Lederer CIC 39 mm Racing Green Named Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Finalist

by Brent Robillard A moment of recognition We don’t often report on haute horlogerie at The Calibrated Wrist. Our focus typically sits closer to the watches people live with day-to-day—pieces that earn their place through wear and utility. But every so often, you encounter a watch that transcends categories altogether. Earlier this year in Geneva, I found myself in a suite at the Beau-Rivage with … Continue reading Lederer CIC 39 mm Racing Green Named Louis Vuitton Watch Prize Finalist

Bernhard Lederer and the Central Impulse Chronometer

by Brent Robillard A better mousetrap Bernhard Lederer and his wife Ewa welcomed us into their suite at the Beau Rivage in Geneva. It overlooked the lake, the Jet d’Eau, and the Alps beyond. Bernhard is a romantic and a storyteller at heart. He wooed us. But it wasn’t difficult. His watches were unlike anything else we had seen. He recounted the moment he read … Continue reading Bernhard Lederer and the Central Impulse Chronometer