Ahead of the SIHH 2018, Hermès unveils what seems to be its sportiest watch release to date. The new Hermès Arceau Chrono Titane is the latest rendition of the recognizable Acreau, a watch designed by Hermès' legendary artistic director Henri D'Origny back in 1978. The new model joining the Acreau range has a chronograph function and a lightweight, yet sturdy titanium case. The Hermès Arceau Chrono Titane retains Arceau’s emblematic round-shaped case with asymmetrical lugs inspired by stirrups, as well as transferred white Arabic numerals...

The legendary French watchmaker Cartier has created new watch collections for the upcoming Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, which is taking place in Geneva on January 15th to 19th 2018. Among the novelties to be introduced at the Salon is the new Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon, an openworked version of Cartier’s Mysterious Double Tourbillon model. Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon for SIHH 2018 is a stunning platinum timepiece that measures 45mm in diameter and is 12.4mm thick. Its highl...

Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève, the annual gathering of the most prestigious watchmaking brands, will be held in Geneva on January 15th to 19th 2018. At the Salon, Ulysse Nardin will unveil a number of its new and exceptional watches including the latest Marine Torpilleur Military. Ulysse Nardin marine Torpilleur Military is a modern-day interpretation of the iconic Marine chronometer. Inspired by the pocket chronometers used by the sea captains of the XIX and XX century, and the everlasting elegance of vintage military ti...

At the end of each year, Chopard introduces an original new version of its ultra-thin L.U.C. XP Urushi inspired by the flamboyant creatures of the Chinese zodiac. Since 2018 marks the celebration of the Year of the Dog, the new Urushi model highlights this exceptional being of powerful symbolism and mythological strength. Same as every year, the festive new watch comes with a new interpretation of Urushi dial, hand-made by the Urushi master using an ancient Japanese lacquerware technique. This time-honored art of painting with lacquer obtain...

Bell & Ross, the famous Swiss watchmaker that is strongly associated with aviation, has just announced the new White Hawk collection of aeronautical watches. The BR-X1 White hawk line is said to be inspired by the colors of private jets. The range, evoking dreams and travel, includes two exquisite watches, the BR-X1 and the BR-X1 Tourbillon White Hawk, both revolutionary in their construction. Two latest models to join the Bell & Ross collection are housed in grade 5 titanium cases covered with a white ceramic belt. Titanium is micro blasted...

Juan Manuel Fangio Déramo, nicknamed El Chueco or El Maestro, was an Argentine racing car driver, one of the pioneers of Formula One racing, and the World’s Drivers 5-time champion. This amazing record stood for no less than 47 years until beaten by Michael Schumacher. In 2017, honoring the legacy of the celebrated sportsman, the house of TAG Heuer marks the 60th anniversary of Juan ‘El Maestro’ Fangio’s fourth consecutive victory in the 1957 Drivers’ World Championship with the new TAG Heuer Formula One Fangio Limited Edition. The new excep...

The independent Swiss watchmaking brand Moser Schaffhausen AG is founded in 2002, in the watch town of Schaffhausen. However, the origins of this family-run manufacture are deeply rooted in the past, in Russian culture. The company was first established by Heinrich Moser, a watchmaker born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, in 1805. After quickly becoming an expert watchmaker in Le Locale, Moser founded H. Moser & Cie in Saint Petersburg, in 1828. In 2005, celebrating what would be the 200th birthday of the great watchmaker, the successor company Mo...

On the 17th of November 2017, Jack Heuer, the honorary chairman of the Swiss brand and the great grandson of the founder, is celebrating his 85th birthday. To mark this special occasion, TAG Heuer is launching a limited edition Autavia model, which was originally created in 1962, and is the first watch that Jack Heuer designed while at the company. The model, whose name is derived from the words "automotive" and "aviation," was originally designed to serve both purposes, but it was made legendary by racing drivers in the 1960s.   Speakin...

Raymond Weil Genève, the family-owned, independent Swiss luxury watchmaker, redesigns its emblematic Freelancer collection, a line that is said to be an homage to Mr. Weil, the founder of the brand, and his spirit of independence. Just ahead of the holiday season, the famous Swiss manufacture has redesigned its signature timepiece to combine sophistication with a bold, contemporary look. The brand unveils its latest stylishly designed stainless steel chronograph, with a 42.5mm case of robust construction. The latest addition to the Freelancer...

Hublot has just released the Big Bang Unico Golf, the first ever mechanical golf watch with aperture display. We all know that Golf watches do exist, but they are typically digital. Hublot wanted so much more, so they created a special module, to equip the new Unico movement, which has been specifically designed for golfers. The sporty new timepiece houses the Hublot’s MHUB1580 movement that is mechanically advanced, user-friendly and functional, and designed to help golfers calculate their scores on the course. Hublot’s new golf watch is de...

