Introducing 3 New Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie With Sapphire Dial
One of the few brands capable of crafting such a chiming watch, Audemars Piguet’s Grande Sonnerie mechanism is a patent display of the brand’s formidable mechanical prowess. Combine that with the brand‘s patented Supersonnerie technology and a carillon, and you’re looking at a remarkable chiming machine. Proud to reveal the complexity of the movement, the latest trilogy of Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie models has done away with the dial. Marking the debut of a sapphire crystal dial in the Code 11.59 collection, these three one-of-a-kind versions come in 41mm pink, yellow or white gold cases with sleek black ceramic case middles.?Grande Sonnerie Carillon SupersonneriePerhaps the highest complication of all, a Grande Sonnerie strikes the hours, every hour, and the number of hours and quarters on every quarter. Unlike minute repeaters that can chime the hours, quarters and minutes on demand, a Grand Sonnerie chimes the hours and quarters automat

Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer GMT - Hands-On Review, Specs, Price
The Aikon is Maurice Lacroix's interpretation of the luxury sports watch, a collection of watches with a solid build, a distinctive style and refreshingly competitive prices. Introduced in 2016 with quartz movements, in 2018, an automatic Aikon model appeared, followed by a bolder and sportier iteration known as the Aikon Venturer. With its 43mm case, water-resistance of 300 metres and rotating bezel, the diving credentials of the first batch of Aikon Venturers were paired with straightforward time-and-date functionality. Today the brand adds the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer GMT to the collection, with a complication allowing you to consult the time in two different time zones at a glance. Two versions, with black or white dials, are the first representatives of the new Aikon Venturer GMT line matched with an integrated steel bracelet or a black rubber strap (or both).Powerful case and 24H bezelAdopting a similar strategy to Audemars Piguet, which launched the Royal Oak and then deve

Hands-On - IWC Big Pilot's Watch Big Date Spitfire Edition Mission Accomplished IW510506
When talking about pilot’s watches, the name IWC should quickly come into the discussion. The brand is one of the most legitimate manufactures in this field, with its first dedicated watch for pilots dating back to 1936. Then followed B-Uhr models, the famous Mark Series, the 1990s pilot’s chronographs and, of course, the legendary Big Pilot’s Watch. Without surprise, the Schaffhausen-based brand was a partner of choice for the very cool project named “The Longest Flight”. While a special Timezoner Spitfire?was launched to celebrate the start of the journey, IWC also unveils a watch to commemorate its end: the Big Pilot’s Watch Big Date Spitfire Edition “Mission Accomplished” IW510506 that we’ll be looking at today.?The Longest FlightThe “Longest Flight” project isn’t your typical Concorde-like-comfort Tour du Monde… It has been a bit more challenging than just refuelling a jet plane and crossing borders. It

Hands-On - ACE x NOMOS Club 36 Blue Limited Edition (Specs & Price)
The watch industry is full of fun, exciting and successful partnerships. Not only between watchmakers, or craftsmen and -women creating unique elements in a watch, but also between artists, retailers and other like-minded people. One such example is the collaboration between NOMOS Glashutte and the Amsterdam retailer Ace Jewelers. Already in its fifth year, this joint venture results in special Limited Editions every year, the latest being this Ace x NOMOS Club 36 Blue Limited Edition, and we've gotten our hands on it for a while.ACE JEWELERS & NOMOSAce Jewelers is a leading omnichannel retailer based in Amsterdam but operating on a global scale. They were the first to embrace eCommerce and obtain authorization from Swiss brands to sell watches online. This adventure started back in 2000 but took until 2007 to materialize, mostly due to the reluctance of Swiss brands. The first manufacturer to step up was IWC, and many followed since. Today, eCommerce is a key marketing strategy fo

First Look: The new Omega Constellation 41mm Meteorite Collection
One of the oldest collections in Omega’s history, the Constellation has been around since 1952 (only surpassed in longevity by the Seamaster). First a classic, elegant chronometer-rated watch, the Omega Constellation drastically changed in the 1980s with the introduction of the Constellation Manhattan distinguished by its integrated design and hallmark claws. Revived in 2019 with a feminine collection, followed in 2020 by 39mm men’s models, the range that matters today is the Omega Constellation Gent's Collection 41mm, released 4 years ago. Already appealing, with its cleverly modernised design, 5 new references now join the collection. And there’s more to these watches than just the meteorite dials.?The current Omega Constellation collection comprises a wide array of versions, ranging from compact feminine versions, including editions with a small seconds display, mid-size models for men with a 39mm diameter and, at the top of the range, slightly bolder, more technic