The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

by Brent Robillard Why France’s horological identity is stronger, more diverse, and more globally compelling than ever before For a country synonymous with haute couture, gastronomy, and artistic heritage, it has always seemed curious that French watchmaking lived so long in the shadow of Switzerland. The borders between the two countries may blur in the Jura mountains, but for much of the 20th century—and certainly … Continue reading The Flourishing World of Modern French Watchmaking

Carlingue Diver 01 Édition Spéciale

Article by Marc Levesque; photography by Brent Robillard Alexandre Voirin In May of this year, we were fortunate to have Alexandre Voirin as a guest on Episode 18 of the Time 2 Calibrate Podcast. Alexandre has an extensive watch design background and nearly a decade of experience at Longines. He played a key role in developing many of the successful watch lines we see today, … Continue reading Carlingue Diver 01 Édition Spéciale