Category: Watch news

Indies.NYC: The Watchmaking Soiree Returns to New York

Watch enthusiasts, mark your calendars because Indies.NYC is making a triumphant return to New York Watch Week on October 16, 2025. This intimate evening promises to spotlight the kaleidoscope of creativity found in independent watchmaking, where timepieces are not just told, but celebrated.

Set to take place at the chic venue of Hudson Yards, the event will bring together eight bold brands hailing from around the globe. Think of it like a horological music festival, but instead of tunes, you’ll be enjoying the tick-tock symphony from artisans like Philippe Narbel and the innovative fidget-spinner watches of Max Büsser’s M.A.D. Editions.

No need to don your tuxedo for this soirée. Indies.NYC is redefining what it means to be a watch fair. Forget about feeling like a meerkat peering into a lion’s showcase – here, you can kick back, sip a cocktail, maybe indulge in a burger, and actually hold conversations with the makers themselves. It’s less ‘museum exhibit’ and more ‘living room chat’ – a community gathering full of stories worth their weight in gold balance wheels.

Some argue that watch fairs can be as stiff as a quartz crystal oscillator on a Monday morning, but last April, Indies.NYC was 250 collectors strong, each there to break the mold with their love for horology. It’s the night where the craftsman could be your new BFF and the stories flow as freely as the craft beers.

This fall’s event will see returning highlights like Rogé Bastide, bringing handcrafted elegance to new markets. For founders Romain Rogé and Stéphan Bastide, Indies.NYC is not just an event – it’s THE stage to present their time-honored savoir-faire. And rumor has it, their Concorde creation is bound to take wing with collectors.

So, if you’re passionate about watches or just looking for a fantastically unique night out, Indies.NYC might just be your slice of heaven in the Big Apple. Grab a ticket, say hello to the masters behind the movements, and discover the craft’s heartbeats under one roof.

September 1, 2025
MB&F Unleashes New Machines and Surprises at Geneva Watch Days 2025

The arrival of September marks not only the end of summer but also the highly anticipated Geneva Watch Days. This year, from September 4th to 7th, the horological glitterati will descend upon Geneva to feast their eyes on the latest and greatest from over 60 watch brands. And trust me, it’s going to be an exciting ride!

The maestros over at MB&F have certainly been busy. They’re all set to launch a new MB&F Machine—cue the fireworks! As if that’s not enough to make your heart skip a beat, there’s also a thrilling collaboration in the pipeline for their M.A.D.Editions project. It’s a horological double whammy that’s sure to cause quite a stir.

This year, MB&F, like an avant-garde artist refusing to compromise on style, will be headquartered at the illustrious Hotel Beau-Rivage. Yet, due to some hotel renovations—a nod to the ever-changing landscape of luxury—they’ll be setting up shop in the ‘Charles de Gaulle’ suite on the 5th floor. Sounds fancy, right?

And, if you really want to bond with the MB&F team over something other than watches, you’re in luck! They’re hosting what promises to be one unforgettable BBQ at their M.A.D.House on the evening of September 3rd. Who can resist the allure of good food, good company, and of course, good watches?

Before you know it, it’ll be time to set your appointment and suit up for Geneva. And if MB&F’s new releases don’t make you swoon, I don’t know what will! So grab your pocket square, polish your Oxfords, and get ready for a dazzling showcase of timeless innovation in the heart of watchland.

August 29, 2025
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Adventure Spirit in Munich: A Voyage Through Time(liness)

Gather ’round, watch aficionados, because Jaeger-LeCoultre is taking you on an adventure through time with their latest exhibition, ‘The Adventure Spirit Travelling Collection,’ in the heart of Munich. From now until July 26, 2025, the Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique will be your time machine to discover the world of watchmaking and a fine selection of the Maison’s iconic sports watches, newly including the POLARIS CHRONOGRAPH OCEAN GREY. Strap yourselves in; it’s going to be a horological ride!

Imagine a place where the remarkable sport timepieces of Jaeger-LeCoultre—affectionately known as La Grande Maison—are gathered together, showcasing the versatility and sleek elegance that have defined sports watches for the past eight decades. We’re talking about timepieces so accurate and reliable that they made it to the North Pole aboard the first atomic submarine, the Nautilus, back in August 1958. And yes, that Memovox Deep Sea was the world’s first diving watch with an alarm, so you wouldn’t hit snooze on your underwater adventures!

Once inside the Munich boutique, you’re greeted by heritage pieces that shine brighter than any Instagram filter. As you follow the curated journey through the library, you’ll uncover stories about the Polaris watch—because every good adventure needs a telling—and from there, you’ll transition to an exhibit on the evolution of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s sports watches. All this innovation and robust design wrapped up in one place; think of it as a fairytale, but with high-performance, luxury timepieces.

Free to the public, the exhibition runs every weekday from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm (Saturdays wrap up a bit earlier at 6:00 pm). Book your trip online or simply walk in, because life is too short to spend it waiting in queues. So, if you find yourself among the beautiful avenues of Munich, why not dive headfirst into the world of watchmaking with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Adventure Spirit? It’s a trip you won’t want to miss, unless, of course, you’re running on watch batteries that desperately need a recharge.

August 28, 2025
Emerging Luxury Takes the Stage: The 2025 Luxury Innovation Awards

Hello luxury aficionados and tech-savvy trendsetters! Grab your monocles and prepare to mingle with the crème de la crème of the luxury world, as we witness the dawn of opulence meeting the future at the 2025 Luxury Innovation Awards! The illustrious Roberto Eggs, Chief Business Strategy & Global Markets Officer of Moncler Group, has been named the Jury President of this prestigious event. And, frankly, with a name like that, who wouldn’t want to crack the luxury industry’s toughest nut?

Hosted at the swanky Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva from September 1 to 2, 2025, this high-profile affair isn’t just any gala—it’s a rollercoaster ride through the theme park of luxury, only the rollercoaster’s rails are lined with ermine and the popcorn is caviar.

But wait! Before we go gallivanting through the glitter and gold, this summit isn’t just for hobnobbing. It’s a global platform designed to shine a spotlight on emerging luxury brands and daredevil startups. Fancy yourself a future titan of taste? Here’s your chance! Categories range across Sustainable Luxury, Tech-Driven Innovations, and—my personal favorite—the ever-so-classy Lifestyle, Beauty, and Wellness Innovation.

To all you ambitious participants, here’s your cue to sashay forward with groundbreaking concepts like cloaks of invisibility woven from angular momentum fibers or perhaps a brilliant smartwatch so sustainable, it might just plant a tree every time you glance at your wrist. Ah, the possibilities!

So, as the sand trickles down this year’s timer, get those applications in before July 25th! The future of luxury awaits your brilliance, so polish up that idea, send in your pitch right before the echo of the last chime in Geneva fades.

And to the rest of us? Grab a front-row seat (metaphorically, of course) and toast to the future of luxury, innovation, and all things exquisitely avant-garde.

August 28, 2025