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Advancing the Octo

Bulgari once again shocks the world by presenting the thinnest automatic watch ever made, the Octo Finissimo. Revolution examines this unique Italian-Swiss brand that is doing things differently… with great success.

Will the Caged Bird Sing Again?

Jaquet Droz takes Revolution behind the scenes on its newest restoration project–a singing-bird pendulum clock once owned by the French Emperor Napoleon.

Privée Pleasures: Cartier Paris Collection

Originally created to give collectors a chance to own vintage-looking Cartier watches, the timepieces in Collection Privée Cartier Paris have become highly sought after in their own right.

Introducing the IWC Portugieser Constant-Force Tourbillon

IWC introduces the Portugieser Constant-Force Tourbillon paired with a uniquely IWC, made-to-order service.

Past Times: Andy Warhol

For his only timepiece collaboration, the man that defined the New York art scene turned to his adoptive city for the inspiration behind the five dials of the multi-timezone Movado Warhol Times/5.

Eterna Joins the Bronze Age

Eterna showed a KonTiki at Baselworld 2017 in one of horology’s most en vogue materials: bronze.

The Captain’s Watch

Testing watches while on holiday with her mother, Revolution’s Sophie Furley gets a rare behind the scenes look at the world of cruising.

Longines - Old Timers

Cupboards, dressers, nightstands: check ‘em all: To celebrate its 185th anniversary, Longines is launching a search for the UK and Ireland’s oldest Longines watch.

Tudor & Breitling: A New Alliance

Tudor has a track record of using third party movements to power its iconic and now highly collectible watches. Fleurier, Valjoux, Schilds and ETA have all provided calibres to drive one of horology’s biggest success stories since the 1940s. At Baselworld this year Tudor announced the name of its latest collaborator - another big name in the industry - Breitling.

BREAKING NEWS: Montblanc Becomes Official Time Partner of Goodwood Festival of Speed

Montblanc announce their freshly minted, five-year long association with the fame Goodwood Festival as the official timing partner.

Five Picks from Phillips’ Upcoming The Geneva Watch Auction: Five

With Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction: Five due to be held on the 13 and 14th of May this year, Alan takes a look at five of the most intriguing lots on offer.

Cramer vs. Cramer: When George Fell in Love with the URWERK 103.03

Collector and writer, George Cramer is known the world over for his love and scholarly pursuit of Cartier’s watchmaking. But did you know that the man also happens to be an URWERK fan and even owns an early 103.03?

Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition

Patek brings the Grand Exhibition to New York City in July 2017.

Jason Heaton Picks His Five Favorite Dive Watches

Revolution’s dive expert – Jason Heaton explains his personal choices of dive watches.

Christie’s Announces Its First-Ever Rolex-Only Sale

With Rolexes breaking records in nearly every auction during the past four years, Christie’s May 15 sale in Geneva will be rich with surprises

How the Sea-Dweller’s Greatness is Coded in Its Name

Ross Povey spells out the greatness of the Rolex Sea-Dweller using the letters in its name.

Ice Diving with the Tudor Pelagos LHD

Revolution USA’s editor-in-chief had the brilliant idea to go ice diving in the French Alps, in a frozen lake, in the middle of a blinding snowstorm.

Top 5 Basel Watches: Revolution Editor-at-Large, Ken Kessler

All the clever, novel watches with fresh complications – from the likes of Manufacture Royale, Jaquet Droz and Chanel – will enjoy deep coverage from the rest of our team, so I gave myself a different task: pick the five that I’d purchase with my own cash. It doesn’t get more honest than that.

In Conversation with Hublot’s Ricardo Guadalupe (Video)

Wei Koh speaks with Ricardo Guadalupe about Hublot’s latest creation in partnership with Ferrari, the Techframe Ferrari 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph and other intelligent partnerships that has allowed the brand to become visible in universes previously unimagined.

Top 5 Basel Watches: Revolution Asia & Australia Editor-in-Chief, Adi Soon

While the overall performance of this year’s Baselworld has prompted a round of self-reflection by the Swiss watch industry, there were still pockets of creativity to be found everywhere.

Max Büsser Tells the Story of Destination Moon (Video)

Federer-Nadal Bromance Continues in Miami

Top 5 Basel Watches: Revolution Asia Writer, Cheryl Chia

Cheryl Chia lists her personal highlights from the 2017 Baselworld fair.

Fins Can Only Get Better? Is April Fools!!

As in previous years, Bremont has shouldered the task of proving that a sense of humour can exist in the watch industry.

Top 5 Basel Watches: Editorial Assistant Switzerland & US, Joy Corthésy

Revolution’s Joy Corthésy picks her top five favourites from this year’s Baselworld: the bright, the funky, and the downright indulgent.

Top 5 Basel Watches: Revolution Hong Kong Editorial Director, Sean Li

Baselworld had its share of vintage re-issues, but it’s these five thoroughly modern interpretations that caught my eye.

In Conversation with Bulgari’s Jean-Christophe Babin

Bulgari’s Jean-Christophe Babin brings us through the brand’s 2017 offerings at Baselworld 2017.

Fins Can Only Get Better

For a dive watch with a difference, try Bremont’s new FA-UX Shark Detector watch.

Top 5 Basel Watches: Revolution UK Editor-in-Chief, Tracey Llewellyn

Baselworld 2017 has been and gone. So, after seven days, dozens of brands and hundreds of watches seen, which make up the fistful that I would take home if money was no object?

Working Urwerk

Just a cool, stylish video shoot we did for Urwerk based around this year’s novelties: The UR-T8 and the UR-106 Flower Power.