The house of Audemars Piguet presents a new, limited edition version of its flagship model, the Royal Oak Chronograph. This time, the classic in the Royal Oak range pays a tribute to both Italy and the city of Milan, home of the Universal Exhibition 2015. The watch, which is available in a limited edition of 500 pieces, is delivered in a special presentation box that features a metal plate that replicates the watch's case-back with the colors of the Italian flag. Many Italy-inspired details can be found on this special limited edition of t...

The AstroMoon timepiece, as explained from the house of Louis Moinet, is a moon phase tourbillon chronograph. This exquisite timepiece, which blends high-end watchmaking and groundbreaking aesthetic, features a gorgeous aventurine dial, which resembles the nocturnal sky. This beautiful mineral, a form of quartz, is characterized by the presence of platy mineral inclusions, which give it a shimmering, starry-like effect. The central complication – the moon phase – incorporates a piece of a genuine lunar meteorite fragment – the Dhofar 459 meteor...

Graham has launched a new generation of timepieces dedicated to speed – the Graham Silverstone RS Racing. The Silverstone watch family was named after one of the Britain’s most iconic motor-racing tracks, and each piece from this sporty series is strongly influenced by the world of speed contesting. Their dials are modeled after car dashboards, while their rubber straps evoke the look of automobile tyres. The chronographs feature a tachymeter function, which can be used to calculate speed based on travel time, or to measure distance, if the sp...

As announced from the house of Breitling, the Superocean II 36, in its new, feminine mode, retains all of its iconic features of a superdiver timepiece. The watch is water resistant to 200 meters, and suitable for scuba diving at depths. It features a robust stainless steel case topped with the rubber-set unidirectional fluted rotating bezel. The bezel showcases large, very legible numerals, a countdown of the last 15-minute quarter of diving time, and a triangle with a luminescent marker at 12 o’clock position. The dial, bezel and strap are al...

Ulysse Nardin introduces the Marine Perpetual timepiece, decorated using the brand new and exclusive “3S” diamond setting process. The new model is announced as an exciting union of Ulysse Nardin’s revolutionary movement and modern-day technology and design. In 1996, the house of Ulysse Nardin launched the first Perpetual Calendar to allow forwards and backwards correction via one single crown. In 1999, with the GMT± Perpetual, the calendar was combined with the GMT± complication, while this year brings a surprising aesthetic twist, a fusion of...

The independent manufacture of Raymond Weil has recently revealed a very special version of its Nabucco model. This time, the musically inspired range welcomes a special limited edition timepiece, designed in collaboration with Gibson Brands, the famous American manufacturer music instruments, above all - guitars. The watch, which was officially unveiled on the occasion of the BaselWorld 2015 trade show, is inspired by the self-tuning Gibson SG Standard guitar. The watch features a recognizable Gibson logo and the iconic headstock emblem at 12...

The Raymond Weil Nabucco collection was introduced back in 2007. The fully mechanical Nabucco range is named after Giuseppe Verdi’s opera of the same name. Music has always inspired Raymond Weil, and many of the exquisite models of this watchmaker bear reference to the world of music. This year, with the Nabucco Cello Tourbillon, the 39-year-old brand introduces its first tourbillon timepiece. The watch is inspired by Monsieur Weil’s love for music and passion for the cello, thus being the first in the world of haute horlogerie in taking its de...

A couple of months ago, the famous Swiss brand unveiled the Avenger Blackbird, a watch distinguished a perfect union of contrasts: its imposing diameter and a lightweight case. While the original Avenger Blackbird was presented in a 48mm diameter black titanium case, the new version measures 44mm in width, but it effectively replicates the Blackbird’s original and powerful design. As explained by the brand, the Avenger Blackbird is an epitome of the power in action. It represents a concentrated blend of everything that constitutes the origin...

As announced by the brand, the Urwerk Knight is 100% pure Urwerk model, distinguished by its edgy, avant-garde design, and endowed with a superior quality mechanism. The Urwerk Knight revisits the brand’s emblematic satellite indication, which has been one of the most recognizable signature elements of the brand for last 18 years. The time telling function is facilitated via four satellites, each bearing three hour numerals. The satellites are hidden underneath a guilloche black cover, and they successively reveal themselves to display time. Th...

Back in 1913, on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, Blancpain, the famous Manufacture from Le Brasus, constructed the world’s first wristwatch combining the carrousel and the tourbillon regulators. Both of these additions to the watch movement are used to counter the effects of gravity in a quest for precision. The brand succeeded to unite two of its emblematic complications in a single model, and to accommodate them inside two independent carriages that are linked by a differential gear system. The system transmits the average rate of both...

