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Introducing: Ollech & Wajs Zürich Astrochron S. Faithful Reinterpretation of the 1967 Model.
The Ollech & Wajs Astrochron story began in Zürich nearly 60 years ago, amidst history’s most ambitious era of exploration. The race to go faster, further, and deeper had the world poised at the edge of several new frontiers, the most notable being outer space. The astral realm represented the ultimate in exploration and inspired the name of the famous Ollech & Wajs 1967 ‘triple-register’ chronograph.
From the Editor: Daniel Roth is Being Revived by La Fabrique Du Temps Louis Vuitton. The Resurrection of One of the Greatest Independent Watchmakers.
Yesterday, February 23, 2023, Jean Arnault announced that Daniel Roth is being revived by La Fabrique Du Temps Louis Vuitton and that Michael Navas and Enrico Barbasini —master watchmakers— would oversee the creation and execution of each Daniel Roth watch personally. Navas and Barbasini founded La Fabrique Du Temps Louis Vuitton and under their oversight, one of the most legendary names in modern watchmaking is being resurrected with the launch of souscription watches as far as I know per the limited information that was released with much of a teaser type of campaign.
Introducing: ArtyA Tiny Purity Tourbillon. A Smaller 39 mm Version of the Purity Tourbillon.
The latest edition of the Purity Tourbillon series has undergone a total redesign of its spectacular exclusive manufactured double-barrel flying tourbillon. Following the complete reworking of the entire movement, the high complication piece has been reduced from an imposing 46 mm to a light and airy 39 mm. For the development of this magnificent mechanism, Franck Orny and his team joined Yvan Arpa and his team in a constructive partnership of skills, a sharing of values, and a beautiful creative vibratory dynamic.
Introducing: Wempe Marine Chronometers by World-renowned Yacht Designer Tim Heywood
The production of marine chronometers is part of Wempe’s watchmaking tradition. Since 1905, the company has equipped seagoing vessels with these special timepieces, whose great precision is unaffected by rough seas and ever-changing temperatures. Wempe’s “unified chronometer,” housed in a classic case, has been manufactured for the last 80 years. In the latest edition, Wempe now brings nautical tradition and state-of-the-art yacht design together thanks to renowned British ship designer Tim Heywood, who has created striking new marine chronometers available mid-February 2023.
From the Editor: The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is the Most Unexpected Watch of 2023. An Amazing Timepiece for the Price.
Without sounding like a snob, I never thought I would be featuring a Christopher Ward watch here at WCL, but the time has come. For me to talk about certain watches, these watches need to earn the right to be here, not because I think of WCL as the non plus ultra —nothing further beyond— but more than anything, because I truly believe in honest and unbiased watch content.
Introducing: The Unnamed Society x L'Epée 1839 Winchester Reimagined Chapter V. A Collection of 87 Unique Piece Clocks.
The Unnamed Society unveils Chapter V of The Unnamed Society’s unfolding story. Following the resounding success of the first collaboration with famed Swiss clockmaker L’Épée 1839 on the rifle-as-a-clock concept introduced last year, demand had been growing for a follow-up. Winchester Reimagined Chapter V is the fascinating fifth chapter of a continuing journey that explores the unknown behind the known. It captures this spirit for today, uncompromisingly respectful of what it symbolizes yet daring to open new perspectives.
Insider: Bianchet Tourbillon B1.618 Openworked Carbon Earth
Bianchet is an independent watch brand that was launched in 2017 by Rodolfo Festa Bianchet and his wife Emmanuelle Festa Bianchet. Devoted to just one collection with a tonneau-shaped case, Bianchet exclusively sells tourbillons at a relatively affordable price point. Since tonneau-shaped cases are not reserved for brands like Richard Mille or Franck Muller exclusively, please don’t start thinking that this is a wannabe Richard Mille, because it is not.
Introducing: Romain Gauthier C Titanium Edition Bracelet
When Romain launched the first edition of C by Romain Gauthier in 2021, it was clearly stated that this new calibre would lead the brand to new horizons. One year later, a new door has been opened with the arrival of the brand's first metal bracelet for the brand. The desire of modernity, comfort and ergonomic already initiated during the conception of the first edition, reinforced the development of this integral timepiece on a titanium bracelet that is light, resistant, modern and sophisticated.
From the Editor: Dissecting the Akrivia AK-06. Up Close & Personal with the Great and Not-so-Great.
Akrivia was founded in 2012 by Rexhep Rexhepi who was born in Kosovo –part of the former Yugoslavia— in 1987. His fascination with watchmaking started at a young age. At age 11, Rexhep moved to Geneva where his father was working at the time, and at the age of 15, he began his apprenticeship at Patek Philippe where he was hired full-time after graduating from the apprenticeship.
