Some of you reading this may have been young(er) adults when Cartier launched the Must concept in the 1970s, but some also likely to have been kids of the 1970s and 1980s with a vague awareness or recollection of having… Read More ›
Women’s watches
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: Patek Philippe new Nautilus models
It would be remiss of me not to note that the colour green did make some appearances during Watches & Wonders Geneva 2021. It would also be remiss of me not to mention that Patek Philippe released four new Nautilus… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: Piaget Ultimate Concept “Tribute to La Côte-aux-Fées”
Last year Piaget won the “Aiguille d’Or” at 2020’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) for the Altiplano Ultimate Concept, a watch whose prototype was a standout at the SIHH 2018. At 2mm thick the thinnest mechanical watch in the… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: Baume & Mercier Riviera Collection
The last post was about a watch whose dial seemed (to me at least) a bit 1970s-inspired. This is about the revival of a design that actually is – the Riviera, launched in 1973, is Baume & Mercier’s Watches &… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: H.Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Tiger’s Eye LE
“If we want to survive we need to be different.” This was said during an online H.Moser & Cie press session, and whilst being different has been a core part of the brand’s identity, whether in terms of their watches… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual Calendar
One thing you can’t say of Bvlgari is that they are content to rest on their laurels. Seven years and seven world records for thinness – the Octo Finissimo has more than made its mark in its brief life, from… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: Oris AquisPro Date Caliber 400
Let’s go back a bit to last year. To this post, in fact. Oris launched their new in-house Calibre 400, an automatic movement with enhanced anti-magnetic features and a power reserve of five days. Coming with a ten year warranty… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: Hublot Sang Bleu II Ceramic
Yes Hublot may have launched the mind boggling Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire, with an integrated sapphire bracelet and yes, there may be a new Big Bang Unico Yellow Magic in an incredibly vivid yellow ceramic case (yellow and… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925
The commercial success that is Tudor’s Black Bay/ BB58 is very likely to continue with the latest launch of the new Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925. The name is easy to work out – the 925 is a reference to its… Read More ›
WATCHES & WONDERS 2021: Jaeger-LeCoultre Métiers Rares® Reverso One
There are the ‘attention grabbers’ at any watch fair. More often than not, especially for large brands, these are going to be the big sellers for them. That’s why they dominate discussions online and off. But brands are not just… Read More ›
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