The Glashute Original Senator Cosmopolite watch is offered in two different renditions: one made from red gold, and the other one from white gold steel. Both watches are powered by the new automatic Calibre 89-02, which was entirely developed in Glashute Original’s workshops. Designed with modern world travelers in mind, the Senator Cosmopolite simultaneously tracks time in two time zones. The time zone disc is printed with the official IATA location codes of 37 world time zones, each signifying a major international airport in the selected zon...

In April 2014, Ulysse Nardin introduced the Dual Time Manufacture, a watch equipped with practical second time zone and date indicators, and powered by an in-house produced movement UN-334. This year, the men’s Dual Time welcomes two new versions – a limited edition model with a lively blue face, decorated with a geometric rope motif; and a classic, restrained version, with a warm ivory dial. The blue timepiece is aimed at more contemporary gentlemen, and it is limited to 500 pieces worldwide. Both new renditions are powered by the Calib...

For BaselWorld 2014, Longines presented the Equestrian Lépine pocket watch, which was announced as the brand’s tribute to the year of the horse. The watch, rendered in rose gold, was designed after the historical Longines Lépine pocket watch, dating from 1927. This year, Longines continues to celebrate its passion for equestrian sports in the same manner. The Longines Equestrian Pocket Watch Horses Trio 1911, a pocket watch made of 18-carat rose gold, was unveiled a couple of weeks ago, at the BaselWorld 2015 trade show. This extraordinary pie...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld 2015, the house of Carl F. Bucherer revealed the very first tourbillon timepiece from the Manero range – the Manero Tourbillon Limited edition. This exquisite wristwatch is available in a limited edition of 188 pieces worldwide and, as announced by the brand, it is aimed at all connoisseurs who value genuine watchmaking artistry that comes hand in hand with optimal functionality. From the very first glance, the new Manero Tourbillon captivates the spectator with its impressive design. However, its stylish ex...

Since 2014, Zenith has been the official timekeeper of the Tour Auto Optic 2000, the most prestigious race of historical cars. To mark the occasion, the house of Zenith presents the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition, which is inspired by its milestone invention – the world’s first integrated automatic chronograph, and the most precise high-frequency movement. Zenith introduced the El Primero movement on January 10, 1969, and it soon became a true legend of contemporary watchmaking. In addition to its tenth-of-a-second precision, th...

The watch is an epitome of the Jaquet Droz Ateliers d’Art, which unites the spirit of fine jeweler’s craft and the Manufacture’s historical automaton mechanisms. This elegant model honors the number 8, which is known as Jaquet Droz’s lucky number, the symbol of infinity, perfection, and completeness. The figure eight, Jaquet Droz’s everlasting source of inspiration, appeared on last year on the case and the buckle of this feminine model. The Lady 8 is distinguished by its lavish bezel, which is intertwined with a gem-set ribbon. While initial m...

The El Primero Sport, designed and developed in Zenith’s manufacture in Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel, comes in three initial versions, each inspired by the brand’s historical sports chronographs. These sporty timepieces are crafted from stainless steel, and presented in a rugged 45 mm-diameter steel case. The crown and the oversized pushpieces have been ribbed to ensure optimal grip, while its robust body features a sloping design that provides a comfortable fit on the wrist. The case back is fitted with a transparent crystal, to reveal...

The Kruzenshtern joins the existing range of exquisite timepieces in Ulysse Nardin's Cloisonné collection, which derives inspiration from the Russian four-masted barque and tall ship, which was constructed in 1926 at Geestemünde in Bremerhaven, Germany. The ship, which was originally named Padua, after the city in Italy, was surrendered to the USSR in 1946, as war reparation. The Russians renamed it Kruzenshtern, after the 19th century Baltic German explorer, Adam Johann Kruzenshtern. A legendary windjammer Kruzenshtern celebrated its 85th ann...

Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Relief Carps features a breathtaking dial made by using two highly demanding decorative techniques – engraving and enameling. The dial of this naturalistic model features a delicate scene in which the miniaturized koi carps are represented gliding along under a watery veil, covered with lotus flowers and rushes. This charming motif was taken from Asian culture, where these lovely fishes appear as one of the most prominent ornamental themes. The koi carps are commonly depicted in Asian, especially Chinese, artwork...

