HYT introduces the H2 - the Hydro Mechanical Watch gets an even more exiting Successor - Monochrome Watches
After HYT put the horological world upside down with the introduction of their H1, and seduced all of us with this hydromechanical wonder, they are now launching the follow-up, named H2.The H2 was created in cooperation with Audemars Piguet’s technical wizards of the design subsidiary Renaud et Papi, who also collaborated with Gronefeld to create their magnificent One Hertz. The H2, which is limited to just 50 pieces, and is a logical evolution, after the H1. It exposes everything it’s got on the dial, for us to admire. Ad - Scroll to continue with article I think I’ve not seen so many enthusiastic reactions on any watch launch before, so now the path of the combinations of fluids and mechanics in a timepiece has been paved, it’s the difficult task of the H2 to seduce horological connoisseurs again. And that shouldn’t be a problem,

First look: The Ultra-Complex IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar (incl. Video)
IWC’s Portugieser Eternal Calendar is the undisputed calendar masterpiece of the Schaffhausen-based brand for Watches and Wonders 2024. A colossal technical milestone, the Eternal Calendar marks the brand’s first secular perpetual calendar. Unlike a perpetual calendar that will need a correction in 2100, the Eternal Calendar is fitted with a 400-year gear that overrides the Gregorian calendar’s complex leap year rule exceptions and skips three leap years over four centuries. In short, it will not need to be adjusted until 3999! Combined with a hyper-precision moon phase display that will deviate from the Moon’s orbit by one day in 45 million years, this Eternal Calendar in a platinum Portugieser case is a tour de force.Exceptions to the RuleSince antiquity, astronomers have invented instruments to observe, measure and predict the motions of our universe with ever-increasing accuracy. As explained in this article, calendars are one way of condensing this vast amo

Hands-On - Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Titanium & Blue (Specs & Price)
One of the most original world time watches on the market, Montblanc's vintage-infused 1858 Geosphere appears in 2020 in colder, more contemporary climbing gear. With its original dual hemisphere layout, the 1858 Geosphere now comes in a grade 5 titanium case and features chilly blue and icy white details on the dial. A well-attired climbing companion to scale the remote Vinson Massif in Antarctica, it is also a watch of enormous character evoking the great outdoors.Seven Summits ChallengeIntroduced in 2018, the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere is a novel world time complication with two rotating globes representing the northern and southern hemispheres. With its deliberate vintage tool watch styling, the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere is Montblanc's take on the explorer/mountaineering watch - a rugged companion for outdoor adventures with 100m water-resistance to boot. Like previous models, this piece is dedicated to the world's Seven Summit mountaineering challenge in which climbers tackle the hig

Buying Guide: Six Watches With Very Appealing Gradient Dials
Dials can come in all sorts of colours and decorative patterns, but one specific style that always seems to stand out more is the gradient dial. Also referred to as fume?or degrade, the concept is fairly simple. You start with a certain colour in the middle and gradually darken it towards the edge. More often than not, such a dial can elevate a watch beyond more mundane, solid-coloured rivals. One brand that has been showcasing its ability to play with this colour-shifting concept is H. Moser & Cie, and it shouldn’t be a surprise it has made the list for this instalment of our weekly Buying Guide. Along with Moser, there are five more watches to discover, all featuring a similarly styled dial.H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Small Seconds MicrorotorThe Streamliner is H. Moser & Cie’s refined take on the luxury sports watch with a decisively 1970s vibe. The pebble-like shape of the case, the flowing integrated bracelet and, more often than not, a fantastic dial and mov

Introducing Fratello x Nomos Zurich Weltzeit "The Hague" Edition
Our friends from Fratello Watches are at it again, with another very interesting collaboration. This time Fratello has teamed up with independent German watchmaker Nomos and created a limited edition of one of the brand’s most original and sought-after models, the Zurich Weltzeit. Like other limited edition collaborative projects, the watches tend to sell out quickly. The Fratello x Nomos Zurich Weltzeit “The Hague” Edition will be available from the 30th of September, 6 AM Europe time.?Fratello Watches, founded and run by Robert-Jan Broer, has its headquarters in The Hague, even though it is an international operation. For its fourth collaborative project, following Frederique Constant, Oris, and Czapek, the focus turns to Glashutte, Germany. Selecting the Nomos Zurich Weltzeit for this project, a canvas for several notable and limited editions in the past, the watch comes with a unique look and a small dash of Dutch pride. Ad - Scroll to continue with art