Chronograph

The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 was the world’s first black wristwatch in 1972. Its most significant comeback followed in 2022.

Swiss watch start-up Norqain earned a spot in the display windows of the prestigious retailer Wempe in remarkably little time. Our editor Joern F. Kengelbach explores this through the lens of the latest 2024 Wempe Signature Collection, created in collaboration with none other than this rising watch start-up, which has been making waves in recent…

OMEGA introduces the Speedmaster Pilot, a new chronograph inspired by the Flightmaster. This watch pays homage to the brand’s long history with aviation and features a design reminiscent of the 1969 Flightmaster, along with a dial that reflects its military roots. Let’s take a closer look at this new addition to the Speedmaster family. Case…

Breguet presents the Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 in a new version with a blue dial. This watch features a completely independent chronograph mechanism, a unique design with dual balance wheels, and a patented blade spring system. Let’s take a closer look at this watch and its features. Case The case of the Tradition Chronographe Indépendant…

TAG Heuer has unveiled a new variation of the Monaco Chronograph, showcasing a pink colour scheme that draws inspiration from the vibrant atmosphere of Las Vegas. This watch features a skeleton dial and is powered by the in-house Calibre Heuer 02. Let’s take a closer look at the details of this timepiece. Case The new…

Hublot has unveiled the Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic, a limited edition timepiece that embodies the watchmaker's commitment to sustainable innovation. Made from the tennis star's HEAD rackets and Lacoste polo shirts, the watch is a tangible representation of Djokovic's achievements and Hublot's craftsmanship. Case: Recycled Materials and Gorilla Glass The case and bezel of…

Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled a new version of the Reverso Tribute Chronograph, featuring a pink gold case. Key design elements include a solid pink gold dial with a new decorative finish and an open-worked reverse side showcasing the intricacies of the chronograph mechanism. Powered by the newly developed Calibre 860, this watch also pays homage to…

Angelus presents two new editions of the Instrument de Vitesse. The Indianapolis and Silverstone editions feature a 39 mm steel case, a manual winding movement with a one-minute chronograph, and a tachymetric scale. Both watches are produced in a limited edition of 25 pieces and come with a matching nubuck strap. Case The case of…

On 7 October 2024, Richard Mille unveiled its fourth watch developed as part of its ten-year partnership with McLaren. This watch aims to transfer the DNA of McLaren's super sports cars into watchmaking and be in every way as extraordinary as the cars that bear the title ‘1’. This year's creation is not only inspired…

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…

To mark the world premiere of the new Porsche 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 Touring, Porsche Design has presented two exclusive timepieces: the Chronograph 911 GT3 and Chronograph 911 GT3 Touring. These wristwatches are not just a companion for the Porsche GT3 models, they offer high-tech features and a design that embodies the racing genes…

Loro Piana, Sandro, Max Mara – brands synonymous with ‘quiet luxury’ in fashion are relatively easy to identify. But when it comes to watches, how does 'quiet luxury' manifest itself? Is every Swiss watchmaker capable of achieving it, or do certain companies inevitably carry certain associations? Can a brand known for emblazoning its logo across…