MB&F

With the SP One, MB&F ventures into uncharted territory. Instead of their usual futuristic and radical forms, the manufacture's latest creation prioritises classical elegance for the very first time. This timepiece not only heralds the launch of a new model line called Special Projects, but also begs the question of what "special" truly means for…

With the unveiling of the second chapter in the M.A.D. series, M.A.D. Editions introduces a timepiece that differs significantly from the M.A.D. 1, both in concept and appearance. This watch, a creation by Eric Giroud — designer and long-standing friend of MB&F — is a heartfelt tribute to the wild, captivating club culture of the…

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey into the world of haute horology, a chronograph with an in-house movement represents the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking excellence. That’s why we’ve created this carefully curated guide to showcase the best chronograph watches with in-house movements. From more affordable chronograph watch options to ultra-luxury masterpieces,…

Something of a curse within the Swiss watches industry is that almost every horology house lays claim to being the first of their kind: a record-breaker, an inventor, a pioneer. The same applies to the field of chronograph watches, aka a timepiece that offers precision timekeeping and measurement. And no wonder: it’s an extraordinarily vast…

The most important company and watch model anniversaries in 2025 and a (critical) look at the watch industry this coming year. Normally, we like to hold back on speculation at Swisswatches – and for good reason. The watch industry and the pre-owned watch market have experienced a surge in attention over the last five years,…

It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That's why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to compile a list of our top watches from 2024. From milestone models and innovative materials to historic revivals, we present you with 24 special highlights to emerge from the ever-surprising…

To those relatively new to watches, the term ‘independent’ can often appear to be thrown around like a cheap joke on Christmas Day, making them wonder what on earth the term actually means? Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet are privately owned watchmaking firms and so, at least in a business sense, ought to be considered…

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…

They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Alexander: Today we are going to play the millionaire lottery. That means: we talk about our three favourites in each of the categories up to 20,000, up to 50,000, up to 100,000, up to 200,000,…

When it comes to timepieces, craftsmanship and art are aligned. When it comes to MB&F, these two have masterfully merged. As the world's first watchmaking concept laboratory, the brand has made a name for itself with its artistic timepieces, so-called "Horological Machines". Ten years ago, MB&F started a collection inspired by automobiles, and it was…

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 2022. From anniversary models to world records, we are presenting you 24 special highlights to emerge from the ever-surprising Swiss watch…

They love timepieces and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Alexander: Zenith has unveiled the Defy Skyline, a pretty great version of a three-hand watch with a metal bracelet, and Hublot has unveiled the 40 mm Big Bang Integral, a new version of a three-hand…