Ateliers deMonaco celebrates the first anniversary of its Tourbillon Oculus 1297 collection with two new, sporty-elegant models, crafted from black titanium. The most distinctive element of the collection, which is said to be inspired by Monaco’s coat of arms, the emblem of the House of Grimaldi, are its dials composed of small lozenges in relief. For this special occasion, the Geneva-based watch manufacturer retains all of the distinctive features of the Tourbillon Oculus 1297 range, but, for the first time ever, houses the movement in an ultr...

The house of Jaquet Droz introduces a new and exceptional automaton timepiece inspired by a tropical landscape. The Tropical Bird Repeater is the latest watch to join the Mainson’s line of automaton timepieces, which was introduced in 2012. Celebrating a poetic naturalism, a signature style of Pierre Jaquet-Droz, the new model features animated birds and other creatures hand-decorated by engravers and miniaturist painters. The boomingly exotic tropical flora and fauna is set against a mother of-pearl dial enclosed in a red gold case. The sid...

Parmigiani Fleurier has just released the Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 390, a watch inspired by the world’s fastest automobile - the Bugatti Chiron. Parmigiani Fleurier has been a partner of Bugatti since 2004, so it was natural to expect a new and remarkable watch to follow the launch of the impressive 2016 supercar. As vividly described by the famous Swiss brand, the essence of the super car has been distilled to create this original and exclusive timepiece available in a 20-piece limited edition. A tribute to the Bugatti Chiron, th...

For the first time ever, Girard-Perregaux introduces its iconic Laureato model entirely clad in black ceramic. Earlier this year, the famous Swiss watchmaker introduced a completely new Laureato watch family, the fourth evolution of the 1975 created collection "Laureato." The new addition to the contemporary Laureato range is a casual chic and highly wearable watch, distinguished by its strong presence, and bold, dark design. Laureato Black Ceramic 42 mm underpins some of the signature design codes of the classic Laureato. The watch features...

The house of Jaquet Droz introduces a new automaton for ladies - Lady 8 Flower, a timepiece adorned with a prominent sapphire crystal dome covering the sculpted lotus flower that delicately comes to life on demand. The Lady 8 Flower, one of the most interesting ladies’ watches produced by Jaquet Droz has been reborn and offered in red and white gold versions, each limited to 8 pieces. Same as the original version, introduced two years ago, the watch beautifully unites Jaquet Droz’s emblematic ornate aesthetics with its signature mechanics. A...

Chopard welcomes the holiday season with a gorgeous new Happy Snowflakes wristwatch. Inspired by the seasonal changes and described as an anthem to winter, the new member of the Happy Sports collection brings its inimitable sporting cheek charm, but with fresh new snowflakes-inspired twist. The Happy Snowflake timepiece, issued in a 25-piece limited edition, equally cheerful and carefree as it is highly complicated. The watch showcases the expertise of several artistic crafts, executed on some of the most precious and delicate materials. The...

Greubel Forsey, a privately held watchmaking company specialized in high-end timepieces, has just released its newest creation, which has been no less than seven years in the making. The all new Greubel Forsey QP à Équation, the Millesimé Edition with rhodium-colored gold dial, is a true work of horological art, a watch assembled with no less than 624 individual components and two revolutionary inventions. As its name suggests, the watch includes one of the oldest watchmaking complications, the perpetual calendar, which is here joined by the...

Just in time for the SIAR (Salon Internacional Alta Relojeria) show in Mexico, which is taking place from 17-19 October 2017, the house of Hublot introduces the Big Bang Calaveras model, a watch inspired by one of the most popular holidays in Mexico – El Dia de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st. The holiday, which is marked throughout Latin America, honors the dead with lively celebrations that are deeply rooted in indigenous Aztec rituals and Catholicism. Dia...

The house of Richard Mille has partnered Alain Prost, a French former racing diver and one of the greatest F1 drivers ever. The partnership between the famous Swiss watchmaker and the four-time Formula 1 World Champion has resulted in the all-new RM70-01 caliber tourbillon equipped with a unique odometer complication. In case you did not know, after retiring from Formula One auto racing at the end of 1993, Prost devoted himself to one of its great passions: cycling. He has participated in numerous Gran Fondos worldwide for over 20 years, and...

F.P. Journe, a high-end watch manufacture of Switzerland, has partnered with the famous British gun-maker Holland & Holland for the launch of an exclusive common art work, the Chronomètre Holland & Holland. What connects these two brands is that both of them create outstanding objects of arts for decades. While F.P. Journe is known for its high-end timepieces and in-house movements, Holland & Holland produces handmade sporting rifles and shotguns, ever since 1835. The meeting between Holland & Holland with F.P. Journe immediately ignited...

