34,604 articles · 4,543 videos found · page 1284 of 1305
Revolution
In the past, Breitling’s calibres were assembled and refined to chronometer standards from commercially available ébauches, ranging from Lemania-based movements (the calibre B11 and B12 were based on Lemania 1873 and 187 calibres, respectively) to Valjoux 7750-series and ETA 2892 movements (the latter, equipped with Dubois Dépraz chronograph modules). Then in 2009, the company revealed […]
Revolution
Swiss Watchmakers put their best into creating timepieces of excellent quality and value A Matter of Perception Though Switzerland is often seen as a bastion of luxury watchmaking, with premium brands producing timepieces that cost as much, if not more, than automobiles, that is not to say that there is a dearth of affordable […]
Revolution
Jacob & Co.’s Astronomia Sky takes the triple axis tourbillon even farther. For Jacob & Co, which has a history of creating amazing complications that the watch industry has never seen before (think of the Epic SF24, the Quentin Tourbillon and the Palatial Flying Tourbillon Jumping Hours and Minute Repeater), the Astronomia Triple Axis Gravitational Tourbillon, introduced in […]
Deployant
Technical details: Dominique Renaud TWELVE FIRST's new revolutionary escapement system and oscillator.
Revolution
In a way, how everyone knows everyone who’s anybody, in the business. Back in the late 1980s and early ’90s, mechanical watchmaking was beginning its incredible upswing towards what is now widely known as the “mechanical renaissance”. Big-name brands were once again becoming interested in progressing non-quartz watchmaking, and the small collectors’ market willing to […]
Deployant
We interview Daniel Riedo, CEO of Jaeger LeCoultre and discuss directions, technology and the maison's business.
Revolution
Before we dive into the upcoming edition of BaselWorld 2016 that kicks off this March 17, take a moment to register the highlights of last year’s edition. Here, REVOLUTION founder Wei Koh’s favourite watches from BaselWorld 2015. Best Sport Watches We are defining this loosely here, to refer to watches that are not quite […]
Deployant
When it comes to minimalism, we think that there are very few watchmakers that have achieved what H. Moser & Cie. have accomplished. The Perpetual 1, for instance, is one of the most revolutionary and simplest perpetual calendars that the horological world has ever seen. H. Moser & Cie. have decided to up the ante withRead More
Revolution
Missed Part 1? Read it here! Last month, Margulies’s Head of Communications Caroline Kemp, Store Manager Paul Allison and Sales Associate Nadeem Sarwar generously took the time to show Revolution the Marcus Audemars Piguet collection, and the initial sensation was overwhelming. In a small, secure room, we saw dozens of trays containing an average of […]
Deployant
Listen in. Our conversation with Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin ranging from guiding principles for VC to markets and the China equation.
Deployant
The incredible MB&F; HM6 SV. Not a review, but a photo essay and a tribute to our new favorite MB&F; watch.
Deployant
De Bethune presents the DB25 World Traveller, an intelligent watch featuring a second time zone and world time expressed with a mysterious display. We found this piece to be particularly exciting because of its signature De Bethune characteristics, brilliant designs matched with well-made and finished movements.
Revolution
The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph is put through its paces in the crystal blue waters off the Caribbean island of Bonaire Bonaire Scouting for stonefish and eels among the fire coral 60-feet down, I get the signal from a member of our dive group that he’s reached 100 bars in his tank. It’s time to […]
Deployant
Full detailed review of the Greubel Forsey Signature 1 with hands-on analysis, commentary, comparisons and price.
Revolution
The Transocean Chronograph recalls Breitling’s classic chronographs from a bygone era of glamorous jet travel I am old enough to remember the days when jet travel was the epitome of glamour. The whiff of exoticism and adventure that Pan Am ads used to give me as a kid was recently brought back vividly through […]
Deployant
The new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony collection is upgraded from its predecessors with a more modern look. Keeping most things constant, one major facelift is the larger case size, coming in at 42 mm. The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 42mm is available in 18 K white gold, pink gold and platinum (slate dial).
Revolution
Finishing encompasses a variety of techniques. The application of traditional Genevan/Swiss-style finishing is not unlike writing a sonnet: there is a very particular, strict form you have to follow, but within that form, you are free to express yourself to the limits of your skill and taste. The basic vocabulary includes anglage, or the bevelling […]
Deployant
Hands-on review with our analysis, commentary, comparisons and live photographs of the new Breitling Exospace B55
Revolution
The oldest continuously operating house of haute horlogerie in the world has all the old-school, high-touch craftsmanship you’d expect - with some surprising new tricks up its sleeve. Visiting any watch manufacturer is an education. So it was with both eager anticipation and a touch of anxiety that I accepted an invitation from Vacheron […]
Deployant
We feature a selection of Aussie Chefs and their timepieces for this weeks Spot the Watch. See which timepieces grace their wrists!
Revolution
The technical and aesthetic challenges that have to be surmounted in crafting a fine tourbillon are reasons why they are especially prized. One very basic problem, is power. Mainsprings should be kept as weak as possible in order to reduce wear, but they need to be powerful enough to deliver sufficient energy to keep the […]
Revolution
The Ulysse Nardin Freak arrived at the beginning of the 21st century and was by far the most radical reinterpretation of the wristwatch since wristwatches had first started to be worn over a century before. The mechanical renaissance had at that point been well underway for over a decade, but wristwatch design, with very few […]
Deployant
We review the new Richard Lange Jumping Seconds with full hands-on analysis, comparisons, live photographs and price.
Deployant
We review the H.Moser & Cie. Perpetual Calendar Heritage Limited Edition, from SIHH 2016. With live photographs and price.
Deployant
Hands-on analysis of the Greubel Forsey Double Balancier à Différentiel Constant, with live photographs, commentary and comparisons.
Deployant
Full review of the IWC Big Pilot Annual Calendar Edition "Le Petit Prince" with hands-on analysis, live photographs and a bit of IWC Pilot Watch history.
Deployant
Deployant Indonesia was the first to kickoff a series of pre Lunar New Year GTGs dubbed #DeployantGTG2016. Held in Jakarta and Surabaya, some of region’s most important collectoes attended the event to celebrate new acquisitions and also to discuss the members’ horological journey in 2016. Said Charles Sutanto, Deployant Ambassador for Indonesia: “There were manyRead More
Deployant
We look at some watch recommendations for this year's Lunar New Year, featuring brands such as HYT, Swatch, Tudor, LUC, Urwerk, and Ludovic Ballouard.
Deployant
Montblanc released the Heritage Chronométrie Collection Twincounter Date at SIHH 2016. This watch spiked our attention because of its utilitarian design and understated beauty. It stands out from the usual time and date wristwatch primarily because of its reinterpreted dial. While not excruciatingly obvious, the unusual subdial positioning of the seconds counter juxtaposed with a larger date subdial is what makes this watch so exciting to us.
Deployant
Review of the JLC Reverso Tribute Duo. Full hands-on analysis with some Reverso trivia history and comparison to the Reverso Tribute Calendar.
Question, suggestion, or just want to say hi? Drop a note.