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When you talk to Catherine Rénier about watches, you immediately sense the enthusiasm, deep respect and humility that the CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre feels for watchmaking. We met Catherine Rénier in Munich on the occasion of the new boutique opening on Munich’s prestigious Maximilianstrasse, the world-famous shopping street that counts Chanel, Hermès, Ralph Lauren and many…

Last year, Blancpain and Swatch released five watches dedicated to the world's five oceans as part of their collaboration. Just in time for the new year and the day of the new moon, another timepiece has now been added to the existing Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms collection. The Ocean of Storms was inspired by the new moon, also known…

In the summer of 2023, Zenith presented an updated Pilot collection. Although Zenith has a rich history of pilot's watches (brought back to life in their “ICONS: PILOT” capsule collection that just launched), the manufacture decided to start from scratch. The result is a modern pilot's watch that picks up on the typical features combines…

With the Wempe Iron Walker Chronograph 46 in its three variations, the watch manufacturer of the eponymous jeweller demonstrates its prowess with carbon. The watches have a 46 mm case made of the composite material and a clear dial design. Inside is a chronograph from Sellita in chronometer specification. The watches differ by their accent…

The luxury goods group LVMH has just promoted Frédéric Arnault to CEO of the LVMH Watch Division, and Julien Tornare to the new CEO of TAG Heuer, as the group continues to massively expand its competencies in the watch segment. But what impact might this have upon the entire watch industry? What is owner of…

The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Knights Of The Round Table Titanium Damascus is the latest addition to the collection launched in 2013, which uniquely combines the medieval myth of King Arthur with Roger Dubuis' progressive approach to horology. This new version stands for the contrast between ice and fire. The titanium case with Damascus pattern symbolises…

Despite iconic watch models in their 51-year history, many collectors and connoisseurs of fine mechanics do not necessarily associate Porsche Design with the term 'watch manufacturer'. And yet Porsche Design's Swiss subsidiary, Porsche Design Timepieces AG, is currently developing something that could turn the Swiss watch world upside down and revolutionise it. An exclusive visit…

It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That is why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to comprise a list of our top watches of 2023. From anniversary models to world firsts, we are presenting you 24 special highlights to emerge from the ever-surprising Swiss watch…

The Wempe branch on Munich’s Weinstrasse has been an integral part of the city for half a century, and has been managed by Marc Autmaring since 2009. Over the past 14 years, the engaging and determined manager has succeeded in further developing the location, tapping into new target groups and promoting close cooperation with renowned…

To mark the 70th anniversary of Breguet's Type XX pilot's watches, Emmanuel Breguet, the last descendant of company founder Abraham-Louis Breguet, took a good long look at the manufacture’s pioneering work in aviation. His findings soon revealed the important horological and historical role that the watchmaker played in the manufacture of precise onboard instruments, wristwatches…

Since introducing the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993, Audemars Piguet has released various versions combining different materials and colours. Recently, the brand presented two new limited-edition Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph models. Both versions come with a black ceramic case and either feature titanium or rose gold details for a high-contrast, sporty aesthetic. The models have an openworked dial, flying…

While the watch collector community continues to laud steel models, many Swiss manufactures are endeavoring to increase the appeal of precious metal models. Take Bulgari, for example, which recently opted for lightweight aluminium with the release of two limited-edition models created in collaboration with the computer game Gran Turismo. Que bella Macchina! Over the past two…