Blog posts from Andy Callan

It seems strange for a watchmaker with a past as long and storied as Panerai that it was virtually unknown outside military circles before 1993. The once-Italian, now-Swiss brand has actually been in existence since the mid 19th century, but spent most of its first 100+ years or so in business making precision timepieces and […]

One of Switzerland’s oldest and most renowned houses, Breitling is enjoying a real resurgence at the moment. Originally making its name with a series of groundbreaking innovations which laid the groundwork for the modern chronograph watch, the company thrived post-war and into the second half of the 20th century. Their relationship with the world of […]

With a history reaching back more than 150-years, Swiss giant TAG Heuer has earned its place at horology’s top table. From humble beginnings, the brand became responsible for a string of innovations throughout the 20thcentury, and it is a pattern which has continued into the present day. Perhaps best known for their contribution to the […]

Probably second only to Rolex in the brand awareness stakes, Omega is one of the great names of horology. Their catalog is stuffed with models familiar even to those with no interest in watches or watchmaking, and the company’s reputation for excellence and innovation is legend. A combination of engineering prowess and courageous foresight has […]