Category: Other Watchy Bits

Other Watchy Bits, Time

HAUTE-RIVE, Stéphane von Gunten, and the Honoris Strato in Steel

by Brent Robillard One thousand hours I first met Stéphane von Gunten in the attic of Villa Sarasin during Time to Watches a couple of years ago. It was warm, slightly chaotic, and full of the kind of independent energy that tends to collect under old wooden beams. I can’t really forget the moment as it’s not every day that someone pulls a mainspring from … Continue reading HAUTE-RIVE, Stéphane von Gunten, and the Honoris Strato in Steel

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Other Watchy Bits, Time

Kaplans Important Watches, Spring 2026: On the Edge of the Auction Block

by Brent Robillard Between owners and eras Maybe it’s just me, but I think there is a particular kind of tension that comes with an auction catalogue. Or perhaps it’s just excitement. It is not the same as browsing a retailer’s site or even stepping into a boutique. Here, every watch exists in a kind of suspended state—between owners, between eras, between what it was … Continue reading Kaplans Important Watches, Spring 2026: On the Edge of the Auction Block

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Watches and Wonders 2026 Was Not Boring: You Just Had to Look Beyond the Big Brands

by Brent Robillard Echoes I spend too much time on social media. In my defence, I rarely doom scroll. I tell myself I am doing research, keeping up with the pulse of the hobby, and paying attention to how enthusiasts are reacting to what brands are making. Some of that is true. I do enjoy the conversation. But platforms like Instagram and YouTube have a … Continue reading Watches and Wonders 2026 Was Not Boring: You Just Had to Look Beyond the Big Brands

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