The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival is opening its gates in just a couple of days. To mark the occasion, Chopard, who has been the Official Partner of the festival since 1998, unveils a special Haute Horlogerie L.U.C timepiece dedicated to the red carpet. The piece is one of the emblematic models of the L.U.C collection, the XPS 1860. First introduced in 2016, this high end model is inspired by the historical ultra-thin dress watch, a re-issue of the first ever L.U.C watch from 1996. The new L.U.C XPS 1860 Red Carpet Edition is a 10-piece l...

At this year’s BaselWorld show, the house of Blancpain introduced a new complication in the Villeret collection – a retrograde day of the week indication. The new Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde is a successful marriage of classicism and refinement. The retrograde complication is here paired with a large date displayed in two windows, while the rest of the design features remain faithful to the recognizable Villeret DNA: the double stepped bezel, slender profile, and understated hands and indices. To ensure perfect balance, the...

Louis Moinet is unveiling a new timepiece commemorating the accomplishments of the great Russian cosmonaut Alexey Leonov. Following on from the Spacewalker satellite tourbillon, the famous Swiss watchmaker is introducing the Skylink, a second creation dedicated to Leonov’s 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission. The Apollo–Soyuz Test Project was the first joint mission between the Soviet Union and the United States of America. The mission began at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, where Soyuz launched carrying cosmonauts Alexey Leonov and Valery Kubasov...

IWC has recently become the first watch brand to compete in classic car races with its own team and car. At the 76th Goodwood Members’ Meeting, The famous Swiss brand has officially launched the IWC Racing team, as well as a new member of its Ingenieur family: the Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition “76th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood” (Ref. IW381201). Since IWC is a partner of Mercedes-AMG, its Racing Team will compete with Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” sports car, the model that was manufactured by Daimler-Benz between 1954 and 1957 as a...

At this year’s BaselWorld watch and jewelry show, the house of Bulgari celebrated a century of feminine jewelry watchmaking with Diva Finissima and Diva’s Dream Phoenix Tourbillon. The latter is a gorgeous new haute joaillerie watch inspired by the beauty of Rome. The luxurious creation, rendered in 18-karat pink gold, features a colorful dial adorned with an image of a phoenix, a long-lived bird from Greek mythology that cyclically regenerates by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. A legendary crimson red bird is borrowed from the mo...

Ulysse Nardin extends its iconic Freak collection with four new timepieces equipped with the in-house manual-wind caliber UN-205. After the Freak Vision, which was introduced at SIHH 2018, and the recently released Freak Vision Coral Bay, the legendary Swiss watchmaker presents four new Freak Out timepieces. The new quartet retains all of the emblematic features of the famous Freak – it has no crown, no dial, and no conventional hands. Instead, it features a flying carousel tourbillon baguette movement that rotates on its own axis once per h...

The famous German upscale watchmaking brand, Glashutte Original, has just released the annual edition of its Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date models. In 2018, the emblematic Sixties collection welcomes two limited edition models with stylish green dials. The retro chic annual edition, which is also gender neutral and suitable for both women and men, is distinguished by gorgeous green degrade dials crafted in Glashutte Original’s own dial manufactory. The new Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date models will only be available for a limited perio...

For BaselWorld 2018, Longines extends its Heritage watch family with the Longines Legend Diver Watch, which now comes with a vintage steel bracelet. This interesting divers’ watch, the reissue of a diving watch from 1960, is a comfortably-sized, sporty new model that combines high performance and timeless elegance. The latest addition to the Heritage range celebrates the 10th anniversary of this reissue by offering a new version with a Milanese mesh bracelet. The design of the original watch, including its domed crystal, is retained to prese...

Back in 2016, Bell & Ross introduced its first completely transparent watch – the BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Sapphire. Today, on the occasion of the BaselWorld Watch and Jewelry Show, the brand reveals a skeletonized version of the exceptional mode, available in three different variants. There are six new unique pieces in total, available in three colorways, two of which are online exclusives. Bell & Ross BR-X1 Tourbillon Sapphire – Black BRX1-SKTB-SABLK The case of the BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Sapphire is made from five blocks of sap...

