can start. It's been a long road. Being recognized for your work takes years.? I have been an independent watchmaker since

The MB&F Legacy Machine FlyingT Tigers Eye (Price)
The launch of the Legacy Machine FlyingT in 2019 was something of a space oddity in the brand's trajectory, marking the first MB&F watch designed for women. True to Max Busser's mission of creating complex kinetic timepieces, the ladies' LM FlyingT features a flying tourbillon rising dramatically above the dial plate, an intriguing dial perched at an angle and a prominent sapphire crystal dome. Enthusiastically received by women (and men too) and awarded the Ladies' Complication prize at the 2019 edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve, MB&F launches another version of the Legacy Machine FlyingT this time with a beguiling Tiger's Eye plate and dial in an 18k yellow gold case set with diamonds.Flight Path of the FlyingTAs a member of the Legacy Machine family, the Legacy Machine FlyingT is very much an LM child with its pronounced domed sapphire crystal (20mm high) and cinematic tourbillon rising from a hole in the centre of the dial. Instead of the suspended balance wh

The 2020 TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 42mm - Hands-on, Price
TAG Heuer's 160th-anniversary festivities are still in full swing, and the iconic Carrera collection is regaled with four new classic' chronographs that mix design cues of the historic models with a dash of modern flair. Recently, we reviewed the new sporty 44mm Carrera chronographs marking the 2020 roadmap for this legendary model. Today the brand proposes another batch of Carrera chronographs but with a decidedly more refined, luxurious temperament. Let’s take a look at the 2020 TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 42mm Calibre Heuer 02.?A first-generation Heuer Carrera 2447, with its minimalistic design, source of inspiration for the new models – source www.bukowskis.comThe story behind Jack Heuer's 1963 Carrera chronograph forms part of watchmaking lore. With its name inspired by the perilous Carrera Panamericana race, the powerful angular lugs, bi-compax layout and clean, legible design became the epitome of the sports watch for professional drivers and sports car enthusiasts

Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G Steel-and-Gold Ref. M79733N - Review, Specs & Price
Steel and gold, or often referred to as “Two-Tone” has been a no-go for a long time. I was very surprised when Tudor presented us with a two-tone version of their much praised Black Bay, at the Baselworld watch fair earlier this year. The Tudor Black Bay is?one of the most popular watches of the last 5 years, ever since it was introduced in 2012. The first model featured a burgundy red bezel insert, and since then we've seen several versions with different colours for the bezel insert. Last year the Geneva based brand introduced a full black edition, and that one also hit the right note among watch enthusiasts. This year a two-tone version has been added to the collection, and again it seems destined to become a favourite.The design of the Black Bay strikes?all the right notes, and it's probably best to describe it as a modern take on the 1958 ref. 7924 Big Crown (more about the historical models here), which is a collector's favourite with its?big crown and no?crown guards

Roger Dubuis Hommage Minute Repeater Tourbillon Automatic (Specs and Price) - Monochrome-Watches
Watch and Wonders is very productive this year. We’ve already introduced you the Panerai?Radiomir 1940 3-Days Automatic with Panerai's first micro-rotor movement and the Richard Mille?RM 57-01 Tourbillon Phoenix and Dragon. Now, it’s the turn of another highly interesting manufacture, Roger Dubuis, to come with a stunning watch, bringing a minute repeater and a flying tourbillon, with an automatic movement, always adorned with the Geneva Seal (as the rest of their production). Welcome the?Roger Dubuis Hommage Minute Repeater Tourbillon Automatic.?Roger Dubuis is the only manufacture that is able to have a collection entirely adorned with the Geneva Seal, a warranty of a very high level of finish and precision. And not only they can proud themselves to have superbly finished timepieces but we’re also talking about very complicated ones. Recently, we reported you about the Pulsion Skeleton Flying Tourbillon, a watch proving?that sports and Haute Horlogerie are not neces