Gold granulation is a decorative process that consists of applying miniature beads of gold to a metal surface and then heating the entire piece to form a permanent bond.
Traditional watchmaking techniques like producing repetitive linear patterns and enameling, known collectively as Métiers d'Art, are experiencing a rise in popularity across the globe.
For the Swiss watchmaker Roger Dubuis, the buzz surrounding its new Quatuor model at the Geneva watch salon was a high point on a five-year climb back from near extinction.
François Quentin's watch ideas for his 4N brand were met with doubt in 2010, but now he has released the first version, designed to catch the most amount of attention.
Situated on a former coal mine in Lens, a quiet town in northern France, the newly opened branch of the Muse?e du Louvre stands as a stunning essay in transparency and geometry.