The Breitling Superocean Heritage 57 Capsule Collection (Specs & Price)
Today Breitling is launching its 2020 collection, which comprises, as the hero of the show, the brand new fully redesigned Chronomat range. In addition to this permanent addition to the catalogue, the brand is also presenting a so-called “capsule collection”, and while the watches aren’t numbered, they will be produced for a limited time only. Inspired by a well-known 1950s dive watch, the 1957 Superocean, the watches are modernized and have an extra aquatic vibe (including a very surprising and colourful LE). Meet the new Breitling Superocean Heritage '57 Capsule Collection.Left: the 3 “classic” models. On the right is the “multi-colour” limited edition of the Breitling Superocean Heritage '57.The Superocean Heritage '57 Classic?rangeWhile there’s no doubt that the specifications of this watch refer to a modern piece, the Breitling Superocean Heritage '57 is – as you could have guessed from its name – inspired by a vintage mo

The 2021 Edition of the Chopard L.U.C. XP Skeletec - Hands-On, Price
Twenty-five years ago, under the guidance of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard gave birth to the L.U.C. collection, coincidentally with the opening of a state-of-the-art manufacture. The inauguration of the Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier opened up the possibilities to explore new territories, through in-house movements, as well as restoring traditional techniques. One of the best examples of this savoir-faire is perhaps the Chopard L.U.C. XP Skeletec. Ultra-thin and beautifully proportioned, the brand has just introduced a new design for this watch, and we go hands-on with it.The first L.U.C. XP Skeletec was introduced in 2012 and was an ultra-thin, self-winding watch measuring only 7.2mm in height. As such, it portrayed perfectly the traits of the Chopard L.U.C. family. Technical, beautifully finished, compact and elegant. New for this year is a reinterpretation of the XP Skeletec concept, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the L.U.C. collection. We've recently seen the stainles

Buying Guide - The Best Dress Watches of 2017 - Part 1
The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it's nearly time to tackle your gift list (including some to give yourself) and for us to plan our gift guides. We'll start our series by trying to help to make dressing up easier, so we've picked 13 dress watches of 2017 with choices to suit every pocket and taste. And because that would be a lot for one single article, here is part one, with 7 watches priced under CHF / EUR 20,000.Frederique Constant Classic ManufactureThe Frederique Constant Classic manufacture is an elegant dress watch with vintage flair. The time indication is complemented by an analogue date display at 6 o'clock, all of that running on a visually pleasant glossy black dial, with long white Roman numerals. 42 mm in diameter, made of polished steel, it is powered by the in-house automatic calibre FC 710. Overall, it's a great package for EUR 2,290 only. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Recommended Reading - Interview With Industry Veteran Dr Helmut Crott
For seasoned collectors and long-time watch enthusiasts, the name Dr Helmut Crott will certainly sound familiar. But this discreet gentleman is a far cry from your typical flamboyant CEO or industry insider. Understated, humble but extremely knowledgeable. The kind of man that you can learn a lot from; a man with more than half a decade of experience in the watchmaking field, as a collector, an auctioneer, an author and even as the owner of a historical watch brand. You don’t get to hear this man often, but our friends at A Collected Man managed to spend a day with him, and the result in this inspiring interview. Dr Helmut Crott is one of the most important actors of the modern watch industry, specifically on the collecting side. Over his 50-year career, he’s been a collector, he worked together with Patek Philippe to source some of the watches now exhibited at the Museum, he started an eponymous auction house focused on watches – Dr Crot

Kees Engelbarts Chinese Dragon Gate Legend Trilogy
Looking at these extraordinary handcrafted pieces by indie Dutch master engraver Kees Engelbarts, the first person you can imagine wearing one of these artworks is Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones as she rides astride her fire-wielding dragons. ?And I'm sure Engelbarts would enjoy our choice given his lively fantasy, his passion for mythical creatures and his dexterity in Vulcan's forge to perform the millenary Japanese metalworking craft of Mokume Gane. The latest fantasy to emerge from his workshop is a trilogy of watches inspired by the legend of the Chinese Dragon Gate. Each unique piece represents a different stage in the legend and is represented by different artistic techniques, all crafted exclusively by hand. What is interesting here is that Engelbarts has invited other artists to collaborate in the creation of this unique trilogy that records the journey of the golden carp in its quest to conquer the Dragon Gate.The one-of-a-kind Tsuba, with Mokume Gane dial.Kees Engelba