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GPHG Finalists – a look at some of our favorites
GPHG Finalists – a look at some of our favorites

Every year, the GPHG Awards celebrates excellence and creativity in the watchmaking industry. Brands submit timepieces for awards in different categories, and an academy of industry players vote, first on finalists, and then for winners. With this year’s edition occurring after auction season on November 9, 2023, votes were tallied and finalists announced this week. There are six finalists in each of the fifteen categories spanning everything from Men’s to Ladies’ to Complication and more.

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Watches, EventsEsperLuxewatches, GPHG
Favorites from Watches and Wonders 2023
Favorites from Watches and Wonders 2023

Every year, the watchmaking world comes together to release and celebrate its latest creations at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. We had the pleasure of attending the event this year, saw many friends,  even more exciting timepieces, and filmed some great videos on our YouTube channel. During the week, social media is bombarded with releases to such an extent that it can feel like a whirlwind for collectors. A week removed from the flurry of new releases, we’re taking a step back to shed a light on some of our favorites from Watches and Wonders 2023.

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EventsEsperLuxewatches, Events
EsperLuxe X Urwerk Dinner 2022 Photo Journal
EsperLuxe X Urwerk Dinner 2022 Photo Journal

When Martin Frei of Urwerk comes to town, it’s always a great time! We fittingly close off the year with a bang and a preview of Urwerk’s novelties including the UR-120, UR-100 UV and a throwback piece to come in 2023.A very special thank you to Martin Frei, Yacine Sar, and Phil Ogle of Urwerk, Antoine Abeddy from our partners at Date & Time and all our friends who attended and made it a special evening.

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EventsChristopher Daaboulwatches, URWERK
URWERK X Cooper Jacoby Present The UR-102 TimeForArt
URWERK X Cooper Jacoby Present The UR-102 TimeForArt

Auction season is in full swing with Phillips The New York Watch Auction: Seven on December 10-11. This will be another great event for indies with the auction catalog marked by timepieces from Kudoke, F.P. Journe, De Bethune, MB&F, Andersen Genève. Amongst the lots, there is an exceptional unique piece from Urwerk – the UR-102 “ArtForTime.” Donated by the brand with proceeds going to the Swiss Institute to support contemporary art and artists, the reloaded UR-102 was created in collaboration with Cooper Jacoby.

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Events, WatchesChristopher Daaboulwatches, URWERK
EsperLuxe & Friends 2022: Part 3 - NYC
EsperLuxe & Friends 2022: Part 3 - NYC

A four part, four city collector series gathered around our love of boutique and independent watchmaking.

A four part, four city collector series gathered around our love of boutique and independent watchmaking. We continue the EsperLuxe & Friends series in New York City with our friends and special guest Vianney Halter.

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EventsEsperLuxewatches, Events
GPHG 2022 – thoughts and favorites from the past year in watchmaking
GPHG 2022 – thoughts and favorites from the past year in watchmaking

It’s that time of the year again – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is around the corner. An annual award ceremony for the luxury watchmaking industry, the event crowns the year’s best timepieces across 15 categories. With many independent watchmakers in the mix, we have had the privilege to handle some of the watches amongst the short-listed nominees.

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Events, WatchesEsperLuxewatches, Events
EsperLuxe & Friends 2022: Part 2 - Miami
EsperLuxe & Friends 2022: Part 2 - Miami

A four part, four city collector series gathered around our love of boutique and independent watchmaking.

We continue the EsperLuxe & Friends series in Miami with our friends from NovelaWatch. Hosted by the gracious team at Car Barn Miami, we had the pleasure of sharing our love for independent watchmaking and showcasing a curated selection of timepieces.

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EventsChristopher Daaboulwatches, Events
Geneva Watch Days 22' Coverage - The Interviews
Geneva Watch Days 22' Coverage - The Interviews

Back from our trip to Geneva Watch Days, it was a pleasure to meet old friends, make new ones, and see dozens and dozens of amazing creations from independent watchmakers and brands.

In its third installment, Geneva Watch Days has a very different vibe than Watches & Wonders or BaselWorld in the past. Geneva Watch Days is more open to the general public and everyday collectors.

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EventsChristopher Daaboulwatches, Events
Our favorites from this year’s Watches & Wonders 2022
Our favorites from this year’s Watches & Wonders 2022

After a tumultuous last few years, there isn’t much better than the watch industry hosting in-person events. It’s a breath of fresh air to see faces, old and new, in the watch industry and community. Independent brands had yet another strong showing – bringing their creativity and craftsmanship to the forefront of horology. As we do every year, we want to cast a spotlight on some of our favorites.

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Events, WatchesEsperLuxewatches, Events
Two Takeaways from the 2020 GPHG Awards
Two Takeaways from the 2020 GPHG Awards

Every year, the GPHG Awards acts as a pulse check for the state of mechanical watchmaking. 350 industry professionals - executives, prominent collectors, journalists - come together to cast their;r vote for the best watch divided by category. These are our two key takeaways from the recent award ceremony..

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EventsEsperLuxeGPHG 2020
When the Dust Settles- Watches After Covid-19
When the Dust Settles- Watches After Covid-19

History 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?

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Basel, EventsMikewatches, baselworld