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At Time To Watches Geneva, Thomas J. Sandrin sat down with Raymond Loretan, President of the Fondation du Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), often called the “Oscars of Watchmaking,” to discuss what goes into organizing such a landmark event.

The GPHG ceremony takes place at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva this November 7th, where the year’s finest timepieces are celebrated and brands are honored for excellence across multiple categories. This 26th edition introduces three new categories: Essential Watch, Complication Watch and Gemset. They replace the former Men’s and Ladies’ categories and bring a fresh, more technical perspective to the evening. Not to mention that the event is presenting a new President at the Jury: Mr. Wei Koh, a passionate enthusiast and expert from this industry.

Expect a night full of surprises and remarkable watches. Thomas is especially excited, as he recently joined the GPHG Academy. Follow our social media and website for full coverage of the event.

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Last month we had an amazing time at the Toronto Timepiece Show gathering with old and new friends at the Meridian Arts Centre. A full weekend event surrounded of the same passion we share: Timepieces.

Our Host, Thomas J. Sandrin had the oportunity of covering this event and share with us a bit of the experience, novelties, curiosities and energy displayed in this show, where one of the most beautiful feature to highlight (beside the Timepieces, off course) were the good vibe and happiness of the collectors, watch enthusiasts who attended to this exhibition. 

Enjoy and discover new watches and the stories behind, from the hand of the watchmakers themselves.

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Most watches keep the movement tucked away behind a solid caseback. Hublot does the opposite.

The Hublot Unico movement is built to be looked at, and that choice shapes the entire Big Bang line. Instead of asking you to trust what’s happening inside, the design puts the mechanics in plain view and turns them into part of the watch’s identity.

The Hublot Unico movement is built to be looked at, and that choice shapes the entire Big Bang line. Instead of wondering what’s happening inside, the design puts the mechanics in plain view and turns them into part of the watch’s identity. The column wheel at six o’clock, the component that coordinates the chronograph, becomes part of the visual composition. Between seven and eight o’clock, the double oscillating clutch does its work right in front of you, engineering that normally stays out of sight.

The idea reaches its fullest expression in the 42mm Big Bang Unico Sapphire, where the movement sits entirely behind sapphire and the watch becomes a three-dimensional view of pure horology. Together, these details change what it means to wear a luxury chronograph. The movement stops being a secret and becomes the reason you keep looking.

The conversation began with a visit to Hublot’s pop-up store at Yorkdale, where seeing the watches up close made the brand’s thinking easy to grasp.

Whether you collect watches, love skeleton designs, or just wonder what’s happening inside a high-end timepiece, the Hublot movement is worth a closer look.

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The latest RedBar Toronto event brought together independent watchmakers, microbrands, and passionate collectors for an unforgettable celebration of modern horology. In this video, host Thomas J. Sandrin, along with Cagdas Onen sit down with the event organizers to discuss the growing impact of the Toronto watch community. 

The coverage features exclusive interviews with the visionaries behind featured brands, including Tessè Watches, Buci Paris, Harhant, and Isotope, exploring their unique design philosophies and mechanical craftsmanship.   Adding a special personal touch to the meetup, Thomas was joined by his son for his very first RedBar event, capturing a meaningful father-son moment in the world of watch collecting. From architectural dial creations to poetic French timepieces and bold British independent designs, this event recap offers a complete look at independent watchmaking. 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro & Welcome to RedBar Toronto
01:00 – Kathleen & Mark on RedBar & NYC Watch Week
03:59 – Thomas from Tessé Watches (Collection & Collab With Ando Ando Ando)
06:05 – Isotope Watches: Jumping Disc, Moonshot & Straw Marquetry Dials
11:04 – Michael from Hanhart Watches (Flieger 417 Flyback & HD12)
13:08 – Exploring Brands & Family Time at RedBar
14:09 – Buci Paris: French Poetry-Inspired Watchmaking

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Join Thomas J. Sandrin and Cagdas Onen for an in-depth look at craftsmanship, design, and upcoming trends straight from Toronto's premier luxury watch event.

Step inside the exclusive Citizen Watches Canada Fall Media Preview in Toronto, Canada, as we get an inside look at the most anticipated luxury watch releases setting the tone for Fall 2026. From light-powered micro-engineering to bold heritage revivals, the Citizen Group showcased an impressive lineup across Citizen, Alpina, Bulova, and Accutron.

In this event breakdown, host Thomas J. Sandrin joins forces with Cagdas Onen to walk through the star models of the show, including the landmark Citizen Eco-Drive 50th Anniversary editions, the new Promaster Flyback Tsuno Bullhead, updated Tsuyosa models, the redesigned Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic, and the latest electrostatic creations from Accutron alongside Bulova’s newest archival pieces.

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Come along with our host Thomas J. Sandrin visiting the headquarters of Pilo & Co: Independent Swiss Watchmaking in Geneva

Join us on an exclusive trip to Geneva as we step inside the world of Pilo & Co, an independent brand crafting timepieces with pure passion and bold character.

In this video, we sit down with founder and CEO Amarildo Pilo to explore the soul, heritage, and creative vision driving the brand forward, carrying the phylosophy of creating something unique, inspired by the history of watchmaking in Geneva but giving it their personal touch.

