An authentic ‘alphabet book’ of Fine Watchmaking in an XXL format, our annual unmistakably large-format collector’s edition is being published in Switzerland for the 15th consecutive summer. The watchmaking scene is constantly evolving, but the major Manufactures located between the country’s lakes and mountains continue to shine despite the whims of the economic climate. While certain particularly shrewd small brands are also making their presence felt, it must be admitted that the most powerfully effective creations exercise a far-reaching appeal that transcends boundaries and categories.
These two worlds are vividly illustrated in six dozen pages liberally sprinkled with new models reflecting styles every bit as different as one may encounter by visiting various Swiss cantons. And let’s not be chauvinist: many countries of the world are every bit as scenic as Switzerland, and the Patek Philippe World Time chronograph featured on our cover invites us to explore them with a stop in each of the 24 time zones. Travel Time is indeed a new category of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, which will reward the finest models this fall by nominating them for the Travel Time watch prize.
The experts of worldtempus.com will be serving as your guides on this theme throughout the summer in the specialized website’s GPHG dossier, as well as keeping track with the rest of watchmaking news. Whatever the time zone, the important thing is to enjoy the summer in XXL mode!
