Introducing the Vintage-Inspired IWC Ingenieur 2017 Collection
Last year, same moment of the year, same place, IWC introduced what we thought would remain some limited edition watches, the 3?Ingenieur Chronograph Special Editions for?Goodwood. Well, it seems that reactions of collectors were good – and we have to agree with them, these watches, with their vintage-inspired design, echoing the first versions of the Ingenieur, and their brand new in-house chronograph movement, had some arguments. Based on these concepts, it’s now an entire collection of retro-inspired Ingenieur watches (automatic, chronographs, QP…) that IWC is about to introduce at the 2017 Goodwood?Members’ Meeting.The whole concept behind this?IWC Ingenieur 2017 Collection?is a?re-interpretation of the very first Ingenieur collection introduced in 1955. A bit over 60 years ago, the Schaffhausen-based manufacture launched a watch made accordingly to the evolution of the society.?The 1950s were characterised by a period of economic upturn and rapid technologi

Massena LAB x Mathey-Tissot Type XX Watches
There are many watches that can be named iconic or emblematic. Each category has its cult watches – the Submariner for divers, the Speedmaster for racing chronographs and the Calatrava for dress watches. Few can rival the aura of the Type XX watches when it comes to pilot’s watches, specifically pilot’s chronographs. As we speak, Breguet is somewhat dormant on this topic, and only Airain seems to have an appealing re-edition to please collectors. Well, there’s a third option to look at now. Indeed, Massena LAB, the design studio headed by William Massena, is on a mission to revive Mathey-Tissot Type XX to its former glory… ?And their collaboration seems to have resulted in something very attractive.The Type XX and Mathey-TissotContrary to what many believe, the Type XX or Type 20 watches are not the sole property of Breguet. In fact, the name doesn’t even refer to a model but to a set of specifications for the creation of a pilot’s chronograph

SIHH 2019 - Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpetuel
In a bold move that underscores its technical abilities, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils a grande complication watch featuring a staggering combination of complications: a multi-axis tourbillon driven by a remontoir d'egalite, a minute repeater with Westminster chimes, a perpetual calendar and more. Meet the new (and superb) Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpetuel - a.k.a The Gyrotourbillon 5.Over the past few year, Jaeger-LeCoultre had become very quiet on the ultra-complex watch scene? - at least quieter than during the flamboyant early 2000s period. Well, this is over much to our delight, as few names in the world of Haute Horlogerie are capable of creating watches such as the new Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpetuel. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Presented as part of the SIHH 2019 collection, this

Introducing: The Oris x LFP Divers Sixty-Five Limited Edition
Oris introduces a limited edition of its Divers Sixty-Five created in collaboration with France's Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) and the National Convention of Child Protection Associations charity (CNAPE). The model chosen to promote the annual children's football tournament is a classic 38mm Divers Sixty-Five powered by an automatic movement - not to be confused with the recently released 38mm Sixty-Five model running on the brand's proprietary calibre 400.Equipe de football de Rodez RAF – Equipe de football de Grenoble GF38 during the Ligue 2 BKT match between Grenoble Foot 38 and Rodez Aveyron Football at Stade des Alpes on November 25, 2023 in Grenoble, France. (Photo by Dave Winter/FEP/Icon Sport)The CNAPE is a federation of 200 associations working to protect children at risk across France. It has been staging the annual football tournament - Tournoi des Defenseurs de l'Enfance - with the LFP for the past four years. To raise awareness and generate funds, the tourna

SIHH 2015 - Hands-on with the Vacheron Constantin Metiers dArt Mecaniques Gravees (live photos & specs) - Monochrome Watches
The Swiss maison of Vacheron Constatin celebrates its 260th anniversary, and already brought us the all-new Harmony Collection. Bearing the hallmarks of their Metiers d'Art collections, the Mecaniques Gravees 14 day Tourbillon and a hand wound non-tourbillon model feature fully hand-engraved movements inside classically styled cases, harking back to the very beginning of the brand, originally founded in 1755.The inspirations of the hand-engraved patterns on the Caliber 2260 and 4400 movements can be traced back to the 5th century. Originating from Greek pillars and columns, the decorations portray acanthus leafs and arabesque swirls. These recognizable shapes are painstakingly carved into the movement by skilled craftsmen. The depiction of acanthus leaves saw a surge during the Renaissance and the Baroque period, as it evolved into a symbol of victory and glory. Hand engraving calibers have always been a strong focus for Vacheron Constatin, including the acanthus leaves. Ad