Editor Alexander Krupp | WatchTime

Alexander Krupp

Editor

Alexander Krupp has been an editor at Chronos since 2006. He loves watches, all things retro, and spending time outdoors. After completing a master's degree in German and English studies, he began his career in the media industry in 2002 at an advertising agency, followed by a traineeship at a trade magazine, both in Munich.

Articles by Alexander Krupp

Watch Features

Touching the Past: Six Modern "Retro" Watches and the Historical Pieces That Inspired Them - FEATURE

When retro-inspired watches are modeled after specific predecessors, fans of mechanical timekeeping can “grasp” design history. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we take a look at six watches that awaken a longing for the past.

4 minutes

Alexander Krupp

Jun 23, 2024

Watch Features

Transitional Solutions: Six Watches with Gradient Dials - PORTFOLIO

All of a sudden, they’re everywhere — watches with colorful gradient dials that transition from a pale hue in the center to a dark one at the periphery. In this excerpt from our upcoming WatchTime Design Issue 2020, on sale October 29, we offer you some highlights.

4 minutes

Alexander Krupp

Jun 15, 2024

Watch Reviews

Mission Statement: Testing the Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission

6 minutes

Alexander Krupp

Jun 8, 2024

Chronographs

Gentleman Sailor: Testing the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph

6 minutes

Alexander Krupp

Jun 3, 2024

Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G

Chronographs

Luxury With Utility: 4 Patek Philippe Watches with "Everyday" Complications - FEATURE

Patek Philippe is not all about high-end chronographs, perpetual calendars, and repeaters; the brand also offers many complicated timepieces that have plenty of everyday utility. We present a few of them here, in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

4 minutes

Alexander Krupp

Jun 1, 2024

Omega

Stopwatches at the Top: 7 Chronographs with In-House Movements - PORTFOLIO

Looking for a chronograph with a completely in-house-manufactured movement? In this feature from WatchTime's June 2017 issue, we showcase some of the industry’s top picks, from seven power brands, from Breitling to Rolex to Zenith.

4 minutes

Alexander Krupp

May 25, 2024

Bovet

So Close to Heaven: 8 Astronomically Inspired Watches - PORTFOLIO

The universe has always fascinated us. Our desire to explore its vastness is the focus of watch designers who create moon-phase displays, meteorite dials and depictions of the starry firmament. In this excerpt from our WatchTime 2020 Special Design Issue, on sale now, we showcase some of the most exciting astronomical newcomers.

5 minutes