First look: The Breitling 140th-Anniversary Trio of New Perpetual Calendar models
Founded in 1884 and celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, Breitling is no stranger to innovation and important milestones. In 1915, it launched the first wrist-worn chronograph with an independent pusher. In 1934, it patented a watch with a second independent pusher. In 1969, it participated in the creation of one of the first automatic chronograph movements, the Chronomatic or Calibre 11. In 2009, the brand released its first in-house-developed movement, the Calibre B01. Today, it’s time for yet another important movement to be presented, the Calibre B19, the first in-house perpetual calendar movement of Breitling… And yes, there are watches to be equipped with it too.The Breitling Calibre B19In-house manufacturing became important for Breitling back in 2009, when the brand introduced the calibre B01, its first internally developed and produced movement. This movement, an automatic, integrated chronograph with column-wheek and vertical clutch, opened the door to fur

The History of the Omega Constellation Collection - In-Depth
The Constellation family has been around for 66 years and is currently one of Omega's oldest collections. What started out as a chronometer for men in 1952 has undergone countless aesthetic transformations, from the pie-pan dials of the 1950s to the ultra-thin quartz watches of the 1970s leading to the consolidation of the collection in 1982 with the Constellation Manhattan and its hallmark claws. Today many Constellation models are equipped with Master Chronometer movements respecting the original vocation of this family to combine luxury and precision. Let's take a look at how the Constellation got its star power and its claws.Born as a chronometer in 1952To celebrate its 100th anniversary in 1948, Omega released the Centenary, its first limited-edition chronometer-certified wristwatch with an automatic movement. Given the positive reaction to this unrivalled combination of precision and practicality, Omega decided the time was ripe for a collection of automatic wristwatches with chr

Recap -The Best Watches Introduced by BVLGARI in 2021
One of the stars of the LVMH Group, Bvlgari, the Swiss manufacturer with Italian roots, has earned a place in the watchmaking spotlight by continuously presenting record-breaking watches with the Octo Finissimo collection. And year after year, since the first one in 2014, the brand does not disappoint. Sure enough, in 2021, we saw the introduction of the world’s thinnest Perpetual Calendar watch and winner of the GPHG 2021. But that was not all. Bvlgari also expanded the Octo Roma collection and presented a funky new GMT version of the Bvlgari Bvlgari Aluminium. Here’s our recap of Bvlgari’s best for 2021.Bvlgari Octo Finissimo S Steel Silvered DialThe Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic was pretty much an instant classic when launched in 2017. Packing the thinnest automatic movement available at the time, the Octo Finissimo was more than just a mechanical showcase of Bvlgari’s watchmaking capabilities. The sharp, angular design with an integrated bracelet quickly

The New Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo Is Possible The Best Boulevard-Cruiser Ever
As the days gradually get longer, and the sun radiates us with its comforting warmth, the season of going for a leisurely cruise in your car or on your motorbike is finally here again. Done are the days of simply commuting to and from work, and here is the time of taking out your special baby over the weekend, just to put some miles on the odometer. And if you happen to be in the market for a new weekend cruiser, here’s a pro tip for you; the all-new Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo.Going through Maserati’s road and racing car archives and pinpointing its single best creation is simply put impossible. To me, some of its most glorious racing machines are the Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’ and the Maserati 250F. When looking at road cars, I have always admired the Maserati 450S Costin Zagato Coupe, quite the rarity but gorgeous nonetheless. Even today, in a world of bland SUVs and EVs, a Maserati stands out for its alluring Italian design, and its latest one is no exception.

Introducing: The New Panerai Luminor Marina Collection in Steel
Although the Florentine brand Panerai was founded in 1860, its contract with the Italian Royal Navy to produce precision instruments changed its destiny radically. Panerai's 1916 radium-based powder, known as Radiomir, lit up the brand's future as a supplier of luminescent instruments, underwater tools, and eventually watches for the Italian Royal Navy and its famous frogmen commandos. In 1949, Panerai replaced radioactive radium with Luminor, a harmless tritium-based luminescent substance. A few years later, Panerai patented its Luminor watch with its sandwich dial, outstanding luminescence and crown-protecting bridge. In 1993, the Luminor and Luminor Marina Militare were made available to civilians. Now a flagship collection, Panerai proposes four new Luminor Marina models in stainless steel with increased water-resistance, brighter luminescence and a new 3-day automatic movement.The Luminor Marina's prominent bridge protecting the crown is now responsible for ensuring the higher wat