Blue Dial

At first glance, one could almost forget that this new Breguet model—limited to just 250 pieces—is a precision timekeeping instrument, despite the fact that much of its intricate mechanism remains visible even while worn on the wrist. The Breguet Tradition 7035 stands as a symbol of 250 years of aesthetic refinement and innovation. Today, Abraham-Louis…

Before we even get into the details of this special edition, it is important to realise that there is hardly any other German watch brand that enjoys such a high level of recognition among watch enthusiasts and non-watch enthusiasts alike as Junghans from the Black Forest. I would argue that, at least among people who…

Japan’s rich cultural heritage evokes countless associations – yet fine watchmaking is rarely among them. This is hardly surprising: many still perceive the Far East as a challenge to the traditional world of mechanical timepieces. After all, it was Japan – more precisely, Seiko – that launched the first commercially produced quartz wristwatch, the 35SQ,…

The Swiss watch and jewellery maison recently announced the introduction of several Piaget 'Andy Warhol Watch' models. With colourful and customisable new dials, these watches will no doubt continue to prove popular amongst the collector community and beyond. New chapters: The Piaget Andy Warhol watch Last October, watch connoisseurs gladly received the news that an…

At Watches & Wonders 2025, Chanel is once again merging the world of high fashion with the precision of fine watchmaking in the shape of the Monsieur de Chanel Superleggera Bleu Edition. The Bleu Edition features a distinctive blue hue, a ceramic colour that took five years to perfect and that appears to be almost…

In the world of luxury watchmaking, there are few names as strongly associated with innovation and precision as TAG Heuer. At this year's Watches & Wonders in Geneva, the brand is once again attracting attention with the new edition of the legendary TAG Heuer Carrera Day-Date. This watch, which has its roots in motorsport, is…

To mark Zenith's 160th anniversary, the legendary calibre 135 is making a return as the centrepiece in the new G.F.J. collection. The timepiece is a tribute to the multi-award-winning calibre, which was produced in two different versions from 1949 to 1962. Its 135-O variant, manufactured for observatory chronometry competitions, broke records by winning more than…

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…

Breitling's iconic model since the 1960s is presented with a new manufacture calibre in the form of the Top Time B31 three-hand series. With the launch, Breitling is also introducing the new face of the brand: Austin Butler, the up-and-coming Hollywood star and Oscar-nominated actor, brings a special radiance to the collection with his new…

In Munich, the jewellery, watch and gemstone industry gathered for the annual Inhorgenta trade fair. As the industry's leading trade fair in Europe, it not only serves as a hub but also honours designers, concepts and pieces of jewellery with the Inhorgenta Award. This year, more than 137 entries were received for the nine award…

Retailer Bucherer is kicking off 2025 with the introduction of three special timepieces created in collaboration with watch manufactures Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux and Chopard. Each watch presents its own unique concept. The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel combines its extraordinary movement construction with a deep green dial. Meanwhile, Girard-Perregaux offers up a tourbillon in a…

Every watch manufacture has one or more iconic models that have enjoyed great popularity for years. For Piaget, the Polo watch line is one of them. Since its launch in 1979 as the brand's first sports watch, it has established itself as the Maison's best-selling collection. Thanks to the Polo, the watch manufacture has already…