F.P. Journe LineSport Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante
When F.P. Journe unveiled its LineSport Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante?during SIHH 2018, it caught our eye for several reasons. Not only was it F.P. Journe’s first split-seconds chronograph in regular production, but it also came with a surprisingly attractive price tag, making it one of the best value propositions in the rarefied world of rattrapantes. Presented in precious metal cases and bracelets, the inspiration behind the Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante was the one-off model F.P. Journe confected for the Only Watch auction of 2017. Although one or two design features of the Only Watch model appeared on the 2018 chronograph, the movement was substantially adapted to integrate the big date function. Let’s take a closer look at this magnificent hammered red gold version.BackgroundWhen you ask a watch lover about F.P.Journe, you're bound to hear grandiloquent names like Chronometrea Resonance, Tourbillon Souverain Vertical or Repetition Souveraine crop up in

Hands-On - The New Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Watches
Long known for its iconic Serpenti watch, Bulgari continues to evolve the collection, regularly infusing it with innovation and elegance. This week in Venice, the Italian house of Bulgari unveiled its stunning new high-jewelry and watch collections. Among them: the Serpenti Seduttori watch. Inspired by the brand's legendary Serpenti watch, the new pieces are gem-set wonders that elevate the collection in a host of ways.History of the Bulgari SerpentiSince Bulgari's inception more than 130 years ago, the Roman-born brand's top designers have been inspired by Mediterranean beauty and have infused flowers, nature and color into its masterpieces. In an effort to capture the spirit of Bulgari's Mediterranean Eden, the brand’s skilled master craftsmen developed the highly coveted Serpenti collection of jewelry, and later, in the mid 1900's, the watches.Serpenti pieces are seductive interpretations of the snake, inspired by Greek and Roman mythology and also by the Garden of Eden. The c

The third generation of the Omega De Ville Prestige
The Omega De Ville Prestige is the brand's classic all-rounder. Launched 28 years ago, the model is somewhat overshadowed by the popular Seamaster and Speedmaster but is an important pillar of the brand's collection. Omega now introduces an overall upgrade of the Prestige with six different families, five different sizes, and four different movements, all with improved functionality and style. The De Ville Prestige has never been better and has never looked better! We’ll talk you through all the details of this major update of the De Ville collection.THE ORIGINSThe name De Ville appeared on the dial of Omega watches after the introduction of the brand's trilogy of professional watches (1957). Next to these professional instrument watches, De Ville referred to the continuation of the dressier heritage of the Seamaster; the Seamasters meant for the city or De Ville in French. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Oro Rosso 42mm PAM00684 - SIHH 2017 (Review / Price)
Panerai watches are great. They look super-cool, they have that unique aura of a robust and vintage dive watch mixed with that Italian je-ne-sais-quoi.?They are icons of watchmaking. Still, there might?be one issue with these watches. Most?are sized for?lumberjacks’ wrists. If the 45mm or 47mm diameters participate to the look (and they are actually easier to wear than what you can expect), a smaller size could be welcome. That’s what happened with the Panerai Luminor Due, the smaller, slimmer and dressier versions of the icon. But what if you want the sporty look? Well, for the SIHH 2017, the answer came in the name of?the?Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Oro Rosso 42mm PAM00684, the small & gold Luminor Submersible that rocks.To some, this watch will be an almost no-sense. Admittedly, it is full of contradictions. It is supposed to be a Luminor Submersible but?it’s small (relatively speaking, because it is 42mm). It is supposed to be a tool watc

Bangalore Watch Company Cover Drive Sports Watch
Bangalore Watch Company is a burgeoning Indian brand that celebrates its country with watches that capture its history and spirit. Following the successful MACH 1 series and later MACH 1 Officer's Blue editions, both of which celebrated India's first supersonic jet fighter, the MiG 21 Type 77, the brand is back to honour the game of cricket. Cricket was introduced in India during the British occupation in the 1700s, but it wasn't until 1932 that Indian teams began competing overseas. The Bangalore Cover Drive is loaded with cricket references on both the case and dial, paying tribute to a sport that has become somewhat of a religion in India.?India won the ICC Cricket World Cup in England in 1983, becoming a major international force in the sport with world-class players. The game is so popular in the country that it's common for cricket pitches to pop up on any small piece of vacant land. The Cover Drive, named after what is considered the most graceful shot in this gentlemen's sport,