With the cancellation of both Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020 and Baselworld 2020, a number of brands have decided to hold an event called Geneva Watch Days over the period during which Watches & Wonders was to have taken place…. Read More ›
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NEW: Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatic 5367
We thought we’d continue the dials with off-centred features theme of the previous post with one about the new Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Automatic 5367. Debuting in 2013, this reference, a svelte automatic tourbillon, introduced its first grand feu enamel… Read More ›
NEW: Vacheron Constantin’s new Égérie Collection
It is not an everyday occurrence for a major brand to launch a new collection so when they do, it is always worth taking a look at. This is not just about seeing what the new watches look like, but… Read More ›
NEW: Laco Frankfurt GMT Schwarz and Frankfurt GMT Grau
Known today for its practical and sturdy pilots’ watches, German brand Laco is perhaps better known, in historical terms, as being one of the five brands (the others being Stowa, A. Lange & Söhne, Wempe and IWC) who made the… Read More ›
INDUSTRY NEWS: LVMH Group (excluding Bvlgari) confirms Baselworld 2020
The LVMH Group has confirmed the presence of its entire watch division (TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith) at Baselworld 2020. However, Bvlgari have decided to withdraw from participation this year, although they have not ruled out future attendance. With regards… Read More ›
NEW: IWC Portugieser Chronograph In-House Calibre 69355
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
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: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Orion Trilogy
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: Hublot Big Bang Integral
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
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 ›