The Many Levels of Watchspotting
This week’s editorial discusses the dos and don’ts of watch spotting out in the wilderness, as well as the joys of watch spotting on television. For those with a good eye, this activity has almost become a sport in its own right. Discover more in this fun article by our Editor-in-Chief Suzanne Wong.
Win a Mathey-Tissot Type XXAT
If you love competitions, read on to see how you can win a brand-new Mathey-Tissot Type XXAT timepiece worth CHF 1,590. This model comes in a 38.5mm stainless steel case, is powered by a self-winding mechanical “Fontainmelon” movement, and comes with a black vintage-style pilots’ dial. To have a chance at the prize, just answer three questions and this watch could be yours.
Little Known Histories
Did you know that Louis Breguet, the great great grandson of Abraham-Louis Breguet, was among the pioneers of French aviation? He was the founder of Louis Breguet Aviation, which created submarine engines and innovative aircraft in the first decades of the 20th century. He also developed designs for seaplanes, fighter jets, and even the forerunner of today’s helicopter. Read more about this Little Known History in this article by Roberta Naas.
Influencers: An Endangered Species
Are influencers still influential? This is the big question that our correspondent Olivier Muller asks this week. He traces the phenomenon back to Rolex when Hans Wilsdorf strapped a Rolex Oyster onto the wrist of ultra-swimmer Mercedes Gleitze when she swam across the English Channel in 1927 to test the watch’s water resistance. Over a century later and the connections between brands and celebrities continue, but things are changing.
Come Fly with the Blancpain Air Command
This Blancpain Air Command Flyback Chronograph takes its inspiration from one of Blancpain’s rarest models from the 1950s. The story of this interesting piece has become a bit of a legend as it is said that one of Blancpain’s American retailers pitched the United States Air Force with this watch for its pilots. Learn more about this fascinating tale.
White Turf: Galloping on the Snow
Our Managing Editor, Jordy Bellido, went up to St Moritz last weekend to discover the famous Longines White Turf equestrian event. Longines has been the Official Timekeeper and the Watch of the White Turf since 2015 and invited our intrepid journalist onto the frozen lake of Graubünden for some ski jöring (skiing while being pulled along by a horse) Discover the article and video here.
When three Young Men Walk into the WorldTempus Office with an NFT Project
If you are interested in learning more about watch NFTs and maybe even splashing out on your first NFT, this month could be the perfect moment. We talk to four young digital entrepreneurs from Geneva who are launching a watch NFT brand called Metachronos. Learn more about this exciting new segment of the watch industry here.
New Releases This Week
Now for the new releases of the week. Discover the Longines Spirit Adventure in 37mm, the new Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono Tourbillon, the Zenith Dery Extreme E “Desert x Prix” Edition, and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 41mm.
Other News from Around the Watch World
In other news from around the watch world: Bovet 1882’s tennis ambassador Daniil Medvedev ranks number 1 in the tennis world, MB&F unveils a new architectural identity for its M.A.D Gallery, Ralf Tech opens a new showroom in the heart of the French capital, and Rebellion Timepieces opens its first boutique in Abu Dhabi.
