Albert Einstein once called time an illusion and, although that requires some context for better understanding, as far as watchmaking is concerned, the concrete reality of timekeeping is undeniable. In fact, from the perspective of watchmaking, time is not simply something that passes but a phenomenon given form by a careful and considered creative process. Wristwatches are little machines – sometimes amazing, sometimes mundane – that always require precise engineering and, sometimes, specialised artisanal touches. In our inaugural Legacy issue last year, we started down the road of understanding the broad watchmaking regions of just Switzerland, and in this year’s issue, we delve a little deeper. In short, we invite you to join us on tours of watchmaking manufactures, arguably the most important places in the trade.
Key as they are though, plenty of collectors have gotten jaded over the years and dismiss the manufacture visit out of hand, as if these are little more than factories all operating like clones of each other. Quite a number of journalists agree as well, although always behind the scenes. To be blunt, we disagree wholeheartedly, as we hope our stories about the seven manufactures here will demonstrate.
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Denne historien er fra Legacy 2023-utgaven av WOW Singapore.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
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BUOYANT HEAVYWEIGHTS
The ubiquitous use of titanium and carbon fibre does not satisfy a growing number of watch lovers; the indisputable rise of quiet design vexes them. The recent release of hefty and heavy timepieces, especially in the dive watch segment, proves that some just like it big
YEN FOR PRECISION
While we typically think of watchmaking as a Swiss matter, this ignores the powerful contributions of Japanese industry and know-how. We begin this deep dive with a look at the biggest names in the game
LEGENDARY DEPTHS
From pioneering chronographs to revolutionizing dive watches, Longines has always been at the forefront of horological advancements. Explore how the Swiss brand's journey through water-resistance shaped the future of dive watches-and made a splash in the process
LEAPING AHEAD
IWC updates the perpetual calendars in its Portugieser range with four new models
HOLDING THE HIGH GROUND
Chanel's 2024 collection represents a rare moment where haute couture and haute horlogerie coexist perfectly
SARTORIAL TIMING
Parmigiani Fleurier encourages us to take a second, and perhaps third, look at the new Toric collection of watches
LEFT HAND DRIVE
The DOXA SUB 300T Aristera is a tribute to the brand's heritage in dive watches, combining the original design with a left-handed twist for 2024, offering the standout features that made DOXA renowned while breaking new ground in functionality
LIVING HISTORY
A. Lange & Söhne has spent the better part of this year celebrating the 25th anniversary of the seminal Datograph. With the Datograph Handwerkskunst, the watch is elevated to the highest level
THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION
Since its inception, Rolex has never wavered in its pledge to create the world's finest watches for anyone, anywhere
SWEET SPOT
The Longines Legend Diver is just the right amount of watch for a contemporary sports model that could also pull dress watch duties