Max Bill

Swiss artist, architect and designer Max Bill left behind a vast collection of ingenious and influential work, including a celebrated group of wristwatches for German luxury watchmaker Junghans. Originally produced in 1961, these elite mechanical timepieces embody the rational and practical approach of the Bauhaus movement, of which Bill was a key player, and today maintain a straightforward appearance that is as functional as it …

George Daniels: A Master Watchmaker and his Art

An unparalleled glimpse into the life and work of the grandfather of the mechanical movement

by James Lamdin Considered by many to be the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century, and also singularly responsible for keeping modern mechanical watchmaking alive during the invasion of mass-produced electronic quartz wristwatches, George Daniels left behind a legacy of important horological innovation when he died in 2011. From pocket watches to grandfather clocks and everything in between, the watchmaker made an indelible mark on …

Les Univers Infinis

Vacheron Constantine’s Métiers d’Art collection celebrates the outstanding master craftsmanship of the Geneva-based luxury brand, which adorned the wrists of Napoleon Bonaparte and Harry Truman, among others. Their Univers Infinis Fish model comes from a group of only 20 watches, and is one of three styles in “Les Univers Infinis” series, which reimagines MC Escher’s iconic sketchbook patterns into elegant handcrafted works, more eternal treasures …