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.

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Breguet Celebrates 225 Years of The Tourbillon With Four New Anniversary Models: The History And Development of The Tourbillon

Breguet celebrates 225 years since the invention of the tourbillon by A.-L. Breguet with four new anniversary models.

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Talented Young Watchmakers: The Cartier Talents Horlogers de Demain Award

With the Talents Horlogers de Demain Award, Cartier showcases the creativity, boldness and technical skill of the next generation of watchmakers.

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Hermès Slim d’Hermès Stately Wheels: London’s State Coach with a Tourbillon

The Hermès Slim d’Hermès Stately Wheels combines miniature painting, a tourbillon and British heritage in a watch limited to six pieces.

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Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate 38mm – Mechanical Elegance as a Guiding Principle

The Blancpain Villeret Ultraplate now comes in 38 mm, pairing slim dresswatch proportions with calibre 1150 and a 100-hour power reserve.

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The First Serious Watch: What Makes a Good First Mechanical Watch

Choosing your first mechanical watch: what matters most in case size, movement, everyday wear, budget and service.

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Dress Watches 2026: 16 Watches For Lovers of Classic Elegance

From Patek Philippe to Cartier: these dress watches are shaping the 2026 trend towards classic elegance, vintage styling and understated sophistication.

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A Summer Day at The Lake With The New Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver

A day at Lake Tegernsee with Grand Seiko’s smallest and, at the same time, most precise diver’s watch: the Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver

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Inside Richard Mille’s Split-Seconds Chronograph: An Interview with Andrea Frigerio, Author of “Analysis on Split-Seconds Chronographs”

Andrea Frigerio discusses his book on the Richard Mille Split-Seconds Chronograph and the technical significance of this complication.

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