Editorial

Our In the Metal editorials share first-hand experiences with watches that have been tried and tested by our editors. By contrast, our Point of View articles provide fresh and unique viewpoints regarding certain timepieces, collections or certain developments inside the watch industry. Meanwhile, First Look editorials will give you the facts, as well as points to consider, regarding brand new pieces. Finally, A Closer Look will take things a step further, diving deeper into the details.
A Watch of Wonders: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième

Some watches simply command respect. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Nonantième is one such watch. The horology house’s Reverso model is always sleek, suave, and attractive. This unconventional piece, however, takes high watchmaking to a whole new level. Area of expertise:…

The Very Best of Breguet’s Legendary Pilot’s Watches Type 20 and Type XX (XXI, XXII)

Exactly 100 years ago, in the year 1921, Louis Charles Breguet shared his ambitious vision to introduce airplanes that could reach an altitude of up to 13,500 meters and complete the distance from Paris to New York within six hours.…

Every James Bond OMEGA Watch Worn By 007

Has Bond always worn OMEGA? Ever since the release of Dr. No in 1962, James Bond has both thrilled us and gained our admiration – as have his many watches. Seiko, Hamilton, Rolex, Breitling, and Heuer (as TAG Heuer was…

IWC’s Mark XII and Pilot’s Watch: An Ode To Possibly The Most Beautiful Everyday Watch of All Time

To crown a timepiece “the most beautiful everyday watch of all time” is of course entirely based on personal taste, and there really have to be several strong arguments in its favour. From aesthetics, design, wearability and readability to history,…

First Look: Vacheron Constantin Overseas “Everest” Chronograph and Dual Time Limited Editions

A 60 million year-old mountain, growing a quarter of an inch every year. Temperatures of minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and winds of 200 miles per hour (320 km/h). Known by its Nepalese neighbours as Sagarmatha (meaning “mother…

Interview With Laurent Perves, CMO & International Commercial Director Vacheron Constantin

Laurent Perves has a lot of topics to manage at Vacheron Constantin, from shopping experience and customer service to product design, innovation and communication. On top of that, he has recently been appointed International Sales Director, and is also responsible…

Sustainability in the Swiss Watch Industry: Part 1 – Mining and Materials

The subject of sustainability remains a difficult – and even taboo – topic in the world of luxury goods. Despite arguably being inherently sustainable due to their longevity, Swiss watches do fall into this category of premium products. Therefore, it…

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The Curious Tale Of The ROLEX 1530: An Automatic Movement In A Quartz Watch

This article is going to take a little trip back into the past. We are going to head back about 40 years – more specifically, to the year 1972. An excellent designer by the name of Gerald Genta had just…

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A new star in the realm of collectors? Interview With Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc

Upon hearing the word Montblanc, not everyone automatically first thinks of its high quality wristwatches. This is no bad thing, says Nikolas Baretzki, who has been at the helm of the Germany’s best known luxury manufacture since April 2017. Alongside…

In The Metal: Why The Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional Is A Must For Every Diver’s Watch Fan

This story begins with a personal anecdote, which at first doesn’t appear to have anything to do with Tissot’s new Seastar 2000 Professional Powermatic 80. My Seastar from the 1960s is a vintage dress watch. It is so simple and…

ONLY WATCH 2021: The Highlights

Switzerland’s watch manufactures have presented their unique pieces for the Only Watch Auction 2021. The Only Watch initiative annually auctions off extraordinary timepieces, which have been produced solely for this event. The proceeds go towards research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy.…

Summer Feeling: The Breitling SuperOcean Heritage ’57 Pastel Paradise Capsule Collection

Popping pastels and vacation vibes; Breitling’s new SuperOcean Heritage ’57 Pastel Paradise Capsule Collection for women actually stems from a 1950s diver’s watch for men. Now, however, it has transformed into a high quality, incredibly fashionable new timepiece. With the introduction…