This is it… There’s a new title-holder for the most expensive watch ever auctioned (wrist and pocket watches included). It is the Patek Philippe 6300A, the Unique Steel Grandmaster Chime for Only Watch 2019… And with a hammer price of CHF 31 Million, it smashes all previous records – and by quite a margin.?In terms of watche.................. 2019-11-09 More

Switzerland-based luxury conglomerate Richemont Group has just issued its trading update for the six months ended 31 September 2019. In these unaudited consolidated results, the Group shows overall growth, however, the situation has to be nuanced: on one side, there is positive impact in the Jewelry Maisons and Online distributors, on the other, al.................. 2019-11-08 More

This is it, the 2019 edition of the GPHG, known as the Oscars of the watchmaking industry, has come to a close and the prize for the best watch of the year, also known as the?Aiguille d'Or, has been awarded. This year again, the Grand Prix aims at rewarding creativity, innovation and haute horlogerie – in short, the best the watchmaking indus.................. 2019-11-07 More

Tonight, as every year, is the celebration watchmaking, watchmakers and watches in general… Tonight is the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (or GPHG 2019) – the Oscars of the watchmaking industry. Several categories are represented (ladies, men, complicated and even affordable) and the best watches of the year will be awarded the.................. 2019-11-07 More

Yesterday, we introduced the new standard, modern, classic Monaco watch, now equipped with in-house calibre Heuer 02 replacing the now-discontinued blue-dial Monaco Calibre 12… The end of an era. Is it, really? Well, before permanently turning the page on the Calibre 12, TAG Heuer has a special surprise, with a new limited edition… Meet.................. 2019-11-07 More

When a watch debuts with an unusual material, such as ceramic, titanium or even sapphire crystal, a relatively high price usually reflects the rarity and increased manufacturing difficulty (and, of course, marketing prowess). RzR Watches is bucking the trend with an affordable piece comprised of 80% carbon fibre, a lightweight and durable material .................. 2019-11-06 More

The 50th-anniversary celebrations of the iconic Monaco watch and its early automatic chronograph movement aren’t over yet – it’s still 2019 after all. Yet, after a series of super-limited editions, one for each decade, it is time to come back to regular production watches. On the occasion of this commemorative year, TAG makes an i.................. 2019-11-06 More

During Time To Move 2019, Swatch Group’s own event to present the new collections, Glashutte Original presented?several watches totally in line with its usual conception of watchmaking, such as the facelifted Senator Chronometer or an engraved PanoInverse. Yet, the star of the show, the watch that the Saxon brand presented first, the main nov.................. 2019-11-05 More

When you think about Heuer watches, everybody has in mind the Jack Heuer era, meaning the Carrera (in all its executions), the Autavia and, 50th anniversary obliges, the Monaco. Yet, there are many other watches, mostly chronographs, produced under the Heuer name that deserve some attention. One of them, a true sleeping beauty, a “Heuer which.................. 2019-11-05 More

Jean-Marc Pontroue was appointed CEO of Panerai in 2016, invigorating the brand with new energy. Change was needed but with a brand like Panerai, whose fame is based on a unique concept (1930s to 1950s military dive watches), evolution can be the enemy. We took the opportunity of the launch of the Panerai Luminor Marina Titanio/DLC Bucherer BLUE in.................. 2019-11-04 More

For the third year in a row, following the very original and arty?Orion “De Stijl” and the sporty Club Campus Amsterdam, Dutch retailer ACE presents a collaboration watch with Glashutte-based watchmaker Nomos. And for the third year in a row, they hit the right note. The already existing Zurich World Timer (Weltzeit in German) was a ver.................. 2019-11-04 More

As you’ve probably seen already, our three previous buying guides focused on a highly discussed topic; the most sought-after watches produced by , Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet – which basically boils down to talking about the Daytona, the GMT-Master, the Nautilus and the Royal Oak. Our goal was never to promote this speculative m.................. 2019-11-03 More

Looking at a James Bond movie is, for men, like a kid going to the amusement park… Obviously, everything a man can dream of is there (I know, this will sound a bit simple-minded, if not almost misogynist…), and that includes the nice girls, the fine liquors, the elegant wardrobe, the great locations, the cool watches, the action andR.................. 2019-11-02 More

