For Watches and Wonders?Geneva 2022, Piaget unveils a unique piece that pays tribute to the first beats of its Altiplano Ultimate Concept (AUC). After four years of development, the first AUC prototype started ticking on 7 February 2017 at 7:47 am. Presented in 2018, it earned the record for the thinnest watch in the world with its incredibly thin .................. 2022-04-01 More

Launched in 2016, the L.U.C Full Strike was Chopard's first foray into the world of minute repeaters and was a true reimagining of the complication: the watch featured a monobloc sapphire crystal and gong assembly and an independent power source for the striking mechanism, along with a host of safety features preventing the user from accidentally d.................. 2022-04-01 More

IWC was one of the pioneers in the use of ceramics in watchmaking, relying on this innovative material as early as 1986 with the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar 3755. The Pilot’s collection, probably the most emblematic range at IWC, is no stranger to ceramics either, which were first used in the 1994 Chronograph 3705 – which has been recen.................. 2022-04-01 More

There is something special about a refined perpetual calendar and chronograph watch. It is a category that houses many timepieces that we dream of owning one of these days. Among these, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is a supremely elegant model powered by one of the best-in-class movements. On the occasion of.................. 2022-04-01 More

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s sporty Polaris collection welcomes a new perpetual calendar model, using a movement similar to the one powering the Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual model of 2019. Presented in a 42mm case in stainless steel or pink gold, the Polaris Perpetual Calendar features a gradient dark blue lacquered dial with three sub-dials for the cal.................. 2022-04-01 More

While most of the watches produced by Montblanc fall into the accessible luxury category, there’s one line that talks explicitly to us here, at MONOCHROME, and these are the Minerva-branded models. Often powered by historical hand-wound chronograph movements finished to high-end standards, they combine fine watchmaking with a desirable vintag.................. 2022-04-01 More

The Pasha de Cartier collection was launched in 1985 following a design by Gerald Genta that captured the hedonistic rush of the 1980s. The exotic name of the collection was taken from the equally extravagant Pasha Thami El Glaoui of Marrakesh, a loyal customer of the brand and keen collector between 1920-1950. Responding to Cartier’s penchan.................. 2022-03-31 More

In 2019, Chopard entered the crowded field of integrated sports watches with the Alpine Eagle. The Alpine Eagle drew inspiration from the St. Moritz of 1980, Chopard's first integrated bracelet watch. The time-and-date Alpine Eagle was followed up with the sporty Alpine Eagle XL Chrono in 2020 and the limited-edition high-frequency Alpine Eagle Cad.................. 2022-03-31 More

With a history spanning over 80 years (and the famous Cottier watches), Worldtimers?are among?Patek Philippe's most popular complications. Patek was the brand to bring back this type of watches in 2000 with the launch of the 5110. The 5110 was replaced in 2006 by the 5130, itself replaced by the 5230 in 2016. On the occasion of Watches and Wonders .................. 2022-03-31 More

One of the new models launched during Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022 is a watch that is a true blend of emblematic features. Not only is it one of the most iconic models in the history of TAG Heuer, with a connection to motorsports and one of the most legendary cars ever, but its colour scheme will immediately talk to all petrolheads. Today, TAG.................. 2022-03-31 More

Jaeger-LeCoultre has long invested in highly complicated celestial complications. Over the years, we’ve seen many extremely appealing, complex and rather artistic expressions of watches displaying sideral time or star maps. Today, as part of the collection presented for Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022, the brand reinterprets one of its most.................. 2022-03-31 More

Dive watches don’t really come to mind when thinking about Montblanc, but the brand has a trio of new divers with a classic overall design. Bright, modern dials in blue and green keep things fresh and eye-catching, while a black dial offers a more traditional aesthetic (not featured in this article). Inspiration came from the freezing glacial.................. 2022-03-31 More

Oris has a long history in the field of pilot’s watches, starting with the Oris Big Crown, introduced in 1938. Even today, Oris produces classically styled pilot’s watches based on the original Big Crown, and more modern interpretations in the Big Crown ProPilot collection. We’ve seen a myriad of these robust, highly legible watch.................. 2022-03-31 More

On the occasion of Watches & Wonders 2022, Panerai introduces a new case size to its Submersible collection. As its name suggests, the Submersible QuarantaQuattro will now be available in a 44mm diameter that joins the existing 47mm and 42mm sizes. The new Submersible model retains all the characteristics of the collection, which is based on th.................. 2022-03-31 More

