A design classic with 90 years of history behind it, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso was built to last. There are some creations that simply stand the test of time. Whether by revolutionary design or simplistic genius, they rarely deviate from their origins and always find demand, even in the toughest times. The Reverso by Jaeger-LeCoultre, well that…
Hublot’s CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe knows that a new generation of consumer needs more than just a watch. This evolution is about innovation and authenticity How is the watch industry adapting to deal with the impact of Covid-19? We expect that 2021 will see a rebound from last year, but it depends on each brand. Hublot…
It’s over a century old, but the Cartier Tank will forever be one of the most iconic watches. In December 1916, France was mired in the First World War. In Paris, which was not too far from the front lines, the 41-year-old Louis Cartier was living at the Ritz Hotel on Place Vendôme, a few…
In 1983, Seiko debuted the 7A28 as the world’s first analog quartz chronograph watch. But it became best known as the watch that was worn by Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley in the film Aliens. Featuring a chunky panel sticking out on one side with two big chronograph buttons, it has that quasi-military futuristic look that director…
More commonly referred to as the Jaws watch. Over the years this one has built up a bit of a following and been the cause of a lot of “what’s that watch?” conversations, after being worn by Richard Dreyfuss’ character Matt Hooper in the classic 1975 film. Unavailable for decades, the Alsta watch company was resurrected in…
It’s no understatement to say that Jean-Claude Biver is shaking up the watch industry. The Rake takes a look at his latest model for TAG Heuer, a watch that puts personalisation at the forefront. TAG Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Biver is on a roll: “You never know what’s happening in the future so now we have…
They didn’t make too many of these when it was first launched in 1983, but a year later it gained worldwide fame as the watch that the Ghostbusters wore. In the film it was used to pick up “Electronic Voice Phenomena” but in reality its key feature was the ability to record messages of eight…
Stephen Forsey, co-founder of Greubel Forsey discusses tourbillons, upholding tradition and competing as one of the smaller watchmakers. So what is the benefit of more than one tourbillon in a watch? One tourbillon was designed for the pocket watch, so the idea is like if you are driving in your car and you got a…
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