In the world of Swiss watchmaking, certain names echo through history for their artistry or innovation. Among them, Edmond Capt stands out not for flamboyance, but for engineering pragmatism. As the creator of the Valjoux 7750, Capt helped shape the modern mechanical chronograph—and, in many ways, ensured its survival. Early Career and Mindset Edmond Capt […]
When we designed the Aoraki, we wanted to make a field watch that stood out from the masses. Convention was to use a stacked 3-hander, the most typical layout for a watch. When I searched deeper for inspiration, I stumbled upon the ‘Dirty Dozen’ watches. If you don’t know about the ‘Dirty Dozen’, these watches […]
The Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) plays a vital role in supporting wildlife protection across one of Africa’s most iconic conservation landscapes. At the heart of this work is GKEPF’s Protection pillar, which brings together reserve partners to strengthen anti-poaching efforts through coordinated operations, shared intelligence, and innovative tools and technologies. All efforts are […]
Hey Team Draken, This is going to be a bit of an update on what’s happening at Draken. It has been a busy couple months with the Kruger production landing, the Kruger SE being announced, and now the Tugela GMT shipping imminently. Tugela GMT On that last point, we are experiencing a slight delay due […]