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As is tradition, the follow up to F.P.Journe’s most recent Only Watch creation is here. Called the Chronomètre Furtif (furtif meaning stealthy or secretive in English), this is a watch Journe lovers have been awaiting for some time, but it’s surprising and super striking all the same. With a tungsten…
When the M.A.D.1S launched last September, it was the first departure from the original design of the M.A.D.1 that took the watch community by storm. Sure, it was more of a refinement than a completely new design, but to many, it changed the wearability of the watch entirely. Hidden amongst the buzz of that watch…
The Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres, or COSC, plans to upgrade its standards for chronometer certification and is vowing to be more transparent as it faces increased competition. In a rare interview, COSC director Andreas Wyss says the organization aims to be more consumer-focused and will improve the accuracy requirements for COSC-certified movements to less…
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 was bright, colorful, and exceedingly popular when it debuted in 1986 – but its true origin story has never been told. In a conversation with vintage Heuer enthusiast Jeff Stein, Eddy Burgener, who designed the watch, reveals to us the surprising backstory of how the Formula 1 got its colors,…
Happy Friday, and welcome back to Bring A Loupe! With Watches and Wonders kicking off next week, today's article will be your last dispatch from the land of vintage, for now. We'll be skipping our weekly column next Friday amidst the madness. If anything amazing pops up on eBay or elsewhere, I'll be sure to…
LVMH has appointed Jean-Christophe Babin as CEO of LVMH Watches, taking over the role previously held by Frédéric Arnault. Babin will oversee LVMH watch brands – TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith – and will remain CEO of Bulgari, Stéphane Bianchi, LVMH Group Managing Director, said in a statement. The move indicates LVMH will continue to…
A story I wrote a while back called "Five Things I Still Can Not Believe Are A Thing In High-End Watchmaking" really seemed to strike a chord with our audience. It was one of the most popular – and shared – stories we've published in years. Which is great, because it was basically just me whining…