Joshua Munchow’s Thoughts and Predictions for the 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)
With the 2023 edition of the GPHG nearly upon us, Joshua Munchow shares his thoughts and predictions from his first year as a member of the GPHG Academy.
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New Release: Urwerk UR-100V Time & Culture II
/0 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Urwerk/by Ian SkellernIn Ian Skellern’s (far from humble) opinion, the Urwerk UR-100 is a breath of fresh air in the usually incredibly staid world of the dress watch. And the UR-100V Time & Culture II takes it to a whole new level.
Louis Moinet Savanna Tourbillon Tiger: It’s a Puzzle – It’s Literally a Puzzle
/2 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Louis Moinet/by Ian SkellernWhat makes high end watches so desirable is the artistry involved. For some watches, it is artistry in their complexity, or their superlative hand finishing, or intricate dials, and some feature actual artwork like miniature painting. Then there are a very few timepieces that offer all of that artistry and more: one such timepiece is the unique piece Louis Moinet Savanna Tourbillon Tiger.
12 Colorful Watches from Only Watch 2023 (the 2023 Theme is Rainbow): Plus Best Story, Wildest Clock, and THE MOST ‘Only Watch’
/0 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Auctions/by Ian SkellernHeld every two years, the Only Watch charity auction of exclusively unique pieces has grown into THE most anticipated watch auction worldwide and features some of the most creative and innovative horology on the planet.
For the 2023 Only Watch auction, the theme is ‘Rainbow’. However, while there are an incredible 62 unique piece timekeepers on offer, only a fraction of them really ran with the rainbow theme. Ian Skellern shares his favorite rainbow watches from Only Watch 2023 here.
Armin Strom ‘One Week’: A Bonafide Manufacture Haute Horlogerie Sports Watch
/0 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Armin Strom, Independents/by Martin GreenA brand’s progress is often seen in how their watches evolve. Armin Strom, which had the delicate task of reinventing the ‘One Week,’ the watch with their very first full manufacture movement.
Hervé Schlüchter L’Essentiel Regulator: Loss Inspiring Creation
/1 Comment/in New for 2023, Highlights, Independents/by Joshua MunchowHaving worked with both Bovet and Philippe Dufour, Hervé Schlüchter was able to become a master at the more traditional horology aesthetic since neither could be confused with a brand focusing on modern design. The caliber HS-01 is a smorgasbord of classical elements all finished to perfection to highlight the skills of the watchmaker.
Martin Green’s Top Ten Favorite Watches of Only Watch 2023
/7 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Auctions/by Martin GreenBy auctioning off unique pieces explicitly made for Only Watch, Luc Pettavino has given the brands a platform to go all in and all out. Many brands seize this opportunity to take their work to an even higher level, while collectors lust over the opportunity to own a unique watch from their favorite brands. Here are Martin Green’s Top Ten, and the last one, which is his absolute favorite!
Only Watch 2023 Lots 49 – 62: Including the Wildest Story (Richard Mille) and a Light Sabre Clock (Urwerk)
/2 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Auctions/by Ian SkellernIn this last of the four-part series, we look at Only Watch 2023 Lots 49-62. While there are many fantastic watches here, Ian Skellern particularly likes the imaginative story of Lot 51, the Richard MilleTalisman Origine and the space-age design of Lot 60, the Urwerk Space-Time Blade.
Only Watch 2023: Lots 17 – 32, Including My Favorite Watch of Them All
/3 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Auctions/by Ian SkellernThe theme for Only Watch 2023 is rainbows: some brands ran with that superbly, while others took a different path. One brand that nailed the theme created Ian Skellern’s favorite watch of the whole auction: Lot 27. The Grönefeld 1941 Principia Mandala
Holthinrichs Deconstructs the Wristwatch Dutch Style with First In-House Movement
/0 Comments/in New for 2023, Highlights, Independents/by Martin GreenHolthinrichs latest watch, the Deconstructed, has taken things to the next level without compromising the elements that make them so special. And Martin Green thinks the bracelet deserves a prize of its own.