Tag: timepieces
Jaquet Droz, Loving Butterfly Automaton – When Watchmaking Becomes Poetry
There are brands that manufacture watches and others who tell stories. And only a few will literally express themselves with true poetry. Jaquet Droz is a true UFO in the Swiss Watchmaking...
Slim d’Hermès new models, amazing utter simplicity.
Hermes and watchmaking is a long love story. From craftsmanship to poetry, Hermès rolls out a beautiful story for watch-lovers. When the French luxury company launched the Slim d'Hermès, it was not...
The Perpetual Calendar, a real challenge.
The Swiss Watch-making industry has an incredible concentration of creative minds. From the hands of a watch-maker, you might see true wonders bursting into the world. And probably the highest wonder of...
Exclusive Interview with Jean-Marie Schaller – CEO of Louis Moinet
The spirit of a luxury house is often represented by the personality and the charisma of its leader. Louis Moinet's CEO Jean-Marie Schaller translates this idea. LuxuryActivist had the opportunity and privilege to meet...
Luxury Watch Brands and Investing in Time
By looking at a gentleman’s watch, you can tell a lot about him before he opens his mouth. Not only are luxury watches expensive, they require care and attention throughout their years. There...
Sapphire glass, not jewelry but high-tech.
It is not the first time we hear that a timepiece has a sapphire glass. Some people think it is made of real sapphire, others do not really know. Here is finally...
Friday Chronicle #13: Everybody is launching a smartwatch, so it is not cool anymore!
Since Apple announced its Apple Watch, there was an acceleration in the smartwatches market. While Samsung, Peeble and Motorola were driving the way, there was little incidence in terms of watch-making trends....
2015 Pre-SIHH, what to expect from Geneva watch show next january
Every year, Geneva SIHH gathers some of the most iconic and beautiful watchmakers in the world. The Richemont group as well as some invited brands reveal their new creations to an audience...
