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Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli: A Classic Reimagined

Zenith's Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli brings together the brand's deep-rooted watchmaking heritage and a celestial aesthetic. Founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland, Zenith built its reputation on precision and innovation most notably with the 1969 launch of the El Primero automatic chronograph. Today'..................

A Closer Look at the Exclusive Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days Gubelin Special Edition

The new Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days Gubelin Special Edition marks a noteworthy collaboration between the Roman luxury brand Bulgari and the long-established Swiss jeweller Gubelin. This special edition combines the octagonal case shape of the Octo Finissimo collection with blue accents created exclusively for this edition. The skeletonised dial ..................

What Links The New Tudor Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25' to Formula 1

In recent years, Formula 1 has known only one trajectory: upwards. Television ratings have reached record highs, the sport's Instagram account boasts over 34 million followers, and hit formats like Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix offering a behind-the-scenes look at the teams, fierce rivalries, and the emotions that define the sport have..................

Richard Mille RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire: Sculptural Transparency in Sapphire

Richard Mille's latest creation, the RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire, represents a bold exploration of material and form. Unveiled in April 2025, this limited-edition trilogy marks the first time the brand conceived a movement specifically for a sapphire case. Drawing inspiration from Gothic vaults and the fluidity of water, the collection span..................

The Limited Edition Breitling Top Time B01 Coppi And Bartali

The legendary rivalry between the Italian cycling greats Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali not only moved the sporting world in the 1940s and 1950s, but an entire nation. Breitling is now honouring these two icons and former brand ambassadors with a new, limited Top Time B01 collection. These watches are not only a tribute to the sporting successes of ..................

Rado Captain Cook Over-Pole: Vintage in a New Format

With its distinctly classic aesthetic, the new Captain Cook Over-Pole takes on a unique role within Rado's otherwise futuristic design language. It brings back the charm of a bygone era. This reinterpretation of the original Rado Over-Pole world time watch, first launched in 1962, stays close to its historical roots particularly in terms of dial an..................

Corum is Back in Swiss Hands And Announces a Global Relaunch

The La Chaux-de-Fonds-based watch brand Corum is celebrating its 70th birthday this year with a very special surprise. Following a management buy-out, the company is once again 100 per cent under Swiss management.Golden Bridge Serpent from 2024Corum stands for unusual designs as well as innovative technologies. Examples include the Golden Bridge wi..................

TAG Heuer Kicks Off Its 10-Year Partnership with Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix

On 2 October 2024, what had long been speculated became reality: LVMH and Formula 1 announced their partnership. In this year, as Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, the global alliance marks not only the end of an era but also the beginning of a new chapter. This deal also signifies the conclusion of the partnership that has maintained wit..................

Inhorgenta Luxury Watch of the Year: Gerald Charles Masterlink

In Munich, the jewellery, watch and gemstone industry gathered for the annual Inhorgenta trade fair. As the industry’s leading trade fair in Europe, it not only serves as a hub but also honours designers, concepts and pieces of jewellery with the Inhorgenta Award. This year, more than 137 entries were received for the nine award categories, i..................

Save The Date: Inhorgenta 2025

The countdown has begun: on 21 February, the international jewellery, watches and gemstones trade fair Inhorgenta will open its doors for the 51st time. The event was launched in Munich in 1974 as the first International Trade Fair for Watches, Jewellery, Gemstones and Silverware'. This year, the six exhibition halls will once again not only be hom..................

TAG Heuer Returns to Formula 1 as Official Timekeeper

TAG Heuer returns to Formula 1 as the official timekeeper in 2025, coinciding with the league’s 75th anniversary and replacing as sponsor after ten years. The partnership, which began in the 1960s, has seen Heuer and later TAG Heuer involved in various capacities, including sponsorships and timekeeping. With a rich history in motorsport, the..................

TAG Heuer And Formula 1: The Winning Formula

As soon as the five starting lights on Boulevard Albert 1er turn green at 3 p.m. on 25 May 2025 and the Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco 2025 begins, they will also mark the beginning of a new era in the watch world at the historic race track. In celebration of the racing series' 75th anniversary, the LVMH subsidiary is not only replacing ,..................

