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INTRODUCING: Laurent Ferrier cuts weight with the Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit

Ricardo Sime — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:12 +0000

Laurent Ferrier gives us a fourth iteration of the Grand Sport Tourbillon After the rich-boy flex of the Golden Brown, the reference returns to its sporty roots with a titanium case and bracelet The icing on top? A beautiful gradient salmon dial When Laurent Ferrier released the first Grand Sport Tourbillon, it stood out. In … Continued

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The Independedit: Felipe Pikullik Mondphase 1

Borna Bošnjak — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 06:00:39 +0000

The Glashütte-trained watchmaker presents his first in-house complication A minimalist, modern take on a moonphase complication Heavily modified and extensively hand-decorated Unitas movement Felipe Pikullik launched his eponymous brand in 2017, upon completion of his studies in Germany’s cradle of watchmaking – Glashütte. In that short period, Mr Pikullik has already introduced four different collections, … Continued

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The new Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38 is a ’60s diver dropped into the 21st century

Borna Bošnjak — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:53 +0000

The Vulcain Skindiver Nautique 38 is a reissue of their ’60s “sport chic” diver It is 1mm larger in diameter, but remains a faithful recreation Two dial colours: brushed blue and matte black The 1960s are the quintessential era of the dive watch. With new patents and inventions arising in the early 1950s, many more brands … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Depancel Tangerine belongs to a tribe called zest

Fergus Nash — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:00:15 +0000

Last year was a big year for Depancel, and 2023 is already getting off to a great start. The first Depancel Serie-A Allure was launched after crowdsourcing the design choices, resulting in a watch that guaranteed an adoring audience instantly. Some 500 pieces were made and sold, increasing the brand’s upwards trajectory and inspiring further … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The new Hermès H08 in rose gold, titanium and ceramic offers a refreshing take on sporty chic

Zach Blass — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:59 +0000

The new Hermes H08 case uses three materials: rose gold, titanium, and ceramic We dig the H08 collection for its sporty chic look that’s distinct to the brand This new model is approximately twice the price of the previous titanium models Within the sports watch category a lot of designs can look similar. For example, … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Junghans Meister fein Automatic Edition Erhard

Fergus Nash — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:53:40 +0000

Junghans’ founder Erhard Jungans was born on January 1st, 200 years ago. The German watchmmaker was at one point the largest clock manufacturer in the world. This watch marries their classical and Bauhaus styles. Junghans is a name that seems to live in a watch fan’s collective consciousness, even if you haven’t seen many of … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Seiko Presage SPB361 & SPB363 take inspiration from the break of dawn

Fergus Nash — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:30:50 +0000

Seiko’s attempt to clean up their back catalogue and simplify their product lines may have backfired as soon as they flooded the world with new releases across varying price points, but the Seiko Presage range has continued to be reliably impressive, housing some of the brand’s top finishing and movements. Even within that realm of quality, … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Bulgari Bulgari x Lisa has a crazy dial you’ve never seen before

Fergus Nash — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 07:00:19 +0000

Blackpink star Lisa was made a Bulgari ambassador in 2020 Their new collaboration has a crazy triple-hue dial It features a loving tribute to her Swiss step-dad Not too long ago in 2022, my first exposure to South Korean stars in the realm of Swiss watches was a photoshoot with heartthrob Hyun Bin wearing the … Continued

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LVMH Watch Week: The Zenith Defy Extreme Glacier brings intrigue with a subtle pop

D.C. Hannay — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:30:03 +0000

LVMH Watch Week is back, and Zenith is bringing out the big guns to kick off 2023. And one of the biggest and boldest has to be the new limited-to-50 Defy Extreme Glacier chrono, a technological tour-de-force in a striking package that incorporates a unique material. The 45mm titanium case still retains the angular, architectural … Continued

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LVMH Watch Week: Hublot revitalises a classic and introduces some bold evolutions

