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Introducing – The New Speake-Marin Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet

Speake-Marin Apr 13, 2024

Introducing – The New Speake-Marin Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet

In 2020, Speake-Marin expanded its One&Two; Openworked series by introducing a mesmerizing 60-second flying tourbillon model. Since its debut, the brand has continually unveiled new iterations, each crafted in limited numbers. These timepieces, sporting the hallmark eccentric layout, showcase the flying tourbillon complication positioned at 1:30. Among these, the latest addition, the Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet, […]

First Look – The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph GMT Tokyo Lion SBGC275

Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph GMT Apr 12, 2024

First Look – The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph GMT Tokyo Lion SBGC275

In the previous year, Grand Seiko introduced the Spring Drive Chronograph GMT SBGC253, showcasing a bold case design and distinctive dial texture, thus enhancing the brand’s Sport collection with the permanent addition. This followed the anticipation stirred by limited edition models SBGC230 and SGBC231 in 2019, along with the red gold cased SGBC238, launched in […]

Introducing – The New And Delectable TAG Heuer Carrera Skipper Gold

TAG Heuer Carrera Skipper Gold Last Apr 12, 2024

Introducing – The New And Delectable TAG Heuer Carrera Skipper Gold

Last year, TAG Heuer launched the Skipper, a watch design inspired by one of the brand’s historic designs. Heuer created the original Skipper after the yacht Intrepid’s victory in the 1967 America’s Cup, where the crew used Heuer’s yachting timers and Aquastar wristwatches. The new Skipper, made of stainless steel, paid tribute to this heritage. […]

Introducing – The New And Limited Piaget Polo Date 150th Anniversary Editions

Piaget Polo Date 150th Anniversary Apr 12, 2024

Introducing – The New And Limited Piaget Polo Date 150th Anniversary Editions

Yves G. Piaget, the fourth generation of the Piaget watchmaking and jewellery dynasty, launched the sporty-chic Polo watch in 1979. With its ultra-thin gold case and sleek bracelet decorated with horizontal gadroons, the Polo captured the era’s zeitgeist to become a massive hit. In 2016, Piaget gave the Polo a complete makeover, transforming it into […]

First Look – The Hublot Big Bang Unico Orange and Dark Green Ceramic

Hublot Big Bang Unico Orange Apr 12, 2024

First Look – The Hublot Big Bang Unico Orange and Dark Green Ceramic

The Big Bang exploded on the watch scene in 2005, converting Hublot into a major-league player. Even bigger news for the brand came in 2009 with the launch of Hublot’s first manufacture movement. Known as the Unico, this in-house flyback chronograph movement was first used for the King Power collection and then inside a new […]

First Look – The Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive GMT SBGE307 “Tokyo Lion”

Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive GMT Apr 12, 2024

First Look – The Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive GMT SBGE307 “Tokyo Lion”

Grand Seiko and the lion symbol go back a long way. United on the first Grand Seiko watch of 1960 featuring the emblem of a proud lion on its caseback, the feline has inspired the case architecture and dial of the “Tokyo Lion” series. Just two years after Grand Seiko was granted independence from Seiko […]

Introducing – The Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Edition Intense Black

Chanel Superleggera Edition Intense Black Apr 12, 2024

Introducing – The Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Edition Intense Black

First introduced in 2016, the handsome Monsieur de Chanel collection stands out by the refined, geometric layout of its dial with from top to bottom the retrograde minutes, the seconds, and the jump hour window. Originally offered in precious metals, the watch was later released in different high-tech, still retaining the elegance you would expect […]

Introducing – The Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic

Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic Apr 12, 2024

Introducing – The Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic

Once upon a time, Alpina clearly demarcated between its Alpiner collection geared for land adventures and its Seastrong models designed for underwater exploration. In 2022, Alpina beefed up its Alpiner sports watch with a powerful 200m water-resistant Extreme case with new embossed dial textures. Today, the brand fuses the distinctive Extreme cushion-shaped case with the […]

First Look – The New IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night

IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day Apr 11, 2024

First Look – The New IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Tourbillon Day & Night

The Portugieser is one of IWC‘s oldest ambassadors, and the collection hosts more haute horlogerie models than any other family in the lineup. What unites all these manifestations, from the simplest to the most complex, is the distinctive look of the Portugieser with its clean, well-organised, legible dials and large dimensions. Tourbillons are no strangers […]

Introducing – The New Dial Colour of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding and Moon Phase Retrograde Date

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding Apr 11, 2024

Introducing – The New Dial Colour of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding and Moon Phase Retrograde Date

As the world’s oldest watch manufacturer in continuous production since 1755, Vacheron Constantin can be proud of its distinguished heritage. With a rich archive at its disposition, the brand can dip into over two and a half centuries for inspiration. The Patrimony collection made its debut in 2004 and turned its gaze back to the […]

