MrWatchMaster Meets…Maël Oberkampf
Next we meet Maël Oberkampf, Founder of Timeless Watches who began with a question: why is an original and attractive design usually associated with a high price tag? Then, thinking about watches, they turned the…
Category: Interviews
MrWatchMaster Meets…Hamzat Balogun
Next we meet Hamzat Balogun, Founder of SOVRYGN Watches. The brand was inspired by his fascination with time and the machines that represent its irrevocable essence. Founded as an abbreviated form of the term Sovereign, the word…
MrWatchMaster Meets…Martin Klocke
Next we meet Martin Klocke, Founder of Sherpa Watches. He is a 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…
VIDEO: The Art Of Collecting
The Rise Of Pre-Owned Watches & Increasing Importance Of Auction Houses This is the full panel discussion from the recent Ultraluxe Watches event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiVZmHgs85I&t=2s Auction Houses are the place to get 'up close and personal'…
VIDEO: Equality And Diversity In Collecting
Why Have Women Been So Neglected By Watch Brands? This is the full panel discussion from the recent Ultraluxe Watches event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXW-0oqGpq0 Women’s watches have historically been seen as the ‘poor relation’ to men’s watches.…
VIDEO: Collector’s Masterclass
What does it take to become a 'Super Collector'? This is the full panel discussion from the recent Ultraluxe Watches event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efvUxG2jWDg In this 'Masterclass' session, Andrew Canter, Editor-In-Chief at MrWatchMaster discusses the 'art of…
VIDEO: George Bamford Talks About ‘Magpie’ Collecting With Simon de Burton
George Bamford interviewed by Simon de Burton at the recent Ultraluxe Watches event, talking about watch collecting in the 21st century. In partnership with MrWatchMaster & The Luxury Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpGc0WL5Fp0 George Bamford is a Friend…
Louis Erard Continues To Reinvent Traditional Métiers D’art With Excellence Guilloché Main II
Louis Erard continues to reinvent traditional métiers d’art with this second hand guilloché dial. It's exactly the same technique that Breguet popularised in the 18th century, but Louis Erard has taken it a step further,…
The Elegance Of Design Is At The Heart Of Michel Herbelin
We were delighted to have the opportunity to discuss the importance of creativity for Michel Herbelin with Creative Director and Partner, Mathieu Herbelin. MWM: How important is design to the HERBELIN brand? MH: Design has always been…
Tracking Down Stolen And Lost Watches – Worldwide
By Richard Fox Small details can make a big difference. In watch collecting the model reference, serial number and movement calibre are key components when verifying a watch and understanding its value. These small, inscribed…