Kicking off our annual tradition of recapping some of the most notable stories and watches from the year, today we?re talking about the watch world?s most common complication (after a simple date aperture, that is), in the chronograph. Equipping sports watches to formal pieces to everything in between, the chronograph is a complication as useful in function as it in in classic aestheticism. Among the notable releases are those from Omega, Baltic, TAG Heuer, and more. Enjoy!

Omega Speedmaster ?57 Updates

Kicking off our year in review is Omega, which reapproached its renowned Speedmaster ?57 this year nearly a decade after its original debut, this time opting for a slimmer profile. The updated collection consists of eight steel models with a diameter of 40.5mm and a height of 12.99mm, dimensions made possible by the brand?s new Master Chronometer caliber 9906. The movement is capable of 60 hours of reserved power and operates two symmetrical sub-dials at 3 and 9 o?clock in addition to a date aperture at 6 o?clock.
Retail pricing for the Omega Speedmaster ?57 begins at $8,300 for models presented on a strap and $8,600 models secured by a steel bracelet.

Baltic x Peter Auto Tricompax Special Edition

Among the plethora of unique collaborations to debut this year was one between French watchmaker Baltic and Peter Auto, a Parisian-based auto events organizer. Expressing the interconnectedness of horology and classic car enthusiasm, the Baltic x Peter A...