We also get hands-on with two extraordinary timepieces from their lineup:

Corleone Superleggera: An ultra-limited series of just 50 pieces, engineered with lightweight construction and an aggressive wrist presence.

Montecristo Monopulsante: A refined mono-push-piece chronograph that brings classic mechanical complication into a modern architecture. The only one in the market with this movement.

Whether you appreciate rare complications, limited production runs, or the true spirit of independent watchmaking, this episode offers a unique look at Swiss horology through a different lens.

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The Unique French Watch Brand Made from Italian Acetate! (Briston 2026 First Look)

Looking for a luxury timepiece that truly dares to be different? Live from the Time To Watches exhibition at Villa Sarasin in Geneva, WatchDNA host Thomas catches up with Marion from Briston Watches to explore their revolutionary approach to French horology design.

Founded in Paris, Briston is famous for integrating Italian cellulose acetate—the exact ultra-durable, warm-to-the-touch material used in high-end designer eyewear—into 95% of their watch collections. 

In this exclusive first look, Marion presents their latest 2026 novelties and iconic carryovers:
• The New Square Automatic: Featuring a refined British racing green guilloché dial paired with an Italian acetate cushion-shaped case, plus an elegant 30mm transparent pink acetate edition tailored for women.
• The Legend Diver Ocean (40mm): An unreleased automatic dive watch featuring a textured wave-pattern dial, high-intensity natural lume, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and an ultra-reliable Japanese Miyota automatic movement.

We also dive into Briston’s global retail strategy, discussing their flagship boutique in Paris, expansion across Switzerland and Asia following the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, and upcoming showcases at Windup Watch Fair in the United States.

If you want a stylish, design-forward automatic watch with genuine character and accessible pricing, Briston is a brand you need on your radar!

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Video Timestamps
0:00 - Live at Time To Watches Geneva with Briston Watches
0:43 - The Parisian DNA: Handcrafted Italian Cellulose Acetate
1:08 - Where to Find Briston: Paris Boutiques & Global Expansion
1:54 - Hands-On: The New Square Automatic & British Green Guilloché Dial
2:31 - The 30mm Transparent Pink Acetate Ladies Collection
2:53 - First Look: The Legend Diver Ocean (40mm Miyota Automatic)
3:26 - Why Choose Briston? Standing Out in Modern Horology
4:13 - Upcoming Watch Events: Hong Kong Watch Fair & Windup US
4:52 - Outro: Exploring Briston on the WatchDNA Directory

#BristonWatches #WatchDNA #FrenchWatches #AcetateWatch #TimeToWatches #GenevaWatchWeek #MiyotaMovement #DiveWatch #MicrobrandWatches #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollector #Horology #AffordableLuxury

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Inside Rado’s Ceramic Lab: CEO Adrian Bosshard on Watchmaking & Innovation

Welcome to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Rado Ceramic Lab with WatchDNA! In this episode, we sit down with Mr Adrian Bosshard, CEO of Rado Watches, to explore over 100 years of watchmaking history, groundbreaking material innovations, and the passion that drives the brand.

Discover how Rado revolutionised the luxury watch industry with the world's first scratch-proof timepiece, the DiaStar, and why High-Tech Ceramic and Ceramos make up over 70% of their global collection. Plus, get an insider sneak peek at iconic upcoming models including the Integral Anniversary Edition, Captain Cook Ceramic Chrono, and the ladies' Centrix Moon Phase!

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Timestamps
00:00 – What Makes a Watch Special?
00:30 – Inside the Rado Ceramic Lab
01:10 – Interview with Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard
01:45 – Adrian Bosshard’s Background & Passion for Watches
02:58 – The History & Legacy of Rado (1917 to Present)
04:06 – Rado Milestones: DiaStar & High-Tech Ceramic
04:59 – Why High-Tech Ceramic and Ceramos Dominate Rado’s Collection
05:40 – Global Strategy & Local Ambassador Partnerships
09:20 – Sneak Peek: Integral Anniversary Edition
10:06 – Sneak Peek: Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chrono
10:48 – Sneak Peek: Centrix Moon Phase for Ladies
11:35 – Why Choose Rado for Your Very First Luxury Watch?

#radom  #RadoWatches #WatchDNA #HighTechCeramic #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollector #SwissWatches #Horology #WatchMaking #AdrianBosshard #CaptainCook #CentrixMoonPhase #DiaStar #WatchReview #BehindTheScenes

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The 100-Year-Old Swiss Watch Brand You Need to Buy Right Now! (Nivada Grenchen)

Are you looking to start your watch collecting journey with a true mechanical powerhouse that won't break the bank? Live from the Couture Show in Las Vegas, WatchDNA host Thomas sits down with Tristan from Nivada Grenchen to explore the massive 100th-anniversary celebration of this iconic heritage brand. 

Founded in 1926, Nivada Grenchen has spent a century crafting high-quality, vintage-inspired, affordable Swiss watches. After dominating the 1960s and 70s tool watch markets, the brand went bankrupt during the quartz crisis, only to be spectacularly resurrected in 2020. 

