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• NEW: IWC Portugieser Chronograph In-House Calibre 69355

  By horologium on February 5, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The Portugieser, in its many forms, has been a long time stalwart of IWC’s collections, and there is no reason to think that its enduring popularity will fade anytime soon. One of (the?) most popular variants of ‘Ports’, as they… Read More ›

• NEW: Zenith Defy 21 Land Rover Edition

  By horologium on February 3, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  A couple of weeks ago we covered Zenith’s new Defy Classic Midnight, but mentioned the subject of today’s post – the new Defy 21 Land Rover Edition. This latest auto collaboration is a watch that to my mind, is better… Read More ›

• NEW: MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual Yellow Gold

  By horologium on January 30, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Back in 2015 MB&F launched the phenomenal Legacy Machine Perpetual with the help of watchmaker Stephen McDonnell in developing the movement, and about which we wrote here, in launch editions of 25 pieces in 18k 5N+ red gold and 25… Read More ›

• NEW: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Orion Trilogy

  By horologium on January 27, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Some of you may recall Girard-Perregaux’s release last year of the 1966 Blue Moon. A black and blue themed variant of their popular 1966 moon phase model that was part of their ‘Earth to Sky’ theme, it was one of… Read More ›

• NEW: URWERK UR-100 GunMetal

  By horologium on January 24, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Last year saw the launch of the UR-100 SpaceTime by Urwerk in two variants – the Iron in titanium and steel, and the Black in titanium and black PVD-treated steel, both in editions of 25 pieces. Featuring the brand’s classic… Read More ›

• NEW: Hublot Big Bang Integral

  By horologium on January 21, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Continuing on the integrated bracelet theme of the LVMH Watch Week releases in Dubai, Hublot marked fifteen years after the original Big Bang with the first appearance of an integrated bracelet. The launch models are in titanium, King Gold, and… Read More ›

• INDUSTRY NEWS: Ulysse Nardin introduces blockchain

  By horologium on January 19, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  We have reported some examples of the appearance of blockchain in the watch industry, and the latest is Ulysse Nardin, which now offers a blockchain-secured warranty certificate to keep track of not just the purchase but all servicing, and transfer… Read More ›

• NEW: Zenith Defy Classic Midnight

  By horologium on January 16, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Zenith’s offerings at the inaugural LVMH Watch Week Dubai included two new Defy 21s (Land Rover Edition, Carl Cox edition), an A384 Revival with a ladder bracelet, two new Type 20 Rescue Editions (Rescue and Chronograph Rescue), and a revamp… Read More ›

• NEW: Bvlgari releases new Octo Finissimo models

  By horologium on January 14, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  At the LVMH Group’s Watch Week Dubai 2020 Bvlgari has launched new additions to its record breaking (and award winning) Octo Finissimo collection. The key piece is the Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater, making its first appearance in a precious metal… Read More ›

• NEW: Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946

  By horologium on January 13, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  The last half year or so has seen a couple of attractive new Heritage Collection releases from Longines in the form of the Military 1938 and the Heritage Classic. Now, the brand has launched the Classic Chronograph 1946, not only… Read More ›