Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet Flying Tourbillon Aventurine Enamel
After the inaugural launch of its new and important Code 11.59 collection last year, Audemars Piguet is now playing with the existing models and is “spicing up” the looks to give this modern interpretation of a classic watch some appeal. We’ve seen it, for instance, on the time-and-date and chronograph versions, fitted with smoked dials. Now it’s time for one of the Haute Horlogerie watches to get a visual update. Here are the new Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillons, with Aventurine Enamel Dials.Code 11.59 By Audemars Piguet was not only an entirely new collection and the brand’s take on a modern classic watch, but it was also the vehicle for unprecedented movements, such as a new time-and-date automatic and?the long-awaited integrated automatic chronograph. In addition to these two core collection engines, the brand also introduced the impressive Flying Tourbillon Chronograph and a new Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon, again with a n

Hands-On - Omega Constellation Globemaster Annual Calendar 41mm
In our world driven by novelties and social media, it’s sometimes easy to forget things that have been presented only a few years ago. But today, we’ll give a look at a watch that is somehow underrated, a discreet model that, however, encompasses all the savoir-faire of Omega… and more. With its focus on precision, and the addition of one of the most practical types of calendar, the Constellation Globemaster Annual Calendar is full of arguments, but also some polarizing details. So today, we’ll give a look back at this timepiece.?A tribute to early Constellation watchesAs we explained in this in-depth historical article, the Constellation is one of the most enduring collections of Omega. It even came to life before the legendary Speedmaster. While today the name often refers to watches with integrated bracelets and bezel with signature claws, the Constellation started its life with a different objective.The first Omega Constellation, the 1952 “Pie-Pan̶

5 watches showing the green trend isn't going anywhere soon
The colour green, what's left to say about it when it comes to watches? Well, plenty, as it turns out! Especially when brands are stepping up to the plate by fully embracing the green vibe and pushing it to new heights with fresh tones and unique decorations. The colour is steamrolling through the watchmaking industry and seems to be far more than just a shortlived, fashion-like one-year trend. These five recently released watches show that the trend for green isn't going anywhere soon!Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Green GradientThe first watch on the list is also the newest release. The Polaris Date Green Gradient by Jaeger-LeCoultre is a very handsome edition of the vintage-inspired dual-crown dive watch by the Maison. It comes with a deep forest-green gradient dial in multiple sections, playing with the senses. The centre section is the most green, with the rest of the dial gradually darkening towards the inner rotating bezel on the outside edge. The large applied indices and hands

3 Watches from Certina, Hamilton and Tissot with Powermatic Movement
Last week, we published an in-depth technical article on the ETA C07.811 movement, also known as the Powermatic. This time, we’ll show how versatile this movement and its evolutions really are. In this guide, we'll take a look at three watches from Hamilton, Tissot and Certina with totally different concepts – dressy, diver or military – all equipped with slightly different calibres based on this Powermatic concept.? And remember, don't be fooled by their prices this is good watchmaking.Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium – The classic one-watch-collectionTissot has been around since 1853, and it hasn’t survived all this time by messing about. Tissot is a watch brand that everyone knows, but no-one really has an opinion about. Yes, it makes accurate and reliable watches and, yes, the designs are nice, and yes, the quality is excellent for the price but that's as far as it goes. This is kind of a middle-of-the-road brand. That entry-level approach might

Buying Guide - 6 Accessible Watches With 1970s Integrated Bracelet Style
Unless you’ve completely lost track of what’s happening in the watch industry for the last 2 years, you’re certainly aware of the sports watch with integrated bracelet’s comeback. Following the impressive popularity of watches such as the Royal Oak and the Nautilus, many watch enthusiasts have suddenly felt the itch for adding such a watch to their collections… But there are two major issues. One, these are very expensive watches. Second, availability is… almost non-existent. So what if you want the look and feel of the luxury sports watch with integrated bracelet, without the price tag that comes along? Well, there are some pretty good alternatives out there, such as these 6 watches we’ve listed for you.Batavi Architect CopperBatavi is a recently-launched microbrand from the Netherlands, which has given us until now a couple of handsome, colourful and original vintage-inspired watches, such as the Kosmopoliet GMT. What the brand will launch in