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A. Lange & Söhne Production Director Tino Bobe Before we get down to business at A. Lange & Söhne at Watches and Wonders Geneva, we always confront the serious question of beer… You see, the Glashütte watchmaker is rather famous for its amber goodness, which is only available at the booth and nowhere else within…

Earlier this year, at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025, IWC Schaffhausen showed us the Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41, a watch that finally brought our favourite calendar complication to a wonderful sports elegance collection. It may seem unbelievable that IWC has never included the perpetual calendar in an Ingenieur case but that is how history has somehow worked out. So,…

In the ever-evolving landscape of high-end beauty, one name has quietly but confidently distinguished itself through refinement, craftsmanship, and authenticity: EviDenS de Beauté. This Franco-Japanese skincare house has become synonymous with sophistication, a brand that celebrates the perfect harmony between science and sensuality. For those who view skincare as more than a necessity, but as…

Watches need to be relevant to their intended audience; otherwise, they are just exercises in vanity for both makers and buyers. If that happens to any brand, its future will be short because it will fall out of favour when the fickle tides of trends change. The most effective leaders in watchmaking understand that Guido…

Maintaining the exterior of a home is a major responsibility that directly affects its appearance, value, and longevity. From the roof and siding to the gutters and driveway, every component plays a vital role in protecting the property from the elements. Yet, many homeowners unintentionally make costly mistakes when managing exterior repairs. These missteps can…

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, and frequently, other materials too. This alloy remains the material of choice for most collectors and forms the bulk of Swiss exports. We will defer the usual examination of steel in general, fascinating though it is, and move straight ahead to definitions and the use of the…

Perched atop Gama Tower, The Westin Jakarta stands as an icon of contemporary hospitality, offering sweeping 360° views of the city skyline. Situated along Jalan Rasuna Said in the Golden Triangle — the capital’s bustling business, commercial and shopping hub — the 5-star property offers unparalleled access to Jakarta’s most dynamic attractions. Within its soaring…

Although this precious metal has always fascinated humans, it has the distinction of being used as actual currency. As we wrote last year in the Summer, gold shares this characteristic with silver, but that is in the past. While no one uses gold as currency directly, there is still such a thing as the gold…