Editorial - Do You Want to Work in Watches?
If you want to turn your passion for watches into your profession, look no further! To kick off the week, our Editorial Director Sophie Furley has compiled a list of the coolest jobs in the watch industry. From prop master to watch police, there is something for everyone! Find out more here.
Vibrant Colours, Vivid Contrasts
A round face, three hands and 12 Arabic numerals: three key ingredients that make up Hermès’s famous H08, whose latest edition showcases a vibrant array of luminous colours. But what makes this piece stand out? Let’s explore some potential reasons.
The Only Watch Timepiece Whose Presentation Case You Must Shatter to Unveil
Speaking of fascinating watches, Montblanc is encapsulating its 1858 0 Oxygen Carbo2 Only Watch in an ice-like presentation case. In order to access the watch (and a secret letter), its future owner will need to smash it open with an ice pick or they can leave it intact as an investment for later (a real Sophie’s choice!). We asked our journalists and correspondents what they would do. Click here to find out their answers.
When Five Dragons Turn Up on Your Desk
Getting your hands on a Genus timepiece is no small feat, let alone securing five of them. So, when the opportunity arose to have five of their exquisite watches for a few hours, WorldTempus simply couldn't resist capturing the moment. Shot with photographer Joy Corthésy’s expert eye, here’s a bit of Genus magic to brighten up your day.
Quantum Healing: Watches and innovation, United by Sustainability
What do watchmaker Breitling, explorer Bertrand Piccard and the luxury Hotel Cervo have in common? They are all hoping to reconcile progress, the luxury goods industry and sustainability, in a festival titled “A Love Beyond”. WorldTempus got all the details from Bertrand Piccard himself in this exclusive interview.
Please Find Attached
Next, our correspondent Hervé Borne dives into an underrated watch component: the strap. Although less striking than its dial counterparts, its importance is often overlooked. In celebration of this crucial piece, Hervé takes a closer look at seven of the most famous straps in history and what makes them special.
Diving With Carl F. Bucherer
WorldTempus’s Allissa Pataki was in Luzern, at the picturesque Park Hotel Vitznau, with Carl F. Bucherer for the launch of the new Patravi ScubaTec Verde, in honour of their collaboration with the Manta Trust. On the menu for the day: a boat ride on Lake Lucerne, an afternoon tea followed by a presentation of the new release and… a diving lesson?
New Releases
Last but not least, for our new releases of the week, we have the Czapek Quai des Bergues Double Soleil Deep Blue and Tuxedo Black, the De Bethune Maestri’Art Cempasúchil II, the Eberhard & Co. Scientigraf Chrono, the Hublot Classic Fusion High Jewellery 42mm, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic 36mm, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Moonphase Aventurine and Diver Starry Night and the Urwerk UR-100V Time and Culture II.