At BaselWorld 2018, Patek Philippe introduced a special new version of its cult Golden Ellipse model, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the special occasion, Patek Philippe created a limited edition series of 100 anniversary sets, each consisting of a limited edition platinum model and matching cufflinks. In addition, the famous Swiss watchmaker extends the collection with a new (non-limited) Golden Ellipse Jumbo in rose gold with a black dial. Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 50th anniversary model 5738/50P-001 Patek Phil...

For BaselWorld 2018, the house of Chopard introduces a new version of its iconic L.U.C Quattro. This year, the contemporary elegant model arrives with the new vertical silver-toned dial and the 18-carat rose gold case. Announced as a modern take on aesthetic purity, the L.U.C Quattro is equipped with a slim high-end caliber endowed with no less than 9 days of power reserve. In addition to its redesigned dial and new calfskin leather strap, L.U.C Quattro is now stamped with “Poinçon de Genève,” one of the highest accolades in fine watchmaking....

For BaselWorld 2018, Rolex revisits its iconic GMT model and gives it two distinctive bezel designs: the “Pepsi” colorway – borrowed from the original GMT from 1950’s – and the 1970’s “Rootbeer” design. The legendary Pepsi design was first reintroduced a couple of days ago on a precious white gold model. This year, it makes a notable return on a more affordable stainless steel version, together with a couple of innovative features – the bezel with a graduated two-color Cerachrom insert and a Jubilee five-link bracelet. Two other new versions...

The house of Breitling has just revealed a couple of new watches, which will be officially unveiled at Baselworld 2018. One of the stars of the new collection is the big and bold Breitling Navitimer Super 8, a watch inspired by the legendary Reference 637. The historical model was a stopwatch made for the pilots in 1930s and 1940s, and used in the Second World War by bomber pilots and crews. While the original Reference 637 was strapped to the aviator’s tights, its modern day variant is a robust and masculine wristwatch. The Reference 637, cre...

Senator Cosmopolite, the most cosmopolitan of all Glashütte Original mechanical timepieces, was introduced back in 2015. This practical travel companion, endowed with a sophisticated time zone mechanism, now debuts in stainless steel! Instantly recognized by its minimalistic design, the Senator Cosmopolite has a distinctively contemporary look and feel. In its latest rendition, the cool steel model is paired with a crisp blue dial with black detailing and dark blue accents. The new stainless steel case measures 44mm in diameter, featuring bo...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2018 the house of Corum introduces a unique new version of its iconic Golden Bridge model. In its latest rendition, the legendary Golden Bridge, which is instantly recognized by its linear baguette movement placed horizontally, reveals its musical side. The famous Swiss watchmaker has partnered with Joachim Horsley - a composer, orchestrator, songwriter and a singer – to create a unique watchmaking composition. The limited edition watch marks the beginning of an ongoing partnership between the brand and the artist – firs...

The house of Louis Vuitton introduces the Tambour Moon Mystérieuse Flying Tourbillon, a marvelous new timepiece that beautifully demonstrates the craftsmanship of the brand. Developed and crafted by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, the Tambour Moon Mystérieuse Flying Tourbillon is a great example of the Maison’s in-house watchmaking capabilities. La Fabrique du Temps, which was opened back in 2014, started a whole new chapter for Louis Vuitton. Home to all the different métiers, it has already provided grand complications such as Répétition...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2018, the house of Chopard introduces a new version of its iconic L.U.C Quattro watch. This contemporary, elegant timepiece is built on Copard’s exclusive Quattro technology, which means that it uses no less than four mainspring barrels. It actually means that L.U.C Quattro boasts a total of nine days (216 hours) of power reserve. The watch is driven by the COSC-certified L.U.C Caliber 98.01-L, which is manually wound and assembled from 223 individual parts. The movement holds two important certifications: the Seal of Ge...