For BaselWorld 2015, Christophe Claret unveiled a new sequel to the range of extraordinary musical watches. Following the Adagio and Soprano, the famous master watchmaker presents the Allegro, a watch that combines only the finest watchmaking complications: a minute repeater with cathedral gongs, GMT, big date, small seconds, and day/night indicator. The watch is available in two different versions – crafted from either red gold, or white gold and titanium, while its entirely remodeled movement features a unique in-house regulator. The n...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld 2015, OMEGA unveiled the Globemaster, which is announced as the world’s first Master Chronometer. In other words, the Omega Globemaster is the very first mechanical wristwatch that not only beats the standards established by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) but also passes the tests that are part of the certification process approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). For some time now, Omega has been working with METAS to establish a new certification process, which includ...

This delicate timepiece, aimed at ladies who appreciate fine watchmaking, is available in two limited edition series, each comprising eight pieces. As explained by the Jaquet Droz brand, The Butterfly Journey is dedicated to the elegance of the butterfly. The most talented watchmakers and decorators have used all their Atelier d'Art's expertise to embody this romantic but fragile creature as a symbol of time. The butterfly, which is inspired by a motif that was discovered in an old book devoted to Jaquet Droz, is depicted on a delicate poetic d...

Romain Jerome presents a new watch from its Steampunk range. Same as its predecessors, the new Steampunk Tourbillon pays a luxurious tribute to the Industrial Revolution and the subsequent artistic movement inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. The Steampunk Tourbillon Gunmetal, which was unveiled by Romain Jerome on the occasion of the BaselWorld 2015 exhibition, embraces the extravagant aesthetic that emanates raw energy, and symbolizes our re-imagined modern technologies, as if they had developed much sooner, during Vi...

Graham London is launching a gentlemen’s only watch, the eye-catching Silverstone RS GMT, which is described as an utterly modern watch with a classic appeal. As announced by the brand, the new creation is aimed at frequent travelers, businessmen, globetrotters, and gentlemen racers – or for anyone who is looking for a perfect harmony between classic elegance and technological efficiency. The watch provides a range of practical functions, including the chronograph, GMT, big date, tachymeter, and flyback. This sporty and elegant model allows eas...

On the occasion of the BaselWorl 2015 trade show, Zenith presents the Elite 6150 model, which is powered with a new in-house movement, the Elite 6150 calibre. This self-winding movement is announced as a modern take on the award-winning Elite base movement, which is developed in the early 1990s. The movement, which was pronounced the “Best Movement of the Year”, at Baselworld 1994, is now enhanced and restructured to meet the demands of present times. Essentially, the contemporary version of the Elite 6150 calibre now promises at least 100-hour...

Ulysse Nardin Hourstriker Oil Pump is another marvel in Ulysse Nardin's collection of chiming repeaters. The lively dial of this extraordinary watch comes to live with the sound of a gong striking the hours, or on the request, as the arms of the oil pumps move propelled by the mechanics of the Caliber UN-610. The arms are Jaquemarts, or, as Ulysse Nardin describes them, these are animated figures inspired by the medieval guardians on the watch towers, also known as Jacques-Marc, whose main duty was to strike the clock tower bells to produce a w...

The new members of the Mille Miglia GTS (for Grand Turismo Sport), have been completely redesigned to house, for the first time ever, a Chopard movement. The chronometer and power-reserve models are now fitted with a Chopard movement, which is developed and designed in workshops of Fleurier Ebauches, while the sophisticated design, distinguished by the Classic Racing spirit, remains true to the DNA of the timepieces published out over the past 25 years. The new Chopard Mille Miglia GTS models, with their masculine profile, are strongly i...

Ulysse Nardin’s Freak is one of the most unconventional watches ever created. The first Freak was unveiled back in 2001, when Ulysse Nardin introduced its Dual Direct Escapement. On this intriguing model of avant-garde design, the gear train was repurposed to serve as the hour and minute hands, while the escapement was made from silicon to eliminate any need for lubrication. In the past fourteen years, the Freak collection had welcomed many bold innovations such as a diamond escapement in 2005, and the Dual Ulysse escapement the same year. This...

In 2015, Hublot celebrates the 10th anniversary of its iconic Big Bang model. To mark the occasion, the brand has unveiled three new anniversary models: the Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold, the Big Bang Tourbillon 5-day Power reserve Indicator Full Magic Gold, and the Big Bang Unico "10 years" Haute Joaillerie. I have already introduced the Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold, and now let’s take a closer look at the diamond-set Big Bang watches, each housing the proprietary Hublot Unico movement. The original Big Bang was redesigned back in 20...