First Look – The Updated IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44

IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44 Apr 11, 2024

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 […]

First Look – The Hypnotic De Bethune DB28XS Purple Rain

De Bethune DB28XS Purple Rain Denis Apr 11, 2024

First Look – The Hypnotic De Bethune DB28XS Purple Rain

Denis Flageollet, the founder of De Bethune, is renowned as a master watchmaker who has steered his reverence for ancestral horological craftsmanship into radically contemporary settings. Perhaps his credentials should also include ‘master alchemist’ because when Flageollet starts playing with fire in his workshop (which includes a blacksmith), the results are out-of-this-world spectacular. The latest […]

First Look – The Speake Marin Ripples Dune Date Edition

Speake-Marin Apr 11, 2024

First Look – The Speake Marin Ripples Dune Date Edition

Two years ago, Speak Marin added Ripples, a luxury sports watch, to its repertoire. Although it marks a departure from the brand’s models housed in the distinctive and regal Piccadilly case, some elements of the design language associated with Speake Marin have prevailed. Offered initially with monochromatic dials, Speake Marin’s chic sports watch welcomes a […]

Introducing – Nomos Celebrates Individuality With 31 Special Editions Of The Tangente 38 Date

Nomos Celebrates Individuality Apr 11, 2024

Introducing – Nomos Celebrates Individuality With 31 Special Editions Of The Tangente 38 Date

The definition of an icon is someone or something that is a representative symbol. In watchmaking, we often tout specific models as being iconic, and the term fits perfectly well most of the time. It’s often referred to as a poster-type watch for an entire brand, a specific style of design, or a genre of […]

Introducing – Montblanc Goes Deep-Diving with the Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810m

Montblanc Goes Deep-Diving Apr 11, 2024

Introducing – Montblanc Goes Deep-Diving with the Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810m

Montblanc introduced its white star logo in 1913, an emblem which has graced the caps of its fountain pens and, later, the crowns of its watches. While the logo is universally recognised, some folk might not know that it represents a stylised bird’s eye view of the snow-capped peak of Mont Blanc and its six […]

Introducing – The New Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind Flies in the Face of Convention

Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind Flies Apr 11, 2024

Introducing – The New Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind Flies in the Face of Convention

Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Brazilian aviator, and Louis Cartier shared a passion for machines and mechanics. In 1904, Louis Cartier presented Santos-Dumont with the first purpose-designed wristwatch with a solid, rounded square case and rivets on the bezel. The idea behind the watch was to allow Santos-Dumont to consult the time in the cockpit without having […]

Introducing – The New Bell & Ross BR 05 Black Ceramic Collection

Bell & Ross BR 05 Black Ceramic Apr 11, 2024

Introducing – The New Bell & Ross BR 05 Black Ceramic Collection

In watchmaking, lightweight and highly resistant ceramic has become a favourite material, embraced by most brands, such as Bell & Ross. Renowned for its extensive use in the aerospace industry, ceramic is a highly technical substance that aligns seamlessly with Bell & Ross’s design philosophy rooted in aviation. Inspired by aircraft instrument panels, the brand […]

First Look – The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono, now in Grade 5 Titanium

Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono Apr 10, 2024

First Look – The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono, now in Grade 5 Titanium

First released in 2019, the Chopard Alpine Eagle collection was met with great success. The brand’s vision of a luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet, it took design cues from a vintage model – the St Mortiz – and adapted it to modern tastes. Specifically, it stands apart with its fascinating textured dial, modelled […]

Introducing – The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Collection Excellence Platine

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph... Apr 10, 2024

Introducing – The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Collection Excellence Platine

Unveiled in 2020, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph was a spectacular showcase of Vacheron Constantin’s dexterity in combining a monopusher chronograph and tourbillon complication with a twist, thanks to its unconventional layout. Now considered a classic, Vacheron has inducted the Traditionnelle into its hall of fame to become a member of the Excellence Platine club. Crafted […]

Video – The New TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox with Panda Dial (incl. Video)

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Apr 10, 2024

Video – The New TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox with Panda Dial (incl. Video)

The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox 39mm reference, drawing inspiration from the iconic 1960s model, the Heuer Carrera 7753 SN, introduces a universally beloved panda-style chronograph dial. This latest addition to the series is the first to offer a bracelet option, a significant departure from the previous strap-only models. The new TAG Heuer Carrera […]

First Look – The New The 38mm Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time-Only Collection

Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time-Only Apr 10, 2024

First Look – The New The 38mm Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time-Only Collection

Following decades of Big Bang domination in extravagant, angular cases in all shapes and sizes, in 2020, Hublot introduced its first Big Bang with a fully integrated metal bracelet. Known as the Big Bang Integrated because of its integrated bracelet and materials, we’ve already seen 40mm cases with openworked dials, and time-and-date displays. Going back to […]

