11.3.25

New releases – Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture

Two new limited editions complete the collection’s color range with the green of forests. Available in a 42mm stainless steel case (718 pieces) or an 18K rose gold case (36 pieces), the watch features a world map dial, a date window, and a green leather strap. Its Manufacture caliber allows the wearer to read the time zones of 24 reference cities via a 24-hour disc, complemented by a date hand. All functions are adjusted using a single crown.
 

6.3.25

New releases - Cedric Bellon CB01 Small Seconds

This second collaboration between Ace Jewelers and Cedric Bellon features a case, dial, and buckle crafted from 100% repurposed grade 5 titanium, sourced from factory leftovers, which contributes to a sustainability score of 84.44%. The Dubois Dépraz movement DD10460 is also repurposed, sourced from unused stock rather than newly manufactured, and delivers a power reserve of 44 hours. The ton-sur-ton, monochrome look is complemented by Superluminova on the hands and indexes, ensuring legibility in low light.

28.2.25

Jean Lassale: ultra-thin wonders


A 1970s story - record-breaking watches with an unhappy fate.
Enjoy the brand-new mini documentary from the 10e10.ch by Marco Strazzi You Tube channel. 
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Jean Lassale: ultrapiatti da record


Una storia degli Anni 70: orologi da primato con un destino infelice. 
Guarda l'ultimo mini-documentario dal canale YouTube di 10e10.ch by Marco Strazzi.
E non dimenticare di iscriverti!

23.2.25

New releases – Gerald Charles Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30° Anniversario 916

Created in collaboration with the Italian motorcycle manufacturer and released as a limited edition of 250 pieces, this model celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Ducati 916 motorcycle. Its features include a mat black ceramic bezel on a marbled-black Carbon Forged case body, integrated with Grade 5 Titanium crown, case-back and buckle. The proprietary developed calibre supports a two-level dial with the jumping hours disk on top.
 
 

18.2.25

New releases – Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Collection

Waterproof to 50 m, the 42 mm steel case features an aluminium rotating bezel. The dial’s azure matte blue and black lacquered base is adorned with white super luminova indexes. Made by Selllita, the self-winding Caliber RL200 has a 38-hour power reserve. A version with a green bezel and an orange rubber strap is also available.
 

 

14.2.25

Vintage library - La Suisse Horlogère (1949)

ENGLISH
(il testo italiano è in fondo alla pagina)
 
This 32-page brochure was created by the Swiss Chamber of Watchmaking - the employers’ association that also published the quarterly magazine “La Suisse Horlogère”.
 
 
The author is Pierre Huguenin, who starts by telling a brief history of watchmaking since the Middle Ages. 
The following sections deal with materials, style, waterproofness, movements, accuracy, and servicing.
 

All in all, a fine and richly illustrated example of popularization aimed at both the sales people and the general public. Its only defect being a common practice of the contemporary trade press: the brand names of the watchmakers were erased from the dials of the featured timepieces, presumably to avoid free advertising. No harm done: the modern-day collector will be more than happy to guess the missing names …
 
ITALIANO 
Questo opuscolo di 32 pagine fu realizzato dalla Camera Svizzera dell’Orologeria, l’organizzazione padronale che pubblicava anche la rivista trimestrale “La Suisse Horlogère”. L’autore è Pierre Huguenin, che comincia con una breve storia dell’artigianato orologiero dal Medio Evo. Le sezioni seguenti trattano i materiali, lo stile, l’impermeabilità, i movimenti, la precisione e la manutenzione. Nel complesso, un esempio di divulgazione riuscito, riccamente illustrato e diretto sia al personale di vendita sia al pubblico. L’unico difetto è una pratica diffusa nella stampa specializzata dell’epoca: i nomi delle marche sono stati cancellati dai quadranti degli esemplari illustrati, presumibilmente per evitare la pubblicità gratuita. Poco male: il collezionista di oggi sarà felice di provare a indovinare i nomi mancanti…
 
 

8.2.25

New releases – Daniel Roth Extra Plat Souscription

This model pays homage to the brand’s roots and founder. Limited to 20 pieces, this edition is faithful to the original model of the 1990s in style and craft, but new in terms of mechanics, with the DR002 movement within having been developed and manufactured in house at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. The latter also made the solid gold dials, engine turned by a single artisan in a process that required 10 hours of work per dial. The 18k yellow gold case retains the double ellipse form, but with a centered godron along its outline for a balanced profile.