Catherine Bishop

Ah, Van Cleef & Arpels – the brand that forever trumps all others when it comes to producing the prettiest Swiss timepieces on the planet. But we should never forget that in the watchmaking industry, a pretty face might just be hiding some of the most impressive horological feats out there. With that in mind,…

Each year, Cartier captures the hearts of its most fervent followers with the introduction of a new series of Privé watches. Now in its eighth year, following on from last year's Tank Normale, Cartier is introducing a contemporaryinterpretation of one of the most prestigious watches in the Cartier repertoire:the Cartier Privé Tortue watch, of which…

Having covered the enduringly popular Cartier Santos extensively, today certainly marks an exciting day as the world-famous French maison introduces a number of new models to its portfolio. This includes several exciting Santos de Cartier and Santos Dumont novelties, which are taking central stage this year in the form of new colour palettes – and…

Vacheron Constantin is treating its collectors to a new platinum limited edition, of which only 50 pieces are available: the Traditionnelle tourbillon chronograph - Collection Excellence Platine. The emblematic masterpiece goes all out in its use of the precious material. It features a platinum case, crown, dial, buckle and – yes you read that right…

At this year's Watches and Wonders, Vacheron Constantin is proving that green remains in favour with the addition of two captivating Overseas models in olive-green and pink-gold. For those who are less about the glamour and more about technical feats, fear not. Vacheron is also introducing a titanium Overseas tourbillon edition into its main collection.…

Vacheron Constantin is updating its Patrimony with the introduction of a new 39 mm case for its manual-winding model, alongside a new dial and strap colours. The Patrimony moon phase retrograde date is also enjoying a new look. The collection's subtle yet effective facelift comes as the minimalist line celebrates its 20th year in the…

At this year's Watches & Wonders fair, Hublot is adding two particularly attractive models to its Big Bang Unico collection in orange or dark green ceramic. Both pieces showcase a skeletonised dial, come with sumptuous matching rubber straps, and are a limited edition of 250 pieces. The case So, down to the details. The new…

When I began my professional entry into the watch industry five years ago, there was no Alpine Eagle. Rather, my first direct contact with Chopard was, as my editor put it at the time, by baptism of fire, as I attended Baselworld on my second week on the job. The year was 2018, and Chopard’s…

The Dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the Chinese calendar’s zodiac. It’s an important one, too. The Year of the Dragon is largely seen as one of the most powerful, lucky years in the Chinese zodiac, symbolising strength, fortune and success. From Shanghai to London’s Chinatown, people around the world recently…

Louis Vuitton's very own Metiers d'Art is introducing three new 'Cabinet of Wonders' pieces, all of which are Escale models. The very special watches are limited editions of a mere twenty pieces each. The romantic trio of Escale watches, which appear to take inspiration from Japan, are titled Koï's Garden, Snake's Jungle, and Dragon's Cloud.…

It's been 16 years since Victoria Beckham launched her eponymous clothing line. Now, in 2024, the Victoria Beckham brand is a key fixture at Fashion Week, offering playful blends of masculine and feminine tailoring alongside unfailingly sophisticated designs. What better partner, then, than horology house Breitling, which continues to be recognised as one of the…

It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That is why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to comprise a list of our top watches of 2023. From anniversary models to world firsts, we are presenting you 24 special highlights to emerge from the ever-surprising Swiss watch…