Blue Dial

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…

The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 is back with a blue dial. The timepiece, which was first presented at Watches and Wonders 2023 in four variations, pays homage to the original design by Gérald Genta from the 1970s. With its striking case and integrated bracelet, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is a modern interpretation of a classic.…

Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new interpretation of the Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362. The watch comes in a five-piece limited edition with a deep midnight-blue sunray dial. The watch was first introduced in 2014 and is now being released in a new version to mark the tenth anniversary. The watch is still the thinnest minute repeater…

In a return to what the sumptuous luxury Swiss watch and jewellery maison does best, Piaget has once again merged art and horology with the release of the Andy Warhol Clou de Paris watch. While the manufacture is also respected for its remarkable ultra-thin watches and in-house production, Piaget is known above all for its artistic heritage.…

Timepieces promising the highest level of precision and craftsmanship are known to come from Switzerland. But horological precision can also be ‘made in Germany’, just as Glashütte Original proves in the diver’s watch category. Although diver’s watches do not centre around major complications, which are regarded as the pinnacle of watchmaking, they are nevertheless technically…

Ulysse Nardin presents the Freak One Navy Blue, a new model in this unconventional collection. The watch features a striking design and innovative technology. Let’s take a closer look at what this timepiece has to offer. Case The case of the Freak One Navy Blue measures 44 mm in diameter and is made of titanium…

Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new model in its Master Ultra Thin collection. Inspired by the brand’s history of ultra-thin timepieces, this line embodies modern elegance and technical expertise. The latest addition, Reference Q1238480, features a steel case and a striking blue-grey dial, showcasing Jaeger-LeCoultre’s commitment to innovation while maintaining classic aesthetics. Case The case of the…

As any watch enthusiast will know, it is often not just the aesthetic of a watch that enamours us: it's the story behind it. Cue the Reverso Travelling Collection, which is currently making a stop at Jaeger-LeCoultre's boutique on the prestigious shopping street Maximilianstrasse in Munich. The story behind the Reverso is a tale well-told,…

It's the one we've all been waiting for: today, several new watches are emerging from the Rolex manufacture. Rolex's 2024 lineup is giving a contemporary spin to its iconic models, mixing materials, colours, and textures to inject freshness into its timeless designs. The novelties blend elements to strike a balance between practicality and style, tradition…

Calendar complications are deeply rooted in Audemars Piguet watchmaking and began their uninterrupted history in the Vallé de Joux. There, Audemars Piguet's two founders developed Jules Louis Audemars' watch, which combined a perpetual calendar with a quarter-hour repeater, several times over. However, in the company's first two decades, calendar complications accounted for less than 10%…

The Master Control collection from Jaeger-LeCoultre has been around since 1992, and to mark its 30th anniversary, the Maison is presenting new dials for the Master Control Date and Master Control Calendar. Until now, the two models were only available with silver-grey dials. Now, however, they appear in deep blue with a sunburst finish and…

Geneva based watchmaker Laurent Ferrier presents a new watch in his collection: the Sport Auto. A tribute piece to the founders car racing passion that goes back to the 1970s. On 9 June 1979, Laurent Ferrier and François Servanin participated at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans race in their Porsche 935 Turbo. After…