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The Rice Grain Bracelet: Between Watchmaking Heritage and Contemporary Elegance

At a time when watchmaking draws from its archives to reinvent its classics, the rice grain bracelet has emerged as a strong trend in 2025. Valued for its retro-chic aesthetic, it pairs perfectly w...

The Watch Crown: Small Part, Big Watchmaking Power!

Discreet yet indispensable, the crown is the key that connects the wearer to their watch. Winding, adjustments, water resistance… it condenses all the ergonomics and elegance of watchmakin...

Iconic Watch Hands: Small Detail, Big Style

Watch hands, beyond their function, define the identity and style of a timepiece. Some, such as Dauphine, Baton, or Leaf hands, embody a classic and timeless style, while others, such as Mercedes, ...

How to read a GMT / 24-hour bezel to track a second time zone?

The GMT complication (for Greenwich Mean Time) was originally invented for airline pilots and frequent travelers. It allows at least two time zones to be displayed simultaneously thanks to an addit...

Luminova and Fluorescence : What is the difference on a watch ?

Unlike fluorescence, Luminova stores light and releases it in the dark, providing several hours of legibility without any power source. Non-toxic and durable, it combines functionality with aesthet...

How to properly wind your automatic watch : techniques, advices and mistakes to avoid

Winding an automatic watch is not a chore: it is an act of care—a discreet ritual that extends the life and reliability of your timepiece. When done correctly, it ensures the continuity of the move...

Custom Watches: Why an Engraved Timepiece is the Ideal Gift

To gift an engraved watch is to offer much more than an accessory: it is to transmit an emotion and create a unique memory. Through personalization, each piece becomes an intimate and timeless obje...

Vegan Leather Watch Bracelets : Responsible Elegance and Ethical Horological Trends

The vegan leather bracelet combines style, comfort, and ethics. Crafted from corn, it offers a sustainable alternative to animal leather—without ever compromising on elegance."

The great return of the stone dial: mineral elegance at the heart of 2026 watch trends

In the perpetually evolving world of watchmaking, some trends carry more soul than others. In 2026, natural stone dials are making a resounding comeback.

Can I wear my watch in the shower?

This is a question we get asked a lot, and for good reason: between watches labeled "waterproof" or even mysterious labels like 3 ATM or 5 ATM, it's easy to get lost.

Single-hand or three-hand watches: which one is right for you?

In the world of watchmaking, every aesthetic or technical choice tells a story and reflects a personality. At GUSTAVE & Cie, we offer both single-hand and three-hand watches, two approaches to...

The Miyota 9015 movement: the iconic Japanese automatic caliber!

Behind the famous Miyota 9015 movement is a renowned manufacturer: Citizen Miyota. This company is a division of the Japanese group Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., founded in 1918 and recognized worldwid...

Charles Collection: Our vision of watchmaking refinement in a three-hand watch!

Today, we are proud to present the Charles collection, a line of refined automatic watches inspired by the architect Charles Garnier. A collection that celebrates the harmony of forms and attentio...

Discovery of aventurine in watchmaking: History and Use

Aventurine, the shimmering stone that seems to hold thousands of stars within its heart, is much more than a simple ornament. In the world of watchmaking, it represents a bridge between craftsmans...

Complete guide to materials in watchmaking

Here we will discover the materials used for the case and its components, such as the bezel or the case back. Indeed, just with this external part we find hundreds of different alloys so let's look...