Results for Annual Calendar

Hands-on - The Patek Philippe Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton 5840P

When Patek Philippe introduced the Cubitus collection in 2024, it drew fierce scrutiny. A square-shaped, angular evolution of the Nautilus concept, it challenged expectations. Yet, over successive releases, from the time-and-date references to the instantaneous grand date 5822P and the more compact 7128 models, the collection has settled into its role as Patek Philippe‘s modern sporty-chic […]

First Look - The Luminous Ceramic IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Ceralume

From its early adoption of titanium in the 1980s to its extensive work with coloured ceramics in the Top Gun collection, Schaffhausen-based brand IWC has consistently treated materials as a field of innovation. With the introduction of Ceralume as a concept in 2024, IWC explored the idea of a fully luminous ceramic case. Now this […]

Hands-on - Experiencing the Moritz Grossmann Perpetual Calendar

Forgive the lyrical tone, but to encounter a Moritz Grossmann watch is to feel time transformed into form and substance. These are timepieces that are great to look at and study in detail with a loupe, but also wonderful to experience through touch, balance, and inner rhythm. Since Christine Hutter revived the storied name in […]

Hands-On: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin - The Vintage-Inspired Release That No One Expected

If you're a vintage lover who thought the days of modern 36mm ultra-thin perpetual calendars were behind us, Vacheron has your back. But how does it stack up?

Introducing - The All-New Moritz Grossmann Perpetual Calendar

One of the founding fathers of watchmaking in Glashütte, together with F.A. Lange, Moritz Grossmann also established the German School of Watchmaking. This important name returned in 2008, when trained watchmaker Christine Hutter founded a manufacture of classically German, high-end watches. For its 17th anniversary, the brand is about to release a first: a watch […]

Frederique Constant’s Latest Perpetual Calendar Is Pure Elegance

Watch Spotting: Ed Sheeran Wears A Unique IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar With A Pink Dial For The Launch Of His Album "PLAY"

Punchy pink product pops, punctuating performer's "Play" premiere.

Introducing: H. Moser Endeavor Perpetual Calendar 'Smoked Salmon'

The brand comes with the lox stocked with a smoking dial on their newest release.

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin, Now With Two New Dials (Live Pics)

Two bold looks for a big brand anniversary.

First Look - Two New Editions of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

The worthy successor of the 222 model (which is still made by the brand as part of the Historiques Collection), the Overseas has been Vacheron Constantin‘s vision of the luxury sports watch, a model made to compete with the two other icons of the genre, the Royal Oak and the Nautilus. The current Overseas, which […]

A Closer Look: Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar

Jay-Z’s Unique Rolex Perpetual Calendar Modified by Franck Muller? Or Is It?

Here’s The Truth About Jay-Z’s Unique Rolex Perpetual Calendar Modified by Franck Muller

Video - The Refined Flair of the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar

Last year, Parmigiani Fleurier revived the fabled Toric, the first watch released by Michel Parmigiani after launching his eponymous watchmaking company in 1996. Met with great enthusiasm, the new Toric collection embodied everything the original Toric was known for, with the addition of the appealing sartorial touch Terreni is known for. The latest addition to […]

Introducing - The Blue Ceramic IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Le Petit Prince

More than 80 years after its initial release, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novel Le Petit Prince or The Little Prince remains as popular as ever. As one of the most active brands in the field of pilot’s watches, and knowing Saint-Exupéry’s career as an aviator, IWC has long partnered with The Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation […]

First Look - The New Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin with Obsidian Dials

While Piaget is rightfully heralded as the precursor of ultra-thin calibres, it was also a pioneer of ornamental stone dials in the early 1960s. A decade or so later, under the direction of Yves Piaget, another milestone was reached with the release of the famous gold Polo sports watch in 1979. Its sleek gold integrated […]

Hands-On: Patek Philippe Ref. 6159G Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date

Patek expands its smoked sapphire dial collection with a second new release.

Introducing: The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Reference 6159G-001

The smoked sapphire dial from Patek is no longer just a one-off. It's apparently here to stay.

A Closer Look: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ref. 26674 With The New Calibre 7138

Introducing - The New Raymond Weil Freelancer Complete Calendar

Thanks to the accomplished vintage design of its successful Millesime collection, Raymond Weil is emitting a stronger signal on the watchmaking radar. While the brand has been active since 1976, it really came to the fore with third-generation members of the founding Weil family and their winning bet on the Millesime. Determined to bring the […]

The Evolution of Audemars Piguet’s Perpetual Calendar

Why the Breitling Navitimer B19 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph in Steel is the Smart Move

Introducing: Breitling Navitimer B19 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, Now In Steel

With a movement only just recently announced last year, this new release is one of the most affordable of its type on the market.

This May Be the Best Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Yet

Breaking News - The IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar Wins the GPHG 2024 Aiguille d’Or (And All Prize Winners)

The 2024 edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has just unveiled the grand winner of this year’s awards ceremony! Often regarded as the Oscars of Watchmaking, the GPHG stands for a celebration of all things surrounding mechanical watchmaking. A specially selected jury, which included our founder and editor-in-chief Frank Geelen, has narrowed down […]

Bring a Loupe: A Grail-Level Rolex Paul Newman Daytona, A Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Calendar, And A Neo-Vintage Daniel Roth Chronograph

All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's what's selling where column.

Vintage Watches: A Vintage Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Just Sold For $1 Million At A Small Auction; Here's What It Means

The good and the potentially bad when anyone can bid on anything, anywhere.

First Look - The Updated IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44

IWC Schaffhausen has undertaken a comprehensive reworking and refinement of one of its most iconic models, the Portugieser collection. At Watches and Wonders this week in Geneva, four new versions are unveiled: two in white gold with blue and sand-coloured dials and two in Armor Gold with black and silver dials. And there’s more to […]

Introducing: The Patek Philippe 5236P-010 In-Line Perpetual Calendar, Now With Salmon Dial

A very Patek watch, with a new dial, hits all the right notes for the old school lovers of the brand.

In-Depth: The Rolex 6062 Triple Calendar Moonphase, And Why It Remains The Biggest Star In All Of Vintage Rolex

With five examples appearing at auction this fall, it's never been a better time to take a deep dive on my favorite Rolex reference ever.