Editorial

Cartier has once again turned to its archive for inspiration as it unveils the latest addition to its prestigious Cartier Privé collection: a revival of the little-known Tank à Guichets. This release continues the maison’s tradition of reimagining its most emblematic designs, following iterations of the Tank Normale, Tonneau, and Tortue in recent years –…

There is always room for more in the world of fine watchmaking – and few collections embody this aspiration as convincingly as Chopard’s L.U.C collection and the L.U.C 98.01-L calibre. Since the launch of the first L.U.C Quattro in 2000, the L.U.C line has evolved into a fusion of innovation and tradition, consistently redefining itself…

Celebrating its sixth birthday this year, the Chopard Alpine Eagle enjoyed an ascent to ‘icon’ sports watch status in record time, allowing the maison to comfortably introduce a few new highlights to the indubitably popular collection at this year’s Watches and Wonders trade fair. Let’s take a look. Alpine Eagle: Three highlights for the men’s…

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin's watchmaking expertise is undisputed. The manufacture has been demonstrating this expertise since 1755 – that's right: for 270 years, without interruption. The mastery of masterful complications goes hand in hand with the pursuit of beauty. There is no doubt that many people consider a mechanical movement to be an aesthetic sight in…

Vacheron Constantin stages eternity – and a tourbillon – for its anniversary For 270 years, Vacheron Constantin has been striving to capture time with measuring instruments that are as technically as they are aesthetically sophisticated. This is reflected in the anniversary creations such as the three models of the Traditionnelle Open Face Anniversary Edition. Of course, the…

The Big Bang – the watch that disrupted traditional notions of luxury timepieces upon its launch in 2005 and has since become a permanent fixture in Hublot’s product portfolio – celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. A journey marked not only by the collection’s longevity, but also by its continual evolution in both design and…

To mark Watches and Wonders 2025, IWC Schaffhausen sets off a veritable display of horological fireworks, not only expanding the Ingenieur collection but also infusing it with a wealth of versatile new models. Five new timepieces – whether in deep black ceramic, featuring a perpetual calendar in stainless steel, or a cinematic limited edition with…

Some anniversaries are celebrated with confetti and champagne. Others mark their place in history with an event that redefines their own work. Vacheron Constantin chose the latter for its 270th birthday: the presentation of Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grande Complication – La Première. A unique piece, a supernova of watchmaking, a new world record for the…

In April, Norqain — arguably the youngest brand in the history of the fair — will make its second appearance at the prestigious Watches and Wonders. To mark the occasion, Norqain will present, among other highlights, two new models from the Independence Skeleton Chrono collection, as well as a total of four new models from…

Since 2021, Richard Mille and Ferrari have been working together — two companies both renowned for technical innovation, distinctive design, and exceptional performance. In 2022, this partnership produced its first creation: the RM UP-01 Ultraflat Ferrari, a watch with a case height of just 1.75 mm that captured the attention of both experts and watch…

The history of the Omega Speedmaster is a tale of remarkable achievements, an impressive heritage, and some of the finest timepieces Omega has ever produced throughout its long-standing history. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the origins of this iconic model, which holds such significance for the brand, and introduce some…

At the beginning of 2025, Hublot revised its striking Big Bang MECA-10, a timepiece renowned for its ten-day power reserve and unconventional power reserve display. The primary focus of this update was a reduction in size, from a bold 45 mm to a more restrained 42 mm in diameter. Achieving this required the development of…