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Buzz Aldrin’s Omega Speedmaster Found in a box of discarded NASA “Gen 1 Tech Scrap” [SATIRE]

I figured, ‘Hey, gear adrift is a gift!' but when I realized it wasn't a G-Shock I figured, ‘what's the point.' Plus, you gotta wind that sh*t every day.”

Omega Introduces the Constellation Gents’ 41 mm with Ceramic Bezels

One of the longest-lived models in the Omega line up, the Constellation with its characteristic “claw” bezel made its debut in 1982 as the Constellation Manhattan. Still looking like a 1980s design many years after that, the collection was face-lifted this year and given a smart new look that retained all of the key elements but with tighter, more modern lines. Now Omega has just taken the covers off the flagship men’s model, the Constellation Gents’ 41 mm that features an unusual combination of a metal case, polished ceramic bezel, and an integrated strap or bracelet. Initial thoughts Offered in a variety of striking dial and bezels combinations – with the red gold and blue ceramic being the most striking – the latest Constellation is the most noteworthy of any recent model. Despite the number of iterations, each model has a cohesive look with all the elements complementing each other. My favourite is undoubtedly the steel version with a irregularly textured dial thats adds visual appeal and intricacy compared to its counterparts with simpler dial finishes. Regardless of iteration, the new Constellation also has a slightly sporty look that is appealing, unlike earlier attempts at a sporty Constellations – like the chunky Constellation Double Eagle – that fell flat. Overall its a good-looking but affordable luxury-sports watch in steel And it does look much better in 18k gold, but then it costs three times as much. Shiny ceramic What makes them special a...

Chillout TGIF: High End Bicycles: Pinarello Dogma F10 Disc

For the TGIF Chillout installment today, we feature the Chief Editor's daily ride - the Pinarello Dogma F10 with Shimano Dura-Ace and Fulcrum carbon bike.

A Reader Asks, 'Are ETA Movements Ever OK In High-End Watchmaking?'

To an important degree, the answer is that it's the wrong question to ask in the first place.

Hands-On: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Black Sandblast-Polished Ceramic

A darkly lovely new presence in the Octo Finissimo collection.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic: Enchanting Ultra-Thin In Titanium, Gold, Ceramic And Now In Steel

Ever since the Bulgari Octo Finissimo premiered in 2017 George Cramer has been very attracted to the model, but was also afraid that the case would be too large for his wrist. But in Paris one day, he tried an Octo Finissimo on in the Bulgari boutique and was immediately convinced that it was perfect and also very comfortable. But he then had to decide which version was his favorite.

Introducing: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Black Sandblast-Polished Ceramic

Back in black.

Hands-On: The Panerai Submersible BMG-Tech 47MM

A tough-as-nails Submersible tested in the mountains by Jimmy Chin.

Sunday Rewind: Looking Back At Ten High-Value Out Of Production Watches

Looking back six years, these are Ben's picks for discontinued but not-to-be-forgotten watches, do they still deserve a second look?

Hands-On: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked In Ceramic

A cross-section of old-school watch design and modern-day watchmaking ability.

Vault Introduces the V2 in Red Carbon-Ceramic Composite

Vault, a Swiss watch brand founded in 2013 by Mark Schwarz, has just unveiled the V2+ Red CC, a unique, left-handed variant of its unusual approach to time-telling. Inspired by a bank vault’s time lock mechanism – Mr Schwarz was both a police officer and banker earlier in his career – the brand’s watches feature a time display based on a planetary gear system, where each hour marker is actually a functioning planetary gear that travels around the dial. All of that ingenious mechanics is courtesy of UhrTeil, the complication and manufacturing outfit led by Andreas Strehler. Novel case material The new V2+ Red CC differs from earlier models with its left-handed crown and novel case material. The case is made of carbon-ceramic composite, which gives it the properties of both its constituent materials – the lightness and strength of carbon as well as the hardness of ceramic. Basically, ceramic is layered in between sheets of carbon, which is then submerged polymer and baked an autoclave to create the block of composite material. As a result, it retains the distinctive striped pattern of carbon composite. The tonneau-shaped case has a complex, multi-faceted design made up of five parts and is curved on two axis, allowing it to sit well on the wrist. It measures 39mm by 46.7mm and 15mm in height, which is thick but a necessity. That’s because the movement is essentially an automatic base calibre with a planetary display module on top. And as in the realm of such e...

Hands-On: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar In White Ceramic

Light, white, and super bright.

Bring a Loupe: A Commemorative Speedmaster, A Ceramic IWC Fliegerchronograph, And A Rolex Precision

Dishing up the best vintage watches from around the web.

Auctions: Tudor Black Bay Ceramic One For Only Watch 2019 Sells For CHF 350,000

A unique Tudor fetches serious money.

Rolex Two-Tone Watches Hit the High Notes

Once a sleeper in the vintage market, smart buyers are now developing a taste for steel-and-gold Rolesor Rolexes of all ages.

Photo Report: HODINKEE And Grand Seiko Celebrate High Craft And Mechanical Excellence In Los Angeles

A full roster of Grand Seiko's finest, and a crowd of serious enthusiasts, made for a most memorable evening.

Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Black Ceramic

Review: High Stakes - The Jacob & Co. Astronomia Casino

We bring you the details and our thoughts on the roulette-themed Jacob & Co. Astronomia Casino in rose gold, first unveiled in Baselworld 2019.

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked In Black Ceramic

One of the hottest watches on the planet just got even hotter.

Introducing: The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic One For Only Watch 2019

Another unique take on the Black Bay, now all the more black.

Throwback Sundays: Six alternative high end sporty watches to the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1a

We explore six watches to blow the stash of money in your piggy bank fund in anticipation of a PP Nautilus 5711/1a, as you are possibly never gonna get one.

Introducing: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar In White Ceramic

Can you imagine a cooler summer watch? Yeah, didn't think so.

Introducing the Hand-Finished White Ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

Update: Longines gives its HydroConquest an all-ceramic makeover (with pricing and availability)

Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinksi Red Ceramic

Hublot’s collaboration with Richard Orlinski births a Classic Fusion Chronograph as attention-grabbing as the French artist’s other works.

Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked Black Ceramic

New: Casio G-Shock Glacier Gold 35th Anniversary Edition (With Full Tech Specs and Price)

2018 marks the 35th anniversary of G-Shocks, and Casio celebrates the occassion with the release of the GLACIER GOLD collection of four G-Shock models with glacier-inspired transparent designs.

Rare Watches: Jaquet Droz Tropical Bird Minute Repeater - high horology meets high art

Jaquet Droz's well known for automata, Métiers d'Art expertise, and spectacular timepieces: Tropical Bird Minute Repeater. Hands on, video and full details.

Perpetual High - The Perpetual Calendar Wristwatches of Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet has had a close relationship with the perpetual calendar complication from the very beginning - perhaps even before it was founded in 1875.

Review: High Flying Couple - The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Refs. 7234R & 5524R

Patek Philippe expands its pilot's watch collection with two new additions this year. Here, we bring you our thoughts on the new Refs. 7234R and 5524R.