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<h1>This is the story of how Rexhep Rexhepi, a young man from Kosovo came to Switzerland and became one of the best known independent watchmakers of his generation. </h1> <p> </p><p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/introduction-to-r…
<p><meta charset="utf-8"><span data-teams="true">While walking us through history of watchmaking at the Musée d’Horlogerie du Locle, we discuss the ethos that has driven Stephen Forsey and made Greubel Forsey one of the most innovative names in modern, fine horology.</s…
<p>A rarely seen form of decoration, gratté finishing is seen on the watches of Greubel Forsey, Winnerl, and most recently, Petermann Bédat. We dive into the process and techniques involved in creating this type of finishing.</p><p><a class="read-more" href="https://www…
<p>We catch up with founder of Krayon, Remi Maillat, at their workshop in Neuchâtel. Discussing their approach to watchmaking, artistic interests, and connection to the city they are based in.</p><p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/…
Hailing from several generations of watchmakers, Luca Soprana’s path into watchmaking has been marked by serendipity and a strong sense of independence – even if he didn’t know it himself at first. We spoke to Soprana about his approach to watchmaking and the philosophi…
<h1>What would it take for Urwerk to surprise us? The brand, one of the original independents, has built its reputation on challenging convention. We look to its past, in a two-part Collectors' Guide, to see if the brand can maintain this trajectory.</h1><p><a class="re…
<h1>What would it take for Urwerk to surprise us? The brand, one of the original independents, has built its reputation on challenging convention. We look to its past, in a two-part Collectors' Guide, to see if the brand can maintain this trajectory.</h1><p><a class="re…
How does a museum like the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet function from day to day? Through a tour of the hallowed halls of this institution, we dive behind the scenes of their work, from restoration to discovery, and how they are shaping the future of Audemars Piguet.<p…
Fresh off their success in the 2023 F. P. Journe Young Talent Competition, watchmakers Alexandre Hazemann and Victor Monnin are hungry for more. We explore how they became friends, collaborators, and their time at the prestigious Lycée Edgar Faure Morteau.
<h1>Why is it that so many of the most promising recent crop of French watchmakers have come from the same school on the country's border with Switzerland?</h1><p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/interview-theo-auffret">More</a></p>…