Buying Guide - Six Of The Best Tourbillon Watches Of 2022 So Far
There's been no shortage of truly spectacular watches this year, but I doubt we have seen the end of it. Companies spread out releases across the entire 12 months, so who knows what splendour could be lurking on the horizon. Going through some of the novelties presented in 2022, we grouped together six stunning watches all fitted with a tourbillon escapement. While it may not be the only complication in each one, there's just something so very soothing about that distinct whirlwind motion.Chopard L.U.C. Full Strike TourbillonIn the past few years, Chopard has shown an unprecedented advance in the field of striking mechanisms. The award-winning Full Strike concept, where the sapphire crystal on top is an integral, monobloc component with sapphire gongs, was like nothing anybody had ever seen before. The result is a crisper, stronger sound that travels outside of the case further thanks to the monobloc construction. The new Chopard L.U.C. Full Strike Tourbillon introduced during Watches

Buying Guide - 5 Watches That Do Green In A Different Way
When it comes to colours, there are several must-haves in a collection if you are to be taken seriously as a watch manufacturer. Traditional colours like black, silver and white for dials have been around for ages and will never go out of style. Another here-to-stay colour, although slightly newer in watchmaking, is blue. The watch industry is receptive to trends, though, as in recent years, we've seen periods of yellow or brown flourish momentarily. The latest trend that seems a bit more tenacious is yes, you've guessed it: green!Today we're not going to look at watches that just have a green dial for the sake of having a green dial. No, we want to dive a little deeper and separate the wheat from the chaff. Which watches do green differently, break from conformity or produce a world-first perhaps? Here are five watches we feel are worthy of your time and attention, with an alternative take on going green.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin PlatinumFirst up is a watch that nobod

Baltic MR01 Salmon Accessible Calatrava-style Micro Rotor Watch Review
Baltic, the young and fresh indie watchmaker from France, has managed in a few years to make a name for itself with a collection of superbly designed, neo-retro watches with relatively accessible prices. It all started with a duo of 1940s-inspired watches with a slightly elegant touch. Then, the brand moved into sportier territories with several editions of the Aquascaphe. Today, Etienne Malec (the founder) goes back to one of his favourite types of watches, the so-called Calatrava style, with an elegant and compact micro-rotor watch that made quite an impression on us. Great look, gorgeous dial and even mechanical pleasures; let’s have a closer look at this new Baltic MR01.As a reminder, here’s what we explained about Baltic Watches in our in-depth article on the inaugural Aquascaphe Diver: Baltic Watches is the brainchild of Etienne Malec, a young Frenchman who has inherited his father’s passion for watches - something he shared with us already, some years ago. An a

History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Part 3 - The Modern Days (2006/present) - Monochrome Watches
Every story has a beginning, a middle and there's an end, and today will be the third and final installment of our?“History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus“. After a close look at the icon that started it all, the emblematic Nautilus Ref. 3700, after looking at the evolution of a model into a proper collection, from 1980 to 2006, it’s time now to look at modern ages?– an era that started in 2006, for the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus, with the comeback of the “Steel Jumbo”, the addition of a chronograph and an overall facelift of the collection, to shape the Nautilus that we know today. Numbers like 5711, 5980 or 5990 will be mentioned, and some?watch-lovers already know what it’s going to be about. Here are the modern days of the?Patek Philippe Nautilus.Patek Philippe Nautilus History – Timeline 2006-2016 – click to enlarge Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Hands-On - The TAG Heuer Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition (Opinion)
There’s no denying that?the new TAG Heuer Monaco Purple Dial is bold and polarising. It creates strong and partial emotions. It’s far from making unanimity, it’s far from the classic codes of sports watches. It is pretty special, period. We introduced the watch about a week ago, and when our editor Erik wrote his article, he remained pretty neutral. It is indeed hard to judge a watch of this kind only on press images and 3D renderings. But now, we had the chance to get our hands on an example of the Purple Monaco… and it’s time to answer the question; has TAG Heuer gone too far this time, or has it created a super-cool watch for a niche audience? Let’s find out.?The most classic edition of the TAG Heuer Monaco, with its blue panda dial.First of all, rest assured. If you are on the market for something more classic, less polarising, and more in line with the usual style you expect from such a watch, the Monaco is still available as part of the permane