Ulysse Nardin Freak X Silicium Marquetry (Specs & Price)
In 2001, Ulysse Nardin introduced a watch – the Freak – that was a complete shock for the industry, not only in terms of design and display but mainly because it was the first timepiece commercialised with silicium parts – a controversial material back then, which has now found its place in dozens of watches. Today, as a sort of tribute to that pioneering use of silicium in a watch, Ulysse Nardin equips its recent Freak X (see more here) with a dial that is actually?made of this material, displayed as marquetry.Reminder. In 2001, Ulysse Nardin introduced the Freak, a true concept piece with several striking features. Its display, consisting of a?flying carousel module holding the regulating organ and rotating around the dial once per hour (acting as a minute hand) was impressive. The way the watch was wound (by rotating the caseback) and the way the time was adjusted (by rotating the bezel) was also quite novel. But mainly, the Freak was the first watch equipped?with

Longines Master Collection Chronograph Bucherer Blue Editions (Specs & Price)
As the largest watch retailer in Europe (if not worldwide), Bucherer has the power to ask brands to be a bit flexible and create specifically designed watches. Those are named the “Bucherer Blue Editions” and, as you’ve probably guessed (or already know), they all share the same theme: blue details. One of the latest models in this series that comprises multiple (cool) watches is a relatively accessible and elegant chronograph. Meet the Longines Master Collection Chronograph Bucherer Blue Editions.An elegant and accessible ChronographThe base for this new watch in the “Blue Editions” series is a well-known, rather traditional watch made by equally traditional brand Longines. The Master Collection Chronograph, launched in ?2005, is a nice, elegant and well-proportioned watch with a classical – understand too shy – look, available in either a black sunray dial or with a textured silvery-white dial with blued hands. The dial features stylized Arab

2018 Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Automatic 7300 (Specs & Price)
Since its release in 1999, the Twenty-4 has been Patek Philippe’s entry-level model (all genders) and certainly its best-selling women’s collection. Shaped like a bracelet, with a rectangular case seamlessly integrated into a metallic bracelet, it was – unfortunately – powered by a quartz movement (an in-house quartz movement for sure, but still battery-powered). A watch, so to speak, that never really made it as a true Patek in our books. Yet, there’s a new version of the?Patek Philippe Twenty-4. It is round, it is more casual and sportier and it is powered by an automatic movement.The Patek Philippe Twenty-4 as we knew it until today – rectangular, small, bracelet-like and battery-powered. Here is the steel version, ref. 4910-10A, the entry-level model at EUR 11,000 (also the most affordable Patek).There is no doubt that the Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Steel/Quartz has been a commercial success for the Geneva-based brand. It certainly is the MaisonR

HYT Hastroid Green Laser (Specs & Price)
As we’ve explained in this article published about 2 months ago, an important new chapter in the story of HYT Watches has just opened. After a complex period, and with a new CEO at its head – an industry veteran known as Davide Cerrato – the brand is back on track and comes with its spacecraft trunk fully loaded with new models, but with the distinctive meca-fluidic technology sound and safe. The name of this new opus in the HYT saga is Hastroid, and following the inaugural edition, the Green Nebula, it’s time for the second chapter to be released. Meet the new HYT Hastroid Green Laser. And indeed, it couldn’t be more green.?The HYT Hastroid Green Nebula, the edition that marked the return of the brand in early 2022.Everything we’ve explained over the past few months is still true for this new model. To make the story short, HYT has always been one of the most fascinating and original brands of the independent watchmaking scene. In addition to creati

Introducing: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana
TAG Heuer, Porsche, and the Carrera Panamericana are the names that strike a chord with many, whether they’re motorsport or watch enthusiasts. The rich history connecting these three continues to unfold, and this year brings an exciting new chapter. TAG Heuer has just revealed the limited edition Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana, celebrating the partnership between these legendary brands and the 70th anniversary of the Porsche 550 Spyder’s victory in the Panamericana race in 1954. Also, in conjunction with this year’s race, Porsche and TAG Heuer will unveil a one-of-a-kind Porsche in Mexico City, further commemorating their shared legacy with the legendary competition. While we eagerly await the car’s presentation in a few days, we’re thrilled to introduce the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana now.In 2023, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Carrera chronograph, TAG Heuer introduced a 42mm Carrera Chronograph T