Cartier is a name that is synonymous with timeless design. Historically speaking, since the company?s inception in 1847, Cartier watches tend to be somewhat reserved in stature and walk the line between utility and fashion. Not one to rest on its...
Despite its slightly divisive birth last year, the wider community now seems to have firmly accepted Zenith’s Chronomaster Sport with open arms. A few of my friends and acquaintances have picked up the stainless steel version, and the feedback has... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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.... -
The new Reservoir Sonomaster Chronograph is inspired by the VU meters found on vintage amplifiers.
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Amongst all the Rolex sports models, the Air-King is arguably the most polarizing timepiece with niche followership. However, for 2022, the Swiss watchmaking giant has revised the three-hand pilot?s watch to give it a much wider appeal it always... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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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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... -
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... -
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,... -
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... -
Doxa isn?t exhibiting at Watches & Wonders, but that doesn?t mean they can?t get in on some of the new release craziness of this very big week for the watch world. It?s actually quite interesting to observe what the brands not involved in the... -