2020 Cartier Prive Tank Asymetrique (Specs & Price)
From its rich jeweller-watchmaker tradition, the French Maison Cartier has built an unrivalled legacy in creating fascinating shaped watches.?Since 2017, the Cartier Prive collection highlights the design of some of the brand's legendary models. Unlike the 1998-2008 Collection Privee Cartier Paris (a.k.a CPCP), which was characterized by strict codes (uniform guilloche dials and Roman numerals, with Cartier Paris logo and a rosette, burgundy straps, etc), the new Cartier Prive collection leaves more scope for creativity and variations. After the Crash, the Tank Cintree and the Tonneau, it is time for the Tank Asymetrique to be reinterpreted.The 1930s were a period of intense creativity for Cartier. With Art Deco, wristwatches came in a multitude of geometric forms.?The iconic Tank theme underwent numerous variations. Among these, the unapologetically elegant Tank Asymetrique, which was known at the time as the Parallelogramme or Losange. Created in 1936, the model stands out with its o

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Alinghi
Already involved with the America's Cup since 1995, and also official timekeeper of the 36th edition of this legendary race, Omega is reinforcing its position in sailing. Last year, the Biel-based watchmaker announced its partnership with Alinghi, a?sailing team created in 1994 by Ernesto Bertarelli. To seal this alliance, Omega is today releasing a new, special edition of its bold Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon, with one of the most technical looks ever created in the brand’s history, in line with the impressive specs of Alinghi’s boats. Omega and Alinghi formed their partnership in May 2019, and have already enjoyed racing success thanks to the team's GC32 world title in June 2019, D35 Trophy win in September and GC32 championship in November. Alinghi is today one of the most awarded sailing team. In 2000, the team set itself the goal of winning the America’s Cup, which it did twice, in 2003 and 2007, meaning it was the first European team

Introducing: The White Dial Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
You've probably already seen that watch But up until today, it was not officially there. For decades, besides special and limited editions, the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch in stainless steel has primarily flaunted a black dial watch. Yet, at an event hosted by Omega in November last year, Daniel Craig, whom we are more accustomed to seeing wearing a Seamaster when portraying James Bond, was spotted wearing something special An unprecedented version of the classic Moonwatch with a light-coloured dial. And no, this wasn't the silver dial of the Canopus Gold Moonwatch. It had to be steel. And here it is confirmed, with the introduction as part of the permanent collection of a lacquered white dial Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional.? A full-white dial Speedmaster Moonwatch isn't something that common. Look closely, and you won't find anything of the sort, at least in the standard collection. There have been some white dial special, commemorative, regional or l

In-Depth - Commemorating 40 Years of Watchmaking by Svend Andersen
Svend Andersen needs no introduction to many enthusiasts and collectors. He's the man that is responsible for (now over) forty years of highly creative watchmaking stemming from Geneva. What Svend Andersen does is a unique and eclectic mix of original and inventive watchmaking, often mixed with playful themes and unconventional designs, all made to order for clients. Celebrating his 40th-anniversary last year, we take a closer look at the Jumping Hour watch, his latest creation and one that almost took home top honours in the Artistic Crafts category at last year's Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve.Svend Andersen at work – photo by watchesbysjx.comSvend Andersen operates under the name Andersen Geneve, but considering the man is basically the brand, we stick to referring to Svend Andersen. In all his watchmaking career, Svend has amassed quite the set of skills, from early on already.The early days; from Denmark to SwitzerlandFresh out of school, with a watchmaking degree under h

Introducing The New And Minimalistic Oris Artelier S
Oris is mostly known for its dive watches and instruments for pilots, some of them being part of the most focussed pieces on the market. Think about the Depth Gauge watch or the ProPilot Altimeter… But there’s also a more elegant and restrained side to Oris, with the Artelier collection. Classic, smooth and sometimes even mechanically impressive, this collection might not catch most of the attention but remains an interesting alternative on the market for classic watches. The new Oris Artelier S, which relies on an existing case and technical base, pushes the idea of subtle elegance very, very far.Meet one of the most “nude” watches of the year. It has to be one of the cleanest dials the brand has ever done. This new Oris Artelier S is all about making a watch discreet and elegant by removing, and not by adding adornments. A deliberate choice, resulting in a watch that is more about its shapes and colours than anything else. That being said, if it was me, I woul