Buying Guide: 5 Watches With Truly Audacious Case Designs
Considering how time is indicated on most watches – hands rotating 360-degree around the dial – it is no surprise that the vast majority of timepieces available on the market have round cases. But there is always room for creativity, originality and audacity. Watches don’t have to be round to be either striking or elegant. Shaped watches have been around for ages and designers have long questioned the norm of the round watch and display. With this in mind, we’ve recently seen a surge of oddly, originally shaped watches, driven by a clear rise in popularity of Cartier, also known as the master of shapes. Here are 5 watches that look at case design in a different way.?Anoma A1 First SeriesA newcomer to the accessible watchmaking scene, Anoma stroke hard for its inaugural release, with a case that’s both extremely original and yet supremely elegant. Named the A1 Watch, this oddly shaped triangular model, inspired by a 1950s table by French architect, designer

VIDEO - The Timelessness of the A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia collection by Anthony de Haas and Bruno Moinard - Monochrome Watches
A great looking simple dress watch has a certain “je ne sais quoi”. Of course there’s is only so much you can do as a designer, at least that what most laymen think. And also to us there are some very simple 2, or 3-hand watches that are just… perfect. The size, the shape of the case, that small bevel on the lugs, and that lovely straight-brushed case-band, or any other detail that can just hit the right note. But how difficult is it to find that perfect balance when designing a watch, or anything actually. We set out and asked the experts, Anthony de Haas, A. Lange & Sohne’s director product development, and Bruno Moinard, acclaimed architect and designer. What is timelessness, and how to translate this, in all subtleness, into a design that will remain appealing for decades, or even centuries. Here’s what they told us about this ‘elusive’ property called timelessness.Let me first briefly introduce both gentlemen. Anthony de Haas, pr

2018 Swatch Group Results Show Growth, Despite Slower End of Year
Following Richemont?ahead of the SIHH and LVMH?earlier this week, it is now Swatch Group's turn to communicate on its performance. The overall results are positive with net sales and profitability on the rise, but the end of 2018 proved more challenging. The Swatch Group, however, anticipates healthy growth in 2019.The Swiss Watch powerhouse reports net sales up 6.1% at CHF 8,475 million at current exchange rates (and up 5.7% at constant exchange rates). The operating result increased by 15.2% to CHF 1,154 million. The net income increased by 14.8% to CHF 867 million. Overall, 2018 results are positive for the Swatch Group. Ad - Scroll to continue with article However, if the first semester revenues were up 14%, business slowed in the last trimester of 2018, specifically in December. Swatch Group mentions a strong 2017 comparison basis. This is also in line with

Hands on: The Elegant & Pragmatic Certina DS Action Day-Date In Blue
The DS Action range is offered by Certina as “maritime timepieces” to be “your companion when exploring underwater depths“. However, the collection comprises many references that lack the looks commonly associated with diver’s watches, this new DS Action Day-Date included. We had our hands on the DS Action Day-Date in blue and can already tell you one thing; it is all good for the urban jungle and will not fail you should you end up in deep water.The Day-Date Powermatic 80 stands out as the most elegant watch in Certina’s DS Action collection. It effortlessly combines sporty and dressy styling elements. The stainless steel case, measuring 41mm in diameter and 11.96mm in height, offers a comfortable fit and is water-resistant up to 200m. The case features mostly brushed surfaces with a few polished accents on the bevelled lugs and case back. The bezel is slim, allowing for ample dial space beneath the sapphire crystal, creating an illusion of a larger

Introducing: Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Mint Green and PRX Chronograph Green Gradient
Summer is upon us, so we’re all hunkering for some fresh, cool, tasty treats, right? And what could be better than some mint green editions of the very popular Tissot PRX Automatic 35mm & 40mm? Well, how about a gradient dark green edition of the PRX Chronograph? And you’re in luck, as you can now have both. You see, Tissot has just quietly released three new models as the mint green dial makes a transition from the quartz model to the automatic and the new dial for the chronograph appears in a new tone of green with a new pattern and finish. Here’s what we know so far. And yes, we will try and get our hands on these to check them out in person! Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm & 40mm Mint GreenThe Tissot PRX Automatic collection has been a monster hit in the watchmaking industry. It was timed perfectly, as the luxury sports segment boomed just before it launched. Tissot kept things very sensible, taking inspiration from a vintage model, dr