Chronograph

The Navitimer from Breitling is turning 70! Originally conceived as a tool watch with which pilots could still perform flight calculations using a completely analogue system, it has advanced over the years and, since its time on the wrists of jazz great Miles Davis, filmmaker enfant terrible Serge Gainsbourg or racing legends Jim Clark and…

The popular Tissot PRX is now also available as a chronograph. The wearer can now measure time intervals on the silver "Reverse Panda" dial. Alternatively there is a blue dial. The angular case remains quite similar and the automatic movement can be viewed through the transparent case back. The Tissot PRX Chronograph appears on an…

OMEGA is updating the Speedmaster '57 and, at the same time, is presenting two Moonwatch models made of the in-house Moonshine Gold alloy. The former is now slightly flatter and is equipped with a manual calibre that also makes the watch a Master Chronometer. The Moonwatch made of the exclusive gold alloy is available with…

Breitling has announced a collaboration with the motorbike manufacturer Triumph and is presenting the Top Time Triumph. The watch has an ice blue dial, which harks back to a historic model. A limited edition motorbike, the Triumph Speed Twin Breitling, is also released. It in turn, features the same ice blue colour and showcases a…

Audemars Piguet announces the launch of a total of 30 updated variants of the Royal Oak. This is on the occasion of the Royal Oak's 50th anniversary, and the Manufacture has also introduced new models from the "Jumbo" series at the same time. However, these 30 new references can be found in the Royal Oak…

Exclusively for owners of the Porsche 911 Targa GTS Edition 50 Years of Porsche Design, the manufacturer is presenting the Chronograph 1 911 Edition, a timepiece designed to go with the car. Both celebrate Porsche Design's 50th anniversary and reference the past of the iconic 911 and Chronograph 1. The new Porsche Design Chronograph 1…

To understand the legend that is Porsche, it is worth looking at the world through a child's eyes. For example, the three-year-old son of a couple who are friends of mine, who cheers "Porsche!” every single time he sees a 911 in traffic. This reminds me of my own behaviour many, many years ago. But…

Early in the new year, OMEGA is presenting a new Speedmaster inspired by the very first model of the collection. The OMEGA Calibre 321 Chronograph celebrates the 65th anniversary of the CK2915, which founded the Speedmaster collection. The new model largely resembles the original, but uses different materials in the details. What remains the same,…

"Ergonomic: [adjective] relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment." This is the definition for the word "ergonomic"; a buzz word at Audemars Piguet this year, since the Swiss horology house introduced its all-new Royal Oak Offshore models in a 43 mm case. The new chronograph models, available in steel, pink…

Patek Philippe watches are never cheap – but just how expensive can they get? We took a journey back through time to uncover the most expensive Patek Philippe wristwatches ever to sell at auction. Let’s climb our way up the millions, and get to know some of the most exquisite timepieces that have helped make…

For the Porsche Cayman dedicated to the racetrack, Porsche Design is presenting the Chronograph 718 GT4 RS, the matching timepiece. However, it is also reserved for buyers of the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. The watch is based on the Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1, but has some specific details. One highlight is the winding…

Following the launch of the AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition in 2020, Breitling is now introducing the new Super AVI watch line, a larger version with a case diameter of 46 mm. The five new models pay homage to the most important fighter planes of the 1940s, as well as to the original references from…