Why use a traditional, coiled balance spring when you can use a 14-micron-wide and 120-micron-“thick” silicon blade instead? With the latter, Girard-Perregaux set out to overcome the inherent challenge of
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A new ice blue dial with a refined texture helps elevate this everyday dress watch to a new level this summer. The post Baume et Mercier gives its Clifton Baumatic
Ahead of the launch of the new stone dial editions of Maen’s Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin, I got to test drive the Obsidian Snowflake variation. This was my first time seeing
2026 is a fascinating year for Baume & Mercier. This is the year the company transitions ownership from the Richemont Group to the Damiani Group. That leads to a number
The new Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph and Senator Chronograph Navigator pay tribute to the history of German chronograph watches.The post Glashütte Orginal debuts new Senator Chronograph models that tribute German
Over the past few years, we have seen great changes within the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms lineup. The brand celebrated the 70th anniversary of its iconic diver in multiple “acts.” On
As I expand my knowledge of microbrands, I was super excited to receive a sample from Vario, a Singapore-based company that’s been going strong for a decade. The brand’s latest
Two modern takes on an ancient metal in both solid dial and skeletonised forms from the daring Franck MullerThe post Franck Muller Vanguard Damascus brings ancient technology to modern horology
The race might have finished, but the watch remains. The Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa also looks good when you’re not behind the wheel of a Mercedes‑Benz 300 SL
The introduction of the distinctly different-shaped Cubitus collection in October 2024 didn’t go unnoticed. Patek Philippe stated that the Cubitus collection’s mission is “to offer a new reinterpretation of the ‘elegant,
Last year, Thomas went hands-on with the HP Hercules Hand-Wound Double-Barreled. Today, I’m going to do exactly the same. However, this time the watch doesn’t feature a stainless-steel case but
My first encounter with CIGA Design was with its Blue Planet model. In 2021, it won the Challenge Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), which obviously
What’s the best watch-related invention ever? I realize it’s not an easy question to answer, but please, give it a go. I asked myself the exact same thing, and I
We’ve spoken extensively about CIGA design and its Hunter series of tonneau-shaped skeleton models here on aBlogtoWatch, from blacked-out base models to the tourbillon-sporting pinnacle of the collection. As part
Seiko’s and Japan’s very first wristwatch, the 1913 Laurel, is one of the prettiest watches I have ever seen. More than a century after its conception, it still looks fresh.
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