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In-Depth: The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Tourbillon

There’s a new automatic whirlwind in the brand’s collection.

Hands-on – The New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 Ref. 114300 with a White Dial

When launched at Baselworld 2015, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 ref. 114300 made no debate: it was a winning recipe. Simple, clean, utterly Rolex yet with a twist (thanks to the four inaugural coloured dials), perfectly proportioned, manufactured according to Rolex high-standards and best of all, rather accessible. While quiet for 3 years, this model made a very discreet comeback at Baselworld 2018, with the introduction of a new model with white dial – and in a way, it could be an alternative to our long-desired “Polar Explorer” (see our Rolex 2018 predictions here).

Hands-On: The Seiko Prospex SPB077 And SPB079

A decidedly modern take on a slice of Seiko’s past, these more affordable watches manage to capture some of the charm of the brand’s vintage 6159 diver.

Introducing – Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT – A New World-Time Limited Edition

At the SIHH 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre re-introduced one of its most emblematic collections, the Polaris. Slightly vintage-inspired, superbly executed (the case is superb), utterly JLC in the style but with a sportier look, it has been quite a success. Already comprising multiple models, including a 3-hander, a time-and-date, a chronograph, a chronograph-world-time and, of course, an alarm version (the Memovox), today Jaeger-LeCoultre adds a world-time-only edition to the Collection, with the new Polaris Geographic WT – a limited edition, boutique exclusive.

Introducing – A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar U.S. Boutique Edition

While usually rather conservative in the design, A. Lange & Söhne can sometimes go a little bit more creative when it comes to limited editions or boutique exclusive watches – think, for instance, about the 1815 Chrono Boutique Edition or the Terra-Brown Saxonia. Today, the brand is unveiling a new version of the Saxonia Annual Calendar, a watch usually very discreet, which for the occasion gains in style with a new dial and a surprising strap. Meet the new A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar U.S. Boutique Edition.

MY WEEK WITH: Travelling the globe with the Montblanc Orbis Terrarum

There’s a lot of important planning that happens in the lead up to Baselworld. But perhaps the single most important question is — what watch do I wear? In previous years I’ve taken a handful of pieces, something I wasn’t keen to do this year, as I find it vaguely stressful travelling with more than one (what if I leave it on a plane!), and I typically end up wearing only one the whole week. So this year I decided to travel with just one, and I also thought it was the perfect opportunity to put a travel-oriented watch through its paces in a real-world setting. So, a bit of back and forth later, one watch emerged at the top of my short list. The Montblanc Orbis Terrarum, released back in 2015. I’ve always liked this watch; it looks good and offers great value, and over the years I’ve done my darndest to get some more meaningful time with it. Well, this time around the stars aligned, and I found myself looking down at that little blue world as I jetted my way to Switzerland. Once I put it on, it felt … refreshingly wearable. I often find complicated watches a…

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VIDEO: The Longines Legend Diver that seems to have won everyone over

Oh what a difference a strap makes. Last year, when Longines chose to pair their mighty Legend Diver — a watch the Vice President calls the most successful heritage model ever — with a Milanese loop bracelet, they succeeded in creating a third wave of interest in the model that made its way to the door of Time+Tide in Melbourne. The first wave was at its launch in 2007, auspiciously without date. The second wave was the date version that inevitably followed, and the third was the 2017 release with Milanese bracelet. With its heavy, supple bracelet in polished steel making the polished case shine even brighter, we looked at the watch with completely fresh eyes. Now, like eager surfers, we await even more sets of surprising and surging waves from the winged hourglass brand, which has chosen this versatile all-rounder as the shape of many new things to come.

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Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar U.S. Boutique Exclusive

Shades of grey make this complication something special.

Industry News – Massive Shake-ups Again at Richemont – Incl. New CEOs for JLC and Baume & Mercier

2017 has been quite hectic for the Richemont Group. Indeed, we’ve seen the “Big Reshuffle” with 4 CEOs leaving (JLC, Vacheron, Piaget, Dunhill) as well as the appointment of Lambert as Head of Operations and Kern as Head of Watchmaking, Marketing and Digital. Everything was planned until Kern announced its departure for Breitling, which led Lambert to be appointed COO of all the Maisons. The storm isn’t over yet, even if the situation seems easier today. According to Business Montres, there are new CEOs for both Jaeger-LeCoultre and Baume et Mercier.