00/24 WatchWorld

From January 1 2013 Lex Stolk has succeeded Karel Hubert as international editor-in-chief of 00/24 Horloges and 00/24 WatchWorld, the glossy watch magazines published by MotoMax Media. Since 1999, Karel has lead the editorial team of the Dutch, British and Scandinavian editions of the magazine he has founded with publisher Harry Wijnschenk. He has stepped back for health reasons, but will stay involved with the magazines as an advisor and contributor. Lex has been working as an independent watch journalist for several publications; he has been working before for MotoMax Media.

About Lex Stolk

Lex Stolk (1968) is the highly experienced international editor-in-chief of 00/24 Horloges and 00/24 WatchWorld.He studied Journalism in Utrecht and it was during his time as a student he developed a passion for mechanical watches. He has spent his entire career in the publishing industry working for a wide range of publications before entering the watch world professionally seven years ago. His work for several watch publications made it possible for him to combine his love for both watches and magazines. During the last few years he developed a number of specialized publications covering the diverse world of watches.

Lex continues to be fascinated by the inventions and the developments in the watchmaking industry.

In the USA the Daily News reported on November 17, 2012 that Geoffrey McGann from Rancho Palos Verdes in California was arrested at Oakland International Airport. The reason? Security officers suspected that the unusual watch he was wearing could be used to make a timing device for a bomb. Also suspicious were his shoes, which were unusually large and stuffed with insoles.The security checkpoint was closed and a bomb squad was alerted. The bomb squad arrived within five minutes, but found no explosive materials in the watch or the shoes.

Philosopher and international editor-in-chief of 00/24 WatchWorld magazine Karel Hubert fields 10 important questions many watch lovers do not dare to ask. And gives the answers many people do not want to hear. Final question: can a watch add something to our life?

Philosopher and international editor-in-chief of 00/24 WatchWorld magazine Karel Hubert fields 10 important questions many watch lovers do not dare to ask. And gives the answers many people do not want to hear. Ninth question: do we need more than one watch?

Philosopher and international editor-in-chief of 00/24 WatchWorld magazine Karel Hubert fields 10 important questions many watch lovers do not dare to ask. And gives the answers many people do not want to hear. Eighth question: do complications make sense?

Philosopher and international editor-in-chief of 00/24 WatchWorld magazine Karel Hubert fields 10 important questions many watch lovers do not dare to ask. And gives the answers many people do not want to hear. Seventh question: is a watch worth its price?

Philosopher and international editor-in-chief of 00/24 WatchWorld magazine Karel Hubert fields 10 important questions many watch lovers do not dare to ask. And gives the answers many people do not want to hear. Sixth question: is a mechanical watch better than an electronic one?

Philosopher and international editor-in-chief of 00/24 WatchWorld magazine Karel Hubert fields 10 important questions many watch lovers do not dare to ask. And gives the answers many people do not want to hear. Fifth question: do watches have an emotional value?

Philosopher and international editor-in-chief of 00/24 WatchWorld magazine Karel Hubert fields 10 important questions many watch lovers do not dare to ask. And gives the answers many people do not want to hear. Fourth question: does a watch show who you are?

Philosopher and international editor-in-chief of 00/24 WatchWorld magazine Karel Hubert fields 10 important questions many watch lovers do not dare to ask. And gives the answers many people do not want to hear. Third question: are watches improving our lives?