Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Red - hands-on, price
Almost every time we write about Bvlgari, it’s breaking news about another impressive ultra-thin world record Octo Finissimo. Although it does belong to the iconic ultra-thin Octo Finissimo family and bears a lean manual-winding movement, the news today concerns a very effective colour update to an existing Octo Finissimo Skeleton model. Initially launched in 2016 in a black DLC-coated steel case with a pink gold bezel and a dramatically skeletonised movement, the Octo Finissimo Skeleton was revisited in 2018 in an all-black titanium case. The novelty for 2021 is the launch of this matte black ceramic Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton Red Limited Edition.As one of the most iconic watch designs on the scene today, the Octo fuses elements of classical Roman architecture with powerful avant-garde design. With the advent of the ultra-thin Octo Finissimo line in 2014, Bvlgari proved that slim profiles are not at odds with complex case constructions and all manner of complications. If yo

Hands-On IWC Pilot Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas IW388108
We’ve talked multiple times about the connections between the world of cars and watches, and this couldn’t truer when it comes to motorsport and, specifically, F1. As we’ve seen here, all teams are partnering with a watch brand for the 2022 season. IWC has long been the partner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One, having created multiple watches inspired by the world of Formula One, or dedicated to its pilots. This year, there’s a new pilot’s chronograph resulting from this IWC x AMG collaboration, but it’s a bit special, since it’s the first “team watch” that will be worn by?the staff, including designers, aerodynamicists, race engineers, strategists and mechanics. But no worries, as this new IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team”?IW388108 is also available for a wider audience.?Up until now, the partnership between IWC and F1 team Mercedes-AMG Petronas has resulted in numerou

Romain Grosjean's Richard Mille RM 011 NTPT Lotus F1 - Monochrome Watches
Earlier this year Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was added to Richard Mille’s stable of top sporters, or official partner’s as they prefer to call them. Grosjean will be wearing, and thus testing, the?new RM 011 Lotus F1 Team-Romain Grosjean?automatic flyback chronograph movement in the colors of the British racing team. The case is made of NTPT carbon, a new, light and ultra strong?material exclusive to Richard Mille. We had a closer look the case and its production.?During the practice laps, qualification laps and the race, Romain Grosjean?will wear?his watch outside his overalls! There it will be subjected to knocks, vibrations and lots, and lots of G-forces!?Everything has to work perfectly, including a relatively simple part of the watch: the strap. Just imagine the risk when that strap breaks during the race and the watch flying/falling in a random direction. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days GMT Pole2Pole PAM00719 (Price)
Crafted for adventures. Panerai's history was shaped by the needs of the Italian Navy, that it has supplied with precision instruments and watches for years. Designing tool watches, robust products for facing the most extreme situations, is the brand's raison d'¨ºtre. This rugged character made Panerai the perfect companion for Mike's Horn expeditions. Following Arktos (2002-2004), the North Pole Winter expedition (2006) and Pangea (2008-2012), Panerai will be a partner of the Pole2Pole expedition. In this new enterprise, the South African-Swiss explorer circumnavigates the world from pole to pole with a new special edition Panerai strapped on his wrist, the PAM00719.The PAM00719 is a 500-piece special edition boasting a 47mm brushed titanium case, featuring a rotating bezel and the trademark Panerai crown-guard. It is powered by the P.9001 in-house automatic caliber, a twin-barrel movement offering a 3-day power reserve and operating at 28'800 vibrations/hour. Ad - Scroll to

First Look: The New Models In The Tissot Le Locle Collection
In 2023, the Tissot Le Locle collection marked its 20th anniversary, and with the addition of the two new models, it now comprises 30 references. Renowned for its classic yet engaging design, the collection offers elegant, timeless elements and practical features, appealing to those seeking a refined, understated timepiece with an exceptional price-quality ratio. Let’s explore the latest additions: the Le Locle Powermatic 80 Green and the Le Locle COSC 39mm 18K Gold Bezel. While each model embodies the collection’s core values, they bring a unique allure to the lineup.Le Locle Powermatic 80 GreenWhile this model isn’t new to the series, its presentation certainly is. The latest Le Locle Powermatic 80 retains the classic elements of the collection, housed in a nicely finished 39.3mm stainless steel case, just 9.75mm thick and water-resistant to 30 meters. The case is topped with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and features a see-through caseback with engravings th