In-Depth: The New Bulgari Octo Roma Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon
The grande sonnerie is one of the most intricate mechanisms in watchmaking. Its creation requires the utmost technical expertise as hundreds of components are required to interact simultaneously and strike time indications perfectly. Bulgari has a rich tradition of crafting striking watches, having already produced grande and petite sonnerie watches.?This expertise first originated from the acquisition of Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth in 2000. But Bulgari is committed to keeping this craft alive and evolving as demonstrated by the new Octo Roma Grande Sonnerie Tourbillon with its modernised design, chime and movement.The Exclusive Grande Sonnerie ClubIf Gerald Genta’s Grande Sonnerie was presented in 1994, the credit for creating the first Grande Sonnerie wristwatch goes to Philippe Dufour, who introduced his in 1992. Among the few other prestigious names who have produced Grande Sonnerie wristwatches are Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Greu

First Look: The New Bulgari Aluminium x Gran Turismo Special Editions
A few years ago, it would have been hard to imagine a top luxury watch brand partnering with a video game license. The fact is that the perception of the gaming culture has changed radically over the years. Drastically. Once considered geeky and a teenager's hobby, gaming is now cool and talks to a much wider audience. Thanks to Bulgari and Gran Turismo, you can now display your love for gaming culture on your wrist. On the occasion of the 2023 Gran Turismo World Series Finals in Barcelona, Bulgari launches an Aluminium x Gran Turismo Special Edition. The brand also unveils the Bulgari Aluminium Vision GT concept car in full scale, a spectacular hypercar designed for racing in the Gran Turismo game.Let's begin with some basic information about the Gran Turismo racing simulation video games. Released by Sony in 1997, it is the brainchild of Kazunori Yamauchi. Gran Turismo was an instant hit, and its monumental popularity never decreased. With its true-to-life graphics and licensed cars,

Introducing: Longines Heritage Flagship Moonphase Year of the Dragon
The Chinese New Year provides many watch companies with the perfect excuse to produce a special edition decorated with one of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This year is the Year of the Dragon, and, for the first time, Longines jumps on the Chinese New Year bandwagon with a limited edition of 888 pieces of its Flagship Heritage model with moon phases. Available exclusively in Asia, the Flagship Heritage features an Oriental red dial with gold accents and a discreetly positioned dragon's head depicted on the caseback.Using the Heritage Flagship Moonphase model makes a lot of sense since the Moon plays an essential role in determining the date of the Chinese New Year. According to the Chinese lunisolar calendar, the New Year usually falls on the second new Moon after the winter solstice, between 21 January and 20 February. This year, the Chinese New Year kicks off on 10 February, and the Dragon will be holding court until the Snake takes over in January 2025. Ad - S

Panerai opens its third boutique in Shanghai - the new look at Panerai - Monochrome Watches
Lately many brands are opening brand boutiques. It seems like multi-brand retailers are being replaced by brand boutiques, especially in the emerging markets of the Far East, Middle East and the occasional metropole in the US and Europe. And there’s a special side to this new development.?After he visited the new Hublot boutique, our Shanghai resident contributor Mario, now visits the new Panerai boutique. Panerai’s third (!!) boutique in Shanghai, China.Ni Hao and Ahoy! Panerai have opened one of their New Concept boutiques on Nanjing Road - the shopping destination in Shanghai. Panerai's third boutique in the city is the shape of things to come! It also illustrates how the two brands, Panerai and Shanghai, are linked. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Shanghai, the two characters for which (ÉϺ£) literally translate into On the Sea', is a fitting

First Look: Two New Pastel Colours for the TAG Heuer Carrera Date 36mm
The TAG Heuer Carrera Date 36mm is designed to captivate both men and women, all thanks to its versatile unisex diameter. Within the collection, however, some models naturally lean towards a more traditionally feminine appeal, enhanced using soft colours and diamond-adorned dials. The two latest additions to the colourful lineup, featuring delicate powdery pink and lilac dials with sparkling indices, appeal to women as they strike a perfect balance between elegance, functionality, and charm while staying true to the design principles of the classic TAG Heuer Carrera.The two new TAG Heuer Carrera Date references come in the 2023-updated 36mm case design, with the typical sharp, faceted lugs, a slim 10.26mm thickness, and a 41.6mm lug-to-lug measurement. The case, crafted from stainless steel with fine brushed and polished finishes, is topped by a fixed polished bezel and a bevelled, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating. At 3 o’clock, the fluted push-pull crow