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.

In The Metal: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Titanium

It’s safe to say that the watch community knows Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak pretty well. From its octagonal bezel, exposed hexagonal screws, and diver’s helmet inspiration to the tapisserie dial, we know the design code inside out. Except the latter…

Omega CEO and President Raynald Aeschlimann On Novelties 2021

Omega has just introduced us to its latest novelties across a range of collections. Swisswatches Magazine had the opportunity to get Omega CEO and President Raynald Aeschlimann’s take on OMEGA’s brand new pieces, plans for the future, and how the…

Panerai Luna Rossa Collection

An Italian Affair: Panerai’s Luna Rossa and the America’s Cup

Sailing has played an important role for Panerai for a long time. In fact, involvement in the sport is pretty much in the brand’s DNA. Wind, salty sea air, a longing for the ocean – all sum up the Luminor.…

Rolex Sub Date vs No Date

Rolex Submariner: Date or No Date – The Ultimate Question

This is not a story about every tiny technical detail of every Submariner reference. This is a story that tells the tale of one of most famous watches on the planet. Whether the wearer is a diver or data analyst,…

Rolex Revision: All Facts And Figures About The Watch Service

While the production of mechanical watches is certainly a challenge in itself, the same can also be said for the timepieces’ after-sales servicing down the line. After all, although a manufacturer is responsible for quality during production, it is often…

A Farewell To Patek Philippe’s 5960

There is good reason behind us dedicating an article to the 5960. For one thing, it was the very first model from Patek Philippe to combine an annual calendar with a chronograph. Secondly, despite the fact that it is indeed…

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Alternative Collection

When Patek Philippe first tasked designer Gerald Genta with the creation of the Nautilus, all former conventions went out of the window. To some, the creation of a shockingly sporty steel watch by a traditional luxury brand like Patek seemed…

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Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010 and 16 Other Models To Be Discontinued

Patek Philippe is discontinuing several models, including the Nautilus 5711/1A-010. Jewellers and authorised retailers are receiving a “run-out” list, naming the models soon to be discontinued. In addition to the Nautilus, two Grandes Complications and two models from the Complications…

A Bold Combination: Panerai Submersible Goldtech Orocarbo – 44 mm – PAM01070

Florentine watch brand Panerai’s Submersible models first surfaced in the late 90s. For more than two decades, however, the timepiece overshadowing it was Panerai’s original diving watch, the Luminor. Since 2019, the Submersible has increasingly distinguished itself as a line in its own right. Now,…

Tudor Black Bay 58 Black vs Blue

Point of View: Why The Original TUDOR Black Bay 58 Reigns Supreme

The TUDOR Black Bay 58: the Black Bay’s old-school, slightly smaller sibling. Following its introduction in 2018, the watch returned to the limelight last year when TUDOR released its acclaimed navy blue version. Both versions certainly have legions of faithful…

In The Metal: All Three OMEGA Snoopy Speedmaster Watches

In a feat almost as impressive as Apollo 13, we were able to gather all three legendary OMEGA Snoopy watches together in the same room. We decided to size them up in the metal, from aesthetics and functionality, to the…

“It’s Only When The Tide Goes Out That You Learn Who’s Been Swimming Naked” – Breitling CEO Georges Kern Looks Back On 2020 (With Live Audio)

The transformation of Breitling over the past three years is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting recent developments in the watch industry. In the spotlight is CEO and co-owner Georges Kern, who both initiated and is responsible for…