The dial of the Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43 mm Ref. 132947.

A New Look for the Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph

Today, chronographs adorn countless wrists. The stopwatch function is among the most popular complications in wristwatches. Yet few wearers are likely to have given much thought to the origins and meaning of the term ‘chronograph’. A brief excursion into the etymology and history of the chronograph The word chronograph derives from Ancient Greek and literally…

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Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon Automatic SQ from Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet Presents First Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked

From the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph, the open – that is, skeletonised – construction with extensive views from the front and back is already well known. The distinctive bi-colour look has also already been realised in this model. Now, with the Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked, the Le Brassus-based…

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PanoMaticLunar Anniversary Edition from Glashuette Original

Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar Anniversary Edition: A Special Timepiece Celebrating 180 Years of Watchmaking Craftsmanship

The number of items in a limited edition is usually imbued with great significance – and the new PanoMaticLunar Anniversary Edition from Glashütte Original is no exception. Its limitation to 180 pieces refers to the origins of the watch industry in Glashütte. Thus, the name's component ‘Anniversary’ does not refer to the collection, the model…

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Breguet Hora Mundi 5555

For Globetrotters: Breguet Launches Hora Mundi 5555 in Breguet-Gold

Incidentally, the name Hora Mundi dates back to 1996, when the first watch bearing this name appeared in the Marine collection. ‘As we wanted to distance ourselves from overly general terms such as GMT or Worldtimer, we opted for the Latin translation of “hours of the world”,’ explains Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling. In 2011, the…

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Four Defy Chronograph USM watches by Zenith on a USM furniture element

Zenith And USM Celebrate The Creativity of The 1960s With a New Defy Watch

Zenith's partner USM is the family-owned company Ulrich Schärer Munsingen, named after its founder and place of origin. It established itself through the famous and still successful USM Haller modular furniture system in 1965, designed by architect Fritz Haller. Just four years later, Zenith launched the legendary high-frequency chronograph calibre El Primero. Two stunning design…

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The Frederique Constant Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Ref. FC-776S3H6 and Ref. FC-776N3H6.

Frederique Constant: Three New Variations of the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture with Calibre FC-776

The collection itself is not new. Frederique Constant first introduced the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture back in 2016. However, beyond aesthetic updates, this Perpetual Calendar drew attention with a noteworthy technical evolution this spring. This is thanks to the introduction of Frederique Constant's 34th and most recent manufacture calibre. This development highlights one of the…

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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra with turquoise dial

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra in Turquoise

The latest addition to the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra family features a ceramic bezel, an integrated matt-black rubber strap and a turquoise dial. Two case sizes are available. The Story of the Aqua Terra With the Aqua Terra line, part of the Seamaster collection first launched in 1948, Omega has been paying tribute to its…

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Panerai Boutique Stuttgart

Swisswatches is launching its first ‘Boutique Travel Guide’ for its watch community. In this section, we want to showcase the many watch boutiques that are worth visiting, but also immerse ourselves in their vibrant neighbourhoods. What does the city have to offer? Where can you find the best drinks, a particularly good restaurant, or perhaps…

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