Watch Facts

Badollet was founded by Jean Badollet in 1655 and went on to operate until 1924. The closure in 1924 was due to the outbreak of World War I. Years later, the brand was revived by a descendant of the Badollet family. This watch, the Badollet Ivresse tourbillon was introduced in 2012. The watch has a very interesting curve, the movement is curved. Case is in PT950 platinum. At the time, the CEO was Philippe Dubois, the designer of this watch was my good friend Eric Giroud. The watch maker that was in charge of the movement was none other than David Candaux. Only 50pcs was made and in 2012, Priced at 200,000CHF

DLC Titanium case in 38mm. Openworked dial in black mat and mint green finish, dual time indication. The design is refreshed by the master Eric Giroud design which features Calibre SMA02 automatic with micro-rotor. Power reserve is 52hrs Limited to 10pcs Priced at 29,400CHF

Ikepod started in 1993-1994, when Oliver Ike, Swiss businessman who was in the furniture industry, hired Marc Newson to design wrist watches for a new project. Newson’s first watch design was called the “Pod,” he was 23 years old in 1986. Newson assembled 100 pieces of the Pod watch and this experience taught him just how difficult watch design, production, and construction was. The name Ikepod came from Newson’s design obsession with “pod” and “capsule” style that define most of his work. The first Ikepod watch was called the Sea Slug, intentionally named for the exotic ocean creature. It was meant to set a tone that the brand was cool and different. I believe that it was priced under $1,000 when it was first launched.

42mm cushion case, 10.6mm thick, crafted from antiqued sterling silver and features a mechanically operated case back. Black dial, inspired by vintage rodeo and concho belts integral to Ralph Lauren’s designs since the 1980s.  Detailed with burnished vachetta leather straps handcrafted in Texas and patinated in Italy. RL514 automatic caliber, by Piaget. Black dial, combination of Roman and Arabic numerals and Breguet-style hands. Power reserve is 40hrs. Priced at €25,300 sterling silver model and €44,000 in 18k rose gold

CHRISTOPHER WARD LONDON C1 BEL CANTO (2023). 41mm titanium case, 13mm thickness, leather strap, and pin buckle. Powered by a self-winding mechanical movement with a 38-hour power reserve, ticking at 28,800 variations per hour, and equipped with a skeleton movement. Functions include hours, minutes, and a striking watch. Reference: C01-41APT1-T00B0-VB. Part of the Bel Canto collection, limited to 300 pieces. Launched in November 2022, priced at 3,350 CHF.

This timepiece embodies Christopher Ward’s mission to democratize haute horlogerie, showcasing a passing chime complication, achieved through the innovative FS01 chiming module, with 50 new components. Designer Will Brackfield ensured visual balance by concealing minor elements behind the platine, highlighting the sunray finish applied through positive coating. Esteemed suppliers like Armin Strom (platine), Chronode (bridges, hammer, and gong), and “Viquodeco” (special wheels) contributed to the watch’s exceptional finish. The limited edition Azzuro Blue version, launched in November 2022, made history by selling out within hours of release.
This watch is the winner of the Petite Aiguille prize at the 2023 GPHG

Erard watches are embarking on a new strategic route with a reinterpretation of the brand’s regulator watch in collaboration with the architect and watchmaker Alain Silberstein, available in two limited editions of 178 watches. This is a double first: in its 90 years of existence, Louis Erard has never given carte blanche to a designer, while Alain Silberstein had never before designed a regulator watch. Stainless steel case in 40mm with PVD coating. Manual winding regulator ETA Peseux 7001 movement with Louis Erard RE9 complication. Power reserve is at 42 hours. Limited to 178pcs. Priced at 2,900.00CHF

High tech ceramic case in 38mm, with a thickness of 10.6mm. Automatic movement, with 80 hrs power reserve. Rado’s design collaboration with award-winning British industrial designer Tej Chauhan brings us back to the future in style. Priced at US$1,800.00

A collaboration between the Japanese designer and pioneer of streetwear Hiroshi Fujiwara with the iconic TAG Heuer Carrera. 39 mm stainless-steel case with stainless-steel screw-down sapphire caseback, engraved with the limited-edition number. TAG Heuer Calibre Heuer 02 manufacture movement Automatic chronograph with 80 hours power reserve. Limited to 500pcs. Priced at 7,900CHF

Arnold & Son Nebula 2016 is a perfect example of watchmaking architecture, a new manual winding movement developed and designed to be as opened as possible. The design and structure of the movement let you look into the heart of this in-house caliber. The designer, my good friend Sébastien Chaulmontet, created an almost perfect mirror-like symmetry, blending mechanical engineering and art. This Nebula is in stainless steel, 41.5mm, 90 hours power reserve, priced at CHF13,500

was first launched in 1972, it immediately captured the attention of all watch lovers in the world. There are 2 important aspect to this watch. Firstly for its truly original styling, the work of Gérald Genta, the incomparable designer who imagined its octagonal bezel, held in place by eight visible screws, and its integrated bracelet. Secondly, because the Royal Oak was the first high-end sports watch. It went against the trend and made this watch in steel, a metal that would go on to win new respect. The brand gave its Royal Oak a self-winding movement with calendar function. It took its innovative shape from a porthole on HMS Royal Oak, the ship that would also give it its name. The brand’s wider interest in trees came later. In the photo, features a very early 2nd generation Royal Oak in two tone 18K and Stainless steel