The house of Hermes revisits its iconic Arceau model, which was first designed by Henri d'Origny back in 1991, with a brand new Arceau Cavales featuring the famous equestrian motif. The legendary Arceau, which is instantly recognized by its semi-wire lugs and a slim-bezeled profile, is now offered in two fresh, contemporary variants, and in three different sizes. The 36 mm (medium) and 28 mm-diameter (small) models feature an inner bezel ring set with 70 or 60 diamonds encircling the mother-of-pearl marquetry dial adorned with the famous “Ca...

Ahead of the BaselWorld 2018, the Italian watchmaker Anonimo introduces its new EPURATO collection. Anonimo’s third line of watches is announced as an homage to Florentine aesthetics. The collection debuts with the new EPURATO Bronze, a watch that retains Anonimo’s recognizable design elements, utilizes the precise Swiss automatic movement, yet features a more contemporary, smaller diameter than the rest of Anonimo watches. Anonimo Epurato Bronze is housed in a cushion-shaped case combining a thickness of just 11 mm with a diameter of 42 mm....

On the occasion of the 88th Geneva International Motor Show, Richard Mille and McLaren Automotive introduced their very first timepiece – the Richard Mille RM-11-03 McLaren. The famous Swiss watchmaker and the British automaker joined their forces last year, and the new RM-11-03 McLaren is the first in a series of automotive-inspired watches they have designed and developed as a team. The exclusive new creation is limited to only 500 pieces worldwide - just like McLaren’s new new Senna hypercar - and it is, for now, available only to McLaren...

Oris, the world famous manufacturer of Swiss luxury wristwatches, introduces a limited edition watch that highlights the plight of the world’s water sources. The new Source of Life Limited Edition is announced as a philosophical timepiece inspired by the River Rhine in Switzerland. Based on the Oris Aquis diver’s watch, the new piece features a unique case-back embossed with a map of the River Rhine, which runs 1,233km (766 miles) through six countries, and close to the village of Hölstein where Oris has been based since 1904. The watch is c...

The famous Swiss watchmaking brand, TAG Heuer, took it to the International Geneva Motor Show to present two new Aston Martin watches. Two new chronographs honoring Aston Martin and Aston Martin Racing are strongly influenced by the spirit of the British manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand tourers. The design of the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 1 is inspired by the geometric shapes found on Aston Martin’s sports cars, while the sporty TAG Heuer Formula 1 features Aston Martin Racing's signature lime accents. Today at the International Ge...

Czapek & Cie, a Swiss watch brand launched in 2011, introduces new versions of its Quai des Bergues Guilloché. The unique haute horlogerie men’s model, distinguished by its engine-turned dial pattern, was introduced last year in two colors - Aqua Blue and Sea Salt Grey. The distinctive “ricochet” design shows off the details of the engine turning and the unique angle of the depth of the grooves that can only be achieved by hand turning on a rose engine.Czapek & Cie Quai des Bergues Guilloché Black Prince“It took us a year to find the engine tur...

Ferdinand Berthoud, a new watchmaking brand launched by Chopard Group back in 2015, introduces its second creation. Just in time for the BaselWorld watch and jewelry show, taking place from March 22 to March 27, the house of Ferdinand Berthoud introduces the new Chronomètre FB-1R.6-1. Following up on the Chronomètre FB1, the new creation features an original regulator-type display and a sturdy carburized stainless steel case. Just like the previous iterations of the Chronomètre FB1, the new model is inspired by Ferdinand Berthoud’s historica...

One of the most emblematic watches for the house of Hermes is the Slim d’Hermès, a watch described as an exercise in style, embodying a shift towards clear lines and minimalism. Instantly recognized by its unique typography from renowned graphic designer Philippe Apeloig, the popular model returns this year with a 90-piece limited edition Slim d’Hermes GMT. The Slim d’Hermès lineup, which already includes two highly complicated watches - the Slim d’Hermès Quantième Perpétuel and Slim d’Hermès L’heure Impatiente – now welcomes the first GMT f...