The prototype for this innovation was presented in 2014, while this year brings a new design for the constant force escapement, which breaks completely with the classic watchmaking approach. The constant Ulysse Anchor escapement is the final outcome of eight years of dedicated research and development. As explained by Ulysse Nardin, the Anchor Escapement - which is made in collaboration with Sigatec, a company specialized in production of silicon micro-components – is based on the principle of the flexible mechanisms, exploiting the elasticity...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld 2015 trade show, Breitling presents the new Galactic Unitime SleekT, a watch that brings a double revolution. The innovative member of the Galactic collection is equipped with the new B35 in-house automatic world time caliber, which is the very first movement developed and created by the Manufacture Breitling without a chronograph function. As announced by the brand, the movement is distinguished by its revolutionary simplicity, which enables the wearer to correct all the dial indications by simply pulling the...

Romain Jerome the Subcraft, a new timepiece born from the collaboration of two contemporary visionaries - Manuel Emch, CEO of RJ Watches and Alain Silberstein – is inspired by “fluid design” and the brand’s iconic Spacecraft. The watch is described as a simple, hi-tech timepiece without any ornamentation, which brings out the harmonious balance between form and function. Its aerodynamic case (52.3 x 40.1 x 17 mm in dimensions) is rendered in either Grade 5 titanium or black PVD-coated titanium. Its unusually smooth design, free from any straigh...

Corum Golden Bridge Dragon & Phoenix timepiece is envisioned as an ultimate symbol of prosperity. The watch is built around the brand’s exclusive baguette movement, and it features beautiful golden figurines of the dragon, a symbol of life and power, and the phoenix, a symbol of good omen. The dragon, paired with the king of the birds, symbolizes the Yang and Yin of Chinese cosmology, the interconnection of the natural world, and the harmony of dualities. The mythological duo embraces the baguette-shaped hand-wound CO 113 movement, which is bui...

Frederique Constant Manufacture Zodiac 24H limited edition is inspired by time measurements of ancient Chinese people, who had a Chinese era calendar system, where each day is divided into 12 equal periods, each represented by one of the Chinese zodiac signs. The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig, are called the twelve terrestrial branches, each equivalent to two hour period. The terrestrial branches, again, are divided into eight even quarters, each 15 minutes long (original quarter, original firs...

In the words of the brand, Breitling is reinventing the connected watch, by placing the smartphone in its service, to extend its functionality and conviviality. Breitling’s connected chronograph uses Bluetooth technology, USB recharging and integration with smartphone applications to improve its user friendliness. In other words, the chronograph remains an absolute master, while its contemporary electronic multifunction chronograph movement with analog and digital displays – based on Caliber B50 – communicates with a smartphone to perform certa...

The tourbillon is one of the most intriguing watchmaking complications, an addition to the watch mechanism which improves timekeeping by counteracting the effects of gravity. The first tourbillon was designed in the 19th century, and yet, due to its high complexity, it still stands as one of the prestigious complication in watchmaking. The new Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend 42 Flying Tourbillon is announced as a masterpiece for the wrist, a watch beautifully exemplifies the high level haute horlogerie craft required to produce a mechanical tourbill...

A week before the BaselWorld trade show, Hublot unveils the Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold, which is a celebratory timepiece dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the iconic Big Bang Model. For this special occasion, Hublot releases its famous Big Bang in a case made of polished Magic Gold. This noble material, exclusive to Hublot, is its proprietary, patented invention, certified as 18 carats by the Central Office for Precious Metals Control. Magic gold is actually a fusion of pure 24 carat gold, and the latest high-tech materials, which makes...

Roger Dubuis, a high-end watch manufacture famous for its contemporary skeleton movements, has released a number of new models on the occasion of the SIHH 2015 exhibition. The manufacture, which is the one and only to practice a 100% Poinçon de Genève principle, has decided to showcase its watchmaking expertise on complex skeleton movements. Its new Excalibur Spider Collection is skeletonized even beyond the movement, to encompass a skeletonized case, flange and hands. In the words of Roger Dubuis’ CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué: “This edition was...

Burberry The Britain Icon Check Collection features two numbered limited edition models, one designed for men, and another one for women. Both models are distinguished by their “Check” motif dials, which is a motif commonly featured on the lining of the brand’s trench coats. Since Burberry is most famous for its trench coat - which was designed by the founder of the brand Thomas Burberry, in the 1920s - the collection is sort of a tribute to the brand’s rich heritage… The check motif here appears in the form of a grid pattern, as an openworked...

Two new timepieces are joining Glashutte Original‘s Pano Collection, in red gold styles with a matt black dial, and in polished/satin brushed stainless steel versions with a dark blue dial. Their exceptional deals are made in Glashütte Original's own dial manufactory in Pforzheim, by the Manufacture’s best masters of the craft. Up to 40 separate operations are required to produce each and every one of these dials, while the application of the graphic elements goes over four different stages. The color of the dials is obtained from a special gal...

