New releases – C by Romain Gauthier Carbonium Edition

The 42 mm case is made of Carbonium®, a high-performance, carbon fibre composite invented and produced by French company Lavoisier Composites. It is made by employing a special compression-moulding process to ‘upcycle’ the epoxy resin and carbon fibres found in prepreg tapes sourced from the aerospace industry. As in the brand’s past creations, the in-house movements is fitted with a stop-seconds mechanism using a snail cam rather than the conventional L-shaped lever.

 

 

A journey into the universe of Swiss mechanical art

Registration is open for the Mechanical Art training courses. Founded in 2018 by renowned artisans Denis Flageollet, François Junod, Nicolas Court, and Victoire Halter, the program has since expanded to include a team of approximately ten instructors. Limited to a maximum of 9 participants per session, the course has trained over fifty people since its launch. While most come from technical fields (mechanics, watchmaking, jewellery), the program also welcomes enthusiasts with no prior workshop experience. Nearly 20% of graduates have gone on to positions in regional workshops and manufactures.

 

  

In 2026-2027, two sessions are available, both at the Institut de la Mécanique d’Art (IMA) in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland: from June 24 to July 2019 in English, and from October 19 to 31, and then from February 22 to March 5, 2027 in French. Visit the association’s website for more details. Candidates must be 18 or older. A CV and letter of motivation are required as part of the selection process.

 

 

 

New releases – Krayon Anyday

 

 

Unlike traditional calendar watches, this timepiece maintains a permanent display of every day and date for the current month, transitioning automatically between months without intervention. Its 378 hand-decorated components display the days of the week in navy blue, while weekends are distinguished by a different shade, and the next month preview – four markers (small circles positioned at 6 o'clock) at the bottom of the dial reveal the first days of the following month. The 39 mm case is in 18k rose gold.

 

       

ROLEX 1961-2025 IS OUT NOW !!

The most awaited watch book of 1926 is presently available at physical and online bookshops. Here are an excerpt from the introduction, and the volume’s specs

 

"(...) Most of the book replicates the formula of Rolex 1905-1960. Each chapter on the decades from 1961 to 2000 opens with a chronology of significant events and a table of movements developed during the period. This is followed by a gallery of timepieces, accompanied by photographs, texts illustrating their genesis, and technical data sheets. A wide selection of annotated advertisements allows readers to follow the evolution of the brand from an image perspective. Technical innovation receives the attention it deserves through a review of patents. The final sections present documents ranging from the company's publications to articles in the specialist press. The years from 2001 to 2025 are treated differently. After the dates and movements, the reader finds a comprehensive narrative that includes all the subjects analyzed separately in the previous chapters. (...)"

 

Page count: 320
Binding type: hardback
Trim Size: 8.5" x 11"
Languages: English and Italian
Color: Full color

Weight: kg 1.7
Price: $ 190 / € 180 / CHF 180 

ISBN: 979-12-985889-0-5

 

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 Rolex 1961-2025 is the continuation of Rolex 1905-1960
 

 

È ARRIVATO ROLEX 1961-2025 !

 

Il libro di orologi più atteso del 2026 è ora disponibile in libreria e negli shop online. Ecco un estratto dall'introduzione e le informazioni principali  

 

"(...) La maggior parte del libro replica la formula di Rolex 1905-1960. Ciascuno dei capitoli sui decenni dal 1961 al 2000 si apre con la cronologia degli eventi significativi e la tabella dei movimenti sviluppati nel periodo. Segue la galleria degli orologi, accompagnati da fotografie, testi che ne illustrano la genesi e schede tecniche. Un’ampia selezione di annunci pubblicitari commentati permette di seguire l’evoluzione della marca dal punto di vista dell’immagine. L’innovazione tecnica riceve l’attenzione che merita attraverso la rassegna dei brevetti. Le sezioni finali presentano documenti che vanno dalle pubblicazioni della Casa agli articoli della stampa specializzata. Gli anni dal 2001 al 2025 sono trattati diversamente. Dopo le date e i movimenti, il lettore trova un racconto globale che comprende tutti i temi analizzati separatamente nei capitoli precedenti. (...)"

 

Pagine: 320
Rilegatura: cartonato
Dimensioni: cm 21,59 x 27,94
Lingue: italiano e inglese  
Tutto a colori

Peso Kg 1,7 
Prezzo: € 180 - $ 190 - CHF 180
ISBN: 979-12-985889-0-5 

 

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 Rolex 1961-2025 è il seguito di Rolex 1905-1960
 

 

 

A new COSC certification

 

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ISO 3159 standard, the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) is introducing a new certification. Designed to address today’s technical realities and the evolving expectations of both manufactures and clients, it builds on the existing standard. Conceived as a complementary extension rather than a replacement of the current certification, this new distinction strengthens performance requirements through the following: test conducted on the finished watch; a reduced rate tolerance of 6 seconds per day (-2+4 s/ day); magnetic resistance tested at 200 Gauss; verification of the stated power reserve.

Watches that meet all of these criteria will be awarded the title: Excellence Chronometer Certified. 

New releases – Venezianico Bucintoro 1976

 

The brand pays tribute to the legend of the Concorde with a chronograph limited to 100 pieces, housing a hand-restored Lemania 1873 caliber. Its restauration involved rebuilding from scratch the upper bridge, which was missing in several retrieved movements. The original 1970s decorations were reproduced using traditional finishing and inking techniques. The titanium plate set on the case side was cut from an original Concorde engine blade, and supplied by Concorde Collectables. The 42 mm 316L steel case features a 1.6 mm-thick domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.