Ulysse Nardin Skeleton X Magma (Specs & Price)
A fully openworked movement, shaped like an X, housed in a sporty, coloured and textured carbon fibre case nicknamed “magma”… Yes, Ulysse Nardin is not walking down the classic side of the street here. Let’s be honest, the brand’s latest creation is bold and extreme,? but it’s also pretty cool. Let’s look at the new Ulysse Nardin Skeleton X Magma.At the SIHH 2019, Ulysse Nardin launched a collection based on the X-factor, with the new (and more accessible version) of its signature watch, the Freak X. Alongside this watch was another bold piece, a new take on the brand’s classic openworked piece, with a newly decorated movement shaped like an X and a redesigned case. This watch was named the Skeleton X. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Based on this watch, Ulysse Nardin introduces a new, very hot version sizzlin

Speake-Marin London Chronograph Triple Date (Price)
The new London Chronograph with a historical, restored Valjoux 88 movement from the 1950s belongs to Speake-Marin's Vintage collection. Speake-Marin might be based in Switzerland, but it likes to emphasise its British roots and its somewhat eccentric British styling. The latest model to join the Vintage collection is this London Chronograph Triple Date powered by a beautiful vintage Valjoux 88.Valjoux 88 CalibreFor many, the highlight of this watch is the Valjoux 88 calibre. Inspired by the Valjoux 23 base calibre, the manual-winding Valjoux 88 appeared in the 1950s. A very complete and sophisticated movement, the 17-jewel Valjoux 88 incorporated a column-wheel chronograph, three counters, date, day, month, moon phases and quick calendar corrections. The Valjoux 88 was fitted inside some of the finest watches from brands like Ulysse Nardin, Longines, Eberhard & Co., Paul Picot, Baume & Mercier and Universal Geneve. The original configuration displayed the 12-hour elapsed time c

Introducing: The Tasty Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider Salmon
The recently revived Nivada Grenchen brand offers five collections that draw inspiration from its glorious past. The new Nivada watches stay true to the original aesthetics while incorporating modern Swiss movements, cases, and sapphire glass. They remain accessible, with a significant portion of the collection priced below EUR 1,000. Following the success of the relaunched Antarctic Spider model featuring a very quirky and original dial design, the company strengthened its offer. It has just revealed a new and enthralling timepiece, the Antarctic Salmon Spider, with a (surprise, surprise) salmon-coloured dial.Nivada, founded by Jacob Schneider and partners in Grenchen, Switzerland, in 1926, faced a fate common among Swiss watch brands in the 1970s and fell victim to the aftermath of the collapse of the Bretton-Wood monetary system and the quartz crisis. However, a stroke of luck awaited the brand when it was relaunched in 2020 by Guillaume Laidet, who had previously sold his successfu

Bespoke Vacheron Constantin up for auction at the Louvre Museum
Over the last few years, Vacheron Constantin has extended on its tradition for combining horological complications with one-of-a-kind designs by way of its Les Cabinotiers. The special workshop is home to some of the world's most complex (thus most expensive) timepieces – each one made to measure by a very time-consuming and painstaking process. In this way, the Swiss watchmaker can demonstrate its mastery and expertise in various fields. In addition to creating watches that distil the essence of Les Cabinotiers, Vacheron Constantin has been holding an event for the last three years where it invites its clients from around the world to view some of its most exquisite Les Cabinotiers watches in a bid to showcase a very unique approach to watchmaking. This year is a little different, however.The Louvre, Paris, the world’s largest art museum.Organised at a time when the financial challenges associated with the arts and recreation industry are unprecedented, Vacheron Constantin

Hands-On - Vacheron Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Rose Gold / Blue Dial (Specs & Price)
For over five years now, blue has been the predominant colour for watchmakers when it comes to the dress watch. Blue is elegant, dressy and has this small “je ne sais quoi” about it that a black or silver dial doesn’t deliver… But not all blue watches are born equal. Some have a special pedigree, and Vacheron Constantin‘s models?play in a different league (see the new Blue FIFTYSIX for instance). Today, an emblematic model from the Patrimony collection dons a midnight blue shade especially created for the line.With its slender case, its ultra-thin movement with high-end finishing and its complex display, the Vacheron Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin is amongst the best examples of a dressy, classically-shaped perpetual calendar watch. It has been around for some years already, available in multiple editions – pink gold case/white dial, platinum case/platinum dial, pink gold case/slate dial… all rather traditional in their design. Today,