The untold story behind Lewis Hamilton's one-of-one Black Lives Matter IWC Big Pilot
Andrew McUtchen
It appeared seemingly out of nowhere. Just in time for Lewis Hamilton's record-breaking race at the Austrian Grand Prix in 2020, the race that would install him at the top of the table for the most Grand Prix race wins of all time, which now sits at a staggering 98. The watch was an all black variant of the IWC Big Pilot Perpet.................. 27.06.21 More
The new Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis collection is spectacular watchmaking in a blaze of colour
Thor Svaboe
Hublot seldom disappoints when it comes to a summer barrage of colours and materials, and the new MP-09 collection is here to prove the point. Hublot's MP-series represents the pure spirit of the maison as each is a Manufacture Piece, showcasing the outer limits of materiality and design. To be honest, most of Hublot's normal catal.................. 27.06.21 More
TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 2021 | HANDS ON
Nick Kenyon
Wardrobes need to be refreshed with the changing of seasons, houses occasionally need a lick of paint, and watch collections need to be revitalised every now and then to avoid getting stale. That revitalisation is exactly what we’re getting this year with the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 collection, which has been.................. 27.06.21 More
Time+Tide
Montblanc have been building their watch credentials over the last few years under the steady hand of Davide Cerrato, the Managing Director of Watches since 2015. With three distinct collections under his influence the 1858, Heritage and Star Legacy Montblanc watches have gone from strength to strength over the last half-decade, with.................. 27.06.20 More
The Longines Record in steel and gold
Felix Scholz
Just the other day,?Sandra was opining about the changing face of two-tone, and today this fine example of modern bi-colour watches hits the proverbial desk.The Record collection is Longines' line of dressy daily wearers that offer a great entry point into some pretty serious mechanical watchmaking. And that's because every single.................. 27.06.19 More
3 celebrities wearing the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G
Nick Gould
The Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G was unveiled at Baselworld 2018 to much fanfare, as it marked the debut of the perpetual calendar complication in the iconic Gerald Genta-designed watch. It still retains its signature looks, with the embossed blue dial, integrated bracelet and 40mm size. It’s also got a ple.................. 27.06.19 More
VIDEO: The heart of Panerai the new Luminor Marina Logo 3 Days in steel?
Felix Scholz
The heart of Panerai's line-up has to be the entry-level Luminor. A 44mm watch with the classic crown guard-equipped Luminor case and not much in the way of frills. White or black dial, white logo or blue, small seconds or not, and a range of strap options. That's pretty much it. But you know what? It's all you need. Because this .................. 27.06.18 More
EDITOR'S PICK: Feeling the winter chill? Spice things up with the hot Heritage 1945 from Longines
Felix Scholz
Editor’s Note: Simple vintage looks, rich tones, a brushed dial and a cinnamon suede strap to die for, all for a very reasonable price. The Longines Heritage 1945 it’s the perfect watch to fight off that crisp winter weather.?One of the highlights on our Baselworld calendar is seeing what heritage re-release Longines h.................. 27.06.18 More
Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in Bronze
Felix Scholz
Way back in January, one of the watches we were most excited to see at the SIHH was Montblanc's high-end, Minerva-powered 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze. Partially because it's a hot watch and partially because of its extremely limited production (only 100 pieces) we thought this would be the only chance we'd get to try it .................. 27.06.17 More
3 Surprising Tudor Watches Just Landed in Australia
Ceri David
Last Friday, Tudor hit Sydney's Rapha Cycle Club to present its 2016 novelties, and lured by the prospect of lunchtime Champagne, we were there too. Patrick Boutellier, GM of Tudor Australia, looked typically impeccable in a slim black suit by P.Johnson Tailors. Jordan and Zac Stenmark, mentors on the latest season of Australia's Ne.................. 27.06.16 More
Felix Scholz
Editor’s note: We often get asked our advice about what someone’s ‘first good watch’ should be. Well, it doesn’t get much better than the brand new Oris Divers Sixty-Five.The story in a second:The Oris Divers Sixty-Five really could be a case study as to what a truly excellent vintage reissue should l.................. 27.06.15 More
Three shades of Breguet Classique, Type XX, Marine | VIDEO
I have said it before, and I will say it again: Breguet is a brand known for its no-nonsense approach to creating true horological wonders for the wrist. But as much as I love Breguet being associated with tradition, being above the hype, and its founder being the greatest watchmaker of all time, I want to have a more casual look at the Breguet of .................. 27.05.24 More
The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton gives the iconic model a techno remix
Luke Benedictus
TAG Heuer releases the first Monaco with a skeletonised dialThree colourways available – Original Blue, Racing Red and TurquoiseCases are made from grade 2 titaniumWould Steve McQueen be turning in his grave at the sight of the new TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton? It's worth asking the question, because there's no doubt that th.................. 27.05.23 More
Maurice Lacroix presents the new Pontos S Diver in proper Mediterranean fashion
Pietro Pilla
