First Look: New Indie Brand Renaud Tixier Launches with the Monday Watch
A veteran of the Swiss industry, Dominique Renaud joins forces with a young independent watchmaker, Julien Tixier. They aim to revisit fundamental principles of mechanical watchmaking and micro-mechanics introducing innovative solutions. The first opus of this newly created brand Renaud Tixier reimagines a classic of fine watchmaking, the micro-rotor, with an auxiliary mechanism to enhance its winding efficiency The watch is named the Renaud Tixier Monday, and we're here to discover what the two creative minds have prepared to revisit this winding mechanism.A name that many will know, Dominique Renaud made a name for himself by co-founding, together with Giulio Papi, Renaud & Papi in 1986, which has since evolved into Audemars Piguet Renaud Papi (APRP). Beyond their work for Audemars Piguet, APRP is one of the most prominent players in the development and has manufactured complicated movements for some of the most prestigious brands – such as IWC, Lange & Sohne, Jaeger-Le

Octo Finissimo, or How Bvlgari Became a Master of Ultra-Thin - Monochrome Watches
Yes, the Italians did it again… Breaking one record after another, Bvlgari’s signature ultra-thin collection, the Octo Finissimo, continues its victorious onward march. Almost every year, the Roman brand comes out with something even more staggering, even thinner and still, highly contemporary in design. Bvlgari has not only managed to become a Master of the ultra-thin complication but it has literally revamped and refreshed a category that was usually quite conservative. And because the Octo Finissimo Automatic Tourbillon was introduced earlier this year as the thinnest automatic watch and the thinnest tourbillon watch, it is high time to understand how the brand became a master of wafer-thin movements.The thinnest tourbillon in 2014, the thinnest minute repeater in 2016, the thinnest automatic watch (for a few months) in 2017… We thought Bvlgari would have stopped here. But it didn’t. At Baselworld 2018, the Roman brand smashed all records with its new, impres

Introducing: Longines Conquest Chrono Ski Limited Edition
Longines is renowned for its dedication to sports, so it’s no surprise that as the leading partner of the International Ski Federation (FIS) and Official Timekeeper for both the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and the FIS World Championships, the brand chose to celebrate the upcoming 48th FIS Alpine Ski World Championship in Saalbach, Austria, by launching a special Ski Edition of the Longines Conquest Chronograph. While, in essence, it is the same Conquest Chronograph model that emerged in 2023 as a result of a long-awaited and welcomed update to the collection, this edition features subtle decorative enhancements that appeal to enthusiasts drawn to its sporty look. Plus, it’s the same watch Marco Odermatt sports this season, so it comes with a story to tell.The new Longines Conquest Chrono Ski Edition features a robust 42mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance, complemented by a black ceramic insert on the tachymeter bezel and a sapphire crystal with multi-layer anti-

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2019 (Specs & Price)
It isn’t the first time we’ve talked about the partnership between TAG Heuer and Aston Martin.? We covered this watch, based on the Carrera Heuer 01, which was introduced to seal the collaboration between the two brands. A watch based on a car… Always cool. But today, what we have to show is even cooler, as it is the opposite. Meet the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2019 – and yes, in the box you’ll also find the keys of a car. And not any old car!The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2019As a result of the partnership between TAG Heuer and Aston Martin, both brands have worked closely to create a watch that would reflect the sportiness, the racing influence and the boldness of the Swiss watchmaker. As a result, this new limited edition is daring and fuelled with motorsport influence. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton
For this 2020 edition of Watches & Wonders, Vacheron Constantin presents its Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton, a stunning display of watchmaking prowess housed in a luxurious pink gold case with an ultra-slim height of just 8.1mm. Nothing has changed regarding the case, its proportions, the layout or the beating heart of the movement powered by Vacheron's prestigious Calibre 1120 QP. The novelty of this 2020 edition lies in its intrepid skeletonisation. Hand-finished movement parts, in line with the Maison's longstanding tradition of Haute Horlogerie, are combined with grey NAC-treated parts for a contemporary face in keeping with the sporty spirit of the Overseas.Brief Background of the OverseasIn 1977, Vacheron Constantin introduced reference 222 to mark the brand's 222nd anniversary. Designed by Jorg Hysek, the 222 was a high-end sports watch with a tonneau-shaped 120m water-resistant case, a serrated bezel and an integrated bracelet. Reinvented in 2016, under the