From the Bench: Rexhep Rexhepi
July 2017
Rexhep Rexhepi is a name in the watchmaking-world which some may be unfamiliar with, however he is fast becoming one of the break-through greats. Having started his career at the ripe-old-age of 14, he has quickly climbed the ranks, working with brands like Patek Philippe and F.P. Journe, to then launch his own independent brand; which predominantly produces tourbillon complications....
From the Bench: Laurent Ferrier
June 2017
The Laurent Ferrier brand-name has become known for producing watches of such a high quality, both aesthetically and technically, that they have become commonplace in the minds of collectors and enthusiasts, however, there are many fascinating details of Mr. Ferrier's life that remain some-what unspoken of. We decided to catch up with Laurent at his atelier in Geneva, Switzerland to...
In Depth: The Story of the "Dirty Dozen" - The First Wristwatches Specially Commissioned for the British Army
August 2015
We all love military watches. It’s hard not to with the romance of a wristwatch bearing the scars of war and painted with the patina of a time long past. As a relic of a previous life, it is easy to let our imaginations run wild with what the watch has been through, and frankly, I love that. The Dirty...