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Return to the Golden Age: Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription

An interesting story lies behind the Tourbillon Souscription. Despite quietly retiring to the mountains in recent years, watchmaker Daniel Roth was once one of the best-known men of his craft. With names such as Jaeger-LeCoultre and Audemars Piguet under his belt, Roth was an educator as well as an innovator. A major milestone for Roth included cre..................

Watches & Wonders 2023: Vacheron Constantin Celebrates The Retrograde Display

In a retrograde date display, the hand does not make a complete revolution of the dial, but passes through the measuring segment to then jump back to the starting point and begin again. Retrograde displays first appeared at Vacheron Constantin in the 1920s in pocket watches. It was not until 1940 that the manufacture produced its first wristwatch w..................

Watches & Wonders 2023: Panerai Shines the Spotlight on the Legendary Radiomir Collection

For over a century, the watchmaker Panerai, founded in Florence by Giovanni Panerai, has been dedicated to the production of precision instruments developed primarily for the Italian navy and military. As early as 1916, Panerai, in collaboration with a lieutenant in the Italian navy, succeeded in developing a substance based on radium that glowed i..................

Watches & Wonders 2023: Cartier Tank Americaine and Tank Louis Cartier

In addition to the new Tank Normale introduced into Cartier’s Prive series for collectors, the maison is also offering a number of new mechanical Tank watches for the general public. This includes the introduction of two Americaine models, alongside four Louis Cartier timepieces with distinctive and colourful dials...................

Watches & Wonders 2023: Cartier Prive Tank Normale

Every year at Cartier, a rare new model joins the Prive collection a line dedicated to the brand’s watch collectors. Always special in terms of aesthetics and highly limited in its production numbers, the Prive watches are inevitably much-anticipated pieces. This year, the seventh special series is the Tank Normale. In a nod to the original m..................

Watches & Wonders 2023: Cartier Santos de Cartier and Santos-Dumont Novelties

This year at Watches & Wonders, we are seeing a flurry of Santos-related action from Cartier. The maison is introducing no less than four new mechanical Santos de Cartier models and six new mechanical Santos Dumont models. One of these Santos de Cartier wristwatches is a stunning diamond-set skeletonised edition, while three of the Santos Dumon..................

Watches & Wonders 2023: Three New Patek Philippe Calatravas Reference 6007 - Now Also in White Gold

Three new timepieces have arrived, and they're braced for an inevitably passionate exchange of opinions amongst collectors. The Calatrava collection is, on the one hand, deeply rooted in the history of Patek Philippe. Describing it as an entry-level line' is actually out of the question, because everything that distinguishes the manufacture and mak..................

The Power of Dreams: Exclusive Novelties From Patek Philippe's "Rare Handcrafts" Series

A leopard and a scene from a historic car race. Ultimately, these two timepieces from the house of Patek Philippe, for which the description novelties' somehow sounds far too trite, show much more. As part of the Rare Handcrafts' 2023 collection, they stand for the pursuit of perfection, for the preservation of watchmaking and jewellery techniques,..................

Breitling Top Time Classic Cars Capsule Collection: The Thunderbird Enters The Race

The Top Time Classic Cars Capsule collection, launched in 2021, is now enjoying an update with the introduction of a new and improved “engine”, the manufacture calibre 01. In addition, thanks to a renewed collaboration, Breitling is introducing a brand-new version of a chronograph in collaboration with Breitling and Ford, the Thunderbir..................

Louis Vuitton Tambour Opera Automata

With the new Tambour Opera Automata, Louis Vuitton plays on the theme of art imitating life and life imitating art. Drawing upon elements of Chinese culture and mythology, the watch presents the wearer with a Bian Lian performance. As part of Sichuan opera, Bian Lian is the art of face-changing, having been around for more than 300 years. What make..................

A Feast for the Eyes: Louis Vuitton Tambour Fiery Heart Automata

Nestled away amongst deep red hearts, gold thorns and shiny green leaves, Louis Vuitton reveals its latest innovative timepiece for women: the amorous Tambour Fiery Heart Automata. With its sparkling diamond-set crown and spinning tourbillon, the automaton timepiece certainly shows Louis Vuitton’s La Fabrique du Temps artisanal and watchmakin..................

Tambour Moon Tourbillon Volant: Louis Vuitton Launches Further Sapphire Models With Geneva Seal

The Geneva Seal: the most coveted certification in the Swiss watch industry. A symbol of authenticity and prestige, the few watches in the world that bear the Geneva Seal (or Poin?on de Genve in French) display remarkable levels of finishing and traditionally crafted decorations, from C?tesdeGenve (Genevan stripes) to spiral ‘snailing’..................

