Swatch × Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop”: provocation or a new grammar of visibility?

By Silvia Bonfanti Shifting the logic For years, collaborations in luxury watchmaking have followed a predictable pattern: limited editions kept within corporate groups, tightly controlled heritage, selective distribution, and a clear separation between accessibility and high-end horology. Then came the MoonSwatch. Queues outside boutiques, immediate resale, social media saturation, and a conversation that extended far beyond the enthusiast community. Before the MoonSwatch, the luxury industry … Continue reading Swatch × Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop”: provocation or a new grammar of visibility?

Book Review: The Forgotten Innovations of 70s Watchmaking

by Brent Robillard The 70s called… When Thomas Brissiaud launched Tessé Watches and introduced the Michel GMT, he didn’t just design a 1970s-inspired travel watch—he wrote the book on it. Literally. Brissiaud’s The Forgotten Innovations of 70s Watchmaking began as a digital passion project—a blog series hosted on the Tessé Watches website. But earlier this year, the series was adapted into a beautifully compiled, 70-page … Continue reading Book Review: The Forgotten Innovations of 70s Watchmaking