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

Timepiece World Awards Launches with Inaugural Gala at Toronto Timepiece Show

by Brent Robillard For the first time ever, the watch‑collecting community is invited to celebrate excellence with the Timepiece World Awards—a brand-new, peer‑driven celebration spotlighting the best in horology. The inaugural gala takes place September 20, 2025, at the Meridian Arts Centre in Toronto, during the much‑anticipated Toronto Timepiece Show. Plans are also in the works for a livestream around the world. Details at a glance Information … Continue reading Timepiece World Awards Launches with Inaugural Gala at Toronto Timepiece Show

Inside the Future of Time: A Conversation with Vanguart’s Thierry Fischer

by Brent Robillard Forward to the past In the Antoine de St-Exupéry Penthouse Suite at the Beau Rivage, we sit down with Thierry Fischer. Thierry is the Creative Director of Vanguart Watches, and along with Axel Leuenberger, Jérémy Freléchox, and Mehmet Koruturk, he is also Co-Founder. The opulent old-world setting—with its enchanting view of the Jet d’Eau—is a juxtaposition, and maybe even a startling collision, … Continue reading Inside the Future of Time: A Conversation with Vanguart’s Thierry Fischer