Atahan Erer

Atahan Erer

Atahan is an automotive engineer and test driver. Watches and cars aren't just his interests; they're two separate passions, where emotions and engineering merge. Now, to share this passion, he works as an editor at Bersenti.

Clock mechanism features guilloche-patterned decorative surface detail.

Horology: 'Finishing' in Mechanisms

In this article, we delve into one of the most enjoyable aspects of watchmaking. With its visual impact, the feeling it creates, and the value it adds, it's a subject at the heart of horology: finishing. While we can see a detail of finishing on every aspect of a watch, today we'll only look at some of the techniques used on movements. Finishing
October 10, 2025
Kari Voutilainen
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Kari Voutilainen: The Journey to GPHG

Today we'll be talking about a Finnish man whose family doesn't come from a watchmaking background. Kari Voutilainen. He's one of the most respected names in independent watchmaking. He founded Voutilainen in Môtiers, Switzerland, in 2002. Despite being a young brand, his watches have garnered attention with numerous GPHG awards, and continue to do so.
October 4, 2025
A classic wristwatch image reflecting the history of the Favre Leuba brand.

The Favre Leuba Story

Today, we'll travel back in time. I'll be talking about a brand that took its first steps exactly 288 years ago. It's easy to say... We're here with Favre Leuba, known as the second-oldest watch brand in Swiss watchmaking after Blancpain (founded by just two years). Favre Leuba's History and Legacy
September 20, 2025
A team photo illustrating the founding story of our watch brand.

Our Story

Berk Öztoprak is the founder of Bersenti, an independent watch media brand that showcases watch culture, horology, and collecting through original stories, reviews, and analysis.

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