We take an exclusive hands-on look at the core pillars driving Nivada Grenchen's modern success:
• The Chronomaster: Relaunched from the original 1963 design, this 38mm multi-tool chronograph features 200 meters of water resistance, a premium Sellita Swiss movement, and a unique interchangeable bezel system allowing for easy custom styling.
• The Antarctic Collection: Originally launched in 1953, this line accounts for 25% of the brand's business. We reveal their special 100-year anniversary edition featuring a highly playful, mechanical penguin animation complication powered by a Soprod movement.
• The F77 Integrated Bracelet Watch: A stunning 1977 reissue brought back to life after the team literally found a vintage model on an organic Instagram post, bought it back from a client, and put it into production. 

Tristan drops major insider teasers for the remainder of the anniversary year, including high-end La Joux-Perret movement upgrades coming to the F77 and Super Antarctic lines, exotic stone dials for the 38mm Chronomaster, and an elegant vintage women's reissue from the 1960s priced under $1,000! Learn how their streamlined supply chain keeps Swiss-made luxury accessible between $500 and $2,500.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Inside the Couture Show Las Vegas with Nivada Grenchen
1:06 - The 100-Year History: From 1926 Foundation to the Quartz Crisis Bankruptcy
1:42 - Hands-On: The 1963 Chronomaster Reissue & Custom Bezel System
2:42 - The Antarctic Collection: 1953 Heritage Meets Modern Everyday Luxury
3:04 - First Look: The 100th Anniversary Mechanical "Penguin" Complication
3:45 - The F77 Integrated Bracelet: How an Instagram Post Resurrected a Legend
4:24 - Insider Teasers: La Joux-Perret Movement Upgrades & Exotic Stone Dials
5:05 - Upcoming 1960s Vintage Ladies Watch Relaunch (Under $1,000)
5:26 - The Pricing Strategy: How Nivada Keeps Genuine Swiss Made Affordable
5:54 - Outro: Finding Authorized Nivada Grenchen Showcases in Canada & the US

#NivadaGrenchen #WatchDNA #Chronomaster #AffordableLuxury #SwissMade #F77 #AntarcticWatch #VintageReissue #WatchCollector #Horology #CoutureVegas #ToolWatch #Chronograph #LaJouxPerret

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The Cult French Watch Brand for People Who Care About Style! (March LA.B Hands-On)

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Forget the standard luxury watch clones this brand is building a community for the cool side of the watch world. Live from the Geneva showroom, WatchDNA host Thomas sits down with Alain Marhic, the visionary co-founder of March LA.B, to explore the incredible surf-and-style-driven history behind this ultra-refined French watch brand. 

Launched 14 years ago in 2011, March LA.B blends the laid-back West Coast vibe of Los Angeles with the historic, coastal surf culture of Biarritz, France (the "French California"). Fun fact: the brand's co-founding designer is none other than Jerome Mage, the legendary mastermind behind the global luxury eyewear empire Jacques Marie Mage! Alain shares his personal "Eureka" moment, transitioning from designing extreme action sports watches at Quicksilver to building a high-character, affordable luxury horology brand.

We get an exclusive hands-on look at three signature March LA.B timepieces:
• The Mansart Mon Segond: A striking 1970s-inspired architectural dress watch featuring an octagonal case, matching octagonal sub-dials, an offset small seconds hand at 7:00, and March LA.B's unmistakable signature green see-through case back.
• The Lady Mansart: The highly successful, scaled-down feminine counterpart that offers genuine high-end French design and luxury wrist presence without the inflated price tags of legacy maisons.
• The 2026 Manual-Wind Slim Dress Watch: A brand-new mechanical release featuring an incredibly ultra-thin, aggressive angular case, a manual hand-winding Swiss movement assembled in France, and a mesmerising engraved honeycomb texture dial.

Discover why top global retailers who stock Rolex are now bringing March LA.B into their showcases. If you want a timepiece that guarantees you won't see it on anyone else's wrist, this is a brand you need to know.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Inside the March LA.B Community: The "Cool Side" of Watches
1:04 - 1970s Vibe & French Refinement: The Core DNA Explained
1:27 - From Biarritz to Los Angeles: The Jacques Marie Mage Connection
2:05 - The History of Biarritz & Coco Chanel's Early Influence
2:31 - Alain's Watch Virus: Transitioning from Quicksilver to Baselworld
4:15 - Hands-On: The Octagonal Mansart Mon Segond & Signature Green Caseback
4:54 - A Family Affair: Thomas's March LA.B Connection in France
5:14 - Hands-On: The Elegant Lady Mansart Collection
6:19 - Relaunch First Look: The Ultra-Thin Honeycomb Mechanical Manual-Wind
7:02 - The Ultimate Pitch: Why Wear a Watch Nobody Else Has?
7:40 - Global Expansion: From Paris Boutiques to International Retailers

#MarchLAB #WatchDNA #JacquesMarieMage #FrenchWatches #MicrobrandWatches #Mansart #BiarritzStyle #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollector #Horology #ManualWind #DressWatch #IndependentWatchmaking

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