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Horological complications: a beginner’s guide

Horological complications: a beginner’s guide

We've already covered watch movements, which you now master perfectly! Over time and with the acquisition of new pieces, the watch becomes much more than just a timepiece or a stylish accessory. As they gain confidence and accumulate technical knowledge, collectors will naturally gravitate towards models with complications. Complications are, of course, primarily associated with mechanical watches. Isn't a mechanical watch already a complex object in itself? "Certainly not," watchmakers will retort from behind their workbenches. With their focus on the infinitely small, these "mad scientists" continuously push boundaries. Because, beyond its aesthetic and practical qualities, a timepiece is first and foremost a technical feat. Designing a watch that tells time through a mechanical moveme...

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20 watches to see “la vie en rose”
Watches

20 watches to see “la vie en rose”

Watches are not immune to the pink trend, and we love it! Finally, a colour that matches our outfit. Well, yes: pink goes with everything. Time is feminine, and the good news is that watchmakers are becoming aware of this! And Audrey Hepburn won't contradict us: “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” Just like the heroine of Breakfast at Tiffany's, let's look at life and time through rose-tinted glasses! As the favourite colour of little girls, the colour of baby clothes, cotton candy, and bubble gum – sometimes considered cheesy – pink h...

14 cool girl’s watches to slip under the Christmas tree
Watches

14 cool girl’s watches to slip under the Christmas tree

If there is a time of year when you can proclaim your love to someone dear, it is Christmas. And what better way to pamper a woman, and especially a cool girl, than with a beautifully crafted, precious and timeless watch that will stand by her through the great moments of her life? So, what are we waiting for? Got an elegant friend? You can’t go wrong by choosing from the collections of the great fashion brands, namely Dior and Chanel. The house on rue Cambon has made a name for itself in the sometimes-sectarian world of watchmaking. It all began in 1987 with the birth of the Première, the brainchild of former Artistic Director Jacques Helleu. It single-handedly revolutionized the world of ladies' watches. And for good reason! By moving away from the traditional (and slightly soppy) mother...

Meeting with Bucherer
Jewellery

Meeting with Bucherer

Europe’s largest watch and jewelry retailer Maison Bucherer is first and foremost a family adventure. It has been led by the third generation since 1977, when current Chairman of the Group Jörg G. Bucherer took over. Its story began in 1888, when Carl F. Bucherer and his wife Louise opened their first store in Lucerne, Switzerland. Fine watches and exceptional jewelry pieces are on display in the window. Business is good and the store is so successful that the young Maison quickly builds a reputation far beyond its hometown. Collectors of beautiful pieces and lovers of exclusivity are won over by the couple's sharp selection. Their other strengths: their customer service, the wide selection they offer, and their workshop’s savoir-faire. Representatives of the second generation Ernst and Ca...