The dial of the Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph 43 mm Ref. 132947.

A New Look for the Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph

Today, chronographs adorn countless wrists. The stopwatch function is among the most popular complications in wristwatches. Yet few wearers are likely to have given much thought to the origins and meaning of the term ‘chronograph’. A brief excursion into the etymology and history of the chronograph The word chronograph derives from Ancient Greek and literally…

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Frontal view of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 150th Anniversary, reference 26545XT.OO.1240XT.01.

Audemars Piguet: New RD#5 Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph And The RD Programme

Founded in 1875, the manufacture Audemars Piguet celebrates its 150th anniversary this year and marks the occasion with the launch of the fifth model in its groundbreaking ‘Research & Development’ programme: the RD#5 Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph. Thanks to a newly developed reset mechanism, the Maison has significantly reduced the operational…

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The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Anniversary Edition Ref. 49.3102.3600/51.M3100.

Zenith Chronomaster Sport 160th Anniversary Edition

In celebration of its 160th anniversary, Zenith is presenting the Blue Ceramic Chronograph Trilogy – 160th Anniversary Edition, which brings together three of its most significant chronographs: the Chronomaster Sport, the Defy Skyline Chronograph and the Pilot Chronograph. All three models share cases crafted from a blue ceramic developed specifically for the occasion. Among them,…

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The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite Ref. 03.3120.3600/76.M3100 in frontal view.

A Dial from Outer Space: The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite

The Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite introduces a dial crafted from genuine meteorite to the collection, combining it with the technical hallmark of the El Primero – the ability to measure time intervals to one-tenth of a second. At the same time, it draws on historically rooted elements such as the Tri-Compax layout of the subsidiary…

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The Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date.

Glashütte Original presents limited Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date duo

There is little doubt that Glashütte Original operates firmly in the here and now. Equally indisputable, however, is its bond with the past. Now part of the Swatch Group, the brand traces its roots back to 1845 and the former Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb. As a modern traditionalist, Glashütte Original has mastered the delicate art of uniting…

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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Q9028651 in stainless steel, fourth view.

The Polaris Collection: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Path to the Tool Watch

A good reputation is easily lost, but takes far longer to build. So when Jaeger-LeCoultre is often – and fondly – referred to today as the ‘watchmaker of watchmakers’, it may sound like a well-worn phrase, yet there are countless reasons and decades of history behind it. The current Polaris collection, including recent additions such…

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The dial of the Richard Mille RM 30-01 Automatic Le Mans Classic (second view).

Richard Mille RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic

The excitement is back! From July 3-6, the Le Mans Classic event returns, and with it comes another extraordinary Richard Mille limited edition, celebrating the golden age of endurance racing. The RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic marks the Swiss brand’s 12th timepiece dedicated to this biennial celebration since their inaugural partnership in 2002. Scheduled to…

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