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Off to the Largest Sea on the Moon With Blancpain x Swatch Ocean of Storms

Last year, Blancpain and Swatch released five watches dedicated to the world's five oceans as part of their collaboration. Just in time for the new year and the day of the new moon, another timepiece has now been added to the existing Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms collection. The Ocean of Storms was inspired by the new moon, also known…

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Swisswatches 24 Days of Christmas: Top Watches of 2023

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…

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Beloved Bicolour: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 

Since introducing the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993, Audemars Piguet has released various versions combining different materials and colours. Recently, the brand presented two new limited-edition Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph models. Both versions come with a black ceramic case and either feature titanium or rose gold details for a high-contrast, sporty aesthetic. The models have an openworked dial, flying…

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Cosmic Timepiece: Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Meteorite Manufacture

Frederique Constant is celebrating a double anniversary with greetings from outer space: the brand’s 35th anniversary and the launch of its tourbillon calibre 15 years ago. With its meteorite dial, the Classic Tourbillon Meteorite Manufacture is a cosmic timepiece that showcases the brand's craftsmanship through 35 handmade limited-edition pieces.  A rare combination of materials: the case and…

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A Gastronomical and Horological Delight: F.P. Journe Le Restaurant

Geneva has a new culinary destination for watch enthusiasts and bon vivants alike. In cooperation with award-winning chef Dominique Gauthier, F.P. Journe has opened the fine dining brasserie ‘F.P. Journe Le Restaurant’. Since the beginning of November, refined dishes, exquisite wines, and horological motifs alike have been artfully combined in a listed building at 49…

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How the Cartier Santos Took Flight

Whether donned as a mark of distinction or simply to appear in-vogue, wristwatches are considered an indispensable companion for many a gentleman. Be it glowing in gold or shining in stainless steel, round or square, sporty or elegant – the timepiece a man wears on his wrist has become synonymous with one's sense of self,…

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Deep Diver: Oris AquisPro 4000m 

A depth of 4,000 metres or 400 bar – that is how much the Oris AquisPro 4000m can withstand. The new model is the most resilient diver's watch in Oris' portfolio to date. While a wave pattern on the dial visually encourages its wearer to venture into the deep, a robust titanium case and a patented ceramic…

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In the Heart of Munich: Germany’s First Zenith Boutique

Zenith fans can now admire the timepieces of the traditional Swiss manufacture at the brand's first German boutique in Munich. Only a stone's throw away from the Bavarian State Opera, the Zenith boutique opened its doors in the heart of the Bavarian capital on Theatinerstrasse 7 on October 5th. Zenith operates the boutique in cooperation…

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Going Green: Oris Sustainability Report 2023 and Dat Watt Limited Edition II

Swiss watch manufacture Oris has several pieces of good news to share with the watch world right now. Having recently completed its second sustainability report, it's evident that the company is meeting its sustainability goals. These are being achieved alongside the development of a number of environmental projects developed as part of the ‘Better for…

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3

Blancpain is introducing a third timepiece to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms this year. Limited to 555 pieces, the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 pays homage to the MIL-SPEC used by the US Navy. Developed under the leadership of Blancpain's then Co-Director General and avid diver Jean-Jacques Fichter, Blancpain's original Fifty…

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Semi-finals: Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives committee received hundreds of entries from all over the world. La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton launched the competition for the first time this year, to recognise and promote the artistic innovation of independent watchmakers. Twenty semi-finalists have now been selected and announced. Credit © Louis Vuitton…

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