The second collaboration between MB&F and Stepan Sarpaneva has been a long time coming for fans of both, but the Moonmachine 2 finally made its debut this year, and we had the opportunity to spend a little time with it… Read More ›
Switzerland
AUDEMARS PIGUET : a new Tapisserie design
This year has seen the introduction, by Audemars Piguet, of new Royal Oak Extra-Thin tourbillon models, with changes to a watch that debuted in 2012 during the marking of 40 years of the Royal Oak. They subsequently introduced several variations,… Read More ›
LAURENT FERRIER : Galet Annual Calendar School Piece
Last year, arguably the most notable release for Laurent Ferrier at the SIHH 2017 was the ‘Montre École’ (school piece) watch. Not because of complications, nor materials, but because of its personal importance to founder Mr Ferrier. Although some thought… Read More ›
VACHERON CONSTANTIN : the new FIFTYSIX collection
It is not often that a large brand launches an entirely new collection, but when it does, it is interesting not just for the models that are introduced in and of themselves, but also for what it may be seen… Read More ›
PHOTOS : Roger Dubuis’ new Pirelli and Aventador models
In 2017 Roger Dubuis announced two big motor sports partnerships with famed Italian brands Pirelli and Lamborghini Squadra Corse. The former lead to the announcement of the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton and the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon…. Read More ›
PHOTOS : IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition 150 Years
Today we are taking a closer hands-on look at one of IWC’s Jubilee Collection releases for 2018, their 150th birthday. We covered the Jubilee models earlier, but we had the opportunity to see them ‘in the metal’ at the SIHH… Read More ›
NEWS : Swiss watch exports rose in January 2018
The year has started on a more optimistic note for the Swiss watch industry, with the FH reporting that watch industry exports rose in January, with a value of 1.6 billion CHF, a 12.6% growth against January 2017. Meanwhile, total… Read More ›
PHOTOS : Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph
Two years ago, Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato made its return to their collection family. At SIHH 2017, they followed on from 2016’s reintroduction with an expanded range, which included pieces in 34mm, 38mm, 42mm and 45mm, in stainless steel, pink gold, white… Read More ›
HANDS ON : Piaget’s record-breaking Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P
At the end of last year, Piaget made an announcement which in a way was expected (in the sense that Piaget is famed for breaking such records) but was still a surprise. We covered the details and specs of the… Read More ›
HANDS-ON : Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Chronometer
Announced just before the start of the SIHH 2018, Baume & Mercier did surprise us this January with the announcement of the new Baumatic Chronometer (one model variant COSC-certified), which we had the opportunity to see in Geneva. First of… Read More ›
