Introducing The 2023 Bulgari Aluminium Collection With New Chronos and Capri Editions
The original Bulgari Aluminium watch was released in 1998 and caused quite a sensation. A hit-watch back in the days, it was cool, different and slightly provocative. A cult model for the brand that even made it on the side of an Alitalia Boeing 747. In 2020, Italian brand Bulgari relaunched this emblematic watch?in a design that remained faithful to the original one, but with major technical improvements. Since then, the collection has expanded with a GMT model and various limited/special editions. For 2023, Bulgari adds some new, summery editions – so-called Capri, and it’s easy to understand why – as well as a pair of updated chronographs and a lefty edition to be worn for tennis games.The Updated Bulgari Aluminium ChronographFirst and foremost, before we speak about the cool and unprecedented limited edition models, let’s focus on standard production watches. From the first day of the relaunch, the Bulgari Aluminium Collection included an automatic chronogra

My traveling companions - Monochrome Watches
I’m just back –?in one piece – from a three week trip to Jordan and the Egyptian Sina? desert, and here are?some photos that I made during my trip. We planned a trip to Jordan and were considering to visit Syria and/or Egypt depending on the available time and travel possibilities. From the Jordan southern coast it was a short boat trip to Nuweiba in Egypt and the reefs in that area are just great, so time for some diving.On this?trip I had two watches with me:?the IWC Pilot Watch Chronograph (ref. 3717) that I?also had on my wrist a few weeks earlier, when I?visited New York. The other one was my all time favorite vacation watch, the Citizen Automatic Diver.?I’m gonna spare you all the travel stories, since?the?pictures will tell the story for me. I have to add that the historical city of?Petra is very, very impressive and well worth a visit. Another thing you may not miss is taking a plunge into the Dead Sea. That’s a funny experience! Jordan s

Hands-On - Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to Rembrandt with Micro-Enameling (Specs)
When introduced back in 1931, the Reverso was designed with one purpose in mind: protecting its dial. It was a watch made for polo players, who needed to have the glass of their watches (at that time still mineral glass) hidden – hence the idea of a reversible case. Since then, such needs aren’t relevant anymore but the Reverso still plays with its hidden surfaces to display artistic adornments. After the Reverso Tribute to Piet Mondrian, another (major) Dutch artist is on display today with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to Rembrandt – and with a stunning execution…Since the initial purpose of the Reverso isn’t relevant anymore, Jaeger-LeCoultre had a good idea to devote some of the hidden surfaces of the Reverso case to artistic crafts. There’s, of course, the typical engraving done on the caseback, with initials, an image of your choice or anything that will remind you of the reason why you bought this watch. There are some even more fascina

Hands-On Bell & Ross Vintage BR V2-92 Steel Heritage (Specs & Price)
For several years, Bell & Ross was mainly known for its square, pilot-inspired watches. But not everybody wanted to wear such a large and bold 46mm watch (the BR-01) and what became a true icon of modern watchmaking could have become a trap for the brand. Bell & Ross had to evolve. This was the mission of the “Vintage Collection”. Entirely redesigned in 2017, this year the brand?adds a few vintage elements to make this collection even cooler, with the Steel Heritage. Today, we take a closer look at the?BR V2-92 Steel Heritage.A watch brand simply cannot rely on one single watch/collection, at least when it has the ambition to sell more than just a few thousand pieces a year. If having a true identity shared by all models is a necessity, a single concept/design is dangerous – think Panerai, for instance. Diversity coupled with consistency is key. Knowing that the BR-01 and BR-03 watches – what B&R calls the “instrument collection” –

The Gold Allure of the New Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 35mm - Monochrome Watches
The Overseas is Vacheron Constantin's luxury sports watch proposal, a well-furnished collection that was redesigned in 2016 and now boasts a wide selection of models for men and women. Complemented by automatic, anti-magnetic movements and finished to Vacheron's exceptional standards, the versatility of the family is underscored by its winning DIY system to change the mood of the watch with any of the three bracelets/straps provided. During Watches & Wonders 2023, Vacheron introduced two smaller, slimmer-sized Overseas Self-Winding models – 34.5mm and 35mm diameter x 9.3mm thickness – to cater to smaller wrist sizes, with or without diamond-set bezels. The latest Overseas is a luxurious 35mm full-gold watch with a golden dial and a sparkling diamond-set bezel.Vacheron's Overseas luxury sports watch collection has a fascinating history. When it surfaced in 1977 for the brand's 222 anniversary (revisited in 2022), it quickly established itself as a member of the Holy Trin