IWC’s Portofino timepieces have represented seamless elegance for almost 40 years. Celebrities like Joel Edgerton and Cate Blanchett have been spotted flashing these round-faced watches to the paparazzi over the past ten years. And we are glad to hear that IWC Schaffhausen is updating the collection with a number of contemporary features and nuances. Discover […]
Breguet has unveiled a new iteration of the Classique Calendrier 7337, one of its most traditional and distinctive dress watches. The new model, which is available in 18k white or rose gold, has minor aesthetic updates that were inspired by the most recent overhaul in 2020 and maintains the long-standing tradition of the design in […]
In its latest homage to Asian art, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces the Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai ‘Amida Falls’, honouring the work of the 19th-century Japanese master, Katsushika Hokusai. The case-back of the new timepiece is decorated with a hand- enamelled miniature reproduction of “The Amida Falls in the Far Reaches of the Kisokaidō Road”, the best-known work […]
The Pasha de Cartier collection debuted in 1985, with a design by Gerald Genta encapsulating the hedonistic thrill of that decade. The collection’s exotic name was inspired by Marrakesh’s similarly lavish Pasha Thami El Glaoui, a loyal client and passionate watch collector between 1920 and 1950. The Pasha collection prospered until around 2011 when it […]
Hublot introduces a special form of synthetic sapphire, a global first, and a completely new color in the area of fine watchmaking with the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire. This new edition displays a watchmaker relentlessly pursuing R&D, which has elevated it to one of the leading and most disruptive watch companies of […]
The Code 11.59 collection by Audemars Piguet was revealed in 2019, marking the brand’s first significant product introduction in 20 years. Its unusual 41mm case design was “carefully designed for both men and women,” according to the company, with six models, 13 references, and three in-house calibres. These two gem-set versions, coated with over 1,000 […]
With even more sparkle this year, the Big Bang One Click 33s reveal their many facets and come with a new luxury. A collection of twelve silky bracelets, cut from ‘soft touch’ grained calf leather changes, with the seasons. Available in King Gold or steel, partially or fully set, the cases feature black or white […]
The German language has a term that is so unique that other languages have simply copied it rather than coining a new word with the same meaning: Zeitgeist. You may have a hazy idea of what the word signifies yet fail to articulate it precisely. The term “zeitgeist” refers to “the overall beliefs, ideas, and […]
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak ‘Jumbo,’ Audemars Piguet dropped the new watches on January 26, 2022. With a completely new automated in-house calibre, the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ 50th Anniversary ref. 16202 replaces the Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin reference 15202. The iconic calibre 2121, which had been employed in […]
As Extreme E is gearing up for its second season, Zenith is unveiling the first in a series of special editions of the DEFY Extreme Carbon, incorporating recycled elements from the electric rally championship. The highly exclusive series will feature a limited edition for each of this season’s races, beginning with the Desert X Prix […]
It is not unusual for Panerai watches to be seen on accomplished, well-known individuals at work or play, but one of the most recent sightings is in a league all its own. On January 19, 2022, during Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) that are part of International Space Station Expedition 66, cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov wore a 45mm […]
When Piaget isn’t pushing the boundaries of ultra-thin watchmaking, pounding the watch case down to a card, or navigating the maze of high complexities, it turns its hand to jewelry watches, placing its name on some of the most enticing examples in the industry. The Piaget Limelight Gala series, for example, has asymmetrical lugs that […]
