Philipp Riehr

In celebration of its 160th anniversary, Zenith is presenting the Blue Ceramic Chronograph Trilogy – 160th Anniversary Edition, which brings together three of its most significant chronographs: the Chronomaster Sport, the Defy Skyline Chronograph and the Pilot Chronograph. All three models share cases crafted from a blue ceramic developed specifically for the occasion. Among them,…

As of 1 October 2024, Gregory Kissling – formerly Head of Product Development at Omega – has taken over as CEO of the storied watchmaking house Breguet, whose origins date back to 1775. Over the course of its long history, the manufacture has registered more than 200 patents and left an indelible mark on the…

With the launch of the new TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer in three distinct versions, TAG Heuer presents a contemporary reinterpretation of the moon phase complication. Yet this bold step inevitably raises the question of whether the most classically poetic of all complications can truly harmonise with a brand so deeply rooted in the world of…

Founded in 2001 and based in the Ullersdorf district of Radeberg, the watch manufacture Lang & Heyne presents a new timepiece designed in the tradition of Saxon watchmaking from the 18th and 19th centuries: the Lang & Heyne Friedrich III Manufaktur Edition, limited to just 5 pieces. As with the Anton Manufaktur Edition introduced at…

This year, Glashütte Original is marking 180 years of fine watchmaking in the Saxon town of Glashütte. To celebrate the anniversary, the manufacture is releasing watches that stay true to local traditions, expressed through their colours, complications and materials. In July, the brand presented a special edition with a dial inspired by the Ore Mountains…

The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite introduces a dial crafted from genuine meteorite to the collection, combining it with the technical hallmark of the El Primero – the ability to measure time intervals to one-tenth of a second. At the same time, it draws on historically rooted elements such as the Tri-Compax layout of the subsidiary…

In Germany, automotive culture is seen as nothing less than a symbol of the nation itself, with the car industry reflecting its economic and political realities. It is all the more striking that, until recently, collectors and enthusiasts in search of truly prestigious, internationally significant concours events were pointed to Lake Como, Pebble Beach, or…

What defines a dial from Glashütte Original? How much manual craftsmanship, how much technology, and how many steps are required from the initial design draft to the finished dial that ultimately gives every timepiece from the manufacture its distinctive face? In search of answers to these questions, we attended the opening of Glashütte Original’s new…

Gerald Charles marks two milestones with the Maestro GC19 Becker Anniversary Edition—a striking, violet-coloured limited edition of just 20 pieces. This watch celebrates both the 150th anniversary of Hamburg-based Juwelier Becker and the 25th anniversary of the Gerald Charles watch brand. As a collaborative project with Juwelier Becker, which introduced Gerald Charles to its collection…

With the launch of the new Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of dreams, the watch division of Hermès is once again in the spotlight. On 7 July, Hermès also announced its ongoing commitment to expanding its watchmaking business: Hermès Horloger is increasing its production capacities and, by 2028, will extend its manufacture in Le Noirmont to a…

Since its founding in 2018, Norqain has firmly established the Independence collection as a core part of its portfolio, positioned within the segment of high-performance, lightweight watches designed for sporting activities. Over the years, the collection has produced models distinguished by expressive colours, often bold designs, and equal technical significance for Norqain: in 2024, the…

This year, Glashütte Original not only commemorates 180 years of watchmaking in the Saxon town of Glashütte but also opens a second manufacturing building dedicated exclusively to the production of dials. Fittingly, the brand unveils a new timepiece that pays tribute both to Glashütte’s horological heritage and to the region’s characteristic landscape. The highlight of…