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Atelier Wen Inflection: The Tantalum Revolution

by Marc Levesque Tantalizing In an industry that often reserves exotic materials for limited editions and experimental pieces, Atelier Wen has achieved something remarkable. With the new Inflection series, launching on November 4th, the young Hong Kong–based brand introduces what it calls the world’s first non-limited, full-tantalum bracelet watch. A technological and philosophical leap that redefines what modern independent watchmaking can be. A Turning Point … Continue reading Atelier Wen Inflection: The Tantalum Revolution

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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

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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

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