he most common way of assessing the artistic value of a watch is through its craftsmanship. beyond craftsmanship and technique, there is another way to think of art. So, what does conceptual horology even look like? Let's take a look at three examples.
Read MoreIt's tough to put a finger on the pulse of why watches inspire such intense interest out of "collectors." Over the last few weeks, I spoke with some of our most well-versed horology enthusiast friends to get a better grasp on what makes a watch collector tick.
Read MoreAt Esperluxe, we’ve handled many of the world’s most exquisite independent watches. From Kari Voutilainen and Akrivia to Urwerk and MB&F we are very familiar with the magic that leads collectors down the rabbit hole of independent watchmaking. What are the real reasons to buy an independent? What patterns do we see in our business?
Read MoreHistory shows us that crises tend to have deep spiritual implications. We know that the Quartz Crisis wasn’t merely defined by shifts in supply and demand. It was also an awakening, or forced evolution. If it's fair to say that crises can accelerate change, then what should we expect from the watch industry in the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Read MoreOver the last week, rapid developments all over the world and here in our home city of Boston have put things into perspective.
Read MoreAbout 6 months ago, the watchmaker partnered with a quiet giant: the legendary casemaker, Jean-Pierre (JP) Hagmann. The partnership makes for a rich story. Yet, its significance holds value beyond Akrivia – it's representative of a more broad trend in watchmaking as we move deeper into the 21st century.
Read MoreWe hosted Rexhep Rexhepi of Akrivia along with some friends for a dinner in New York City. Some incredible people and watches showed up. Enjoy!
Read MoreEsperLuxe hosts Urwerk's Martin Frei in Boston to unveil the UR-100
Read MoreOur good friends at SwissWatchGang give you the story behind EsperLuxe with a look at some fantstic watches!
Read MoreInterview series part 5: A not to be missed sit-down with Kari Voutilainen.
Read MoreInterview series part 4: Pierre Jacques talks De Bethune’s return to center stage and 2019 novelties
Read MoreInterview series part 4: Creator of high complications, Jean-François Mojon, introduces us to the world of Cyrus Watches
Read MoreWatchmaking prodigy Rexhep Rexhepi shares his thoughts on the evolution of Akrivia and the young brand’s recent surge.
Read MoreInterview series part 2: We sit down with Felix Baumgartner, Urwerk’s co-founder, to talk about the brand’s philosophy, its place in the watch world and 2019 novelties.
Read MoreWe try to reason why we’re obsessed with the watch industry’s independents.
Read MoreWe picked out some our favorite art and accessories for your watch loving dad.
Read MoreTime is fluid. Water clocks are not a new thing. In fact they are a very, very old thing.
Read MoreA look back at our gathering of exceptional people and things with HYT in Boston!
Read MoreWe recently sat down with Jean-François Mojon to talk about current projects, his upbringing, and life beyond watchmaking.
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