Blackbird Watch Manual Vol.5 Caran d'Ache Switzerland has its own innovators

Switzerland has its own innovators

arts and motoring that made a significant mark in their respective fields

we travelled with Vacheron Constantin who pursued perpetual exploration of fine watchmaking for over 270 years

and McLaren’s 650S

a simple affordable vehicle through wartime conversion to modern cult status

Blackbird Watch Manual Vol.5 Caran d'Ache Switzerland has its own innovatorsIn the fifth volume of Blackbird Watch Manual, we dedicate our stories to the theme of speed, and its fundamental impact on so many aspects of our daily lives. Starting with our cover story, we were attracted to the rich history of Zeniths legendary El Primero, which was the first automatic mechanical chronograph and one of the first commercialised high frequency calibres. There is a fascinating story on how it survived from quartz crisis and return