Category: Chronographs

Hands-on – Santos de Cartier Chronograph – Respecting the Innate Elegance of an Icon

Having given the Santos new wings in 2018, Cartier expands the bestselling men’s collection in 2019 with the addition of a chronograph.  Thicker, wider and infinitely sportier, the new Santos de Cartier Chronograph has found an elegant solution to replace the classic two-pusher chronograph configuration with a modified version of its automatic 1904-CH MC calibre. Presented in three versions – solid 18k pink gold, steel and yellow gold bezel, and steel with a black ADLC bezel – we have selected the stylish pink gold model for our hands-on review.

6 years ago

In-Depth – The Audemars Piguet Calibre 4400, the New In-House, Integrated Chronograph

The launch of the Code 11.59 collection is a crucial moment for Audemars Piguet. There has been no product launch of this magnitude over the past 20 years for the brand. In this respect, the Code collection presentation was the perfect opportunity to introduce a long-anticipated development that was announced a few years ago: the Audemars Piguet Calibre 4400, an in-house, integrated chronograph movement – by no means a small achievement since chronographs are extremely difficult to develop.

6 years ago

SIHH 2019 – IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire 41mm also in Steel (ref. IW387901)

As part of the Pre-SIHH 2019 novelties, IWC presented a new pilot’s chronograph with multiple reasons to fall in love: the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire Bronze. “Vintaged”, smaller than previous Pilot’s Chrono, equipped with a new manufacture movement and with a cool green dial/bronze case combination, it made quite an impression on us. However, bronze isn’t for everyone… And good thing is that the SIHH 2019 brings this same watch in a more classical material. Meet the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire 41mm Also in Steel IW387901.

6 years ago

Video – Live from SIHH 2019 – Nicolas Baretzki of Montblanc

Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc, describes 2019 as a year that “will complete a chapter we started writing in 2015”. Referring to the full integration of Montblanc and Minerva, the brand will be “reworking all the product lines from a Minerva approach”. Focusing on two product lines, the Heritage Collection inspired by Minverva chronographs from […]

6 years ago

Video – Live from SIHH 2019 – Jean-Marc Pontroué of Panerai

In our latest video coverage of SIHH 2019, Jean-Marc Pontroué of Panerai explains why the Submersible has become a stand-alone line and why offering ‘experiences’ to owners of new Submersible watches is the way forward for the brand. It’s the year of the Submersible watch at Panerai. Having long been a successful sub-segment of the […]

6 years ago

SIHH 2019 – A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon with Pink Gold Dial

Introduced in 2016, the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon ranks among A. Lange & Söhne’s most complex watches – together with the 2017 Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite and the 2018 Triple Split.  Featuring a flyback chronograph, a perpetual calendar with moon phases, an outsize date, and a one-minute tourbillon discreetly integrated on the back – there are lots of goodies in […]

6 years ago

Introducing – TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph (with Patented Hairspring in Carbon Composite)

After a few years of technically traditional watches, TAG Heuer is back at work with innovation. Known to have been ultra-active in the field of high-frequency, the focus is however different these days, but TAG means “Techniques d’Avant-Garde” after all. Combining watchmaking with scientific discovery, TAG Heuer introduces a state-of-the-art carbon hairspring in the latest interpretation of the Carrera. Meet the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph – and again, innovation doesn’t necessarily mean insane prices.

6 years ago

SIHH 2019 – Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph – Minerva Movement and Gorgeous Salmon Dial (Hands-On)

In recent years Montblanc has made a concerted effort to remind watch lovers everywhere of its rich history with Minerva, the Villeret-based brand that it owns and that is known for the incredibly beautiful chronograph movements. Now, Montblanc further underscores that commitment to integrating Minerva’s finest handcraftsmanship with its state-of-the-art watchmaking to create new Heritage pieces inspired by the 1940s and 1950s – not the least of which is the new Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph. A steel case, a Salmon dial and a Minerva 13.21 combined in a superb watch.

6 years ago

Introducing – Singer Reimagined FlyTrack Concept (Hands-On)

Things go fast for Singer Reimagined. The brand was created just 2 years ago by Rob Dickinson, former singer for Catherine Wheel and founder of Singer Vehicle Design, and, Marco Borraccino, an Italian watch designer and entrepreneur. Their lofty objective is to reimagine high-end watchmaking, infusing classics with novel, unique perspectives and a focus on functionality… Just a few months after its presentation, their first watch, the Track 1 (an impressive chronograph) was awarded best Chronograph at the GPHG 2018, the Oscars of Swiss watchmaking. The second opus in the series has just been presented, the new Singer Reimagined FlyTrack.

6 years ago