The rebirth of the Overseas' emblematic ancestor, the 1970s reference 222, will probably be the centre of attention for Vacheron Constantin during Watches & Wonders. Still, a new skeletonized tourbillon joins the Overseas collection and it really deserves a closer look. Presented in titanium and in pink gold, the new Vacheron Constantin Oversea.................. 2022-03-31 More

The minute repeater, often regarded as one of the most challenging complications to master, returns to A. Lange & Sohne. Unlike earlier models, such as the uber-complex 2013 Grand Complication or the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater that combine chiming mechanisms with other complications, the Richard Lange Minute Repeater goes solo. Shining a light on.................. 2022-03-30 More

The announcement in late 2019 of the A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus somehow came as a surprise. First, it was the German brand’s first-ever sports watch, while the competition was already well active in this field. Second, it was a rather unexpected watch, as many hope for a watch like the competition, but it wasn’t… In short, it i.................. 2022-03-30 More

Let’s go straight to the point and not turn around the topic; in 2022, as part of the collection presented at Watches and Wonders Geneva,?Vacheron Constantin is reissuing its emblematic luxury sports watch launched in 1977 for the 222nd anniversary of the brand; the 222. The third member of the iconic Holy Trinity of luxury sports watches (ne.................. 2022-03-30 More

Cartier has always had a knack for creating evocative, expressive watches riddled with innovation. Its portfolio is filled with fascinating pieces like the Tank Asymetrique, Crash Skeleton, Cloche de Cartier and Rotonde de Cartier. Throughout the years Cartier manages to walk the fine line between refined elegance, traditional craftsmanship and an .................. 2022-03-30 More

The Chopard L.U.C. saga goes back to 1996 when CEO Karl-Friedrich Scheuffele decided it was time to return to the realms of Haute Horlogerie. Named after the firm's founder, Louis Ulysse Chopard, it was to be the start of a continuous devotion to the finest watchmaking imaginable, marked by the inaugural L.U.C. XPS 1860 in 1997. After a decade of h.................. 2022-03-30 More

The Big Pilot is, without a doubt, one of the most emblematic watches of the entire history of IWC. An oversized watch, almost provocative in its proportions and design, it made an incredible impact on the industry and watch community when first released in 2002. For almost 20 years, it was meant to be BIG, until 2021 and the introduction of a smal.................. 2022-03-30 More

This year is the year of the TOP GUN family at IWC Schaffhausen. A concept born in 2007 with the?Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph IW379901 Black Ceramic, the TOP GUN range is all about its technical look, stealthy design and use of innovative materials for the case. For Watches & Wonders 2022, in addition to the coloured ceramic models – .................. 2022-03-30 More

The classically styled Chronograph 5172G is one of the most beautiful chronograph watches from Patek Philippe, and perfectly showcases the Maison's capabilities in the field. It was presented in 2019 with a superb deep blue attire, but for Watches & Wonders 2022 Patek upped the ante once more with a luscious salmon-pink tone. Here's the Patek P.................. 2022-03-30 More

In recent years, Patek Philippe has injected a certain vintage vibe into some of its creations, such as the attractive perpetual calendar 5320G (which has just been released in a new salmon version). Following this rather pleasing trend, the brand has presented a new watch at Watches and Wonders that combines an annual calendar and a traveller̵.................. 2022-03-30 More

Patek Philippe unveils its novelties for 2022 at Watches & Wonders, including this attractive salmon dial version of its Perpetual Calendar 5320G. The novelty is limited to the new dial colour, and the case and movement specifications remain identical to the 2017 model. Reference 5320 made its debut in 2017 in a white gold case with a cream-col.................. 2022-03-30 More

With the new Carrera Plasma, TAG Heuer enters the sector of lab-grown diamonds. Chemically, physically and optically identical to mined diamonds, their lab-grown siblings are not new but these have been rarely used in the luxury watch industry. TAG Heuer sees a bright future for the technology that has made crucial advances in recent years. In part.................. 2022-03-30 More

TAG Heuer's new Aquaracer Professional 1000 Superdiver is a big brother to the Aquaracer Professional 300 with upgrades across the board. The depth rating of 1,000 metres is suitable for the most hardcore saturation divers, while a partnership with Kenissi Manufacture SA brings an all-new movement to the brand as well. This watch follows icons from.................. 2022-03-30 More

