The Quiet Revolution: Why Owning A Mechanical Clock Still Matters
In an age governed by silent, glowing screens and frictionless precision, the idea of owning a mechanical antique clock can
Read moreIn an age governed by silent, glowing screens and frictionless precision, the idea of owning a mechanical antique clock can
Read moreHands On Horology, the interactive watch event that quite literally places timepieces into the hands of enthusiasts, is set to
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Read moreFew watches embody the spirit of aviation quite like the Breitling Navitimer. Since its debut in 1952, the model has
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Read moreGreubel Forsey has revealed the final two editions of the Balancier Convexe S², bringing to a close a calibre developed and refined over the past five years. The concluding models arrive in two distinct executions: one crafted in black ceramic with 5N red gold accents, the other in white ceramic. Each version is limited to just 11 timepieces, making them the most exclusive interpretations of the series. Both watches are housed in the brand’s signature Convexe case, measuring 41.5mm across the caseband, and are built around Greubel Forsey’s hand-wound movement featuring a 30° inclined balance wheel system. With the launch of these two final references, the Balancier Convexe S² calibre enters its last phase, with production set to end permanently in 2026. A Fully Integrated Architecture From its inception, the Balancier Convexe S² was conceived as a fully integrated design, where case geometry and movement architecture evolve in harmony. The Convexe case follows the natural curvature of the wrist, allowing the three-dimensional movement to remain balanced, legible and comfortable in everyday wear. Rather than simply enclosing the calibre, the case extends the architecture of the movement outward, reinforcing the dialogue between exterior form and mechanical construction. The 30° Inclined Balance Wheel At the centre of the movement sits Greubel Forsey’s distinctive 30° inclined balance wheel system, positioned as both the visual and chronometric focal point of the watch. The movement is designed with openness and depth, featuring multi-level bridges and suspended structures that reveal, rather than conceal, the mechanics at work. Comprising 301 components, including an escapement platform formed of 68 parts, the calibre balances structural lightness with considerable technical complexity. Two fast-rotating coaxial barrels deliver a 72-hour chronometric power reserve, while an in-house variable-inertia balance with six gold mean-time screws operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour. Finishing as a Philosophy Finishing remains central to the identity of the timepiece. Titanium bridges and main plates are frosted and meticulously hand-finished with polished bevels, countersinks and carefully executed transitions between surfaces.
Read moreBreitling has expanded its Superocean Heritage line with a new chronograph inspired by the historic 1957 Breitling SuperOcean ref. 807. The latest Breitling
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