D.C. Hannay — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:11 +0000

Hublot is kicking off 2023 with a big bang, debuting a brightly hued tourbillon in an exotic new material. An OG classic makes its return, now in new case materials and a wide range of size choices. A bold new chronograph looks and does good, created to benefit endangered wildlife. LVMH Watch Week is upon … Continued

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LVMH Watch Week: TAG Heuer unleashes a flurry of releases

Ricardo Sime — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:00:50 +0000

TAG Heuer gives us another helping of the Monza, now in a carbon case and bold colours. New Sport, Golf and Titanium Connected watches mark the brand’s continued evolution of their smart watch collection. The Aquaracer Solargraph line continues, now with a Grade 2 Titanium bead-blasted case. The Carrera celebrates its 60th with a 600-piece, … Continued

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LVMH Watch Week: Zenith expands their starry Defy Skyline universe with new skeleton and 36mm models

Zach Blass — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:00:15 +0000

The new Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton replaces the recently discontinued Defy Classic Skeleton. The star-motif of the skeleton dial is now four-pointed instead of five-pointed. New Skyline Skeleton has no date and moves 1/10th of a second counter from 9′ to more symmetrical 6′ position. New Skyline 36mm does not have a 1/10th of a second counter, … Continued

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INTRODUCING: Oris debut new in-house manually wound movement with the Big Crown Calibre 473

Zach Blass — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:00:55 +0000

Oris debut new in-house manually wound calibre 473 in the new Oris Big Crown Calibre 473. Despite being manually wound, it is 0.5mm THICKER than the previous automatic model due to new power reserve indicator on the movement. The release also heralds Oris’ first-ever butterfly clasp with fine adjustment mechanism. Introducing: The Oris Big Crown … Continued

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What is so special about the new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1?

Zach Blass — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:00:19 +0000

Two dive watches have long battled for the title of the original diver’s watch: the Rolex Submariner and the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Technicalities can drag this debate into murky deep waters, but irrefutably the pair are the founding blueprints of what we all expect from a dive watch. Born in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms has … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Laco Edition 97 is a classic Type B pilot’s watch in bronze

Time+Tide — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:30:02 +0000

Laco is the type of brand that attracts a niche group of watch enthusiasts: those who are into old school pilot watches and that appreciate having the real deal. In 2022, anyone can buy a good-looking, well-made pilot watch from any of 100 brands at different prices. That’s because these watches are exceptionally legible and … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Tutima Patria Small Second Blue & Gold

Fergus Nash — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:32 +0000

With its name first appearing on watches as early as 1927, Tutima have had a tumultuous yet resilient history. You may not be as familiar with them as some other German watchmakers, but they nonetheless excel in all corners. This latest release for the brand is quite a unique take on a traditional dress watch, … Continued

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Pushing case design with the Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5-Day Power Reserve

Ricardo Sime — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:30 +0000

What is a watch case? Is it simply a container for the movement? The frame to a beautiful piece of art? For Hublot it seems the case is much more and should be a continuation of the design. And nowhere do we see this ideology play out better than in the new Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon … Continued

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The HYT Hastroid Cosmic Hunter combines avant-garde tech with materials of old

Borna Bošnjak — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:30:12 +0000

The HYT brand is experiencing an encouraging renaissance. It came back with a big bang with the help of Kairos Technology and a certain Davide Cerrato at the helm. For reference, Davide is just the guy who launched the initial Tudor Black Bay in 2012 and oversaw Montblanc’s purchase of Minerva. Good CV, then. The … Continued

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The Independedit: Habring² Doppel 38

Borna Bošnjak — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:30:53 +0000

In this intermittent new series, we’ll be looking to highlight the most interesting new independent pieces that we come across, and that we feel don’t get as much love as they deserve. Before we discuss the watch itself, we’ll dive into a brief history of the brand, hopefully bringing some more attention to fantastic independent … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Delbana Rotonda gets perked up with a range of new colours

Fergus Nash — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:26 +0000

We’ve paid a lot of attention to the re-emerging Delma recently, a Swiss brand with nearly a century of unbroken history that not enough people knew about. It may also surprise you to learn that around 20 years ago, Delma integrated another brand into their company with a similar story — and that brand is … Continued

