When Grand Seiko first announced its T0 constant force tourbillon concept movement in 2020, it immediately caused a stir in the enthusiast community despite not being fitted to a watch. Not only was this Grand Seiko?s first-ever tourbillon, it was...
Parmigiani Fleurier is introducing a new member to their Tonda PF collection, and it contains a novel take on the GMT complication. The term ?rattrapante? is often associated with the timing hands of a chronograph, stacking them in multiples... -
Apparently, this is the first open-dialed Montblanc Minerva watch so far. That’s interesting because, over the last few years, every high- to low-end mechanical watch brand has made great efforts to dazzle consumers with open dials and movement... -
With this year?s edition of Watches & Wonders underway, Jaeger-LeCoultre has expanded its Polaris line with a new timepiece that introduces a perpetual calendar complication to the collection for the very first time. The revamped Polaris... -
Debuting just two years ago, the Tudor Royal remains a silent success in the brand?s lineup. With retro styling (and a name resurrected from a historical model), the Royal is an integrated bracelet sports watch that holds a unique place among... -
Fluted bezels are not a Rolex exclusive. Omega puts a fluted bezel on the Constellation Globemaster, for instance. But still, a bezel with multiple facets reflecting light has an inescapably strong Rolex vibe. But did you know that back in 1927, the... -
Premiered in 1992, the Yacht-Master then, as now, is Rolex?s vision of a nautical watch. The last addition was introduced in 2019 in a new 42mm white gold case. The fleet is now joined by a yellow gold execution.
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Patek Philippe graces us with two new timepieces inspired by vintage watches from the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. The first release is the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5320G. The reference 5230 was introduced in 2017 with a cream-colored... -
After the breakout success of the Chronomaster Sport just under two years ago, Zenith now presents a totally overhauled Chronomaster Open for Watches & Wonders 2022. The now-previous iteration of the Chronomaster was more than due for an update and... -
You?d be forgiven if you mistook Patek Philippe?s newest Calatrava for, well, anything other than a Calatrava. After nearly a century, the Calatrava has become almost archetypal in its design language, acting as a beacon that can guide even the... -
The Lange 1 dial, with its iconic offset time and outsized date display, has become the symbol for the return of Glashütte watchmaking. For 2022, the Grand Lange 1 receives some elegant refinements for its 41mm case in either 18K pink or white gold.... -
Ah, the delights of Watches & Wonders, low on pandemic measures but big on revenge spending. Even while much of the world is still struggling with the pandemic aftermath, events are back. And sadly, while Europe is not peaceful as it used to be,... -
In the 1970s world of recreational and professional diving, few names were as synonymous with undersea pursuits as Doxa. With roots that run deep, from Cousteau and his crew aboard to the Calypso to the aquanauts of the US Navy SEALAB program, Doxa... -
While colorful dials aren?t exactly a new phenomenon (just ask DOXA), ever since Rolex released their spread of bright Oyster Perpetuals, they went from outliers to trendy. Omega recently announced an array of Aqua Terras seemingly aimed at... -
Designed by Jean-Claude Gueit, the Baume & Mercier Riviera debuted with its hallmark dodecagonal bezel in 1973 ? shortly after the Royal Oak and years before the Nautilus or the Ingenieur SL. By 2022, the Riviera watch collection has taken on many... -
There were rumors of a left-handed Rolex much before the Watches and Wonders 2022 trade show opened its doors to a live audience for the first time since the pandemic created havoc two years ago. Almost everyone dismissed it as gossip considering... -
Cartier unveils the Tank Chinoise as the sixth chapter in the Cartier Prive Collection, highlighting the iconography of Chinese architecture and interior design. The Tank Chinoise had not been re-envisioned since 2004 when it was redesigned during... -