Sherpa Watches Martin Klocke, Founder of Sherpa Watches Martin Klocke is a Swiss born passionate engineer, Buddhist, and long-time admirer of iconic watch brands like Roamer, Certina, Bulova, Enicar, Junghans and Favre-Leuba. He studied the now classic Sherpa watches from the past and is dedicated to have these celebrated models reborn and made available to … Read more
Strehler Watches The Sirna Renowned independent watchmaker Andreas Strehler has just launched his new brand, simply called “Strehler”. Through his latest endeavor, he will be able to share his passion for high-end watchmaking with a broader audience by offering more widely available creations.With Sirna, the first creation of the brand, Strehler focuses on the essentials, … Read more
MAGON Watches The first creation from MAGON Watches is the Fórsa Titanium Chronograph. A Swiss made mechanical, column-wheel chronograph, housed in a grade 5 titanium tonneau case. The Fórsa Titanium Chronograph was developed over three years and using over 25 years experience at the highest level of the Swiss watch industry. Stephen McGonigle, of McGonigle … Read more
Swiss Made is back at Ikepod. In line with iconic Megapode Chronograph, using New Old Stock Swiss La Joux – Perret movement, vintage automatic La Joux-Perret 8103 24dt movement Skypod is a limited edition in Titanium with rubber pin strap. The titanium case of the Ikepod Skypod is assembled by a master watchmaker, like gen1 … Read more
As a watchmaker, Armand Sartory appreciates the combination of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship in creating timepieces. Armand says modern technology offers new tools and techniques for watchmaking that can enhance the precision and accuracy of the timepiece. For example, the use of lasers can improve the accuracy of engravings and reduce the time it takes to create intricate designs. Computer-aided design (CAD) software can also help watchmakers create more complex designs and test them virtually before beginning the physical manufacturing process. However, despite the benefits of modern technology, there is still a need for traditional handmade watchmaking techniques. The skill and artistry of traditional watchmaking, such as hand-filing, hand-engraving, and hand-polishing, cannot be replaced by machines or computers. The human touch and attention to detail are crucial for creating watches that are truly unique and of the highest quality. In short, while modern technology offers exciting new possibilities for watchmaking, it is important to strike a balance between innovation and tradition in order to create watches that are both technologically advanced and beautifully crafted.
Millimetri The new Augusta, conceived by the creators of the original Millemetri watch, Federico Massacesi and Antonio Ambuchi, gives a more immediate reading of the time , of course, in aluminum bronze (a technological innovation still due to florentine tradition) as main material for the case. The strap is made in natural tanned leather which … Read more
Christiaan Van der Klaauw The man and name behind this eponymous manufacture, made a life in horology. First, the study of clockmaking. In 1967, young Christiaan moved to Joure (Friesland) in Northern Holland. Friesland, famous in horology for Frisian tail clocks and grandfather clocks. Both styles are pendulum clocks. A Dutchman, Christiaan Huygens, was the … Read more
Grönefeld 1969 Deltaworks The Horological Brothers are proud of their heritage as well as the nation they call home, the Netherlands. Inspired by the Dutch ‘Delta Works’, Bart and Tim have conceived their first sports utility watch, the aptly named 1969 DeltaWorks which also references the year Bart was born. The model is designed to … Read more
Grönefeld 1941 GRÖNOGRAAF A purists movement. Unlike mass-produced cam-actuated chronographs, the 1941 Grönograaf features a classical configuration, namely a column-wheel and lateral coupling, a combination synonymous with high-end watchmaking. The calibre G-04 is a symphony of 408 parts and a wonderful exemplar of no-compromise watchmaking. Mindful that chronograph movements are often subject to harsh forces … Read more
Andreas Strehler Master watchmaker Andreas Strehler loves watches. It’s a theme, pervasive in his work life. Andreas is a true independent watchmaker and has been since 1995. Andreas grew up in a family bakery with his grandfather, the baker. Andreas thought he himself would become a baker and he still has a great passion for … Read more