Baselworld 2014: Filson’s First Watch Collection

Our first look at the in-development timepieces, built by hand with Shinola in Detroit

The momentum at Filson is palpable and exciting. Our Cool Hunting Video visit to Seattle in June 2013 captured the brand’s new headquarters the week it opened and the company has continued to evolve their core products, launched a bicycle, a customized Jeep and just announced a new line of gear for photographers, designed with the celebrated Magnum Photos team. One of their most ambitious …

Baselworld 2014: Christophe Claret’s Margot

The master watchmaker's playful and grand complication designed for women

To commence this year’s illustrious Swiss watch and jewelry fair, Baselworld, veteran watchmaker Christophe Claret announced the release of Margot, a magnificent, limited edition, automatic winding addition to the world of haute horlogerie. For years Claret has sought to release a watch of this caliber—developed specifically with women in mind. With Margot, he delivers on that desire and more. With over 731 components and 95 …

Void Watches

In an age when we always know the time, David Ericsson offers clean, attractive designs that shape our perception of it

Seven years ago Swedish industrial designer David Ericsson left his industry behind to find himself in Hong Kong, steering one of the most stylistically interesting modern watch brands: Void. It’s a brand that was initially developed using one of Ericsson’s own bonus checks, and its varied collection (numbering a total of nine models) has a designer’s attention to detail, displaying great focus on materials and …