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Geneva Watch Auction Weekend, May 2019

Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 7: Fred Mandelbaum a.k.a @watchfred

Our guest on this week’s podcast is prominent watch collector Fred Mandelbaum a.k.a @watchfred, the unparalleled expert when it comes to Breitling watches.

Bremont launches limited-edition Jaguar D-Type watch

Bremont, loudly blowing the horn for a resurgence of Britain’s once-great watch industry, has launched a watch that celebrates the ferocious Jaguar D-Type.

On Track - Of Corvettes and B.R.M.

Jim Clash, Revolution contributor, fulfills his childhood dream of driving Corvettes flat out, while wearing a B.R.M. Corvette-inspired timepiece.

Howling: The Wolf Men

Revolution USA treks to the Brighton area in the UK to sit down with the fourth and fifth generations of WOLF men.

50th Year of the Automatic Chronograph: Battle of the Haute Horlogers

In the rarefied realm of high watchmaking, “ultimate” is measured on a different set of metrics from usual.

A Mini Bio of the Omega Speedmaster that Went to the Moon

Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches Care Program with 8-Year Warranty

The launch of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Care Program marks a new milestone for the brand, who now offers one of the longest warranties in the industry.

Simply Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constaintin showcases its exceptionally elegant mastery of simplicity with the all-new Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Collection Excellence Platine.

Uncensored: The Hour Glass Interviews Wei Koh

One of our oldest partners from the industry, The Hour Glass interviews Wei Koh on the occasion of the revered watch retailer’s 40th anniversary.

Giuliano Mazzuoli Contagiri and The Blue Streak

Revolution USA takes the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio for a week-long test drive, and the Giuliano Mazzuoli Contagiri timepiece comes along for the ride.

Povey’s Picks: Sotheby’s Important Watches, Geneva

The upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches sale in Geneva has strong offerings of Patek Philippe watches and manual-wind Daytonas.

Inside The World’s Best Retailers

For global nomads with a watch on their shopping list, these are among the top retailers in the world offering the best customer experience.

On the Block: A Daniels Trio

When it rains, it pours – this auction season, no less than three George Daniels timepieces have turned up for sale.

Planet Omega Launches in Shanghai

The Planet Omega exhibition uses heritage and modern timepieces from the maison to explore the various stories and partnerships that Omega has created.

Introducing the MB&F; LM Split Escapement Titanium Green

MB&F; extends the LM Split Escapement timepiece with the addition of a Grade 5 titanium green dial variation.

Interview: Gary Shteyngart, Author

Author Gary Shteyngart transforms watches into characters in his latest novel, Lake Success.

Povey’s Picks - Christie’s Rare Watches Geneva May 2019

Ross Povey presents some of the highlights among the impressive range of watches that Christie’s has assembled for its May 2019 sale.

Povey’s Picks - Phillips The Geneva Watch Auction: Nine

The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Nine features a terrific spread of watches in every budget for all levels of collector.

Omega Starts Selling Watches Online in the UK

Following from the launch of its e-commerce service for USA in 2017, Omega has now rolled out the same service for shoppers in the UK.

Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Grand Sport

With his roots in motorsport, Laurent Ferrier introduces a brand-new sports watch collection marking his period as a Le Mans contender.

Introducing the Regular Production Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph

After two special edition versions of the Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph Oris finally introduces a regular production version of their much-loved dive watch turned chronograph.

Rado, Master of Materials

Founded in the 1950s, Rado has in a short time established itself as an industry leader in design and material innovation.

Hamilton’s Year of Cinema: Lights, Camera…Watches

This is the Year of Cinema for Hamilton, a watch brand with more credits to its name than the hardest working actor in Hollywood.

Supporting the Sherpas: Favre-Leuba Auctions Everest Watch

50th Year of the Automatic Chronograph: Race to be the Best

From charting the rise of the self-winding chronograph in the 20th century, we survey the best on the field in the 21st.

George Daniels (1926 - 2011): An Appreciation

With two watches by George Daniels up for sale at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction in May, Revolution takes a moment to remember the legendary watchmaker.

Tiffany Stamped Speedmaster?

A Tiffany stamped Speedmaster ref. 145.022 from the Phillips & Blackbird: SPORTS Auction catalog makes us question: Why haven’t we heard of these before?

50th Year of the Automatic Chronograph: The Drive In-house

ETA’s decision to limit sales of movement blanks outside the Swatch Group spurred the development of in-house movements in the 21st century.

Van Cleef & Arpels Captures the Stars

Beyond artisan craft, a bit of clever engineering lends a touch of magic to the Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Zodiac Lumineux collection.