Introducing: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake
After the Dragon, it will soon be time to celebrate another important animal of the Chinese Zodiac, the snake, an animal associated with wisdom, charm and transformation. Since 2016, Hublot has been commemorating the Chinese New Year with artfully rendered special editions of the Spirit of Big Bang – such as the Dragon-themed model of last year. As you will have guessed by now, the brand is now releasing a snake-themed version of its tonneau-shaped watch to celebrate the Year of the Snake.For this special edition Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph, the snake theme extends from the dial to the case and strap. Fashioned out of micro-blasted and polished ceramic, it is fully rendered in black with the exception of an impressively detailed, gold-plated miniature snake coiling around the counters of its sapphire dial. The openworked hands and markers are finished in matching golden colour, and the Hublot logo is featured on the crystal. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Video - Moon Landing 50 - How The Omega Speedmaster Professional Became the Moonwatch, By James H. Ragan
Exactly 50 years ago, mankind accomplished an impressive journey. For the first time in history, a human being walked on soil that wasn’t Earth, on an astronomical body that wasn’t its natural habitat. On July 20th 1969, two men walked on the Moon. Their names: Armstrong and Aldrin. Their mission: Apollo 11. On their wrists, a watch that would become a legend, earning its name as the “Moonwatch”. This is the story that made the Omega Speedmaster Professional an icon.Two years ago, in partnership with Omega, we produced one of our most ambitious series of videos, “The Speedmaster Chronicles” in which five men shed their light on one of the most iconic watches ever created: the Omega Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch”. Since we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing today, we thought it was the perfect time to take a look back at some of these episodes. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Hands-on - Patek Philippe 5230 World Time, the evolution of an icon (live pics, specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
World Timers are among Patek Philippe's most popular complications, with a history spanning over almost 80 years (thanks to the collaboration with Cottier). A cult status confirmed at Phillips May 2016 auction, when a rare Patek 2523/1 from 1954 achieved US$ 2.5 million. At Baselworld 2016, Patek Philippe introduced two new models featuring this practical function, the 5930 World Time Chronograph and the 5230, replacing the now iconic reference 5130. Monochrome takes a closer look at this new take on an icon.The story of Patek Philippe World Timers is indissolubly linked to Louis Cottier. The son of a watchmaker, Cottier earned horological fame for developing mechanisms indicating the time for our 24 time zones on a single dial. From the 1930s onward, Cottier manufactured such watches for prestigious clients among which Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, or Agassiz. In 1950, he created the first World Timer with 2 crowns, allowing to change the reference city when travelling. This

Video The 2021 TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300
Even though mostly associated with motorsport and chronographs, TAG Heuer has long been active in the field of dive watches. In fact,?the company that was still just Heuer launched its first dive watch in 1978. Since then, these aquatic models have always been part of the collection, under several names, such as the 2000 series, the 2000 Aquaracer and later Aquaracer-only. Following updates in several collections in recent years, with revamped Carrera and Monaco lines, TAG Heuer now presents its updated Aquaracer collection. More refined yet still very recognisable, the new range has been fully revamped without losing its DNA. We take a closer look, with a video review, of the 2021 TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300.If you want to know more about the origins of the Aquaracer collection, which can be traced back to 1978 and the reference 844, you can take a look at our introducing article here. Today, we’ll focus on the new model, and you can discover all the updates in the vide

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Tribute To Traditional Symbols
Vacheron Constantin taps into a more creative vein with the latest quartet of watches celebrating ancient Chinese culture. Emerging from Vacheron's Metiers d'Art atelier, the four models offer two different interpretations of the legendary Chinese motif known as the Seawater Cliff. The motif, which appeared in the 14th century, represents the sea crashing against steep cliffs. Presented in 38mm gold cases with richly decorated dials using different enamelling techniques, the two Eternal Flow models feature vivid technicolour dials, while the Moonlight Slivers interpret the theme in a more restrained palette.For the latest Metier's d'Art Series, Vacheron's design department was drawn to the Seawater Cliff, an omnipresent symbol of imperial China reproduced in architecture, furniture, porcelain and silk ceremonial dragon robes. This motif, which emerged during the Ming (1368-1644) and was perpetuated during the Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, depicts cliffs being pounded by the sea and repre