Earlier this year, on the occasion of the SIHH watch salon, the house of Ulysse Nardin introduced the latest generation of its iconic Freak model. The first automatic watch in the Freak Collection – named Freak Vision – was updated with a new self-winding system named “Grinder”, equipped with a super-light silicon balance wheel with nickel mass elements and stabilizing micro-blades, and packed in a freshly redesigned, even more slender case. This time, Ulysse Nardin is releasing two unique Freak Vision models named after the famous snorkelin...

The house of Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces three exclusive new Reverso models highlighting the art of enameling and engraving. Each of these models, issued in an eight-piece limited edition, features two different faces. On the front, there is a finely engraved guilloche dial covered in translucent Grand Feu enamel. The reverse side reveals an enameled miniature of a painting rendered in a technique representative of an iconic artistic style: pointillism, ink wash painting, or Japanese woodblock printing. One of the works of three great artists r...

The house of Bremont has just announced the launch of its new limited edition Endurance model designed in collaboration with the famous polar explorer Ben Saunders who tested and help develop this exclusive new timepiece. The watch was tested beyond endurance during his latest Trans-Atlantic Solo Expedition – the first solo and unsupported crossing of Antarctica. Being worn on the outside of Ben’s jacket, the watch had to be able to withstand the extreme climate conditions of one of the polar caps of the Earth. Its main function was to serve as...

On the occasion of the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco, the house of IWC, one of the main sponsors of the event, unveiled its new Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.” IWC’s involvement with Laureus began in 2005, and this year, the famous Swiss watchmaker presents the 12th Laureus special edition model to benefit the notable work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.   IWC Schaffhausen has been a Global Partner of @laureussport since 2005. Each year IWC launches a limited special edition w...

The famous German watchmaker, A. Lange & Söhne, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its exclusive boutique in Ginza Tokyo. To mark this special occasion, A. Lange & Söhne is introducing a very special limited edition of its Lange 1 Daymatic model. The exclusive new watch will be especially hard to obtain since the production is strictly limited to 20 pieces, and it will be available only at the Ginza boutique. The celebratory model features a 39.5mm white gold case and a glorious solid gold dial with argenté finish. The dial is adorned with g...

Ahead of the BaselWorld Watch and Jewlery Show, which is scheduled to take place from March 22 – 27 in Messe Basel, Switzerland, Carl F. Bucherer announces the launch of its new Manero model. The Manero Peripheral 43mm is the largest watch in the Manero Peripheral range, which was, until now, exclusively available in 40.6-millimeter-wide case size. The expanding range, now with a more spacious frame, is paired with an in-house developed automatic movement powered by Carl F. Bucherer’s signature peripheral rotor. The new, significantly lar...

One of Vacheron Constantin’s most iconic models, the simple yet elegant Patrimony, makes a notable new appearance in a 36 mm-diameter version, crafted from white gold. The minimalist new variant of the celebrated Patrimony model, with simplified highly refined design, is designed for both men and women. Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-Winding 36mm 4100U/000G-B181: black semi-mat leather strap Fitted with a leather strap in classic black or a vibant red, the Patrimony self-winding 36mm is equipped by a mechanical automatic movement designed...

A. Lange & Sohne introduces a new jumping-seconds timepiece to commemorate its late founder Walter Lange, who passed away in January 2017. To honor the company founder, A. Lange & Sohne extends its 1815 watch family with a unique complication – a stoppable jumping seconds hand that dates back to an 150-year-old invention conceived by Ferdinand Adolph Lange. Deadbeat seconds, also known as jumping seconds, is an addition to the movement of a mechanical watch that enables the seconds hand to tick once a second – just like a quartz watch. While...

