Welcome to episode 25 of #humanfriday. Today we meet Frank von Halasz, director of Juwelier Hunke in Ludwigsburg. Ludwigsburg, located just north of Stuttgart is famous for its 18th-century palace with surrounding gardens. Watch lovers however tend to have a more contemporary goal: Juwelier Hunke. Its roots go back to 1907, but proof of an ongoing evolution to keep up with the times came in 2018, when the new boutique received the award for Retailer of the Year from the watch and jewellery fair Inhorgenta Münich. Another sign is the five watchmakers on-site. Juwelier Hunke’s director Frank von Halasz recently went to the Chronoswiss atelier in Lucerne for an eye-opening visit. “I have always liked Chronoswiss, and it has a strong classical tradition. And in recent years it has become a really cool brand for collectors looking for something different.” Yes, it has been quite an evolution. “It is huge, which makes it so emotional and fun. Maik Panziera, the designer and guilloché maste...