Introducing The New Longines Pilot Majetek

Back in the 1920s, Swiss watch manufacture Longines created its first pilot’s watch with a rotating bezel. Then, in the early 1930s, the watchmaker went on to develop a wristwatch with a rotating bezel featuring a luminous index at 12 o'clock. Among other things, pilots principally used this design to calculate flight time. Five years later, ..................

Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon 'A Secret' Eternity Edition

At this year’s “Jewellery and Watches Exhibition”(JWED) 2023 in Doha, Girard-Perregaux is launching a new La Esmeralda Tourbillon in an A Secret Eternity Edition, this time in white gold. With a blue colour scheme and, three parallel-mounted bridges, the watch represents a tribute to 19th century watchmaker Constant Girard. The av..................

IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 With Salmon Dial

IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled a new version of the Portugieser Automatic 40, with an aesthetic that is both modern and classic. The first Portugieser Automatic 40 was added to the collection in 2020 and brings back a puristic design of the original Portugieser from the late 1930s. However, the movement of the latest model has been housed in a more ..................

Roger Dubuis Introduces The Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone Monobalancier

Roger Dubuis is introducing another Blacklight Edition model, the Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone Monobalancier. Although the novelty remains true to its line with Roger Dubuis’ signature skeletonised dial, the new Hyper Horology watch is already a true pioneer of the collection thanks to its implementation of a novel synthetic process.The ca..................

New Horizons: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa

The Fifty Fathoms collection embodies Blancpain’s passion for the underwater world, which began in 1953 with the creation of the first modern divers’ watch. With its 70-year history of Fifty Fathoms, the brand is closely aligned with the world’s explorers, photographers, oceanographers and conservationists who appreciate and prote..................

Ready for the Scrum: Breitling Chronomat Six Nations

Swiss watch manufacture Breitling is launching an extremely limited-edition Chronomat series as well as a new squad. Both dedicate themselves to the unions and federations that make up Six Nations Rugby: England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, France, and Italy. Breitling holds the title of exclusive luxury watch partner to Six Nations Rugby, and the Ch..................

Louis Vuitton Celebrate A 200th Anniversary With The Unique Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater

In celebration of 200 years since the one and only Louis Vuitton was born, the brand’s horology house, La Fabrique du Temps, is introducing a unique timepiece. The Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater takes its inspiration from humankind’s conquest of space and integrates an array of horological wonders. The watch marks the first time tha..................

Complications Are Key: Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin

From the humble date and sporty chronograph to the traditional tourbillon and complex minute repeater, Piaget’s Polo line integrates an array of watchmaking wonders. Yet 2023 marks a first for the line as Piaget introduces a perpetual calendar to the Polo’s core collection for the first time. Meet the Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin...................

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 41 mm in Titanium?

The ultra-thin Royal Oak with perpetual calendar, first appearing in 2018 as a prototype with the name RD#2, continues to evolve. This year, it returns with a new dial design and a new material for the case, bezel and bracelet. To ensure that the watch remains one of the thinnest of its kind, the Le Brassus-based manufacture entrusts the watch with..................

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT with Big Date

The year 2002 heralded the birth of the Royal Oak Concept, when Audemars Piguet launched a limited edition of 150 pieces to mark the 30th anniversary of its Royal Oak. It drew its inspiration from the concept cars in the automotive industry. Its aesthetic was disruptive and revolutionary; the Concept project provided Audemars Piguet with a playgrou..................

Trilogy: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie

In 1994, Swiss manufacture Audemars Piguet presented its first Grande Sonnerie wristwatch. In 2020, AP reintroduced the complication and has presented a trilogy in the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection every year since. This year, the horology house launches three new models: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonner..................

Audemars Piguet Seduces Us Once Again: A Dashing Green Dial Flying Tourbillon and a Smoked Sapphire Supersonnerie

The Code 11.59 line from Audemars Piguet is only getting better and two of its latest novelties are definitive proof. Growing into its own and developing its DNA ever further, the collection is evidently here to impress with the new Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon and Minute Repeater Supersonnerie. As always, Swisswatches is here to talk y..................

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Novelties 2023

Today, Audemars Piguet is unveiling a number of new Royal Oak novelties well worth introducing, from turquoise and smoky blue dials to a new Jumbo Extra-Thin and a chronograph with blue sapphires. In this article, we introduce you to the absolute highlights...................

Six Steel Additions: Audemars Piguet Step Up The Code 11.59 Core Collection

Steel sports watches show no signs of slowing down in the industry anytime soon and Audemars Piguet is jumping on board with the introduction of six new steel Code 11.59 models. The novelties consist of a trio of three-hand models, as well as three new chronographs. In comparison to their precious metal predecessors, these watches utilise not only ..................

