Swisswatches Magazine

In the Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic and Classic Turbo – the time can be read in two places: on a mechanical clock in the centre console and on a Tambour Automatic on the wrist, developed exclusively for this special edition. The real story behind this collaboration is therefore less about matching accessories and more about how watchmaking design can be transfer...

Increasingly sophisticated counterfeit watches are posing a growing problem for the Swiss watch industry: modern replicas can, in some cases, be extremely difficult to distinguish from the genuine article, threatening not only revenues but also trust in the brands themselves. With ProofDNA, Swiss technology company Haelixa aims to address precisely this issue by making it pos...

In 2004, Hublot was a brand that hadn’t experienced much change over the years. Its founder and previous owner Carlo Crocco had had his own distinct ideas about luxury, with the result being the world’s first watch to mix precious metal with rubber. Twenty-four years after its founding in 1980, Hublot hadn’t really changed; the once-innovative concept had become dusted over w...

In the world of haute horlogerie, few names command as much respect as Kari Voutilainen. Known for his uncompromising approach to craftsmanship and vertical integration, the independent watchmaker has built a brand that prioritises timeless elegance and mechanical purity over fleeting trends. We sat down with the master watchmaker to discuss his design philosophy, his mentors...

The second collaborative edition from TAG Heuer, the Japanese motorsport and lifestyle brand Team Ikuzawa, and the British watch customisers at Bamford Watch Department takes the Carrera back to the Japanese motorsport culture of the 1970s and 1980s. Its design is therefore aptly inspired by timepieces from the early days of motor racing.