Introducing The Complete List Of Unique Watches For Only Watch 2023
Only Watch, the biennial fundraiser for research on muscular dystrophy, has just released the list of the 72 watchmakers/brands and 62 lots that will be part of its 2023 auction. Over the years, Only Watch has become one of the most anticipated and significant auctions in the watch calendar, if only for the quality of the watches offered. Some CHF 30 million was raised for the 2021 edition. Beauty, originality, savoir-faire and creativity are united again for an exceptional 2023 millesime. And as is often the case, many brands use Only Watch as a platform to introduce new models, so it is really worth a closer look And even though we expect to go into more detail regarding some of the watches in separate stories, here's an initial rundown of everything and some first takeaways.Let's start with the news that everybody is expecting. However, the wait is not over, as the Patek Philippe unique piece for Only Watch 2023 has not been revealed yet. What we do know is that Patek will introduce

First Look: The new Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical Sports Watch (Incl. video)
For most watch enthusiasts, Citizen is probably best known for its wide range of affordable quartz, solar-powered and mechanical watches. Watches like the Promaster series, for instance, have been fan-favourite models for years. More recently, the Tsuyosa collection made quite an impact for its honest yet compelling proposition. There is one collection that, however, delivers much more, the Citizen Series 8, which could be considered the brand’s accessible luxury range. And a new member has just arrived, a contemporary and robust sports watch with integrated design, the Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical Models.?Citizen has much more to offer than just its entry-level collections. Surely, the Promaster and Tsuyosa watches are popular (and for objective reasons) but the Japanese watchmaker has long demonstrated stronger capacities. Remember, Citizen is what we call a vertically integrated manufacture, meaning that it basically does everything in-house. From cases to dials, lab-grown

Interview - Pilot Etienne Bauer & His IWC Big Pilot Shock Absorber XPL
Sometimes our watch-related jobs can lead us to meet fascinating people and to be part of extraordinary experiences. A few weeks ago, I had a phone call from IWC‘s headquarters, which could be summarized this way: “Do you remember that innovative Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL?… Of course, I do! Well, we have one out there into the wild that is currently on the wrist of a French Aeronavale pilot, flying on Rafale, for a series of tests. Do you want to meet with him? Ps. you’ll be able to see the planes in action.” And the rest is me jumping like a kid, packing my camera gear and driving to the Landivisiau Naval Air Base in French Brittany, on my way to meet Commander Etienne Bauer, a pilot for the Aeronavale (the French naval aviation), to see how exactly the most technically-advanced (and honestly, the most badass) IWC Pilot’s Watch, the Shock Absorber XPL, was tested. And I was surprised to discover a man that is not only a trained military b

2020 New Dials for Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial
Launched in 1994, the Omega De Ville Prestige is certainly not the brand’s most striking or most coveted timepiece, overshadowed by the icons that are the Speedmaster and Seamaster. Nevertheless, this classic, elegant watch makes for a nice option if you’re in the market for an all-rounder with an efficient movement and Omega’s usual indisputable quality (and at a decent price too). For 2020, the brand adds new dial and colour combinations to the De Ville Prestige.Well-proportioned, with its 39.5mm case, the De Ville Prestige is a classic, timeless and discreet watch that doesn’t need to make a statement. It has the right dosage of elegance to make it to the wrist of discerning enthusiasts with numerous options, whether colours, dial layouts or materials offered. This year, the collection is enlarged with all-time classic colours and two-tone combinations, for an extra touch of luxury. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Book Chronographs for collectors by Joel Pynson and Sebastian Chaulmontet - Monochrome Watches
Today, we have something different for you, as we would like to share a very interesting book, written by Jo?l Pynson and Sebastian Chaulmontet (the man behind Arnold & Son and Angelus), named Chronographs for Collectors. The authors conducted thorough research into the origins of the chronograph and 30 chronographs. Chronographs have always been among the most difficult movements to design, and a lot of technical skills are required to produce these watches. The 30 models selected are historical, and characteristic the period. For each watch, a synopsis of its history, expert opinion, an overview of similar models, and an assessment of rarity, price level, and technology. The authors aim to help collectors, to make knowledgeable buying-decisions about vintage chronographs.Did you know that the term “chronograph” goes back to a stopwach developed by Nicolas-Mathieu Rieussec in 1821, where a hand dropped ink on the dial to mark the start and the end of a time interval? C