Ahead of the BaselWorld watch and jewelry show, the house of Blancpain previews a new version of its practical complete calendar complication, which made a worldwide debut back in 2002. For Baselworld 2018, the famous Swiss watchmaker introduces the new Quantième Complet GMT, now improved with Blancpain’s patented under lug correctors. One of the signature features of the house of Blancpain is its complete calendar moon phase timepiece. The signature Blancpain design reveals the day of the week and month in two separate square windows, the d...

The latest addition to Ralph Lauren’s Automotive watch collection, which is inspired by Lauren’s passion for rare and vintage automobiles, is the Ralph Lauren RL Automotive Skeleton Steel. In design terms, the watch is pretty much alike its skeleton predecessor from 2015 - the Ralph Lauren Skeleton Automotive. Both models are inspired by Mr. Lauren’s 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe, combining the designer’s love for fine watchmaking and the world of classic automobiles. There are only two Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantics in the world, and one...

Glashütte Original’s flagship model, Senator Chronograph, arrives in a brand new Capital Edition. This special edition watch is slated for release during the 68th Berlinale,  Berlin International Film Festival, which is scheduled to take place from 15 to 25 February 2018. The exclusive new model is based on the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date, and available in a number of different iterations. First of all, there is a choice between smoky grey dials in Bourbon Grey hue, and a Dry Silver dial, which is reserved for the exclusive platinum ve...

Ahead of the Baselworld watch and jewelry show, the house of TAG Heuer unveils the fresh new interpretation of the legendary Heuer Carrera Chronograph. The iconic model, tightly associated with motor racing, celebrates its 55th anniversary this year. To mark the special occasion, the avant-garde chronograph is offered in a brand new version, equipped with the new Heuer 02 Calibre manufacture movement. The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 Chronograph comes in a single size, a 43mm wide modular case equipped with a tachymeter bezel and a skeleton di...

The house of Hermes was, for the first time ever, one of the exhibitors at this year’s edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva. On the occasion of this prestigious watch salon, which took place in January this year, the Maison Hermes introduced a couple of métiers d’arts pieces inspired by its expertise in leatherwork: the new Arceau Pocket Millefiori and Arceau Lift Millefiori. Back in 2014, Hermes introduced its first Acreau Millefiori models, inspired by the work of Cristalleries Royales de Saint-Louis,...

For this year’s edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH 2018), the house of Vacheron Constantin introduced two new masterpieces in its highly exclusive Les Cabinotiers collection. Same as the rest of the range, the two new models - Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication “Ornementale” and Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication “Crocodile” – are the work of the Maison’s special Les Cabinotiers Ateliers in which the watchmaking expertise meets artistic crafts to create unique models for most prestigious clients. Both of these...

For the 2018 edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) Girard-Perregaux unveiled two new Classic Bridges models crafted from pink gold. The new Classic Bridges watches are available in either a 45mm version, tailored for sturdier wrists, or a more discretely proportioned 40mm iteration. In both cases, the new Classic Bridges provide a breathtaking interpretation of Girard-Perregaux’s iconic gold bridges. The new Classic Bridges models feature two beveled, rounded, mirror-polished and satin-brushed gold arrow-shaped bri...

On the occasion of the SIHH 2018 watch salon, Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille unveiled its latest creation, a fruit of collaboration with Pablo Mac Donough, one of the world’s best professional polo players. The Argentinian champion and the famous watchmaker have joined their forces to create a sporty and dynamic timepiece equipped with a suspended tourbillon caliber, which is fully visible through the laminated sapphire class of its Carbon TPT case. The new Richard Mille RM 53-01 Tourbillon is designed to withstand extreme shocks and violent...

At this year’s SIHH watch salon, Panerai introduced the limited edition Panerai Luminor Lo Scienziato Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titano, a technically advanced new model combining lightweight titanium case, fully skeletonized movement, a rare tourbillon, and a GMT complication. The Lo Scienziato (“The Scientist” in Italian) range of radically skeletonized tourbillon watches was introduced back in 2010 to honor the Tuscan-born genius Galileo Galilei. This famous Italian polymath, one of the pioneers of the modern science, was born in in the...