Introducing: Franck Muller x Bamford Watch Department Popeye Vanguard. Two Limited Editions.
Founded 31 years ago by master watchmaker Franck Muller and a watch case specialist Vartan Sirmakes, Franck Muller is still an independent watch company. By joining forces with Bamford Watch Department, the brand is presenting the Vanguard Popeye in two limited editions, a 60-piece in black PVD titanium and a 25-piece in 18K rose gold.
Introducing: Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde Aventurine, Malachite and Lapis-Lazuli
Louis Erard makes more than just timepieces, these are watches with a spirit. This new limited edition of the Excellence Petite Seconde with natural stones and hand-crafted glass even contains a touch of philosophy. A little shock of the times. The dialogue of eternity and the immediate, of tradition and the contemporary. The new Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde comes in three versions in a limited edition of 99 pieces each.
Watch Goodies: Mondaine Stop2Go WiFi Wall Clock
One of the most iconic elements in almost every Bahnhof —train station— in Switzerland's cities is the Mondaine clock. With its unmistakable and easy-to-read face, distinctive hands, and the iconic red seconds’ hand, the Mondaine clock is now an icon in the horological world. It is estimated that there are close to 3,000 of these clocks on station concourses and train platforms throughout Switzerland.
Introducing: Aventi Wraith A15-01 Saphite Paraiba. Made of a Totally New Material More Transparent than Sapphire Crystal.
Aventi watches were introduced several years ago and they’ve always strived to release eye-catching designs and tourbillons at a more attainable price point. Aventi follows an interesting business model with no offices, boutiques, or distributors. Every watch is sold by allocation only and directly by them. Always in the forefront of innovation and horological advancements, Aventi is presenting the new Aventi Wraith A15-01 Saphite Paraiba.
Introducing: CODE41 Mecascape Sublimation 1. An Incredible Pocket Watch and Objet d'Art.
Birth of the first ‘Mecascape’ —a contraction of mechanical and landscape—, named Sublimation 1 by CODE41, it is a new mechanical watch object that transcends the usual dimensions and reveals a new architectural vision of time, space, volume, and light. The most modern-looking pocket watch and what we call an objet d’art.
Introducing: ArtyA Purity Tourbillon Chameleon. Its Nano-Sapphire Case Changes Colors with Artificial Light.
This year, ArtyA is turning this notion on its head with a world’s first. For the first time ever, ArtyA brings Nano-Sapphire technology into the watch industry to change the color of the sapphire crystal case itself. The new ArtyA Purity Tourbillon Chameleon features a nano-sapphire crystal case —measuring 46 mm in diameter— that just as its name conveys is a true chameleon.
Introducing: Byrne GyroDial. A New Independent Swiss Watch with Changing Indexes on its Dial.
It took three years of research and development at Le Temps Manufacture in Fleurier, Switzerland, to give birth to this patented animation complication. The new Byrne GyroDial watch is one watch with four relatively different looks. With its made-to-measure movement, Byrne invented the evolutionary watch. Every evening at midnight, or whenever you choose, there is a changing of the four cardinal indexes on the GyroDial.
Introducing: Bianchet Tourbillon B1.618 Openworked Carbon Orange
The genesis of Bianchet dates back to 2017 when Rodolfo Festa Bianchet and his wife Emmanuelle Festa Bianchet decided to launch the watch brand. Rodolfo, is a successful fintech entrepreneur and the former CEO of Riflexo —a software firm based in Turin that developed the first online trading application for mobile phones.
From the Editor: Celebrating Swiss National Day with a Philippe Dufour Simplicity
I can’t find a better way to celebrate Swiss National Day today August 1, 2022, than with one of the best watchmakers of our time and an independent watchmaker. The legend Philippe Dufour is a modern watchmaker that has been adhering to the most traditional and classic watchmaking codes since he founded his brand. A creator of some of the most coveted timepieces today, his watches feature clean, classic lines powered by the highest-end in-house movements with superb finishing and incredible hand polishing.
Budget Watches: H992. A New Swiss Watch Brand is Born in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
A new budget brand has been born today in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Named H992, its name comes from the letter ‘H’ in horology, hour and humanity; and the number ‘992’ is the altitude of its birth place —La Chaux-de-Fonds— which is 992 meters above the sea level. Featuring a very contemporary design that seems like a hybrid between a Zenith Defy and a Hublot Integral, the new H992 is presented in a limited edition of only 992 pieces and priced at CHF 992 Swiss Francs —approximately $1,000 USD.