The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747 Limited Edition

The Boeing 747 revolutionised commercial aviation like no other long-haul aircraft. When the Boeing 747 was launched in 1969, it offered a more affordable long-haul experience than any other jumbo jet, with unprecedented spacious cabins that spanned two aisles and two decks. This was a time in which aviation unlike today was still considered sophis..................

A Cartier Classic: A Fresh Face For The Tank Fran?aise

From Claudia Schiffer to Cartier’s ambassador Rami Malek, Cartier’s Tank Fran?aise has long been a staple for many a fan of the Tank. Nevertheless, after peacefully existing at the company for the past 20 years, Cartier is now adding a new spin to its Tank Fran?aise. While six of the current models are quartz, Cartier is also introducin..................

The Omega Speedmaster Super Racing with Spirate System

Omega has become something of a talking point in the industry recently. Last year, the company unveiled the most spectacular movement in its history, the Calibre 1932. Marking the world’s first calibre to combine an integrated chronograph and a minute repeater, it was proof that Omega’s ongoing quest for innovation is far from over. Thi..................

Richard Mille RM 66 Flying Tourbillon

Richard Mille is introducing a brand new limited edition and it’s like nothing we have seen before. Taking its inspiration from the rock ‘n roll lifestyle of the 1960s, the RM 66 Flying Tourbillon from Richard Mille is surely one of the most extravagant pieces to exist in the current collection. 50 pieces are available...................

LVMH Watch Week 2023: Zenith Highlights

Launching an array of new pieces at LVMH Watch Week, Swiss manufacture Zenith is getting creative this year as it extends its DEFY Skyline watch options. The horology house also introduces the world to its very first 41 mm DEFY Skyline Boutique Edition, a couple of new dial colours, as well as some scaled-down 36 mm models...................

LVMH Watch Week 2023: TAG Heuer Highlights

The year 2023 has barely begun yet the first trade fair, LVMH Watch Week, is already underway and with it come many innovations that are worth discussing in more detail. The fourth edition of LVMH Watch Week will take place in Singapore at the luxurious Capella Hotel, where the four watchmaking houses of the LVMH Group – Bulgari, Hublot, TAG ..................

LVMH Watch Week 2023: Hublot Highlights

Hublot is presenting three very special timepieces at this year’s LVMH Watch Week in Singapore, all of which break with old conventions. From a transparent neon-coloured case and a watch helping to protect the rhinoceros to a new edition of an all-time classic, Hublot is coming up with all the goods...................

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1

Blancpain graced the world with the first modern diver’s watch back in 1953. While paved the way with the first water-resistant Oyster Perpetual watch as far back as 1926, the Fifty Fathoms used the wisdom of amateur diver and Blancpain CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter to define the essential features of diving watches. This includes characteristic..................

Vacheron Constantin: The Ethereal New Traditionnelle and Patrimony Models

Horology house Vacheron Constantin is reaching new heights of femininity with its introduction of several ethereal new Traditionnelle and Patrimony models. The Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin is available in a powdery blue or pink colour scheme, accompanied by a diamond-set bezel. Meanwhile, the Patrimony Self-winding comes in a gradie..................

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 GP 2023 Edition

As the 50th anniversary year of the Porsche Design Chronograph 1, which was widely celebrated with an array of special models, draws to a close, the watch manufacturer is already presenting its next highlight. With the Chronograph 1 – GP 2023 Edition, Porsche Design is launching a second limited special edition to mark the GP Ice Race in Zell..................

The New Breitling Top Time Deus Limited Edition in Sky-Blue

Breitling and the Australian lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina are launching a second limited edition of its Top Time Deus Chronograph. The 2021 Top Time Deus Limited Edition sold out incredibly quickly. With Breitling Top Time chronographs first making an appearance in 1964, Willy Breitling was the brains behind this sportier, more modern alternativ..................

Switching It Up: Breguet Classique Dame 8068

Breguet is mixing things up in its Classique Dame collection, introducing the 8068 with a quick strap-change feature for the first time. The Breguet Classique Dame 8068, which comes in either a white- or rose-gold case, allows its wearers to quickly and easily change between an array of colourful straps thus transforming the aesthetic of the watch...................

Fit For Royalty: Breguet Reine de Naples 9835 and 9838

Breguet’s two new ladies’ models, the Reine de Naples 9835 and 9838, take their inspiration from the first-ever wristwatch, delivered to the Queen of Naples (Napoleon’s sister) in 1812. Interestingly, the minute hands on these latest additions to the Reine de Naples collection adopt a variety of shapes while moving around the dial..................

Rado Reveals The New Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Limited Edition

The Captain Cook is perhaps one of the most popular models in Rado’s portfolio. First launched in 1962, the Captain Cook represented the era of great expeditions, explorers and adventures, and at the same time served the emerging trend of diving watches. Now, with the new Captain Cook, Rado presents a model that not only adopts the name and s..................