Blancpain commemorates the Chinese New Year for the 14th time with a complex timepiece that combines the Gregorian calendar with the Chinese calendar, uniting two distinct timekeeping systems in one
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When it comes to mechanical pilot watches, IWC Schaffhausen is undoubtedly one of the most renowned manufacturers. Unsurprisingly, the Swiss brand’s “Pilot’s Watches” are among its most successful models. All of
Dutch-based microbrand Maen’s take on the “integrated-bracelet” watch is the Manhattan, and it’s pretty close to perfect in its original 37mm-wide variant. But the brand has continued to evolve the
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823) can be counted as one of the people who laid the foundation for modern watchmaking. While many know him today mainly as the inventor of the tourbillon, his
This month, Grand Seiko unveils a second Hi-Beat mechanical timepiece with a new “Icefall” patterned dial, joining the Heritage Collection. Inspired by the frozen waterfalls of Iwate Prefectur, the ref.
In the world of luxury watchmaking, there are few brands as synonymous with craftsmanship and precision as Parmigiani Fleurier. Over the past years, the Swiss manufacture has consistently paid homage
Last year, Accutron reissued the Astronaut in a limited edition, much to the delight of vintage space watch enthusiasts and particularly NASA nerds. Back in 1963, this timepiece was worn
Photography by Jeroen Vink. Straw marquetry is a rare decorative art in which rye straws are colored, cut, and arranged in a unique design before being fixed into place by
Founded in 1832, Longines is one of the few watchmakers with nearly two centuries of continuous history. The brand’s long-standing association with major sporting events has made it a key
Hanhart once again proves its chronograph prowess by blending history with the latest achievements of modern day watchmaking. The new 415 ES, which brings back two historic features first introduced
Last January, Blancpain X Swatch released the black “Ocean of Storms” Scuba Fifty Fathoms. Like the standard collection, the sixth model of the collection had been heavily teased to the
With the holiday season here, the joy of gift-giving now takes center stage. And while the temptation to add another timepiece to your or your loved ones’ collections might be
In recent years, collaborations within the luxury watch industry have become an important trend, prompting both brands and designers to combine their expertise and creativity. These partnerships range from collaborations
Oceaneva continues to innovate, now expanding its Damascus Steel series with twelve new striking color options. Building on the success of their initial and now sold-out 300-piece presale, this new
Limited to just 50 pieces, the Defy Extreme Jungle marks the third and final installment in Zenith’s trilogy of extreme environment-inspired series of its 1/100th of a second chronographs. Following
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