The fine watchmaking skill of Frederique Constant, and Alpina’s own expertise in the production of Swiss sports watches, are fused into the Swiss Horological Smartwatch, which represents the synthesis of high-tech innovation and traditional Swiss watch craftsmanship. The classic design of Swiss-made smartwatches incorporates analog dials, but, since they are powered by MotionX technology, they are capable of bi-directional communication with iPhone and Android apps. To make this possible, Frederique Constant, Alpina and Mondaine, in pa...

Christophe Claret Aventicum is named after the capital of ancient Roman Helvetia, and the Avenches Roman Museum, which today presents the vestiges of the ancient Roman settlement. Because of the museum’s inadequate exhibition space, many of the ancient excavated objects cannot be appropriately exhibited to the public, so Christophe Claret dedicates its Aventicum-inspired timepiece to help raise awareness about the efforts of the Museum, and generate support from the Swiss government and public to construct a new building and help conserve the M...

On the occasion of the 25th edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, Roger Dubuis unveiled a full range of new Excalibur models based on the Manufacture’s contemporary skeleton calibers. One of them, the Excalibur Brocéliande, a perfect example of the Roger Dubuis Creative Skeletons collection, is dedicated to ladies who appreciate fine watchmaking. As the brand explains, the Excalibur Brocéliande is inspired by the mysterious forest of Arthurian legends. Brocéliande is the name of a legendary forest in France, which is tied w...

The Colt by Breitling was first introduced back in 1980s, and it was initially aimed at the armed forces. However, this sturdy and highly functional model soon became the audience’s favorite, thanks to its military-inspired design and exceptional reliability. Over the years, the Colt has established itself as Breitling’s most accessible model, and the brand redesigned the entire collection in 2014. Ever since last year, the Colt is subtly reworked and now has a more contemporary styling, while still preserving all of its essential assets. Breit...

The new Richard Mille RM 19-02 Tourbillon Fleur is a remarkable and rare watch equipped with an astonishing flower-shaped flying tourbillon. This mechanical masterpiece is actually a breathtaking automaton on which the purple magnolia flower opens every five minutes to reveal a glorious tourbillon. For the house of Richard Mille, the creation of such an object is like capturing the very essence of life using mechanical means. For this reason, the brand has chosen a special flower, the Magnolia, since it is an ancient genus, dating to over...

Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 collection now welcomes two new models with beautiful guilloché dials. The new version of the iconic 1966 model is interpreted in a timelessly elegant manner, and offered in both a men's and ladies' version. On both versions, the subtly rounded dial is decorated with a guilloché pattern with twelve sectors of the concentric design that radiate from its very center to create a tantalizing arabesque with silvered opaline reflections. Girard-Perregaux 1966 with guilloché dial is crafted from pink gold and topped wi...

As explained by the house of Richard Mille, their most recent creation is inspired by the swirling form of a twisting spiral, which is a common shape that repeats in many organic forms in the Nature. Also known as the Fibonacci spiral, it appears in biological settings such as branching in trees, alignment of leaves on a stem, uncurling fern, or the flowering of a plant… This pattern represents the visualization of the Fibonacci numbers, where each subsequent number is the sum of the previous two… This beautiful pattern is closely related to th...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld 2015, Hublot introduces new additions to its sporty assortment of racing watches. Two new Big Bang Ferrari "racing" versions will be officially unveiled in a couple of weeks, at the world’s leading trade show for the watch and jewelry industry, which takes place from March 19th to 26, 2015. The Ferrari range was introduced back in 2012, with the Big Bang Ferrari Titanium and the Big Bang Magic Gold, soon to be followed with the notorious MP-05 LaFerrari (with no less than 50 days of power reserve), and three Bi...

The Saint Honore Tour Eiffel model is announced as a true collector’s timepiece, since it incorporates genuine pieces metal girder from the famous monument, which makes it the world’s first of its kind. A piece of the Eiffel Tower has been used to make the bezel, which is further decorated with croisillons motif. The brown-colored bezel embraces a raised openworked dial, recalling the architecture of the Eiffel Tower. The round aperture in the center of the dial discloses the personalized wheel train of the automatic mechanical movement Sellita...

As its name suggests, the Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Tourbillon features a tourbillon with regulating organ that revolves on three independent axes of rotation, instead of the traditional one axis. The highly complex tourbillon is made of 140 components, and it measures no less than 13.78 mm in diameter. It has a captivating, multi-dimensional structure, thanks to three layers of cages – each for one axis of rotation. The interior cage is shaped like a lyre, and it makes one full rotation in 60 seconds. It delicately embraces a balance, which b...