The watch industry is undergoing a transformation. Multiple young microbrands have popped up on the scene, relying on crowdfunding to launch their (interesting or not) projects. New on the scene is a brand named Riskers, a French venture with models inspired by trench military watches, modernized for the occasion. But what's special about Riskers, .................. 2019-11-01 More

“DoppelChronograph” (or Double Chronograph in English)… If you know your IWC history, you’ll immediately spot the importance – and coolness – of these words. As you might have seen already, 2019 was the year of Pilot’s Watches at IWC?Schaffhausen, but not by changing entirely the collection – the clas.................. 2019-10-31 More

This face-to-face article wasn’t something we actually planned to do… But recently, after shooting photos for the review of the Glashutte Senator Chronograph Panorama Date, I put the watch on my desk, right next to another chronograph… A white dial IWC Portugieser Chronograph 3714. And that’s how the idea for this battle of .................. 2019-10-30 More

Bebop jazz is anything but clean and minimalist. Still, its founder inspired Oris to make a watch that is exactly that. Meet the latest watch in Oris' Jazz Legend collection, dedicated to drummer Art Blakey, who had his heyday quite some time ago, but hasn't been forgotten. Meet the new Oris Art Blakey Limited Edition.Watches named after people are.................. 2019-10-30 More

Based on the vintage reference 6087, a watch launched in 1955, the modern so-called Cornes de Vache is, without doubt, one of the most sought-after Vacheron Constantin Chronographs. Available only in platinum or pink gold until very recently, a new steel version has recently been introduced but given the limited production and great demand, it is v.................. 2019-10-29 More

After the four commemorative watches launched so far for the 50th anniversary of the TAG Heuer Monaco, each one celebrating one of these five decades, it is time for the brand to give an end to this story of ultra-limited edition watches. After a funky 1970s green version, a bold, fiery red racing-inspired model for the 1980s,?a sleek industrial-li.................. 2019-10-28 More

#Monaco50 it is! As TAG Heuer has just unveiled the fifth and last watch in the 50-year commemorative collection, the Monaco 2009-2019 model, reviewed here, it is now time for us to finally publish our latest video project: TAG Heuer Monaco 50th Anniversary, From the Origins to The Future!?The 1969 Heuer Monaco Blue Dial ref. 1133BThis year, 2019, .................. 2019-10-28 More

Since the reintroduction in 2015 of the name Czapek, Antoine Norbert de Patek’s ex-partner before he founded Patek Philippe, the freshly recreated brand has focused on high-end watchmaking, of course, but also displays a strong appetite for hand-crafted dials, whether they are made in enamel or guilloche. Using its latest watch as a base, the.................. 2019-10-28 More

After we look at the most desirable models in and Patek Philippe catalogues, and the reality of the market – understand, the premium you’ll have to pay to get your hands on these watches, without waiting for years – it is time to go full circle and to give an end to the speculation story… And that means looking at THE watc.................. 2019-10-27 More

Being the largest watch retailer over the world, Swiss-based company Bucherer has enough influence to do things its own way… And that means creating its own, personalised watches, manufactured by some of the most prestigious brands around, and themed after a concept named “Bucherer BLUE”. After multiple editions, including IWC, Lo.................. 2019-10-25 More

Here’s the brand new A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus, the brand’s first stainless steel watch that can easily be worn during sports and that isn’t scared of a bit of water. Is this the luxury sports watch that you were expecting? Well, better forget everything you know about luxury sports watches and anything you could have imagined.................. 2019-10-24 More

Let's face it, there aren't that many women's watches out there that can be worn day in, day out in just about any environment. Either they are beautiful dress watches with luxurious details that require extra-special care or they are downsized versions of men's sports watches. Striking a balance between a sporty, resilient watch that is elegant en.................. 2019-10-23 More

Panerai's partnership with Luna Rossa, the Challenger of Record of the 36th America's Cup, was celebrated earlier this year with the Luna Rossa Challenger Submersible PAM01039 model. A 47mm dive watch with 300m water-resistance and a carbon fibre case like the monohull of the AC75 Luna Rossa, this first commemorative model had a sailcloth dial and .................. 2019-10-21 More

