Making the Judgement Call
To kick off the week, our Editor-in-chief Suzanne Wong takes a closer look at subjectivity in the realm of awards, and the role it may play in the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Is it possible to remain objective when deciding who deserves an award? And does objectivity even exist? Read on to find out more.
Fifty Fathoms by the Sea
Next, WorldTempus was in Cannes with Blancpain to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms as well as the launch of its newest iteration, the Act 3. Ocean conservation was also a big topic that weekend and Suzanne Wong had the pleasure of chatting with award-winning marine photographer and activist Laurent Ballesta about his work.
Interview with Laurent Lecamp
Speaking of fascinating people to talk to, next up is an interview with Montblanc’s Managing Director for the watches category, Laurent Lecamp. Our Editorial Director Sophie Furley has a sit-down with him and gets all the details about the brand’s piece for Only Watch and its incredible oxygen-free packaging (yes, you heard that right!). Find out more here.
Tank, the Embodiment of Style
Is 2023 the year of the Tank? It certainly appears to be! It feels like pieces of the famous collection are everywhere you look. So, what makes these timepieces so special? WorldTempus’s Marie de Pimodan delves into the new platinum Tank Cintrée and gives us her take.
Neo Constant Escapement
Next up, Sophie Furley takes a closer look at Girard-Perregaux’s latest release: the Neo Constant Escapement. This piece has the rare ability to supply a constant force to the regulating organ. Click here for more details.
Forming Connections With “Complicity” for Only Watch
We can’t quite believe that Only Watch is a mere three weeks away, and can hardly contain our excitement. So, in the spirit of “Vorfreude ist die schönste Freude” (German for “anticipation is the greatest joy”), here is one of the highlights that will be presented at the auction: Czapek’s Complicity.
The COSC at 50
Our business correspondent Christophe Roulet dives into the famous COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) - the rigorous tests timepieces go through to obtain the celebrated label of high craftmanship - and discusses why its criteria may be debatable in today’s market.
Other news
In other news from around the watchmaking world, Eberhard & Co. will take part in Watches and Wonders for the first time this upcoming year, Richard Mille has opened a brand-new boutique in St. Martin in Singapore and the countdown for the fourth Millennium Watch Book is officially on.
New Releases
Last but not least, for our new releases of the week, we have the BA111OD Chapter 7, the Breguet Marine Tourbillon 5577, the Glashütte Senator Chronometer Tourbillon, the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Premier League, the Kross Studio KS 05 Titanium Meteorite, the Leica ZM 11, the Louis Vuitton LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie and the Zenith Chronomaster Sport.
