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: Tudor Black Bay Pro
Tudor released a number of new Black Bays at Watches & Wonders 2022, but the standout was without question the Black Bay Pro, a new reference that should sell like hotcakes. It adds a watch with ‘Explorer’ vibes to the… 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: Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Complications Lady Arpels Heures Florales and Lady Arpels Heures Florales Cerisier
One of the lessons I learned early at SIHH in terms of brands was to keep an eye on Van Cleef & Arpels. Why so? Well it wasn’t about what they do with jewellery or their use of stones and… 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: H. Moser et Cie Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton
Moser have introduced a new skeletonised complication combination to their offerings, with the Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton in a 42.8mm stainless steel case with a screw-down crown and water resistance of 120m. Under a domed sapphire crystal is a Funky… 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 ›
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