Zenith, a brand that has a longstanding tradition of supplying watches to military forces around the world, has recently revived its famous 1960s Ciarelli model.  In late 2016, the Manufacture Zenith unveiled its tribute to one of the iconic military pieces, the legendary Heritage Chronometro TIPO CP-2, also known as the “Cairelli” watch. The historical timepiece was created in response to a demand by the Italian armed forces, who wished to renew the Tipo CP1 chronographs that were standard equipment for pilots of the Aeronautica Militare It...

Once again, the famous Swiss watchmaker Hublot is joining its forces with Depeche Mode for a special collector’s edition series comprising 55 unique Big Bang timepieces. Same as before, each of these limited editions is created to benefit charity: water. Depeche Mode, an English electronic band formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980, have released no less than 55 singles during their 37-year long career. In tribute to this impressive achievement, Hublot introduces a collection of 55unique timepieces inspired by each of the band’s 55 singles....

On the occasion of the SIHH 2018, the famous German watchmaker A. Lange & Sohne introduced a beautiful new timepiece based on the „less is more“ philosophy. The thinnest model in A. Lange & Sohne’s line, Saxonia Thin, was unveiled in an elegant copper blue version, with a stunning dial that imparts both depth and charisma to the legendary model. The latest Saxonia Thin is crafted from noble white gold and it measures only 6.2mm in thickness. The 39mm-wide, elegantly rounded case is echoed by slender hands and hour markers in rhodiumed gold....

The house of Bell & Ross is known for designing watches directly inspired by aeronautical instrumentation. In 2009, the famous French watch company introduced its Heritage collection, which is dedicated to the key events in aviation history. The collection comprises many different executions unified around a single, military-inspired concept. These watches comply with the strict specifications set by the armed forces, while their colors and a distinctive patina give them a vintage look. The Heritage collection now welcomes two new models, th...

The house of Maurice Lacroix, known for its passion for skeletonizing, has just revealed the new Aikon Automatic Skeleton, a watch that is expected to debut at this year’s BaselWorld watch and jewelry show. The manufacture, known for offering high quality watches at affordable prices, is bringing its new self-winding skeleton movement to a wider crowd of watch enthusiasts. The new member of the Aikon watch family arrives in a freshly redesigned wide Aikon case that was tactically reshaped in order to house this new type of movement. While th...

On the occasion of the SIHH 2018, the house of Ulysse Nardin introduced its boldest new timepiece, the Diver Deep Dive. The new hero of the Diver Collection is a masculine, professional diving instrument that plunges no less than 1000 meters underwater! The daring new timepiece is designed for the ultimate diver, considering that it provides 1 kilometer water resistance, while the world record diving depth is “only” 701 meters! The Diver Deep Dive is housed in a robust, 46mm-wide titanium case that was specifically designed to withstand all...

Last summer, Georges A. Kern, Head of Watchmaking for Richemont Group and previously head of IWC Schaffhausen watches, announced that he is exiting Richemont to become the CEO of Breitling, the legendary Swiss manufacture that was sold to a private equity firm, CVC Capital Partners, earlier tin 2017. Just a couple of hours ago, Georges Kern has taken to Instagram to reveal the launch of the very first Breitling timepiece to be made under his leadership the Navitimer 8 B01. The new pilot’s watch is a chronometer-certified, sporty-elegant time...

The house of Jaquet Droz is giving us an early preview of its BaselWorld 2018 novelties. The legendary Swiss watchmaker since 1738, introduces the Grande Seconde Moon Black Enamel, a new watch in the Grande Seconde collection debuting at this year’s watch and jeweler show. The outstanding new model is crafted from 18-karat red gold and paired with a sleek black enamel dial. Universally recognized for the avant-garde lines of its design, the Grande Seconde features two overlapping sub-dials forming a harmoniously symmetrical figure eight - the s...