First Look – The Handsome New Chopard L.U.C XPS Forest Green in Lucent Steel

Chopard L.U.C XPS Forest Green Apr 10, 2024

First Look – The Handsome New Chopard L.U.C XPS Forest Green in Lucent Steel

The Chopard L.U.C XPS series, renowned for its grace and technical beauty, is a top choice for dress watches. Among the latest additions to this collection, the L.U.C XPS Forest Green stands out with its captivating dark green sector-style dial and lustrous Lucent Steel case. Another demonstration of what quiet luxury means! The new Chopard […]

First Look – The New Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date

Parmigiani Fleurier has unveiled Apr 10, 2024

First Look – The New Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date

Putting jokes aside, Parmigiani Fleurier has unveiled a captivating addition to its Tonda PF Micro-Rotor collection: the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date. Featuring a Grain d’Orge Golden Siena dial devoid of a date function; this timepiece exudes a strikingly pure aesthetic bound to captivate enthusiasts. Measuring 40mm in diameter and 45.6mm lug-to-lug, with a thickness […]

Introducing – The Return of the Duometre, with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Moon

Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Moon During Apr 10, 2024

Introducing – The Return of the Duometre, with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronograph Moon

During the 2024 edition of Watches & Wonders, Jaeger-LeCoultre welcomes back the Duometre, one of its most technical, high-end collections. Thanks to the development of the new calibre 391, the Duometre Chronograph Moon combines a high-precision chronograph with a celestial complication. Further evolutions regarding the case and dial mark this model as one of the […]

Introducing – The New White Gold & Blue Dial A. Lange & Söhne Datograph UP/DOWN

A. Lange & Sohne Apr 10, 2024

Introducing – The New White Gold & Blue Dial A. Lange & Söhne Datograph UP/DOWN

A. Lange & Söhne’s most emblematic chronograph, the all-time glorious Datograph, needs little introduction. As it is referred to among collectors, the Dato is considered one of the most iconic chronographs on the market. Turning 25 this year, ALS is celebrating the Datograph’s anniversary with a new 125-piece edition in white gold with a blue […]

Introducing – The New Bremont Terra Nova Collection of Field Watches

Bremont Terra Nova Collection Apr 10, 2024

Introducing – The New Bremont Terra Nova Collection of Field Watches

With a passion for aeroplanes and watches, Bremont Watch Company was founded in 2007 by the English brothers Nick and Giles. Adventure is the overriding theme at Bremont, and its rugged tool watches are designed for airborne, seaborne and land exploration. The latest collection from Bremont’s Henley-on-Thames headquarters is the Terra Nova, debuting with four […]

First Look – Dune, Horizon, Obsidian… The New Colours of the IWC Portugieser Chronograph (Incl. Video)

IWC Portugieser Chronograph Incl Video Apr 10, 2024

First Look – Dune, Horizon, Obsidian… The New Colours of the IWC Portugieser Chronograph (Incl. Video)

Chronographs made their way into the Portugieser family in 1995 with a sophisticated Valjoux-modified rattrapante (IW3712), followed by a classic chronograph, again with a modified Valjoux, in 1998 with the reference IW3714. And then, in 2020, IWC equipped it with a manufacture column-wheel chronograph movement to become the IW3716 (don’t miss our article comparing the […]

Introducing – Grand Seiko Revisits its 1960 Icon with the SBGW314 Hoshizukiyo

Grand Seiko Revisits Apr 10, 2024

Introducing – Grand Seiko Revisits its 1960 Icon with the SBGW314 Hoshizukiyo

In 1960, a team of Seiko engineers produced a watch that encapsulated precision, durability, refined execution and beauty. Launched in a 35mm yellow gold case with a slim, chronometer-rated movement, the specifications of the new watch were so well calibrated that it was christened the Grand Seiko. Celebrating Grand Seiko’s official independence from Seiko in […]

Introducing – The Cartier Santos-Dumont Lacquered Returns in 3 New Colours

Cartier Santos-Dumont Lacquered Returns Apr 10, 2024

Introducing – The Cartier Santos-Dumont Lacquered Returns in 3 New Colours

Cartier’s longstanding affair with the intrepid Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont shows no sign of abating. Santos-Dumont’s request to Louis Cartier to create a timepiece that would let him consult the time without taking his hands off the controls resulted in the men’s first wristwatch in 1904. Characterised by sleek geometric lines, Cartier’s Santos-Dumont model has […]

Introducing – The New Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture

Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Apr 10, 2024

Introducing – The New Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture

The moon phase indicator and date combination is a flagship model at Frederique Constant, appearing with the launch of the brand’s second manufacture movement in 2005. Early models, like the Heart Beat Manufacture, were equipped with the brand’s hand-wound moon phase and date movement (FC-915). Evolving over the years and replacing the manual-winding movement with […]