Last week, we published an article that we believed was a “necessary evil”. We listed the 5 most sought-after watches currently in production and looked at their “real” market value, the reasons behind the trend and the premium you actually have to pay if you want to get your hands on these watches today. This article has .................. 2019-10-20 More

When Seiko presented the Prospex LX Line at Baselworld 2019, there were long and vehement discussions on the pertinence of such a collection, and how the brand was way out of line for trying to compete with the sacred cows of Swiss watchmaking (understand here and Omega) in their own arena: sport watches with a price between EUR 5,000-8,000, depe.................. 2019-10-18 More

After three years of quartz watches for Max Verstappen, covered here, here and here, his TAG Heuer special edition has now come of age. And despite the autumn rain and a very disappointing race last weekend for the Dutchman, spirits were high during the presentation of a watch that will most likely be sold out even before it hits the shelves. Meet .................. 2019-10-18 More

It's clear that Ulysse Nardin wants to underline its commitment to high-tech innovation, first made manifest with the Freak and its cutting-edge silicium escapement. This time Ulysse Nardin reaches out to a famous French company renowned for its luxury speakers to co-develop a limited edition of 85 repeaters that will produce a unique sound experie.................. 2019-10-18 More

The Constellation family has been around for 66 years and is currently one of Omega's oldest collections. What started out as a chronometer for men in 1952 has undergone countless aesthetic transformations, from the pie-pan dials of the 1950s to the ultra-thin quartz watches of the 1970s leading to the consolidation of the collection in 1982 with t.................. 2019-10-16 More

The watches produced by Ferdinand Berthoud (Chopard’s sister, high-end brand) are fascinating and depict impressive mechanics and finishings. At the SIHH 2019, the brand introduced an exclusive limited edition watch, named the Chronometre FB1 “Oeuvre d’Or”. As part of Mexico City SIAR 2019 Salon, the brand introduces a new v.................. 2019-10-16 More

While the watch industry ticks in time to two massive watch fairs, Baselworld and SIHH, these two events are mostly meant for brands to present their novelties to a public of professionals – retailers and journalists. However, some local events around the globe allow watch collectors and enthusiasts to discover the collections – think S.................. 2019-10-16 More

Chinese New Year kicks off on 25 January 2020 and according to the Chinese zodiac, this means we are entering the reign of the Year of the Rat (metal rat, to be precise) replacing the pig. The rat is the first animal in the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with many positive qualities such as intelligence, vitality, success, abundance and wealth. O.................. 2019-10-15 More

Chronoswiss and regulators are synonymous these days. The company was the first to introduce this style on production wristwatches back in 1987 and has built a brand identity around it. That's not to say that three-hand and chronograph pieces don't exist (they're alive and well in the Sirius and Timemaster collections), but regulators have become s.................. 2019-10-14 More

For the last two years, Oris has teamed up with non-profit organization Movember to help fight men's most problematic physical and mental health issues. After the 2017 and 2018 Movember watches, Oris is today launching a new special version, based on the vintage-inspired 1970s Chronoris. Here's the Oris Movember Edition 2019, with part of the proce.................. 2019-10-14 More

The IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph might not be the most coveted watch in the brand’s pilot collection and still, it is certainly one of the most relevant… Why, you might well ask? For the main reason that it combines two of the most practical features for such a watch; a flyback chronograph and a clever dual.................. 2019-10-11 More

Many brands are associated with pilot watches these days, which is among the most popular of styles. IWC, Breitling, Zenith, Laco, Hamilton and scores of others have long histories with these tools of aviation and bona fide war credentials to back up contemporary offerings. Glashutte-based Tutima is on this list and perhaps best known for the legen.................. 2019-10-10 More

There is no doubt that Longines knows its business when it comes to re-editing past models. This was true with the Avigation BigEye, the Type A-7 or the Heritage Military. Despite how good these watches were, there was always a small ‘but’ (a date, a large case…) but what you’re about to see is a very, very attractive. Cool .................. 2019-10-10 More

Mexico City's Salon Internacional Alta Relojer¨ªa (SIAR) is Latin America's most important annual watch fair. As such, this major horological event has become an opportunity for brands to release special editions celebrating Mexico and its culture. Among the watches presented in 2019 are two Louis Moinet pieces, the “Only Mexico” and .................. 2019-10-09 More