A Technical Perspective - The Mighty Return of Ultra-Thin Watches
Miniaturisation has always been one of the watchmaking industry’s main objectives. With the advent of complicated watches and the development of the wristwatch, this issue became critical. Fitting multiple functions into a single movement, which has to remain wearable, requires re-imagining space. This also led to the development of ultra-thin watches, guided initially by a desire for elegance, but also in the framework of constant improvement. Popular since the 1960s but slightly forgotten during the 2000s (with the trend for large timepieces), ultra-thin watches recently made a strong comeback – a trend that has sparked open warfare between Piaget and Bvlgari – amongst others.Modern history of the ultra-thin wristwatchThe concept of the ultra-thin wristwatch is nothing new but it's Piaget and the iconic Altiplano model that bring it into the spotlight. In 1957, Piaget introduced Calibre 9P; the thinnest mechanical movement ever created, it was fitted inside a watch

First Look: The 2024 Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph and GTS Chrono
The legendary Italian Mille Miglia vintage car race, from Brescia to Rome and back, is just around the corner, drawing crowds of car lovers and drivers from around the world. As the sponsor and official timekeeper of this race since 1988, Chopard enjoys one of the longest-standing alliances in classic motorsports. The brand's co-president, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, has participated in every Mille Miglia edition since 1989. Perpetuating the brand's tradition of Mille Miglia watches, and just four days ahead of the race, Chopard releases two Mille Miglia-themed watches, a retro-inspired Classic Chronograph with a panda dial and a limited edition GTS Chrono.Milla Miglia Classic ChronographNicknamed La Gara' (Italian for race or competition), the panda dial of the Classic Chronograph is replete with cues from the racing world. The black-and-white dial evokes the chequered flag saluting the first car crossing the finish line, and the three black counters, the shape of the hands and Arabic n

Manufacture Royale 1770 Micromegas Revolution Limited Editions Review
The 1770 Micromegas Revolution is a spectacular launch from the Indie watchmaking brand based in Vallorbe that we have not got a chance to review yet. Clearly, once?you can manage to?a closer look at this watch, you understand that this would have been a pity not to cover it. As the brand is introducing three exclusive limited editions, we take a look at this architectural double tourbillon - and with on of them rotating super, super-fast.The name Manufacture Royale' traces its origins to enlightenment and Voltaire. In 1770, the French philosopher created watchmaking workshops near Geneva. Now based in Vallorbe, the modern-day Manufacture Royale cultivates the free-thinking spirit that inspired Voltaire, designing watches with distinctive personality and powerful visual impact. Their latest creation, the 1770 Micromegas Revolution is no exception and combines complex engineering with a bold, creative design. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Introducing The Louis Moinet Impulsion Tourbillon Chronograph (Live Pics & Price)
Louis Moinet, the historical 19th-century watchmaker, has been officially recognised as the creator of the world's first high-frequency chronograph. Known as the Compteur de Tierces', this stopwatch – discovered in 2013 –? was designed to time the passage of stars and could measure events to 1/60th of a second, complete with start, stop and reset functions beating at an impressive 216,000vph. As the President of the Chronometry Society of Paris, Moinet cultivated close ties and worked with the famous horologist Abraham-Louis Breguet from 1815-1823.?The latest project to emerge from Les Ateliers Louis Moinet, the brand created by Jean-Marie Schaller in 2004, marries the leading innovations of the two historical watchmakers in one watch and flaunts a chronograph and a tourbillon on the dial. Catalogued in the brand's Mechanical Wonders section, the Impulsion is true to the brand's reputation for flamboyant mechanical displays.New CaseTo mark the 200th anniversary of the Compt

Introducing The New Rado True Square Skeleton (Live Pics & Price)
Rado is synonymous with trendy design-led watch designs and its pioneering use of high-tech ceramics. The True Square, Rado's square watch with an injection-moulded monobloc high-tech ceramic case, is a signature product of the brand. Taking the openworked spirit of the True Square Open Heart in a different direction, the latest True Square models in sleek black, plasma and white high-tech ceramic cases feature a split-level dial and a cut-away top plate to reveal the skeletonised R808 automatic movement.Although there had been square precursors in Rado's portfolio since the mid-1970s, the Ceramica of 1990 marked a milestone as the brand's first square watch with bracelet, crown and case made of high-tech ceramic. Its sleek geometry and minimalism established the aesthetic we have come to associate with Rado's ceramic watches. As a sibling of the Ceramica, the True Square attenuates the rigid geometry of its square case with gently rounded corners for a softer, smoother and almost liqu