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

Rare Watch Alert: IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Hand Wound Squelette ref. 5462 - Monochrome Watches
In the world of watches there are limited editions… and there are limited editions. Today we’re going to show you a limited edition that you probably have never seen before. It’s something rare, only 25 pieces ever made, and it isn’t even featured on the brand’s website. We’re talking about an IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Hand Wound, however not just your average Portuguese Tourbillon Hand-Wound, but one that is skeletonized, and we mean fully skeletonized! Here’s the IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Hand Wound Squelette ref. 5462 01.The ‘normal’ IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Hand Wound – that’s ref. 5463 and it comes in 18k red or white gold – is already a stunning example of a classic hand wound tourbillon watch. It features the typical style and looks that we know IWC for: clean, masculine, technical, classic, flying under the radar, no frills, and rather big. With this highly limited edition – there are only 25 pieces

Hands-On Grand Seiko 44GS Hi-Beat Ice Blue SLGH013 (Specs, Price)
Multiple elements define Grand Seiko’s style, all gathered under an important set of rules known as the Grammar of Design. The instrument behind this series of guidelines was a watch known as the 44GS, a sharp and unmistakably GS watch born in 1967, and one that will set in stone what the brand’s creations will be for the future. We’ve seen multiple releases this year celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, such as the Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 and, considering today’s matters, the Hi-Beat Automatic SLGH009. The latter, a limited edition, introduced GS’ latest automatic movement within an all-time classic design. And today, it’s time for this Calibre 9SA5 to join the permanent 44GS collection, with the new?SLGH013 and its striking ice blue textured dial. And there are a few other things to know!The 44GS is a watch that can be considered instrumental in the history of Grand Seiko. It was, when released in 1967, the first model to apply designer?Taro T

First Look: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Annual Calendar with Minerva Movement
Montblanc‘s appreciation for Minerva‘s heritage drives its evolution as a watchmaker. The brand embraces Minerva’s time-honoured craftsmanship and savoir-faire by celebrating traditional techniques while exploring the possibilities of modern horology. This commitment is again evident in the newly unveiled 1858 Geosphere Annual Calendar, a timepiece poised to become a standout addition to Montblanc’s collection with its great calendar function and lovely view through the caseback.The new Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Annual Calendar is available in a 42mm x 13.3mm case in either Lime Gold or stainless steel. It features Minerva’s signature fixed fluted bezel, a design element inspired by the company’s historic timepieces and the first fluted bezels dating back to the 1920s. A scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating sits atop the satin-finished and polished case. At the same time, the matching caseback features a sapphire crys

Panerai Submersible EcoPangaea Tourbillon GMT 50mm PAM01108 (Price)
Following the Arktos (2002-2004), North Pole Winter (2006), Pangea (2008-2012) and Pole2Pole expeditions (2016-2019), Panerai teams up again with Mike Horn this year. In the frame of the brand's experiences' program, the brand unveils a special edition watch, a Submersible Tourbillon GMT available in only 5 pieces, that will allow buyers to live an experience in the Arctic with the South African/Swiss explorer. Meet the new PAM01108.Over the past months, Panerai has presented several watch and experience combos, offering unique adventures as a perk to buying limited-edition watches. For 2020, the brand is giving access to an Arctic expedition with explorer and brand Ambassador Mike Horn, for buyers of the new Submersible EcoPangaea Tourbillon GMT.? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Water-resistant up to 300 meters, this massive 50mm Submersible?watch is prese