The launch of the Ulysse Nardin Freak in 2001 shook up the watch world. This disruptive avant-garde masterpiece smashed all conventions and pioneered the use of silicon in this industry Over the past 20 years, the model evolved in many directions. But this horological UFO has always followed the same guiding principle of being a laboratory on the w.................. 2022-03-30 More

Horology is a child of astronomy. Ever since man wondered about the passage of time, the schedule of our lives has been shaped by celestial events. Time was measured by the sun, the moon and the stars On the occasion of Watches and Wonders 2022, Jaeger-LeCoultre embarks on a Stellar Odyssey. Among the watches inspired by this underlying theme, the .................. 2022-03-30 More

The Black Bay has been an immense success for Tudor, with countless iterations since it was first launched in 2012. What started as a handsome retro-diver morphed into much, much more. We now have multiple complications, Master Chronometer certification and a range of different materials to choose from. Tudor now moves the Black Bay more in the dir.................. 2022-03-30 More

The news broke out about a month ago as he was speaking on RTS. Jean-Claude Biver is about to launch his small family brand, for passionate people, and very exclusive watches. The 72 years old man stepped down from the head of the LVMH Watch Division in September 2018. Millions of people look forward to retirement, not Jean-Claude Biver. There is n.................. 2022-03-29 More

Marking Bulgari‘s fifth record in the arena of ultra-thin models, the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic took home the trophy as the world’s thinnest mechanical chronograph in 2019. With a 6.90mm sandblasted titanium case and a movement just 3.30mm thin, the victor upped the complications and combined its chronograph with a GMT. I.................. 2022-03-29 More

With eight world records since 2014, the Octo Finissimo legion marches forward to consolidate Bulgari's ultra-thin watch empire. Just a few days after the unveiling of the mind-bogglingly thin Octo Finissimo Ultra, the Roman Maison presents new iterations of some of its Haute Horlogerie complication models, namely the Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater.................. 2022-03-29 More

We're only days away from travelling to Switzerland again (yes, finally!) and meeting up with our friends and colleagues from the watchmaking industry and affiliated media outlets. It will be stressful, running from appointment to appointment and seeing tons of watches (boohoo, have pity on us) and get the news out to you as soon as possible so you.................. 2022-03-27 More

Today we return with a new instalment of The Collector's Series, and with one of the most desirable dress watches you can imagine. A collector's dream, made by one of the most revered independent watchmakers. And it'll be courtesy of @vancouverwatchguy, who lives in you guessed it, Vancouver, Canada. This 63-years-old financial entrepreneur will be.................. 2022-03-25 More

Just a couple of weeks after the launch of what we thought was most of the collection for 2022, Omega discreetly adds yet another watch to its collection, next to the Seamaster Ultra-Deep and cool Speedmaster 57 hand-wound. But now, it’s something of a surprise that we’re about to reveal, something that clearly was not expected, but tha.................. 2022-03-25 More

Here's one for motorcycle enthusiasts and racing fans in general. Tissot has created a new race-inspired chronograph that looks fast while sitting on your wrist. It's large, a bit unconventional and certainly doesn't fly under the radar. This is a statement piece for those that crave speed and track days, and its focus is on MotoGP or Grand Prix mo.................. 2022-03-25 More

Longines is a brand with a rich history, and in many fields. One that stands out above the others is, without doubt, the field of aviation watches Longines has drawn inspiration from this heritage to create the vintage-inspired Spirit watches, celebrating pilots, military personnel and sportsman that relied on Longines throughout its history.?Launc.................. 2022-03-23 More

HYT Watches is a brand like no other on the independent watch scene. Launched in 2012, HYT created a buzz with their unique meca-fluidic technology, displaying time with fluids. During the pandemic in 2020, the brand announced it was going out of business Still, just a few months later, HYT is back with a new CEO and Creative Director at his helm, .................. 2022-03-22 More

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo collection is, without a doubt, one of the most striking watch creations of the last decade. An impressive saga turned the Roman Maison into the master of ultra-thin mechanical watchmaking. In just a few years, the brand has topped one record of thinness after the other. This remarkable streak of record-breaking ultra-thi.................. 2022-03-21 More