Independent Watchmakers

MB&F and Sarpaneva Shoot for the Moon with New Horological Machine

Finnish independent watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva has joined MB&F’s growing circle of “friends,” collaborating with MB&F founder Max Büsser to develop the newest MB&F “horological machine,” called the HM3 MoonMachine. Designed on the platform of MB&F’s unconventional “Frog” model, it features an entirely new moon-phase complication designed by Sarpaneva.

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Jun 12, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

The Big Reveal: Maîtres du Temps Chapter Three

Like many others, I was intrigued by the invitation to see the Maîtres du Temps Chapter Three “Reveal” at this year’s Baselworld watch fair in Switzerland. Only when I finally got a good look at the shrouded-in-secrecy timepiece — the third model in the haut-de-gamme “Masters of Time” collection, which teams up noted independent watchmakers...

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May 7, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Animation Innovation: Harry Winston’s Opus 12

Each year as Baselworld approaches, one word percolates to the top of the watch world’s collective consciousness: “Opus.” Harry Winston’s Opus pieces often outscore all others on the buzz-generator charts. This year’s Opus watch did not disappoint. It may have momentarily confused some of us, but it did not disappoint. (Click on the watch photos...

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Apr 30, 2012 by WatchTime

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Dominique Loiseau on Girard-Perregaux: The WatchTime Q&A

French-born watchmaker Dominique Loiseau first caught the attention of watch collectors in the 1980s, the great wasteland years of the mechanical watch industry when quartz ruled the watch-world roost. His complex and creative inventions, such the Rose des Temps clock, the Blancpain 1735 wristwatch and the 1f4 models from his own independent atelier, have made...

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Apr 26, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Speake-Marin Goes Back to His Roots With Renaissance Tourbillon Minute Repeater

While he was working at the Swiss movement manufacturer Renaud et Papi, British watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin created, on his own time, a pocketwatch with a tourbillon and two power trains that is today referred to as the Foundation Watch. It is so named because it established Speak-Marin’s horological bonafides and provided the foundation for his...

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Apr 13, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

2012 Geneva Time Exhibition Welcomes Four AHCI Watchmakers

From January 15-20 at Espace Hippomène Genève, Geneva Time Exhibition’s third edition will welcome four members from the Horological Academy of Independent Creators. Svend Andersen, Marc Jenni, Jean Kazes and Antoine Preziuso will present their latest collections and unique, artistic pieces.

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Nov 28, 2011 by WatchTime

EU Probes Watch Manufacturers Over Parts Supply Policies

European Union (EU) antitrust regulators have announced that they will investigate claims that luxury watch manufacturers are refusing to supply spare parts to independent watchmakers and repairers, a breach of EU competition rules. The European Commission did not identify the companies involved in the probe, however Swatch Group has confirmed that it is one of...

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Aug 10, 2011 by WatchTime

New Book Traces Audemars Piguet History

Founded in 1875 in Le Brassus by watchmakers Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet, today the Manufacture Audemars Piguet employs almost 1,000 people in Switzerland and around the world. This new book illustrates the Audemars Piguet passion for fine watchmaking, cultivated for 136 years.

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Jul 27, 2011 by WatchTime

Three Special Watches Celebrate Vacheron Constantin’s First U.S. Boutique

In September 1831, Jean-Barthélémy Vacheron wrote a letter stating an intention to expand business to the U.S. market. Today, 180 years after that letter, Vacheron Constantin opens its first U.S. boutique, and celebrates the event with three limited edition watches. Find complete specifications, pricing and wallpaper for the boutique limited editions inside.

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Jul 26, 2011 by WatchTime

Inside Basel/Geneva 2011 Kicks Off in Chicago and Miami

IBG 2011 opened in Chicago and Miami with record numbers of participating brands and best-ever attendance. The strong turnout, coupled with the most-ever brands and independent watchmakers at each show, meant moving to larger venues for 2011, making IBG 2011 a true watch fair. Come inside to see more than 30 images from the events,...

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Jul 10, 2011 by WatchTime

Visual Quiz: Independents

It’s time once again to test your watchspotting skills. This quiz presents a dozen examples of watches produced by independent watchmakers and small, independent brands. Each watch is partially obscured behind a jacket sleeve and shirt cuff. Can you identify the watchmakers? As always, the answers appear at the end of the quiz. Good luck!

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May 8, 2011 by WatchTime

North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking Celebrates First Graduating Class

The North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking celebrated its first graduating class on April 2. The Class is comprised of students who have completed a two year program and will receive a North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking Watchmaker Certificate.

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Apr 7, 2011 by WatchTime

An Afternoon with Christophe Claret

In many ways, the story of Christophe Claret is the story of the Swiss watch industry. He is independent and innovative. Much of his work is done in secrecy. He designed and created many of the most complicated movements introduced during the past 20 years. Now, Claret emerges from behind the curtain to produce timepieces...

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Nov 28, 2010 by WatchTime

30 Minutes with Lutz Bethge Montblanc’s CEO discusses the brand’s high-watchmaking ambitions.

When Montblanc unveiled its Metamorphosis watch at the SIHH watch show in Geneva in January, many believed it would be years before the exotic new chronograph would be ready for market. After all, the watch, with its 567 components, seemed hopelessly complex. The prototype on display was kept behind glass: it didn’t work well enough...

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Sep 19, 2010 by Norma Buchanan

F.P.Journe Homage Dinner for George Daniels

If there was was one dinner watchmakers and enthusiasts hoped to attend in 2010, it was the one organized to honor George Daniels on June 24 at the Lanesborough Hotel in London. The dinner was hosted by F.P. Journe to celebrate the achievements, innovation and expertise George Daniels has contributed to the world or horology.

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Jul 12, 2010 by WatchTime

Linde Werdelin SpidoLite SA Skeleton Dial

Launched in 2006 by Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin, Linde Werdelin watches bring together Swiss watchmaking and innovative Danish design and technology. The company specializes in producing small watch series between 22 and 222 pieces for each model. For 2010 Linde Werdelin is launching a new series called SpidoLite, one version of which offers something...

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May 18, 2010 by WatchTime

Girard-Perregaux 35th Anniversary Laureato Quartz

2010 marks a double anniversary for Girard-Perregaux: 35 years of the Laureato collection and 40 years since its first quartz wristwatches. The Manufacture played an important role in the development of quartz movements; it set the frequency of 32,768 Hz, since adopted by all manufacturers as the universal standard. The Story of Quartz at...

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May 18, 2010 by WatchTime

Confrérie Horlogère Hublot Presents “Liberty”

When formerly high-flying Swiss movement manufacturer BNB Concept sunk under the weight of its accounts receivable in January, Jean-Claude Biver swung into action, bringing BNB’s managing director Mathias Buttet and about 30 of his watchmakers to Hublot. Biver also acquired BNB’s entire machine base. These decisive steps place Hublot among the few brands that can...

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Mar 25, 2010 by WatchTime

Geneva Time Exhibition

More than 35 independent watchmakers and brands will exhibit their work at the International Conference Center in Geneva. Learn more at the official website.

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Dec 17, 2009 by WatchTime

New Independent Watchmaker Fair in Geneva

From January 17-22, concurrent with SIHH, 29 independent watch brands and craftsmen will display their latest collections at the first Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE). The GTE is an effort by smaller, independent watch brands to pool their resources to battle the global economic crisis and to present their products together in an atmosphere designed for...

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Nov 6, 2009 by WatchTime

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