One of Hublot’s Big Bang novelties this year is the Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon, in an extremely light carbon fibre and Texalium case with integrated strap. The case is 43mm with a thickness of 14.5mm and water resistance of 30m…. Read More ›
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TAG HEUER: Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon ‘Glassbox’
We all know about how in 1963 Heuer debuted the Carrera model in honour of the Carrera Panamericana race and Jack Heuer’s love of it. Now, in the sixtieth year of one of the most enduring watch models, TAG Heuer… Read More ›
NEWS: Malaysia confiscates ‘LGBT’ rainbow Swatch watches
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has said that Malaysian authorities raided its stores and seized 164 rainbow-coloured watches worth a total of US$14,000 from its Pride collection. It said Ministry of Home Affairs officials raided its outlets in various malls across Malaysia… Read More ›
ROLEX: Yacht-Master 42 Titanium
It might not fall under the category of ‘headline grabber’, but Rolex’s Yacht-Master 42 that it launched at Watches & Wonders 2023 was my pick of their offerings that week. This new version of the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 made… Read More ›
FERDINAND BERTHOUD: Chronomètre FB 2T.1 – the Final Edition
In 2015 Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud launched its first wristwatch featuring the calibre FB-T.FC. The Chronomètre FB 1.1 combined a fusée-and-chain transmission and a tourbillon with pillar-based construction in an unusual octagonal case. Since then, the Chronomètre FB 1 played a… Read More ›
NEW: Breguet Classique Quantième Perpétuel 7327
Breguet’s Classique collection continues to fly the flag for classic traditional watch aesthetics, and 2023 sees the introduction of two launch models of their latest interpretation of the perpetual calendar. The new Classique Quantième Perpétuel 7327 comes in two forms… Read More ›
MONTBLANC: 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date Grey
Last year Montblanc introduced the 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date, called as such for the texture of the dial. This year, they have added a new colour variant – grey, which they say is inspired by the Mer de Clace… Read More ›
HERMÈS: Arceau Petite Lune
Today we are looking at Hermès’ latest Arceau Petite Lune collection, which brings a stylised approach to the night skies in a diamond-set case. This new timepiece comes in a 38mm sized white gold case set with 70 diamonds (0.805… Read More ›
NEW: Louis Erard X Konstantin Chaykin “Time Eater”
Perhaps one of the most unexpected collaborative successes of recent times in watches has been the series that Louis Erard and CEO Manuel Emch with a diverse range of watch brands and watch makers, including Vianney Halter and Alain Silberstein…. Read More ›
ULYSSE NARDIN: Freak ONE
It was centre stage in an engaging and fun, with an outsized ‘model’ and mirror display at their booth which allowed people to position themselves ‘within’ a movement and see themselves reflected above in it, but at Watches & Wonders… Read More ›