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Hands-On: Andersen Geneve Jumping Hours 40th Anniversary Watch
If you are looking to find a tiny oasis of old-school watchmaking in Geneva, all you have to do is walk southwest a few minutes along the Rh?ne, find the right staircase, and knock on the right door, and you’ll find the seemingly always high-spirited Svend Andersen and his proper-traditional watchmaking workshop. A detailed workshop visit article is yet to come, but first, let’s see some of his latest creations with the Andersen Geneve Jumping Hours 40th Anniversary watch.Born and trained as a watchmaker in Denmark, Andersen has an impressive, if lesser-known, track record of achievements as a master watchmaker. He moved to Switzerland in 1963 and worked for nine years at Patek Philippe’s Atelier des grandes complications from 1969 before establishing his own workshop as an independent watchmaker. Interestingly, he began by producing high-end cases for Italian collectors, a work that entailed unique piece consignments, often with whimsical and unique time displays and
WATCH GIVEAWAY: Out Of Order Blue Swiss Automatico
October has arrived, which means Halloween is right around the corner. In order to celebrate, best watches is giving away a suitably costumed watch. One lucky community member will receive this Out of Order Swiss Blue Automatico watch, combining classic diver cues with a playful, heavily worn aesthetic. With a one of a kind distressed look and a sturdy STP 1-11 automatic movement, this is a must for any patina enthusiast.While the 44mm form of the Out of Order Swiss Blue Automatico is a pure classic dive watch, with wide athletic lugs, prominent crown guards, and an iconically styled coin-edged dive bezel, the stainless steel finish is like nothing else on the market. Much like fashionable denim that’s been faded and torn before wearing, Out of Order is dedicated to the look and feel of a heavily worn, patinated vintage watch straight from the factory. The brand’s proprietary aging process ensures no two Swiss Blue Automatico models are exactly alike, with a unique pattern