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
by Brent Robillard High-frequency Last week, at a press event in New York City, I had the opportunity to go hands-on with Longines’ latest novelties for 2025. While most of those remain under embargo, the brand also brought along a few models from previous launches, including the Ultra-Chron. Given how much I appreciate Longines’ new Spirit and Conquest collections—and considering that I own the Legend … Continue reading Longines Ultra-Chron Diver: A Second Look
by Brent Robillard Perfect timing At The Calibrated Wrist, we were lucky enough to get hands on with the Conquest Chronograph after its initial release in 2023, and again in 2024 when new colourways were added alongside rubber strap options with metal endlinks. However, after spending an afternoon with the Longines Conquest Chrono Ski Edition during a recent press trip to New York City, it … Continue reading Longines Conquest Chrono Ski Edition 2025