Tradition 7035 by Breguet The Story of a Visionary Watchmaker Encapsulated in a Timepiece

At first glance, one could almost forget that this new Breguet model limited to just 250 pieces is a precision timekeeping instrument, despite the fact that much of its intricate mechanism remains visible even while worn on the wrist. The Breguet Tradition 7035 stands as a symbol of 250 years of aesthetic refinement and innovation. Today, Abraham-L..................

Omega Revives the Railmaster: A Look Back at the History of an Underrated Classic

Originally introduced as part of Omega's legendary toolwatch trilogy alongside the Speedmaster and Seamaster 300, the Railmaster was intended to rival the Milgauss. Yet, it never truly caught on and was discontinued after only six years in production. Nevertheless, the Railmaster is a watch that uniquely combines significant historical relevance w..................

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Grand Complication Openface

Being uncomplicated is not necessarily a top priority for Vacheron Constantin. Not even 270 years after it was founded. And so the company likes to create extremely difficult superlatives in the art of watchmaking. While last year it was the world’s most complicated pocket watch with no fewer than 63 complications, at this year’s Watche..................

A Passion for Automatons Louis Vuitton Sets New Standards with Three Exceptional Creations

Under the leadership of co-founders Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, Louis Vuitton's La Fabrique du Temps is steadily establishing itself as a serious contender in the realm of haute horlogerie despite being little more than a decade old. Today, the manufacture not only produces its own movements, but also undertakes intricate and rare decorative..................

Wempe Opens One of Europe's Largest and Most Modern Watch Servicing Workshops in Hamburg

Anyone fortunate enough to attend the grand opening in Hamburg would agree: Wempe, the family business founded in 1878, and the stunning Kontorhaus at Stubbenhuk 10 seem perfectly matched. In early May 2025, Kim-Eva Wempe and her children, Chiara and Scott, proudly unveiled this innovative, high-quality watch service centre to a host of guests.It w..................

Grand Seiko: The Japanese Giant

Mangas here, sushi there. Zen Buddhism meets street style, and the crowds of Tokyo’s Shibuya district meet the snowy dreamscapes of Hokkaid. There’s no doubt about it: viewed from afar, Japan conjures up a wide variety of associations. Cliches mingle with nostalgia, but in the end, what unites them all is the conviction that faraway Ja..................

Aspiring Watchmakers: Wempe's Top-Performing Training Centre in Glashutte

Young people tend to face one of their biggest challenges in life after leaving school, as, often for the very first time, they begin to plan their professional future. Although the choice is almost limitless, many have not yet been able to sharpen their horizons enough to survey the variety of careers available in much depth. Thus, they usually de..................

How Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Offshore Combined Luxury With Culture For The First Time

In this article, we delve into the world of the Royal Oak Offshore a watch that caused heated discussions when it was launched, and simultaneously set a bold new trend at Audemars Piguet: that of larger sized watches. Hardly any other model has had such a lasting impact on the brand, turned into a playground for collaborations, and paved Audemars P..................

Made In Germany:?The Glashutte Original SeaQ-Series

Timepieces promising the highest level of precision and craftsmanship are known to come from Switzerland. But horological precision can also be made in Germany', just as Glashutte Original proves in the diver's watch category. Although diver's watches do not centre around major complications, which are regarded as the pinnacle of watchmaking, they ..................

Taking a Look at The Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph Collection

Founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot,?Zenith has long held its own unique place in the world of Swiss watchmaking. Increasingly favoured by collectors and regarded as a brand that has long blended innovation with technical skill, it is above all rooted in the legacy of the iconic El Primero movement and the brand-defining watches that followed. T..................

Watches & Wonders 2025: What Impressions Can We Take Back From Geneva?

They are passionate about timepieces and make no secret of it. Our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander reflect on Watches & Wonders 2025 and the lasting impressions of the fair...................

Meet the New Cubitus: Innovation and Excitement Unleashed

They love watches and make no secret of it. Our horology experts Philippe and Alexander talk about their favourite subject: Patek Philippe...................

Forget About Money: This One's for the Dreamers

They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation...................

Blancpain x Swatch: The Quest for the Cool Factor

They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation...................

A New Daytona? Another Nautilus? Wishful Thinking Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2023

They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation...................