Maurice Lacroix releases a new version of the Pontos S Diver after discontinuing the 2013 model Three dial colourways available: Grained Black, Lacquered White & grained Deep Blue This new version is thinner, smaller and more refined, making it more versatile than beforeMaurice Lacroix just released their new Pontos S Diver in.................. 27.05.23 More
Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Full Blue Sapphire | VIDEO
Fergus Nash
Hublot dominate the sapphire-case game to the extent that other brands barely even attempt to match them. Previous years have seen the Big Bang in orange, pink, yellow, green, and even wine red, with no signs of the momentum slowing down. It has proven Hublot's humility in approaching something as high-end as a tourbillon watch wit.................. 27.05.23 More
Panerai Luminor Quaranta collection | HANDS ON
Borna Bosnjak
From the 47mm Destros and Bronzos to the monstrous 60mm Egiziano, Panerai has never shied away from large diameters, nor should they, for that matter. The first watches Panerai made were modified pocket watches – the 1936 ref. 2533 measured in at 47mm. Today, however, is about the more wearable spectrum of Panerai’s c.................. 27.05.22 More
VIDEO: The Longines Silver Arrow offers '50s elegance with an architectural twist
Thor Svaboe
The new Longines Silver Arrow makes me think we’re due for a strong comeback of the functional steel dress watch. Clean-cut with a proportionate, 38.5mm case that invokes a ’50s Mad Men vibe, it feels fresh in our niche horological world, saturated as it is with vintage divers and sports-watch largesse. The Silver Arrow.................. 27.05.21 More
Three curious takeaways from the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic launch
Wow. If you read my latest Tudor article detailing our favorite rumours ahead of the May 25th launch you’ll understand my shock yesterday morning when the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic was unveiled. Tudor, Rolex’s younger sibling within the Wilsdorf group, has clearly established it is the more adventurous brand of the duo (after all, their m.................. 27.05.21 More
HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946, a modern-sized vintage charmer with heft
Nick Kenyon
There is a lot to be said for a simple chronograph. Something clear, easy to read and a pleasure to look at. You don’t always want to strap a large, bulky watch to your wrist. One with more information on the dial than you will ever use, and with at least half the displays doing god knows what. Longines has spotted this gap i.................. 27.05.20 More
James Marsden has no time for safe queens and thinks a $150,000 watch is meant to be worn
Andrew McUtchen
Editor’s note: At SIHH 2017 I had the chance to chat with James Marsden, an?IWC ambassador. At that time, I was?fairly obsessed with Westworld. I was seeing a fair bit of James Marsden in my living room.?Now, it’s happening again. This time, he’s a rich guy with fairly elastic morals in Dead To Me. It’s .................. 27.05.19 More
HANDS-ON: Dressy but not delicate, the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat 6605?
Felix Scholz
Increasingly, I'm finding myself drawn to watches that are understated, unassuming expressions of classical perfection. Which goes a long way to explaining why I was so into the Blancpain Villeret Extra Flat.?This is an exquisitely simple watch. Two hands, no date and a manually wound movement. A pure expression of classical watch.................. 27.05.19 More
Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec II Limited Edition In-depth Review
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:This version of Montblanc's distinctive Nicolas Rieussec collection has a nighttime party trick that's worth staying up for.A nineteenth-century French watchmaker credited with inventing the chronograph, Nicolas Rieussec was an important man in the history of horology. For this reason, Montblanc decided to ho.................. 27.05.16 More
Friday Wind-down: 27 May, 2016 The Week of Sadness
Felix Scholz
We're in no mood for celebrating. The office is still scarred from the last episode of Game of Thrones. Seriously, we've been sobbing all week. But, we're working through the pain and, with the help of a few stiff beverages and some of Nick Cave's bleaker stuff we're able to bring you the latest in the world of watches.What happen.................. 27.05.16 More
New releases from Awake, Formex, Richard Mille and more
Pietro Pilla
This past seven days have had rather different but fascinating watch releases. Breguet brought back a classic Souscription model in wristwatch form, while Christopher Ward went in a different direction with the successor to the popular Bel Canto, featuring a new free-sprung balance escapement. We also had Studio Underd0g giving a .................. 27.04.25 More
Chopard Alpine Eagle 2025 collection | VIDEO
Russell Sheldrake
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The Chopard Alpine Eagle collection was introduced in 2019, and in the proceeding six years, the luxury sports watch has taken on a life of its own. In this latest clutch of releases unveiled at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025, we have a first in the collection, a.................. 27.04.25 More
Best bicompax chronographs | BUYING GUIDES
Borna Bosnjak
There’s a particular charm that bicompax chronographs exude – the two opposing, symmetrical sub-dials giving the watch an unmistakable charm. To a watch nerd like myself, the birth and changing of the bicompax nomenclature is just as fascinating as some of the pieces that fall under the category – I’ve wri.................. 27.04.25 More
Want to dabble in high-end watch auctions but lack the cash? FutureGrail may have the solution
Luke Benedictus
