A refined example of a contemporary moon-phase watch, Frederique Constant’s Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture is expanded at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The three new executions are presented in a 40mm stainless-steel case, each featuring a height of 12.4mm with a water resistantance...
It has become something of a tradition at Montblanc to present a historically inspired Minerva monopusher chronograph as part of the new introductions at Watches and Wonders, focusing on the beauty of its inner workings. This year, the Swiss brand is going one step...
The Toric was the very first wristwatch designed by Michel Parmigiani. Launched in 1996, it was also the first timepiece of the Parmigiani Fleurier brand that the master watchmaker and expert restorer. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and the aesthetic of the golden ratio...
Just released at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the new Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph ref. 5980/60G-001. This is a fresh face for the watch which takes the place of the now discontinued versions that came in red gold and two-tone models...
With their comprehensive revamp of the Aquis collection at Watches & Wonders 2024, Oris has brought back the popular Upcycle collection as part of their Change for the Better initiative. You’ll recall these Aquis Date Upcycle watches were first introduced back in 2021 in...
At Watches and Wonders 2024, Patek Philippe presented its iconic Golden Ellipse wristwatch in a new pink gold execution, with the model featuring an ebony black sunburst dial fitted with a new pink gold mesh bracelet. Revisiting earlier bracelet styles, the model highlights the...
Just released by Tudor at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the new Black Bay 58 GMT. The watch is done in a 39mm case and takes cues from the golden age of air travel, being inspired by the classic Tudor ref. 7924 “Big Crown.” Joining...
From the Mikrograph used to time the Olympic Games in the 1920s and 1930s to the Heuer stopwatches used to time motorsports in the 1960s, there are few brands more closely associated with the chronograph than TAG Heuer. Recently the...
Watches & Wonders 2024 is off to the races, and any first day of the world of horology’s biggest week would be remiss without a first stop by Rolex. Leading a slate of notable releases from the manufacture is the brand’s...
With the new Duomètre Chronograph Moon, Jaeger-LeCoultre demonstrates once again its outstanding technical expertise in the field of complex chronographs at Watches and Wonders. In 2007, the manufacture developed the Duomètre system to address the problem of complications watches where the power supply from...
Introduced in 2016 as a fine example of a contemporary haute-horlogerie timepiece, the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon from A. Lange & Söhne boasts the three grand complications dubbed in the name: a chronograph, a perpetual calendar, and a tourbillon. While each complication is a technical feat...
When does an integrated bracelet sport watch truly come into its own? I would argue it’s when it gets a skeletonized dial that is truly worthy of being called competition for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Skeleton. Yeah, that’s a...
It’s official: After a teaser campaign on Instagram featuring Snoopy, this time with a cake and candle motif, and only two weeks after the launch of the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase in white, Swatch today announced the black version, which is...
Luxury watches clad in titanium seem to have a strong momentum in 2024. Arnold & Son is the latest to introduce a timepiece made from this beneficial material, which is lightweight yet durable and comfortable to wear. Drawing on the brand’s...
Kicking off the watch year 2024, German brand Laco presents four new editions of its pilot’s watches Ulm and Würzburg. Named after two German cities, they are available with two diameters, 39mm and 42.5mm, and a height of 9.0mm and 10.0mm respectively. Both feature...
Last year, Longines introduced the HydroConquest with a GMT function. First premiered in 2007, this popular diver’s watch with a water-resistance rating of 300 meters offered for the first time the indication of two time zones. It was presented in four stainless-steel executions...
One of the greatest joys for watch enthusiasts is observing the evolution and reissues of iconic models. A striking exampleisAudemars Piguet’slatest execution of theRoyal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43 mm. Premiered in 1993 as an offspring to the famous Royal...
In a surprising move just 12 days beforeWatches and Wonders 2024,Tudoryesterday announced the newBlack Bay Chrono “Pink”which shines bright with a – well – pink dial. “A pink dial may seem unexpected at first, but going against the grain...
In 2011, Michel Parmigiani created the Hijri Calendar Table Clock after he was inspired by the restoration of a pocket watch that featured an Arabic calendar. This remarkable achievement was even topped when the genius watchmaker and restorer implemented...
Color seems to be an even bigger trend in this year’s new watch models than in previous years. But it’s not just the stunning color ways – many brands are pulling out all the stops with creative hues, shades...
Sports timekeeping has a long tradition at Junghans. It began in the 1920s with the first hand stopwatches and continued at many major sporting events in the 20th century, including car races, ski world cups, rowing and athletics competitions. Junghans...
As part of the brand’s “140 Years of Firsts” birthday celebration campaign, Breitling just released a pair of new Navitimer watches and a limited edition reimagining of the iconic Cosmonaute, the first Swiss timepiece to go into space back in 1962....
In 1924, Citizen created its first-ever product: a pocket watch. It was given the name “Citizen” to express the idea of a watch that as many people as possible would be able to use and cherish for a long time. Inspired...
Omegatoday announced the creation of a new chronometer testing institute, theLaboratoire de Précision, with two locations in Switzerland, one in Bienne and the other in Villeret. Similar to theCOSC(Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres), which has been the number one...
Since the collection’s inception, Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo has set plenty of records in contemporary watchmaking. The story began in 2014, with the world’s slimmest tourbillon watch. By advancing the art of miniaturization, combined with a design approach unique to the brand, most...
Citizen is expanding its Series 8 collection with a modern and compelling sporty aquatic watch. Crafted in stainless steel, the Series 8 890 is water resistant to 200 meters; its barrel-shaped case, enhanced by a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, measures 42.6mm by...
Seiko is a highly versatile brand, offering timepieces of all types and colors, with a century of technical expertise in the field of watchmaking and a strong reputation across a variety of sports and tool watches. The Presage Collection, launched in...
Are you ready for the 2024 diving and traveling season? Mido certainly is. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of its Ocean Star collection, the Swiss brand is launching the Ocean Star GMT Special Edition. Water-resistant to 200 meters, or 660 feet, and equipped with...
When talking about Tudor, conversations are usually aimed at the Black Bay, Pelagos, Ranger, or Royal collections, but the brand has more to show than these ranges alone. In the Glamour collection, Tudor offers an extensive array of watches with a sportive chic...
Continuing its quest for innovative and new materials, Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet unveils its latest inthe Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked, its first-ever timepiece made from “sand gold,” an in-house created and produced 18-carat gold alloy that offers vibrant light...