Inspired by the iconic 1968 Memovox Polaris dive watch with its underwater alarm, a modern Polaris collection was released in 2018 by Jaeger-LeCoultre. As the brand’s only sports watch collection, the Polaris Chronograph with its tachymeter bezel to measure speed over a fixed distance is the definitive sporting complication forging a link between JLC and […]
Horage is an independent Swiss brand that’s shaking up the industry with well-priced, in-house collections that include tourbillons and micro-rotors. Last year’s Supersede GMT integrated sports watch featured a well-executed micro-rotor and four complications in a case less than 10mm in height. This year’s follow-up, the Supersede Date, maintains the overall design, water resistance and […]
When it comes down to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin – as we call it, the real deal for an RO – the current reference is the 16202, itself replacing the 15202. Next to this reference number is a pair of letters, which indicate the material of choice for each edition. ST for […]
Laurent Ferrier is an embodiment of horological artistry, precision, and elegance. With a legacy rooted in watchmaking heritage and a passion that courses through the veins of the eponymous brand’s founder, Ferrier has etched his name as a revered figure in the world of haute horology. The latest gem revealed by Laurent Ferrier is from […]
Oris has been embracing sustainable materials for years, such as with the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle back in 2021 or the Dat Watt series. The brand also has a comprehensive sustainability report from 2022 that details many efforts to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world. A partnership with the social enterprise Bracenet has brought […]
As we’ve seen in this article, recent years have brought us incredible developments in the field of deep diver’s watches – think about Omega and its Ultra-Deep Seamaster 6000m and Rolex’s Deepsea Challenge RLX Titanium, a watch capable to withstand the pressures at the deepest point on Earth. For many years already, Oris has demonstrated its […]
In 2019, Girard-Perregaux unveiled a remarkably intriguing series of new timepieces, based on their renowned Laureato collection. Among the standout introductions was the Laureato Absolute Chronograph, characterized by a black-coated titanium case transitioning into a gradient black-to-blue dial. This combination exuded both legibility and allure. After this release, Girard-Perregaux continued to captivate enthusiasts with further […]
Attaining iconic status in the world of watchmaking is no easy feat. This is what however very much what Bulgari has achieved in a record span of just ten years, with the bold contemporary Italian design and sophisticated Swiss mechanics of the Octo Finissimo. Naturally, the Octo Finissimo is above anything else a statement of […]
It is not a secret anymore… More and more watchmaking brands are collaborating with external designers. The mission is to reach out to new customers and to cater to a clientele more and more influenced by streetwear and high-end urban fashion. Modern, influenced by street art or urban fashion, we’re talking about merging luxury watchmaking […]
While Zenith certainly has made a name for itself with its high-frequency chronograph movement, the El Primero, there’s far more to the brand in recent years. Not only the Le Locle-based manufacture has strengthened its expertise in the field of chronographs – and the present watch is another proof of that – but is also […]