Collector's Choice: @jumphourking Ruud van Rijn Talks Jump Hour Watches

Let's start with the most important question. What is it about the jump hour mechanismthatso enamours you?When I started collecting watches in the 1990s I liked odd' watches, mainly from the 1970s. That meant alarm watches, strangely shaped cases, 24-hour dials, world time anything out of the ordinary. I am not into ‘normal’ round watch..................

Collector's Choice: A Day In The Life of Kristian Haagen

Kristian Haagen is a self-described “Barbour-wearing, ’67 Series 2A owning, middle-aged watch collector” with eight published books under his belt to date. To the rest of the watch community, Haagen is a renowned Danish photojournalist, collector and auction house consultant. But who is he really? We put forth some questions to Sc..................

George Glasgow Jr: Gentlemen's Style

Respected as a man, gentleman, and businessman, George Glasgow Junior is the mastermind behind George Cleverley, the renowned shoemaker of Old Bond Street’s Royal Arcade. But George’s style extends far beyond bespoke shoes; he is also the proud and passionate owner of some of the world’s most revered watch models. We caught up wit..................

The Watch Alchemist: @mochi_watches

When he received his university tuition fees and a few months of rent from his family in advance, he invested it in an OMEGA Speedmaster watch. Fortunately, his application for a scholarship was granted, and his education and accommodation were secured.OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph 42 mm Ref. 311.30.42.30.01.006These days, he..................

With A Penchant For Independence: @thehoracle

Having lived on the West Coast his entire life, it's not surprising, that his first watch was a Nixon, the epitome of a surf watch. As nobody in his family was ever interested in watches and he never inherited a piece, @thehoracle had to find his own way into the world of watches and eventually collecting. Already as a teenager he got hooked, in hi..................

The Hublot Masterpiece Collection: Where Innovation Meets Extravagance

Launched in 2011, following the Big Bang, King Power, and Classic Fusion lines, Hublot’s Masterpiece (MP) collection marked the brand’s intensified focus on grand complications. Jean-Claude Biver, then CEO of Hublot, described the collection as the next step towards “more watchmaking, more expertise, more innovation.” From t..................

A Symphony of 72 Masterpieces: 30 Years of Calibre Development at A. Lange & S?hne

30 years is actually not a very long period in the watch industry, which tends to move in generations. But when A. Lange & S?hne looks back this autumn to October 24, 1994, the collector community won’t be able to help but say: a news star is shining bright in the sky. 72 movements have been created in the 30 years since the brand's reest..................

The Ultimate Guide to Zenith's El Primero

Most of the young watch collectors of today are looking for the names of famous watch models. This is perfectly fair, given these names were created to be remembered. But anyone who takes a closer look at superstars such as the Cosmograph Daytona by , the Nautilus by Patek Philippe, or the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet, will quickly discover: there ..................

Pushing the Boundaries of Watchmaking: Patek Philippe Advanced Research

Looking closely at the remarkably innovative spirit of Patek Philippe, one comes to the conclusion that the slogan of the Geneva-based manufacture should be Vorsprung durch Technik (or in English, Innovation through technology), Audi's catchy mantra. But the horology house’s slogan is rather: You never own a Patek Philippe. You merely look af..................

The Ultimate Guide to The Patek Philippe Nautilus

Why Three Hands And Steel Is Just The Beginning..................

The Best Chronographs With In-House Movements: Top Picks For Every Budget

Whether you're a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey into the world of haute horology, a chronograph with an in-house movement represents the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking excellence. That's why we've created this carefully curated guide to showcase the best chronograph watches with in-house movements. From more affordable chron..................

The Best GMT Watches for Every Budget: A Guide for Beginners and Collectors

The perfect choice for frequent flyers, businesspeople, and globetrotters: GMT watches typically allow you to keep track of up to two additional time zones alongside the local time. Practical and versatile, they are ideal for those who frequently interact with or travel across different time zones. In this article, we present our selection of the b..................

Buyer's Guide For Watches Between 1,000 3,000 Euros

If you’re going for a four-digit watch, your expectations will have risen considerably in comparison to our Buyer’s Guide Part 1, which took you through watches from 150 to 1,000 euros. Consumers are justified in expecting something pretty special for a watch over 1,000 euros. It usually means higher quality, finesse, and perhaps also a..................