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How the Meistersinger Singularis Enamel Edition finally won me over

Fergus Nash — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:35 +0000

Although I am a self-confessed lover of weird things, I could never really put my finger on why I hadn’t fallen for Meistersinger. I’ve always enjoyed their single-handed quirk and charm, and I’ve definitely recommended them to people who are looking for something different in the past, but it wasn’t until the new Meistersinger Singularis … Continued

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NSFW! Holiday Hentai from a historic Swiss brand? Merry Christmas, I guess

Borna Bošnjak — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:53 +0000

Erotic watches have long been a controversial topic. Some praise the individuality, artistry and taboo nature of these pieces, impressed by the intricately painted scenes or complex automata depicting them. Others, however, denounce them completely for their tackiness despite the connection to the historical tradition of erotic art – something Luke Benedictus shared his thoughts … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Minase Horizon and 5 Windows Midsize

Fergus Nash — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:00:35 +0000

There has been no shortage of love for Minase in recent times, and for good reason. The Japanese brand is consistently producing watches that challenge the artistry of much larger luxury brands for a fraction of the cost, and their originality goes far beyond simply changing up some dial designs. Expanding their list of potential … Continued

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Moser enter the metaverse with new Endeavour Centre Seconds Genesis

Zach Blass — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:00:29 +0000

You know the world is addicted to digital media when the most prominent smartphone manufacturer, Apple, now adds a “screen time” tool to help users be more cognizant of how much time they are spending on their phones. As much as people still find themselves baffled by NFTs and losing faith in cryptocurrency, surprisingly luxury-industries … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Zenith Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon is high-tech AF

Borna Bošnjak — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:14 +0000

Even though it’s one of the most involved complications in the industry, developments in expertise and technology have enabled many brands to experiment with the tourbillon. A double tourbillon, however, is more rarely seen. Whether that’s due to the inversely proportional relationship of time and the usefulness of tourbillons in wristwatches or the inherent complexity … Continued

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Phillips adds a sector touch to their limited-edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo

Zach Blass — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 06:00:01 +0000

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo is known first and foremost for its baroque-sculptural case design. But another defining feature across the Finissimo Automatic line is the clean dial that crops up through the collection. These dials are typically not very busy, either brushed, sun-ray lacquered, or matte sandblasted, with simply the hour indices and an asymmetrically … Continued

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INTRODUCING: A striking engraved masterclass from the Parmigiani Fleurier La Rosa Celeste

Borna Bošnjak — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:30:57 +0000

Parmigiani Fleurier is experiencing a mammoth resurgence under the watchful eye of Guido Terreni – we had a taste of this with their incredible releases from Watches & Wonders like the Tonda PF Skeleton. Today’s topic, however, honours the brand’s founder and master watchmaker, Michel Parmigiani. A special person deserves a special watch. This prompted … Continued

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INTRODUCING: The Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase stuns with its diamond-studded designs

Borna Bošnjak — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:23 +0000

This trio of novelties from the Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase collection encompasses the brand’s incredible attention to detail and gem-setting savoir-faire. The first is a more simple, possibly even everyday, piece with a brand new bracelet, touted to fit like a second skin. The other two share a case and dial covered in diamonds, … Continued

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Go modern vintage with the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 3/6/9

Ricardo Sime — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:30:44 +0000

There is a strong allure to the simple time-only watch. Without all the complications to distract us, these watches instead rely heavily on their design. And more than anything, the design of a watch is what stays with us the longest. Just think about it. History is littered with such enthralling references; from the Panerai … Continued

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INTRODUCING: Zenith closes out Extreme E’s sophomore season with new purple Defy Extreme E “Energy X Prix” Edition

D.C. Hannay — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:47 +0000

The future is electric. And nowhere is this more apparent than in the world of motorsport. As we begin to leave fossil fuels in the dust, Formula 1 has now made the move to hybrid powertrains, and fully electric racing is already a thing. That includes the fast-paced world of Formula E, and the thrilling … Continued

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