Cartier inevitably throw up something every year in Geneva that I find simply fun. This can be for any number of reasons, but in thinking back about it, more often than not, there is some sort of (non calibre-related) motion,… Read More ›
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WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II ‘Destro’
You probably wondered if we would cover ‘that’ watch and well yes, here it is – the new Rolex GMT-Master II (126720VTNR) ‘Destro’, the first serial production left-handed model by Rolex. As ‘Mr Rolex’ James Dowling puts it, this is… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Ulysse Nardin Freak S
Ulysse Nardin has launched a new interpretation of the Freak – the Freak S is a limited edition piece which continues their hands-free, dial-free and crown-free Freak with a double oscillator with differential in an automatic watch, made possible by… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer
Sometimes there are some attractive ‘quiet’ pieces that are released alongside the headliners. There were definitely the latter from Chopard this year, and we will cover them, but there was also a lovely classically styled new release that just gently… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Angelus Chronodate
The modern incarnation of the Angelus name/ brand has been as far as you can get from its history, but this year at Watches & Wonders Geneva they made a direct reference to a historical model of note, but also,… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept
Piaget’s Altiplano Ultimate Concept was first presented in Geneva in 2018 as the world’s thinnest (2mm) mechanical watch. Those who follow me on Instagram may recall a photo I posted with a 1 EUR coin next to it as a… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection GMT Titanium SBGE283 & SBGE285
At their inaugural appearance at Watches & Wonders, Grand Seiko launched five new additions to their Evolution 9 Spring Drive Collection. They consist of two GMT models, two GMT chronographs and one diver’s watch, all in titanium. Today we shall… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1
A. Lange & Söhne have just launched their latest generation of the Grand Lange 1. A stalwart of their offerings since 2003, this new version is based on the 2012 generation, which was when an in-house movement was added into… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Perpetual Calendar
One of the most significant collection launches in recent times from Jaeger-LeCoultre was their re-introduction of the ‘Polaris’ name in 2018 in the form of an entirely new collection family. Since then, the revival and modernisation has proved a… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2022: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-Winding Diamond-Set
Diagonally across the plane aisle on my GVA-LHR flight was a passenger who may/ may not have also been at Watches & Wonders Geneva. Dressed in a sober navy suit and flipping through Instagram, I noticed what he had on… Read More ›
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