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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Something of a curse within the Swiss watches industry is that almost every horology house lays claim to being the first of their kind: a record-breaker, an inventor, a pioneer. The same applies to the field of chronograph watches, aka…
Audemars Piguet is not only celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, but also bidding farewell to the calibre 5135 after almost a decade in production. However, this special automatic movement with perpetual calendar is not simply disappearing without a trace.…