The Octo Finissimo Ultra Mark II is 1.7 millimeters thick, half a tenth of a millimeter less than the previous record-holder.
Category: Switzerland
-
6 Insiders Tell You What They Love to Do in Switzerland
Watch industry executives and creators recommend Brutalist architecture, wrestling festivals and, of course, where to get the best fondue.
-
Overlooked No More: Betty Fiechter, Pioneer in the World of Watches
She started out at Blancpain as an apprentice and eventually took over as owner, a move that one colleague noted was “totally unprecedented” for a woman.
-
Visiting Nude Saunas in Austria and Germany Without Feeling Awkward
Austria and Germany abound with popular resorts called thermen where getting the full sauna experience typically means having to take it all off.
-
This Watchmaker Admits to a Longtime Obsession
Bernhard Lederer says the escapement, the part of a mechanical timepiece that regulates the gears, has fascinated him for decades.
-
Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs
From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.
-
The Top Takeaways From Davos
Artificial intelligence was the unofficial theme at the annual gathering of world leaders.
-
The Davos Consensus: Donald Trump Will Win Re-Election
In private, many business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum say they expect Donald Trump to return to the White House.
-
A Medieval Tale Told in Watches
The Knights of the Round Table collection by Roger Dubuis continues its exploration of the tale of King Arthur, this time with an icy scene.
-
The Volodymyr Zelensky-Donald Trump Divide Looms at Davos
Ukraine’s leader and the potential re-election of Donald Trump as president are dominating discussion at the World Economic Forum.
-
China Premier Li Qiang Says Economy Grew ‘Around 5.2 Percent’
Speaking at the Davos global forum a day before China is set to release economic data, Premier Li Qiang said the economy grew “around 5.2 percent.”