One of the big surprises of the 2018 edition of the SIHH came from Baume & Mercier with its new Baumatic collection. In case you need to refresh your memory, the Baumatics were equipped with a new calibre – called BM12-1975A – made by ValFleurier, a factory that also belongs to the Richemont Group. We […]
Back at it again with the vintage watches!
Cartier’s chief of watch design talks history, the perils of vintage, the gendered watch, and the importance of being able to say no.
Since its first wristwatch was created in 1904, Cartier has carved a name for itself as a daring and innovative brand that doesn’t shy away from shapes. Decade after decade, the brand unveiled incredible and unusual shaped watches, from the Tank to the Crash and even the Baignoire. Now, Cartier takes one of its premier […]
The ongoing creative collaboration between Hublot and Ferrari is now in its seventh year, and it doesn’t look like it’s running out of gas any time soon, if the latest offering is any indication. We’re talking about the Big Bang Ferrari Magic Gold. The defining feature of this edition of 250 watches is the sporty chassis in Magic Gold. This 45mm case was reworked last year by Hublot and Ferrari’s design team to create a sleeker look, with those case-hugging chrono pushers and cowl-like crown placement. And while the refreshed case is pretty noteworthy, it’s the Magic Gold that still wows. The perennial appeal of this precious metal is undeniable, but traditionally, it’s come at a cost. Gold is soft, prone to scratching and wear that dims the allure somewhat. In 2012, Hublot found a way around this — thanks to the wizardry of a partnership with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), a new super-hard alloy was formed, called Magic Gold. This alloy boasts a hardness of around 1000 Vickers (compared to 400 for 18-carat gold), and means that the watch is virtually impervious to day-to-day marks. It’s a high-tech luxury that’s entirely appropriate for a Hublot X Ferrari…
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It will be hard to miss it, as this will certainly be one of the most coveted timepieces of the year – and one that many here were expecting. What remained unknown until today was the look of the Apollo 11 50th anniversary of the Speedmaster Moonwatch. We knew it had to be special. And indeed, […]
We take a closer look at the newest Grand Seiko collection, with a new movement and slimmer profile.
At long last! We might not be a majority, but there are plenty of women out there who appreciate the micro-mechanical delights of a watch but are unwilling to settle for a men’s watch spruced up with stones. MB&F has broken its 14-year-long tradition of masterminding complex, visually arresting men’s watches and taken its first […]
Meet the first MB&F Machine dedicated to women.
A limited edition tribute to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 re-creates a seriously cool legacy Moonwatch with a new gold alloy and a hand-wound movement.