Tag: Watches and Wonders 2026

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HAUTE-RIVE, Stéphane von Gunten, and the Honoris Strato in Steel

by Brent Robillard One thousand hours I first met Stéphane von Gunten in the attic of Villa Sarasin during Time to Watches a couple of years ago. It was warm, slightly chaotic, and full of the kind of independent energy that tends to collect under old wooden beams. I can’t really forget the moment as it’s not every day that someone pulls a mainspring from … Continue reading HAUTE-RIVE, Stéphane von Gunten, and the Honoris Strato in Steel

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Watches and Wonders 2026 Was Not Boring: You Just Had to Look Beyond the Big Brands

by Brent Robillard Echoes I spend too much time on social media. In my defence, I rarely doom scroll. I tell myself I am doing research, keeping up with the pulse of the hobby, and paying attention to how enthusiasts are reacting to what brands are making. Some of that is true. I do enjoy the conversation. But platforms like Instagram and YouTube have a … Continue reading Watches and Wonders 2026 Was Not Boring: You Just Had to Look Beyond the Big Brands

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Watches and Wonders 2026: Highlights from IWC Schaffhausen

By Brent Robillard Watches & Wonders IWC’s booth at Watches and Wonders 2026 was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. Between back-to-back appointments, I managed to spend some quality time with several of their new releases—each representing a different facet of IWC’s engineering mindset. Four pieces, in particular, captured my attention: the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar IWC‑ProSet™ in 18‑carat 5N gold, the Pilot’s … Continue reading Watches and Wonders 2026: Highlights from IWC Schaffhausen

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