Let's face it. For most of us, who don't work in finance or have somehow failed to win the lottery (so far) or be fathered by a particularly indulgent Sheikh, reading about watch auctions is a form of fantasy window shopping. Hmm, you nod to yourself approvingly when reading about the platinum Rolex Yacht-Master that was sold b.................. 27.04.23 More
The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Sang Bleu evokes a sense of occult hedonism (in a good way)
Fergus Nash
When I first came across the Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu in white ceramic, I was blown away by both its concept and its execution. When we talk about artistry in watchmaking, we're usually discussing traditional methods such as enamel, laqcuer, stone marquetry etc. In a more contemporary setting, we take into account the sculptural f.................. 27.04.23 More
Jaeger-LeCoultre unveil Lenny Kravitz as their new Ambassador
Luke Benedictus
At Watches & Wonders this year, I got talking to Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Renier about all the famous people who'd worn her brand over the years from Charlie Chaplin to Pablo Picasso.? If she could choose anyone from history to be a JLC ambassador, I asked, who would she pick? ?Leonardo Da Vinci, she replied. Because .................. 27.04.23 More
MEET THE TEAM: Ricardo's top five from Watches & Wonders
Ricardo Sime
We’re a couple of weeks removed from Watches and Wonders and I’ve had enough time to recover from all the spicy salami and new watch releases. I’ve thought about the 100+ watches that I spent a few minutes with, in the hope of identifying those that left a lasting impression. And truly, there were some offerings .................. 27.04.22 More
Cartier nerds rejoice! Loupe This is auctioning vintage pieces this week
It’s easy to understand the dangerous appeal of online auction platform, Loupe This.?For a start, it’s co-owned by internationally renowned watch dealer / super-collector, Eric Ku (read this story about his crazy life here). As a result of his know-how and connections, the product on offer is always intriguing.What we want to do, is cap.................. 27.04.22 More
And the wildest watch combo of the Oscars goes to...
The 93rd Academy Awards, a.k.a The Oscars, resiliently aired this week, managing to create some semblance of what we love about the occasion during the trying times of the pandemic. With social distancing and other safety procedures in mind, the ceremony was held in Union Station in Los Angeles – where only the nominees were invited to be par.................. 27.04.21 More
INTRODUCING: A. Lange & S?hne's Odysseus in white gold with ghost grey dial is a total smokeshow
Buffy Acacia
A. Lange & S?hne don't always do things by the book. The year is 2019. The demand for steel luxury sports watches is at an all-time high. And along comes the brand’s brand new Odysseus model. The polarising design (with naysayers focusing on the thicc steel bracelet as a flaw) took the established trope of water resistan.................. 27.04.20 More
Great 'Grams: No vintage to see here
Nick Kenyon
Great 'Grams has had a couple of weeks off recently, but that’s only given me more time to search for the best of the best on Instagram. This edition will be slightly different in that there isn’t a vintage watch in sight. If you’ve read Great 'Grams before, you’ll know I have a penchant for older watches, b.................. 27.04.20 More
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic in rose gold review
Time+Tide
Editor’s note:?It’s slender, but it weighs a lot. It’s gold, but it doesn’t look like it. I just can’t get the Bulgari Octo Finissimo in rose gold out of my head. And that’s even factoring in the epic new black ceramic version we saw at Basel. Seriously, will someone spot me $60K?The story in a sec.................. 27.04.19 More
MY DAY WITH: The IWC Chronograph Spitfire at the Goodwood 76th Members' Meeting
Andy Green
Now, IWC?is?a brand I’ve always admired from afar, but haven’t had substantial personal experience with until last month. The timing worked out well, and I happened to be in the UK at the time of the Goodwood 76th Members’ Meet an event I’d been dying to attend.Luckily for me, IWC Schaffhausen is the Official.................. 27.04.18 More
IN-DEPTH: A splash of colour and a lot of fun the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition
Felix Scholz
The story in a second: Two stripes are all it takes to amp up the legacy and motorsports heritage of the Monaco.I'm willing to put the success of the Monaco down to two things. The Steve McQueen link, and the square shape. I'm sure there are numerous other factors, like the Calibre 11, at play. But really, it's the fact that this .................. 27.04.18 More
Vacheron Constantin Quai de L'?le in Steel with a Geneva Seal
Andy Green
Following on from a strong SIHH, where Vacheron Constantin premiered an updated Overseas collection, the prestigious maison has unexpectedly released an aggressively priced stainless steel watch in their curvaceous Quai De L'?le collection.This surprise release matters not only because it's another example of a high-end brand releas.................. 27.04.16 More
IWC Big Pilot Le Petit Prince in Red Gold
Felix Scholz
The story in a second:IWC’s latest watch might be a Little prince. Big impact.Since 2006 IWC have been honouring the pioneering spirit of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the aristocratic French aviator who is best known for his book The Little Prince. The association with Saint-Exupery is a great one for IWC. In addition to being .................. 27.04.15 More
Breitling Top Time B31 | INTRODUCING
Jamie Weiss
Breitling introduces the Caliber B31 – the first three-hand manufacture movement designed and developed by the brand – with a new Top Time model.Measuring 38mm in diameter and boasting chronometer certification, the Top Time B31 forgoes a chronograph function but retains a motorsports-inspired aesthetic.To introduce thi.................. 27.03.25 More