Tag: Geneva Watch Days 2026

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Zenith’s Chronomaster Solo Sport Surprised Me—in Spite of the Price

A surprising appointment in Geneva introduces a three-hand Chronomaster with a ceramic dial and a aspirational price tag By Brent Robillard A strong impression Last week in Geneva, I saw some of the most creative horological wonders on the planet. The salons and ateliers around the city were full of watches that could consume an afternoon of conversation before anyone thought to ask the time. … Continue reading Zenith’s Chronomaster Solo Sport Surprised Me—in Spite of the Price

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No Concessions: What ‘Hand Made’ Means at Greubel Forsey

After examining the Hand Made 1 and Hand Made 2 in Geneva, I was left thinking about what the word handmade asks of a watch—and of the people who make it. By Brent Robillard Late Saturday night, I returned home from Geneva. The following morning, I took my coffee down to the lake and began going through the photographs from the trip. Geneva had been … Continue reading No Concessions: What ‘Hand Made’ Means at Greubel Forsey

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Inside Laurent Ferrier: The Art of Hand-Finishing

By Brent Robillard A visit to the Plan-les-Ouates manufacture brings gentian wood, polished bevels and exacting standards into focus—with a humbling turn at the bench. Having standards One of the most revealing moments of my visit to Laurent Ferrier involved a case that had failed inspection. The line of its polish did not meet the manufacture’s standards. We were being shown why it had been … Continue reading Inside Laurent Ferrier: The Art of Hand-Finishing

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