2024: The interlude year of the watch industry.

What a year. The world in 2024 kept getting crazier by the minute, and the things that happened kept shocking us. Yet the watch universe didn’t really abide to those rules and agendas, since it hit a kind of stagnant pond of mediocrity. This explains the title of this story written by yours truly, as …

Speake-Marin, an elegant spirit with a rebellious touch.

As the certified watch lover that I am, I can not help but gravitate towards brands, companies, houses, manufactures… that offer something more than the usual cases, dials and silhouettes. Which explains why I’m always on the lookout for the nichest of niche brands and smallest of micro brands. However, the brand that I’ll be …

Universal Genève: A company that really matters.

Universal Genève’s potential can be easily compared to that of the most important and recognizable watch companies. And I am prepared to die on that hill.  I decided today to tell you guys about the watch company that made me start selling my collection to have a “100% exclusive Universal Genève” Lineup. I fancy myself …

The Hunt for the Ref. 2726: A JLC obsession.

If there’s one brand that keeps my heart racing, it’s Jaeger-LeCoultre. Yes, I’m a total JLC devotee. No other watchmaker has quite the same mix of elegance, history, and technical brilliance wrapped into one perfect timepiece. Whether it’s their Master collection, the iconic Reverso, or a deep dive into their complications, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are mechanical …