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Rewriting History With The Louis Moinet 1816 Chronograph
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March 25, 2026

Rewriting History With The Louis Moinet 1816 Chronograph

Louis Moinet invented the chronograph in 1816. Here's the watch that proves it.

Mitch Barber
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Mitch Barber
The Tessé Architect Pistachio Vault

Pistachio Vault: The Tessé Architect And The Problem With Playing It Safe

Tessé are doing something genuinely interesting with the Architect.

Mitch Barber
Watch journalist at Bovet manufacture, Tramelan Switzerland

Bench Notes: The Case For Learning French As A Watch Journalist

On language, watchmaking, and finally learning French.

Mitch Barber
Interview - Charles Simon

No Compromise Engineering With Charles G Tremblay, CEO of Charles Simon (VIDEO/PODCAST)

Charles Simon is not a traditional luxury brand. Founded by engineers, the company has built its repu

Mitch Barber
The Lebond Attraction

The Lebond Attraction - A Thoughtful Tribute To Gaudí's Unfinished Skyscraper

It was only a matter of time until Lebond released a tribute to Antoni Gaudí.

Mitch Barber
The Parmigiani Fleurier La Ravenale

Métiers d’Art For Michel - The Parmigiani Fleurier La Ravenale

On the screen was the latest in Parmigiani Fleurier’s Objet d’Art Collection, La Ravenale.

Mitch Barber
Breva Geneve Interview with Julien Haenny VIDEO

How To Re-Build A Brand - Interview With Julien Haenny (VIDEO/PODCAST)

After a couple of years of procrastination, I’ve finally launched a YouTube channel

Mitch Barber
The Girrard Perregaux Laureato Three Gold Bridges

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Three Gold Bridges Has Changed My Mind

I fear a Laureato will be making it's way on to my wish list.

Mitch Barber
The Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear 80th Edition

The Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear 80th Edition - Only You

The Vero Smokey Bear 80th Edition, and all Vero watches really, are a breath of fresh air.

Mitch Barber
The Ocean To Orbit Himalayan Project

Introducing The Ocean To Orbit Himalayan Project

The Himalayan Project is a pure, 40 mm, titanium tool watch.

Mitch Barber
The HYT S1

Resurrecting HYT: Fluid Mechanics and the Art of Reinvention

At the heart of every HYT watch is the Fluidic Module.

Mitch Barber
Pragma P1 - Perseverance Limited Edition

Interview: Introducing Pragma With Christopher Wegener

Having a more profound relationship with brands like Pragma is special.

Mitch Barber
The Speake-Marin Piccadilly Koala Art Series

Speake-Marin: The Antidote to Generic Watchmaking

CEO’s like Christelle are a rare breed.

Mitch Barber
Is Ai ruining the watch editorial industry?

A Note On Ai In The Watch Editorial Community

Things are going a little more iRobot and a little less iHuman, if you know what I mean.

Mitch Barber
The Singer Reimagined Callabero

The Singer Reimagined Caballero Is a Watch For Gentlemen

Singer is right to name their new watch the Caballero.

Mitch Barber
The Materials Of Charles Simon

Can Luxury Products Have Soul? Exploring The Materials Of Charles Simon

It’s the soul that the craftspeople embed with their hands, their minds and their hearts.

Mitch Barber
The Bovet Récital 12 Malachite

Bovet Récital 12 Stone Dials - Leave The Following To The Rest Of Them

Although I’ve never met Pascal Raffy, I’m sure he is with me when it comes to trends.

Mitch Barber
Petitpierre Watchmaker's Toolbox

Petitpierre Makes The Worlds Best Watchmaking Tools

One day I will buy the Tradition Watchmakers Toolbox

Mitch Barber
The Singer Reimagined Dive Track

Interview: The Singer Reimagined Dive Track With Marco Borraccino

It’s one designer’s ambition to blow the doors off convention.

Mitch Barber
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