SIHH 2019 - Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic Carbon (Specs & Price)
2018 was the year of the ultra-thin watch. No debate! Piaget and Bvlgari, which engaged in the battle for ultra-thin?a couple of years ago, literally smashed one record after another in less than two months. The final word, however, went to the Roman brand, which introduced the ultra-impressive Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic at Baselworld 2018. After winning the thinness record, Bvlgari has decided to play on the weight of the watch. While not breaking lightness records, the new Carbon version of this watch makes it as light as a feather.March 2017, Baselworld: Bvlgari introduces the Octo Finissimo Automatic, with a 5.15mm thin case (the thinnest automatic on the market). December 2017, pre-SIHH: Piaget is back in the game with the 910P Altiplano Ultimate, the thinnest automatic watch ever created, at 4.3mm. January 2018, SIHH: Piaget wins all records with the thinnest mechanical watch ever, the Altiplano Ultimate and its 2mm thin case (however, a concept watch, not commercialized

A Deep Dive Into The World Of Cases And Dials By F.P. Journe
It’s common practice for brands to outsource certain steps in the manufacturing of watches to specialised companies. It is, in fact, how the vast majority of watchmaking entities operate. Cases, dials, movements, crystals and straps can all come from different suppliers around the world before being assembled into a fine mechanical watch. Watches by brands high and low have been produced this way for years, decades even. There is, however, a growing trend of ‘in-house‘, not necessarily concerning a movement. Sure, a movement designed and fabricated within the confines of a watchmaking atelier is the ultimate achievement, but the craft of making dials and cases in-house, to name just two elements, is not to be overlooked. We recently had the privilege to delve into the fascinating world of Cadraniers de Geneve and Bo?tiers de Geneve, the case and dials makers for one of the most revered independent watchmakers: Fran?ois-Paul Journe.In September 2012, Fran?ois-Paul Jour

Video - Moon Landing 50 - How The Omega Speedmaster Professional Became the Moonwatch, By James H. Ragan
Exactly 50 years ago, mankind accomplished an impressive journey. For the first time in history, a human being walked on soil that wasn’t Earth, on an astronomical body that wasn’t its natural habitat. On July 20th 1969, two men walked on the Moon. Their names: Armstrong and Aldrin. Their mission: Apollo 11. On their wrists, a watch that would become a legend, earning its name as the “Moonwatch”. This is the story that made the Omega Speedmaster Professional an icon.Two years ago, in partnership with Omega, we produced one of our most ambitious series of videos, “The Speedmaster Chronicles” in which five men shed their light on one of the most iconic watches ever created: the Omega Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch”. Since we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing today, we thought it was the perfect time to take a look back at some of these episodes. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Strap The very cool Marine Nationale Strap from @ErikasOriginals, Perfect for your Dive Watches - Monochrome Watches
We all love to change straps on our watches, especially when it comes to sports or dive watches. Whether you own a Tudor Black Bay, an Oris Divers Sixty Five, a Seiko Prospex, or all?sorts of watches that are cool and slightly rugged, switching straps is just part of the fun. Of course, it allows you to match it with your “environment” (business, casual, seaside…) or even to your outfit. Recently, we discovered (thanks Ilias…) some very nice straps, which will be perfect for your dive watches and for summer. They are perfect replicas of vintage?Marine Nationale Strap, made by a sweet lady called Erika (@ErikasOriginals) and if you are a vintage collector, you certainly what we are talking about.A bit of history about the?Marine Nationale StrapWhy do we name these straps “Marine Nationale Strap”. In fact, we have to look?back at?military purposes and at?Tudor Watches. The relation between French Navy “Marine Nationale” and Tudor can be tra

Elegant in blue - 5 High-End Watches of 2017 with Blue Dials
You hear it every year: blue is the new black. With its timeless qualities, blue stands out but lends itself perfectly to elegant occasions. We have picked 5 dress watches of 2017, outside of the mainstream brands, to help you find a blue that speaks to your style.Ulysse Nardin Classico ManufactureUnveiled at SIHH 2017, the Classico Manufacture highlights the art of enameling with a translucent blue enamel dial made by Ulysse Nardin’s?sister company, Donze Cadrans. This chic, stainless steel 40mm three-hander is powered by the automatic caliber UN320 with silicium hairspring and anchor escapement. Extremely elegant, restrained and sufficiently original to stand out of the crowd. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Quick facts: 40.00mm steel case - automatic in-house UN320 movement with hours, minutes, small seconds and date. Alligator strap with pin buckl