Catherine Bishop

Editor

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In The Metal: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph and Perpetual Calendar – ‘Ice Blue’ Limited Editions

Earlier this month, we were lucky enough to spend some time with two very special Audemars Piguet pieces: the Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph with a “light blue” dial, and the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar with a “blue” dial. The limited…

Point of View: Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier

The history of Cartier’s world-renowned horological creations spans well over a century. However, the Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier is still a relatively new addition. Since its release in the 2000s, it’s become one of the most-loved unisex watches out…

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Point of View: Breguet Marine 2020 Bracelet Updates

Breguet is a brand with a vast history, and an equally great heritage on its shoulders. With that in mind, it’s worth asking the question: how has it updated its Marine collection in 2020 to live up to the company’s…

First Look: Rolex Submariner 41 mm 2020

Any Rolex fan who looks at the title of this article will immediately spot something new – the Rolex Submariner Date is now available in 41 mm for the first time. What’s more, the new generation models – with seven…

First Look: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 mm 2020

Alongside the news that Rolex is increasing the size of its new-generation Submariner models, the horology house has also decided to go large on its 2020 Oyster Perpetual watches, which are now available in 41 mm for the first time.…

Point Of View: CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet 2020

As was the case last year, the 2020 CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet line breaks numerous boundaries, but everyone knows that when it comes to Audemars Piguet, the line still isn’t the star of the show. But does that mean…

Roger Dubuis CEO: Nicola Andreatta

Roger Dubuis: Talking Brand Strategy with CEO Nicola Andreatta

While many Swiss brands have been around for over a century, Roger Dubuis is not amongst them. In fact, the highly exclusive brand was founded less than three decades ago, back in 1995. Perhaps this is one reason for the…

Collector’s Piece: Patek Philippe Calatrava Manufacture Edition 6007A-001 in Steel

To mark the completion of its new production building at the headquarters of the manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, Patek Philippe is launching a limited edition Calatrava in stainless steel: the Calatrava Manufacture Edition Ref. 6007A-001. The watch couldn’t differ more from…

50 Years: Apollo 13, OMEGA, And The Moon

50 Years – Apollo 13, OMEGA And The Moon

In light of the release of the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary, it is well worth reliving the story of the tensest space missions in history, in which OMEGA’s Speedmaster proved instrumental in providing safety for NASA’s Apollo…

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Delving Into The History Of TUDOR Chronographs

Before getting to TUDOR chronographs, let us start at the very beginning of the history of TUDOR. Almost 100 years ago, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf decided to pursue a new enterprise. As many watch aficionados will be able to quote,…