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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François Junod – The Automaton Maker of Sainte-Croix: From Small Swiss Atelier to Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels annually unveils stunning automatons for its 'Extraordinary Objects' collection, some in collaboration with François Junod.

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The Polaris Collection: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Path to the Tool Watch

Discover the versatility of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris – from its military origins to modern chronographs and perpetual calendars.

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A. Lange & Söhne Presents a New Zeitwerk Date in Pink Gold

The Lange Zeitwerk Date was only available in a white-gold version. Now a new iteration in pink gold with a dark grey dial was released.

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Very British And Très Cartier – The Maison And Its London History

Cartier is showcasing the most important watches in the history of the Maison in an exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London until 16 November.

The building collage of the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres).

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Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres Is Elevating Chronometer Standards After 55 Million Certifications With Super-COSC

COSC is entering a new chapter with a significant milestone for brands and watch buyers, launching at the end of the year: Super-COSC.

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Interview With Tim Stracke of Chrono24 About The Pre-owned Watch Market And Why His Next Watch Won’t be a Nautilus

We met Tim Stracke from Chrono24 for an interview and talked about the pre-owned watch market – and much more.

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Vacheron Constantin Reaches For The Stars

Vacheron Constantin launches the Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Celestial - a series of twelve watches, one for each sign of the zodiac.

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A Festive Watch With High Standards: The Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier 20th Anniversary Edition

To mark the launch of the first watch with the Qualité Fleurier seal in 2005, Chopard is releasing the Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier 20th Anniversary Edition, limited to 20 pieces.

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Mechanics in Focus: The New Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of dreams and Hermès’ Journey to Becoming a Watchmaker

How Hermès Evolved from Leather Goods Specialist to a Respected Watchmaker – Symbolised by the new Slim d’Hermès Faubourg of dreams.

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The New Glashütte Original PanoLunarTourbillon as a Reflection of Glashütte Identity

The new Glashütte Original PanoLunarTourbillon combines a rose-coloured dial and a flying tourbillon in a limited edition of 50 pieces.

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New Aqua Terra Models From Omega – And Other Sporty-elegant (Women’s) Watches With Manufacture Movements

With the new Aqua Terra in a 30-millimetre format, Omega is launching a series of new (women's) models with a manufacture movement.

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On The Watchmakers Trail – Le Chalet by Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre, based in Le Sentier, now also operates a chalet that is available for special dinners and events.