Timekeeping in sporting events is of the utmost importance to not only determine a victor but also to start a race simultaneously for everyone involved. On land, it’s not that difficult to do, even though there can be quite a bit of tech involved. On the water, however, lining up for the start of a […]
Presented in 2018, the Altiplano Ultimate Concept earned the record for the thinnest watch in the world with its incredibly thin 2mm profile, making it Piaget’s (a brand known for its mastery of ultra-thin) slenderest mechanical watch ever. Since then, Bulgari and Richard Mille have even made thinner watches, but Piaget’s AUC remains a spectacular technical […]
As the oldest manufacture in continuous production, Vacheron Constantin has an unrivalled heritage and a devotion to Haute Horlogerie traditions passed down from the 18th century. The Traditionnelle family is, as its name indicates, the brand’s repository of timeless, traditional models. Luckily, Vacheron is also sensitive to trends and fuses conventional features with modern touches […]
During its initial release of the Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar in 2021, A. Lange & Söhne presented two versions: a pink-gold model with a dark grey dial and a quickly sold-out limited edition of 150 pieces in white gold with a solid pink-gold (often referred to as salmon) dial. This year, the renowned Saxon watchmaker […]
The debate surrounding travel watches, particularly GMTs, is always about whether we’re dealing with an office GMT or a flyer GMT. Although there’s a practical sense in both, the flyer GMT reigns supreme for its ability to quickly adjust the central hour hand on your watch to whatever time zone you’re in at that specific […]
A little over two years ago, we were among the first to bring you the story of MB&F’s superbly creative ‘Thank You‘ watch. This Horological Machine-inspired piece was a much more affordable take on the usual MB&F concept of watchmaking, dubbed the M.A.D. Edition. It was offered only to those who helped build the brand […]
In the extensive range of anniversary timepieces unveiled by Audemars Piguet to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Royal Oak in 2022, one watch stole some of the spotlight: the Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 16204ST. Its contemporary and geometric design, complemented by dynamic, powerful, flowing lines, skillfully captures the essence of a classic skeletonised movement. […]
Seiko is a force to contend with in the watchmaking arena and rarely a fortnight goes by without a fresh release. The latest offering from the giant Japanese brand is a trilogy of Presage models from the Craftsmanship Series combining incontestable mechanics with traditional Japanese crafts. Decorated with handcrafted enamel and Urushi lacquer dials, the […]
There are good reasons why this watch might seem familiar at first glance. Indeed, many elements of its dial and overall design have already been used by the brand. The dial, for instance, is a classic for Seiko, and so is the charmingly unbalanced display. But let’s not get distracted by that, as the new […]
Circula has been hard at work to reestablish itself in the watchmaking industry. Originally founded in 1955, the company focused on selling its watches through retailers only. Now, third-generation owner Cornelius Huber is turning things around with the help of the public. Since the start of Cornelius’ ownership, the focus has primarily been on historical […]