BA111OD Brightens the Chapter 7 Skeleton with a Summer-Inspired Finish

Swiss independent watchmaker BA111OD has introduced a new interpretation of its Chapter 7 Skeleton, drawing inspiration from the summer light and landscapes of Neuchâtel. While the technical specifications remain unchanged from the model unveiled in May, the latest release replaces the previous anthracite PVD finish with natural stainless steel, creating a brighter expression of the open-worked design. Buyers can choose between an integrated stainless steel … Continue reading BA111OD Brightens the Chapter 7 Skeleton with a Summer-Inspired Finish

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

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