Category: High-end Watches

Introducing – The New Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Monobalancier Huracán Sterrato

Roger Dubuis has led the charge in daring and innovative watchmaking, earning its reputation as the master of “hyper-horology”. The brand’s creations boast a bold and avant-garde design philosophy, resulting in futuristic and distinctive timepieces incorporating cutting-edge materials and complex mechanical movements. The Excalibur Spider Monobalancier Huracán Sterrato is a brilliant extension of the brand’s […]

In-Depth – Deciphering The Superb F.P. Journe Astronomic Souveraine

The F.P. Journe Astronomic Souveraine is a complicated watch initially unveiled in 2019 as the Astronomic Blue, a one-of-a-kind (prototype) watch created for the biannual Only Watch auction fundraiser supporting muscular dystrophy research. This remarkable timepiece crafted in tantalum with a striking blue dial fetched a staggering CHF 1.8 million. Later that year, F.P. Journe […]

Hands-on – The Final Act Of The Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2T (With Video)

Ferdinand Berthoud stages the swan song of its impressive calibre FB-T.FC. that made its debut in 2015 on board the FB1. Inspired by Ferdinand Berthoud’s historical marine chronometers, the fascinating tourbillon movement with fusée-and-chain transmission took home the top prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2016 and has secured the brand a […]

Hands-on – The AP Code 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie With Smoked Sapphire Dial

At the time, when watchmaking brands were rushing to offer their interpretations of the RO and other models with integrated design, Audemars Piguet launched an impressive brand new collection oddly entitled Code 11.59 which aimed to reset the perception of AP being just the Royal Oak brand. In a bold and disruptive way, AP revealed […]

Introducing – The Platinum Version Of The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone

Marking the resurrection of A. Lange & Söhne in 1994, the Lange 1 is the most eloquent ambassador of the German brand and considered a true Saxon watchmaking icon. With its asymmetric dial and outsize date, the Lange 1 is just shy of its 30th birthday and has, as you can appreciate in Brice’s extensive […]

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Introducing – The New A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition With Pink Gold Dial

Ten years ago, in 2013, A. Lange & Söhne unveiled the extraordinary 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar alongside the Grand Complication watch, which featured an array of impressive functions. While the Grand Complication garnered significant attention due to its size and price, the smaller and slightly less complicated (and more accessible, relatively speaking) 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual […]

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Introducing – The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph (Live Pics & Price)

Roger Dubuis has developed serious connections with the automotive world. Yet, for quite a while now, the brand’s collections did not include a chronograph, the quintessential motor racing complication. This is all the more surprising as Roger Dubuis has a substantial history when it comes to chronographs – from their early, classic Lemania-based chronographs to […]

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Introducing – The Stunning, Japan-Only Andersen Genève Jumping Hours Rising Sun Edition

Japan is, without a doubt, a country of watchmaking culture. Not only is it one of the largest producers of watches alongside Switzerland, but it’s also home to many discerning collectors. Without surprise, a close relationship was formed between Andersen Genève, the brand founded by AHCI member Svend Andersen, and the country of the rising […]

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Buying Guide – A Selection Of Sub-Zero Cool Ice-Blue Watches

Call it ice blue, light blue, sky blue or arctic blue, the fact of the matter is, watches with a lighter shade of blue on the dial are hot right now. So hot in fact, it seems there’s a new one coming out every other week. Are we witnessing the shift from green, which was […]

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Introducing – The Electrifying HYT Hastroid Blue Star

Ever since HYT was revived in early 2022, the brand has been incredibly active again, often presenting new and interesting combinations of colours and materials. Everything still revolves around the concept of telling time with liquids, which is a rather contradictory method when it comes to mechanical watchmaking. Next to magnetism, moisture is the biggest […]

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