To get a better grasp on the design and aesthetic side of this period, particularly how and why sci-fi became so dominant as the avant-garde design language in watchmaking, we recently caught up with Martin Frei, visionary designer and co-founder of Urwerk.
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In 2019, we celebrated Urwerk’s launch of the UR-100— the brand’s smallest and slimmest watch to date. The model by Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei was an instant home run, and so are all the other iterations of the watch from the Blue Planet to the “C3PO” to the UR-100V Ultraviolet to the Time and Culture I. This is one of the most dynamic, exceptional canvas for the mastermind duo’s most creative ideas. Now, Felix and Martin have returned with another edition – the Time and Culture II.
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The future of independent watchmaking is bright. While AHCI started in Switzerland, independent watchmaking today is thoroughly global. We’ve seen exceptional talent spring out of places far from the traditional watchmaking capitals of Geneva, Vallée du Joux, and Glashütte. One of the young watchmakers that has particularly captured our attention is in the heart of Berlin – Felipe Pikullik.
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Continuing our series on iconic watches in modern independent watchmaking, we’d be remiss in our duties to overlook F.P. Journe’s Chronomètre à Résonance. While some of the master watchmaker’s more recent timepieces have gained popular attention (the Chronomètre Bleu, Chronomètre Souverain), the Chronomètre à Résonance is the watch that elevated François-Paul Journe to one of the greatest watchmakers in the history of horology.
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What makes an iconic watch? With this series on icons in modern independent watchmaking, we’re going to shed light on some of the aspects that define these timepieces, above and beyond the metal. And what better place to start than Urwerk’s UR-103, the brand’s first serially produced timepiece that laid the foundation for an extensive catalog of marvels in modern horology.
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When Martin Frei of Urwerk comes to town, it’s always a great time! We fittingly close off the year with a bang and a preview of Urwerk’s novelties including the UR-120, UR-100 UV and a throwback piece to come in 2023.A very special thank you to Martin Frei, Yacine Sar, and Phil Ogle of Urwerk, Antoine Abeddy from our partners at Date & Time and all our friends who attended and made it a special evening.
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Auction season is in full swing with Phillips The New York Watch Auction: Seven on December 10-11. This will be another great event for indies with the auction catalog marked by timepieces from Kudoke, F.P. Journe, De Bethune, MB&F, Andersen Genève. Amongst the lots, there is an exceptional unique piece from Urwerk – the UR-102 “ArtForTime.” Donated by the brand with proceeds going to the Swiss Institute to support contemporary art and artists, the reloaded UR-102 was created in collaboration with Cooper Jacoby.
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A four part, four city collector series gathered around our love of boutique and independent watchmaking.
We continue the EsperLuxe & Friends series in Miami with our friends from NovelaWatch. Hosted by the gracious team at Car Barn Miami, we had the pleasure of sharing our love for independent watchmaking and showcasing a curated selection of timepieces.
A four part, four city collector series gathered around our love of boutique and independent watchmaking.
We kickstarted EsperLuxe & Friends in Chi Town where we had the pleasure of presenting on independent watchmaking and showcasing a curated selection of timepieces.
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We were fortunate to be there and film some great interviews and cover some amazing new releases from Urwerk, AkriviA, MB&F, De Bethune, and Czapek.
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While many of the brands occupied beautiful, terraced hotel suites at the Beau-Rivage Hotel overlooking Lake Geneva, attendees mingled freely across hotel cafes, lobbies, on the sidewalks, and in the Pavilion event space next door. After years of relative social isolation, few take these gatherings for granted – no one bemoans the long days and whirlwind of meetings, meals, and events.
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Back from our trip to Geneva Watch Days, it was a pleasure to meet old friends, make new ones, and see dozens and dozens of amazing creations from independent watchmakers and brands.
In its third installment, Geneva Watch Days has a very different vibe than Watches & Wonders or BaselWorld in the past. Geneva Watch Days is more open to the general public and everyday collectors.
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URWERK, has put into orbit a newcomer in its UR-Satellite collection: the UR-220 “Falcon Project”. With its manually wound movement and control board on its back, the new UR-220 goes back to URWERK’s earlier technologies in a case that is sleeker, more ergonomic and as stunning as ever.
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Over the last week, rapid developments all over the world and here in our home city of Boston have put things into perspective.
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Another year, another BaselWorld, another epic get together at Davidoff by the Rhine! We recap the event with these images of amazing timepieces, whiskey and Davidoff cigars.
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We’ve worked hard to bring you a curated selection of boutique luxury products and experiences. While our specialty has always been horology, you’ll also find a selection of art, accessories and more to come this year.
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Introducing the AK-02 Heure Minute Esper Bleu, the very first Akrivia timepiece with a hand-hammered blue dial in collaboration with EsperLuxe.
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EsperLuxe and Angelus Timepieces inaugurated the first of several exclusive invitation only events highlighting “exceptional things” and the people behind them.
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Marking a new chapter in Angelus’ Urban Collection of cutting-edge watchmaking, the U21 and U22 Tourbillon revisit the singular movement and streamlined design focused on structural optimization with two new executions: the U21 and U22.
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Atelier Emmanuel Bouchet proudly unveils the EB02 automatic. This new release and second caliber mark an important addition to the brand's collection, following up on the success of the foundational and groundbreaking timepiece, Complication One.
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