Buying Guide - 5 Watches That Redefine Ultra-Thin Watchmaking
Ultra-thin is a truly fascinating area of watchmaking. Ultra-thin is the child of miniaturization, which has always been one of the watchmakers’ goals. Ultra-thin is where design and mechanics meet, where the ingenuity of the watchmaker isn’t guided by the need to pack more and more functions, but by the wish to make the watch as elegant as possible. Ultra-thin is a true watchmaker’s field of research that requires complex mechanical solutions. But for long, ultra-thin meant classic watches. Can’t ultra-thin be cool, bold, modern, slightly provocative or usable on a daily basis too? Actually, in the past years, ultra-thin has changed and is no more reserved for the so-called “tuxedo” watch. And here are 5 impressively slender models that prove you can be thin and different.?The Modern Classic – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-ThinMeet the thinnest perpetual calendar on the market… This watch combines the bes

Introducing New Omega De Ville Prestige Models for 2020 (Price)
There’s far more to Omega than just its iconic sports watches, the well-known Speedmaster and Seamaster. Even though the brand has slightly simplified its offering over the years, two other collections, both focused on elegance, need to be mentioned. First is the Constellation, timepieces inspired by the brand’s precision models of the past. Second is the De Ville, which can be defined as the brand’s classic, elegant collection, including ladies’ models and sleek, refined watches for men. Today, the timeless, slightly 1960s-inspired De Ville Prestige collection is enlarged with 5 new references, which come with redesigned dials and a luxurious combination of materials.?The De Ville Prestige is Omega’s collection for those who want something classic, elegant and restrained. Proportions are compact, dials are detailed, refined yet timeless, movements are relatively simple but still in line with Omega’s devotion to precision and reliability. The De Vill

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

Introducing: Habring2 Gets Lightning Smart With The Chrono-Felix Top Second
The independent watchmaking duo formed by Richard and Maria Habring, working under the Habring2 name, are close to our hearts for various reasons. First, as you’re probably well aware, because of our first-ever Montre de Souscription and the unique piece we auctioned for charity earlier in the year. Besides that, and probably far more relevant for you all, is the fact Habring2 does things in a very cool, original way. Renowned for the split-seconds chronographs based on the Valjoux 7750 architecture, developed by Richard Habring while working for IWC in the 1990s, the brand is capable of much more. They also like to play around with the seconds indication, as it is one of the few brands to offer both a Jumping Seconds and a high-speed Foudroyante seconds complication. Habring2 now adds a third second-based indication to the collection with the new Chrono-Felix Top Second.?The new Chrono-Felix Top Second next to Erwin shares a similar retro-military look.Before we get into the det

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph 2019 (Specs & Price)
The TAG Heuer Carrera is one of the best-known watches of the industry and the modern editions are sporty, bold or can even be cool, but they don’t fly under the radar – this one, with the previous design, is a good example. The brand has, however, decided to add a new iteration with a more casual, slightly redesigned case and dial. Meet the new TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph.?The evolution of the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph is all about details and adjustments. Don’t worry, the classic Carrera features are still present: racing inspiration, angular case, bevelled lugs, flat casebands and tachymeter scale on the external bezel. This watch feels – and is – a Carrera first and foremost. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Still, in recent years, the Carrera Calibre 16 sub-collection has hosted several cool but