Editorial

The watchmaker Vacheron Constantin has been in existence for 270 years – without interruption, mind you. Naturally, such an anniversary is a fitting occasion to celebrate it with special models. Expectations are high among the brand's discerning collectors and us journalists alike – and yet the Maison took us all by surprise this year. At…

Founded in 1791, the manufacturer can look back on a long tradition of unique movements, in which improving precision was often an important aspect. Foremost among these is the famous three-bridge tourbillon, which Constant Girard built for the first time in 1867. A unique construction, it is as functional as it is aesthetic with its…

One could well argue that Gérald Genta is perhaps the greatest driver of the term ‘value’ within modern-day luxury watchmaking. Think about it: during his lifetime, the Swiss designer and watchmaker was responsible for the most important, enduringly popular and recognisable watch models of our age – namely Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, Patek Philippe’s Nautilus,…

Sylvain Berneron founded his own brand in 2022. He previously worked as a designer at BMW, Porsche, Richemont and, most recently, as chief designer at Breitling. His debut, the completely asymmetrical Berneron Mirage, whose shape follows the manufacture calibre, caused a sensation among collectors and resulted in waiting lists until 2027. The new Quantième Annuel…

Geneva Watch Days inevitably meant a busy week for the watch world, but it’s not quite over yet: Roger Smith has released Series Six, aka the next set of his extremely rare watches, this time featuring his travelling date aperture. In the spirit of travelling, this editorial won’t get straight down to the details, but…

Do you remember the Golden Ticket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, carefully hidden inside a Wonka Bar and promising the lucky finder an exclusive adventure? Echoing the enchantment of the Golden Ticket, the strictly limited Panerai Experience watches act as the key to an extraordinary journey, one that will remain etched in the memory for…

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…

This technically sophisticated timepiece – equipped with a jumping seconds mechanism, constant-force escapement and zero-reset function – stands out above all for its distinctive dial layout. Reinterpreting the classical regulator design found in historic precision timepieces, the displays are not arranged in a straight line, but instead form a triangle. The prominent seconds sub-dial occupies…

After nine years of research and development, TAG Heuer unveils the TAG Heuer TH-Carbonspring – an innovative hairspring crafted from carbon. The brand had already presented an early prototype back in 2019, but the technology has since been refined and is now ready for series production. This patented hairspring offers three key advantages over traditional…

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…

The German manufacture has unveiled a new version of its 1815 Tourbillon, housed in a platinum case and featuring a black grand feu enamel dial. Limited to just 50 pieces, this edition joins the two existing models, which are both characterised by lighter dials: one in platinum with a white dial, and one in red…