<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[LIGURE Watches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxury Italian design watches with Swiss quality. Ligure Watches are sometimes named  The Gentleman's diver. Style and class, high quality.]]></description><link>https://design34414.wixstudio.com/my-site-1/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:58:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://design34414.wixstudio.com/my-site-1/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is a Human Watch Brand Stronger?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, someone described Ligure as “a passion project by three friends and a designer who had never designed a watch before.”

Maybe that is exactly the point.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/is-a-human-watch-brand-stronger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1802b71bbe67e062617325</guid><category><![CDATA[Behind The Brand]]></category><category><![CDATA[Perspectives]]></category><category><![CDATA[Philosophy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_769fdbd6604b4634b3735a867da445b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pieter van Geet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Watch Proportions Matter More Than Size]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why watch proportions matter more than case diameter alone, and how lug-to-lug distance, thickness and geometry shape wearability.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/watch-proportions-why-great-watches-feel-smaller</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a159b921752799732609de2</guid><category><![CDATA[Design]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:13:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_ad130984f81240e694f371b440d1ee58~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marco Bellini</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automatic vs Quartz Watches: Why Mechanical Timepieces Still Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s to the modern revival of mechanical craftsmanship, this article explores the enduring debate between automatic and quartz watches. Discover why quartz transformed the watch industry through precision and affordability, while mechanical watches survived through emotion, craftsmanship, and human connection. A story about timekeeping, technology, and why automatic watches still matter today.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/automatic-vs-quartz-watches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a104f14a2438924d10c8293</guid><category><![CDATA[All Posts]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:59:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c36e94_049e9281dd484476806d5402dae4a198~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carola de Witt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come Mai Ligure? The Story Behind the Name Ligure Watches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scoprite perché Ligure Watches prende il nome dalla Liguria e come i colori, i paesaggi e la vita marina della Riviera Ligure ispirano ogni orologio che creiamo.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/it/post/come-mai-ligure-the-story-behind-the-name-ligure-watches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a031059355c8c2ae183dfdb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:39:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_01fe5152312c4ab39a43655c52bbf638~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pieter van Geet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come Mai Ligure? The Story Behind the Name Ligure Watches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why Ligure Watches is named after Liguria and how the colors, landscapes and marine life of the Italian Riviera inspire every watch we create.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/ligure-watches-story-behind-the-name</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a02f8fb8f661d9fd24f2581</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_01fe5152312c4ab39a43655c52bbf638~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pieter van Geet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Creative Journey of Ligure Karl Schmid through Hands-On Art Techniques]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art and watches have a strangely not-so-close relationship, as you would expect.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/maximizing-customer-engagement-through-innovative-product-strategies-karl-schmid-ligure-watches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692e7c90ee21510c2ee3fbd7</guid><category><![CDATA[All Posts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Art and Luxury]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:43:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_fffb7a4492484c35967201092f9a8a9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrea Monti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Watch Maintenance Tips: Preserving Precision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essential Watch Maintenance Tips: Preserving Precision: Here’s what you need to know about automatic watch maintenance to preserve the value and accuracy of your investment.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/watch-maintenance-tips-automatic-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bab674b02ac4a8c85a7b35</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:34:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e03a0_1d6a8266b61c4067aa359b142534094f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pieter van Geet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Engineering Anatomy of an Automatic Dive Watch: Why 20 ATM and Details Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[What makes a dive watch truly reliable? An in-depth look at essential engineering: 20 ATM water resistance, the unidirectional bezel, and the power of an automatic movement. Discover Ligure quality, for the deep sea and the office.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/automatic-dive-watch-engineering-20-atm-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ba9daa56684a890eab9470</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:58:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_a1c4b64b26f2440f888306358cdbaf5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_967,h_544,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carola de Witt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern Luxury Watches Are Not Loud: LIGURE and the Value of Restraint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Article exploring how modern luxury watches are moving away from noise and excess, with LIGURE presented as a refined example of restraint, design clarity, and quiet luxury.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/modern-luxury-watches-ligure-restraint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b948e1bae3e800161d509a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:36:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_04e2cf31bc014eeba9eb55c7cc84b196~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marco Bellini</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The LIGURE Smart Watch: No Charger Required]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love your smartwatch? Keep it. Discover a different kind of smart: an automatic LIGURE; no charging, powered by you, timeless style for every occasion.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/the-ligure-smart-watch-no-charger-required</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ca0105ce248ef44891d06</guid><category><![CDATA[All Posts]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:01:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_c5afe96c5e184558a340bee06d14eda1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pieter van Geet</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The People Behind LIGURE Watches: Pieter van Geet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Pieter van Geet, the strategic voice behind LIGURE Watches. An exploration of Italian heritage, restraint, and a long-term vision built on awareness of time.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/the-people-behind-ligure-watches-pieter-van-geet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b24dc3faa9e439bee4636</guid><category><![CDATA[About Ligure Watches]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:02:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_8df60a0a28774c3987cc4861a778a542~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_930,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carola de Witt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The People Behind LIGURE Watches Loek Oprinsen.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Loek Oprinsen, co-founder of LIGURE Watches, and how his market vision shapes the Signature Tartaruga and the brand’s long-term positioning.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/the-people-behind-ligure-watches-loek-oprinsen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696f550ee4340f7772bd36ac</guid><category><![CDATA[About Ligure Watches]]></category><category><![CDATA[All Posts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:15:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_a13438acbd184a81a30b67ed0e33472c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carola de Witt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The People Behind LIGURE Watches: Jannieke van Geet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Jannieke van Geet, designer of LIGURE Watches, she created the Signature Tartaruga timepiece from the  design studio in Castell’Arquato, Italy.]]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/the-people-behind-ligure-watches-jannieke-van-geet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6968e0a9059a56b31bda8a98</guid><category><![CDATA[About Ligure Watches]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_27d44aea875d4b3eb43f48fe7a6ded76~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_945,h_926,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carola de Witt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence in the Watch World: Pineapple on the Pizza or Post-Dinner Cappuccino?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI in Watches: Pineapple on Pizza, and Cappuccino After Dinner? 
There are debates that simply refuse to die. Pineapple on pizza. Ketchup on pasta. 

A cappuccino after a meal. In Italy, these aren’t opinions so much as laws of nature. 

You can do it, of course. Nobody will arrest you. But somewhere in the distance, you can almost hear a nonna sigh: ‘Non si fa.’ Not angry more like a quiet verdict of taste, accompanied by a slow head shake and that unmistakable 'ma dai…']]></description><link>https://shop.ligurewatches.com/post/ai-in-watches-pineapple-on-pizza-and-cappuccino-after-dinner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694010d333c5123904e9205c</guid><category><![CDATA[About Ligure Watches]]></category><category><![CDATA[Perspectives]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:10:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5cc58d_401090f66b954613bbf0ce621c172fd3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pieter van Geet</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>