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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Omega Constellation Observatory: Master Chronometer Certification Introduced for Two-Hand Watches

Omega Constellation Observatory introduces two-hand watches with Master Chronometer certification enabled by a new acoustic testing method.

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Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton: At The Top End of The Skyline

Zenith presents the new Defy Skyline Tourbillon Skeleton flagship in rose gold, powered by a skeletonized El Primero movement with tourbillon.

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Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement: Precision Reimagined

Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement: How the innovative silicon escapement enables constant force, high precision and new models.

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Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art With Style & Heritage Director Christian Selmoni

Christian Selmoni explains how Vacheron Constantin keeps métiers d’art alive by balancing heritage, innovation and understated design.

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Dress Watches 2025: An Overview of the Most Beautiful Wristwatches With Understated Elegance

Dress Watches 2025: Discover the most beautiful dress watches from 2025 – from A. Lange & Söhne to Patek Philippe to Vacheron Constantin.

Calatrava Ref. 2526 from Patek Philippe, 1957, from the side. Credit @ Phillips

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The History of The Dress Watch: Stylish Elegance For The Wrist

Dress Watches: The history of stylish elegance for the wrist – from Audemars Piguet to Cartier, Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin.

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Striking Sound: Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges – The Brand’s First Self-Winding Chiming Watch

The new Girard-Perregaux Minute Repeater Flying Bridges combines a minute repeater and tourbillon, and is the brand's first self-winding chiming watch.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Watch Collection: A Closer Look at The Tech Billionaire’s Timepieces

In this article, we take a look at Mark Zuckerberg's watch collection, which includes both rare and intricate timepieces.

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Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept: Ultra-light Concept Watch With L.U.C Tourbillon

Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept: Ultraleichte Konzeptuhr mit L.U.C-Tourbillon, Spaceframe-Gehäuse aus keramisiertem Titan, Fuel-Gauge & COSC-Tourbillon.