If you thought meteorite dials were all the rage, wait until you see Louis Moinet’s latest unique piece, the Cosmopolis. Renowned for its Baroque-staged complications, Louis Moinet’s approach to horology is nothing short of spectacular. In exuberant Louis Moinet style, the Cosmopolis blasts all existing meteorite dials out of the water. Not one but twelve […]
The name of Philippe Narbel might not be on everyone’s radar, but that’s about to change. If you happen to already be familiar with his work, however, I’m positive his latest creation will get you quite excited! Making his debut with the Roots watch last year, Narbel and his team are working under the Narbel […]
The Cartier Tank is undoubtedly among the most significant watches ever created by the French house. But there’s not just one Tank: there are multiple Tanks. When we talk about the inaugural watch of 1917, we refer to it as the Tank Normale (elegantly re-edited this year). But, year after year, the model expanded to […]
Although we all love the classical combinations like stainless steel and blue or a silvery-white dial against a brown leather strap, it’s the striking contrast of black and gold that seems on the rise. Trends ebb and flow, and some might be a bit more persistent than others but the fact is, we’ve taken notice of […]
Vacheron Constantin has long demonstrated a commitment to perpetuate and encourage the traditional and often rare métiers d’art skills. The brand’s Métiers d’Art watches find their inspiration in art, history, and culture. On the occasion of Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2023, a new chapter in this collection is unveiled with a quartet of limited edition […]
The Gerald Charles brand was established by the esteemed Swiss watch designer Gerald Charles Genta, renowned for creating some of the most iconic timepiece designs. Today, under the leadership of Federico Ziviani and with Octavio Garcia as the Creative Director, the Gerald Charles brand is experiencing a resurgence, recognised for its limited production and exclusive […]
As the oldest manufacture in continuous production, Vacheron Constantin has an unrivalled heritage and a devotion to Haute Horlogerie traditions passed down from the 18th century. The Traditionnelle family is, as its name indicates, the brand’s repository of timeless, traditional models. Luckily, Vacheron is also sensitive to trends and fuses conventional features with modern touches […]
Seiko is a force to contend with in the watchmaking arena and rarely a fortnight goes by without a fresh release. The latest offering from the giant Japanese brand is a trilogy of Presage models from the Craftsmanship Series combining incontestable mechanics with traditional Japanese crafts. Decorated with handcrafted enamel and Urushi lacquer dials, the […]
There are good reasons why this watch might seem familiar at first glance. Indeed, many elements of its dial and overall design have already been used by the brand. The dial, for instance, is a classic for Seiko, and so is the charmingly unbalanced display. But let’s not get distracted by that, as the new […]
Whether you like watches with manual or automatic wound movements, one of the key attributes of a mechanical watch is its power reserve. We regularly see comments on the power reserve of a movement being too short, as most watches hover around the 38 to 50-hour mark. Movements like the Powermatic 80 sort that for […]