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Everyone forges their own unique professional path – and Pascal Narbeburu, current Timepieces Director at Van Cleef & Arpels, is no exception. His journey to the position is particularly interesting for two reasons. Firstly, he has worked exclusively for Richemont-led…
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with the observation that nothing is as constant as change. This thought resonates when looking at the new products presented by Patek Philippe. Because what Thierry Stern is presenting at Watches & Wonders is…
Rolex is presenting its new releases for this year at Watches & Wonders 2025. Highlights include a left-handed GMT-Master II with a green dial, revised Oyster Perpetual models, and several new dials. This year’s star of the show, however, is…
As Gerald Charles commemorates its 25th anniversary, the maison is launching a special tribute to its legendary founder, Mr. Gérald Charles Genta, with the Maestro GC39 25th Anniversary Edition. This release not only celebrates the brand’s heritage but also pays…
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…
Amongst other things, Bulgari specialises in ultra-thin watches. With the Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon, the brand has now set its tenth world record in this field in the last eleven years: the thinnest mechanical watch with a tourbillon. Heralding its…
Rolex’s new Land-Dweller watch model’s movement presents a novel escapement that is well worth a closer look. What are its key features – and which inherent limitations of the Swiss lever escapement does it aim to overcome? Understanding escapements The…
Cartier has introduced two new iterations of the Tank Louis Cartier, thus expanding one of its most emblematic watch designs. As a successor to the original Tank Normale, first conceived in 1917, the Tank Louis Cartier has been an enduring…
In a stunning testament to the art of skeletonisation, Bell & Ross is unveiling the BR-03 Skeleton trilogy, a collection that redefines modern horological design with its powerful aesthetic and intricate craftsmanship. Each of the three models – Black Ceramic,…
Out of the 60 watch brands attending Watches and Wonders, from highly anticipated horological giants like Patek Philippe to independent geniuses like Christiaan van der Klaauw, Van Cleef & Arpels is a booth that journalists and retailers alike particularly look…
Montblanc captures the highest mountains in a watch Even though Montblanc is named after the supposedly highest mountain in Europe – Elbrus, over in the border region to Asia, is 836 metres higher, but its European geography is disputed –…
Since its reestablishment in 1994, A. Lange & Söhne has already developed and produced more than 70 different calibres in-house – but what has been missing so far is a movement exclusively with a perpetual calendar and a minute repeater.…