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 ›
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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 ›
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 surprised everyone with a new Baumatic Chronometer (one model variant being COSC-certified), which we had the opportunity to see in Geneva. First of all, it’s important to note… Read More ›
SIHH 2018 : Officine Panerai’s new Luminor Logos
(Photo : Panerai) This year, Panerai is updating their Base and Marina models, with a new P.6000 movement with a three day power reserve replacing the 6497 part of this new six model upgrade. The Luminor Logo has been the… Read More ›
PHOTOS : H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Flying Hours
A wandering hours display powered by a new in-house movement with a Funky Blue fume dial. Such is the Endeavour Flying Hours, the first watch from H. Moser & Cie to show the time using a satellite system of discs,… Read More ›
PHOTOS: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Polaris Collection
A year ago, at the SIHH 2017, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled the new Master Control collection. As I noted at the time, it was a well received new suite of watches at the fair, seen as examples of clean and elegant designs… Read More ›