This truism hit home recently when I learned of the death of Jean-Marie Schaller, founder and leader of Les Ateliers […]
Author: Marton Radkai
Born in New York City, raised in Europe, freelance journalist, editor, copywriter, "content producer," and translator. I live in Geneva, Switzerland, interested in classical music, politics, social matters, history, and occasionally philosop0hy.
Brouhaha in the world of watches
What is with this collaboration between Audemars Piguet (AP) x Swatch. More there than you might think, even if you’re […]
Wristwatch Annual 2026 is here!
The latest edition of Wristwatch Annual (my 16th!) is on the market, so order your copy ASAP! https://www.abbeville.com/products/wristwatch-annual-2026… This annual […]
Wristwatch Annual 2026 is available
The latest edition of Wristwatch Annual (my 16th!) is on the market, so order your copy ASAP! https://www.abbeville.com/products/wristwatch-annual-2026… This annual […]
Asian Buzz: Hong Kong 2025
By Elisabeth Wagner (with Marton Radkai) Any snapshot of the watch industry will inevitably reveal something about the ebb and […]
What’s the difference?
One oft-heard cliché about watches today is this : “No-one needs a watch,” and the subtext: “Especially not a really […]
Watching Hong Kong 2024
As a journalist with a specialty in watches, a trade fair is more than just looking at new collections and […]
The Vortic Battle
I’m waiting for Hollywood to pick up this story: For the past years, R. T. Custer (no one knows his […]
Black and White Issue
Rubric: Racism is not just a knee on a neck…. It’s bigger than that, and it’s deeper. In the wee […]
The Watch Tester
Watch lovers, collectors, repairmen and -women all face a core issue: How to determine whether a watch is running […]
Baselworld 2019: peaks and peeks
Baselworld 2019 was quite exciting even without a slew of major brands, which stayed away this year.
An Adventure For the Wrist
Watches can be a major investment. So naturally, many collectors, especially of more recent vintage (and notably in emerging watch […]
The genius of Paul Gerber
You haven’t heard this one yet: Four top experts, a micro-engineer, an industrial designer, an artist with a specialty in […]
SIHH 2018: a touch of madness
Disclaimer: Those who know me also know I do not have the gift of termination. Sure, I could “keep it […]