The friendly partnership between Hublot and Arturo Fuente cigars begun in 2012, when two brands decided to join their forces and produce the joint first watch collection. Five years later, Hublot introduces the Classic Fusion Limited Edition watch, a creation that is said to be a tribude to the workmanship and celebration of human spirit. The new release will come in three different versions, each produced in a limited edition. The Classic Fusion Fuente Limited Edition features the recognizable Classic Fusion 45-mm diameter case in either br...

The house of Harry Winston introduces a new model to its Premier Collection. The latest masterpiece to join the range is the Premier Diamond Second Automatic 36mm, a luxurious, feminine timepiece handcrafted with two-tone mother-of-pearl and diamonds. Same as many of Mr. Winston’s iconic fine jewelry designs, the impressive new timepiece offers an astonishing show of depth and volume. The Premier Diamond Second Automatic is offered in two variants. First, there is a blue model, housed in a rose gold case and fashioned with a captivating blue...

For the first time ever, Breitling’s Super Avenger chronograph welcomes a Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01. To mark this special occasion, the famous Swiss luxury watchmaker introduces a special 100-piece limited edition, which will be exclusively available in one of Breitling’s 60 boutiques worldwide. The Breitling Super Avenger 01 Boutique Edition is a timepiece designed to withstand the most extreme missions. The watch features a robust stainless steel case measuring no less than 48.00 mm in diameter.  Water resistant to 300 meters (1,00...

In 2017, the house of Ulysse Nardin celebrates the eternal femininity of its Jade model with a series of stunning limited editions with handcrafted enamel dials. The exquisitely elegant Jade, aimed at the ladies who truly appreciate the rare marriage of high-end watchmaking and high jewelry, has reached a new level of aesthetic proficiency with the addition of ancient enameling techniques. The quite unique Jade, which was first introduced in 2013, marked a number of important milestones in the history of fine watchmaking. It was the first ev...

The house of MB&F introduces the new retro futuristic Legacy Machine, inspired by designs that MB&F would have created 100 years ago. There have been four different versions of the Legacy Machine so far, and all of them share a single technical constant: the very large, suspended balance wheel on the dial side that remains above everything else. The newly launched Legacy Machine Split Escapement not only highlights this common feature, but also raises it to another level. Legacy Machine Split Escapement Yellow 03.WL.FY - 18k white gold with ye...

Edox, the official watch partner of the Sauber F1 Team has just released a special new watch in celebration of the team’s 25th anniversary. Sauber Motorsport AG, competing as Sauber F1 Team, is a Swiss Formula One team, originally founded in the 1970s by Peter Sauber. The team progressed to reach Formula One in 1993, where it maintained for 25 long years. To mark this special occasion, Sauber’s quarter of a century of racing excellence, the house of Edox introduces the new limited edition Chronorally timepiece dressed in titanium and carbon fib...

In 2017, the house of Audemars Piguet celebrates the 40th anniversary of its emblematic Royal Oak model. To mark this special occasion, the famous Swiss watchmaker has unveiled a number of exclusive new Royal Oak editions, including the dazzling Royal Oak Frosted Gold designed in collaboration with jewelry designer Carolina Bucci. This fresh interpretation of the great classic is inspired by an ancient Florentine technique rooted in gold hammering. It consists of altering the surface of the gold by beating it with a diamond tipped tool,  to cre...

The house of Vacheron Constantin introduces the new Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942 and the Triple Calendreir 1948, two vintage-looking timepieces reviving an emblematic complication from the 1940’s. With these new additions to the Historiques range, Vacheron Constantin is highlighting its savoir-faire in creating practical complications. The design codes of four new timepieces reflect those of two original watches from 1942 and 1948, but with a subtle, modern day twist. The collection includes a steel triple calendar timepiece and anothe...

One of the best-kept secrets of the watch industry has finally been revealed – the Chanel Code Coco, a fusion of a watch and a bracelet, inspired by the clasp of the iconic 2.55 bag. Just in time for the Paris Fashion Week, Chanel unveils its Code Coco, a supremely elegant, contemporary timepiece that bridges the gap between the watch and the bracelet, between watchmaking and jewelry. The design of the Code Coco incorporates a flexible steel bracelet with quilted motif, nod to Chanel’s trademark quilting, and with no classic buckle or clasp....

In 2014, with the release of BR-X1, Bell & Ross introduced the range of experimental watches with the technical characteristics of sports models joined by a bold streak of creativity. The initial model, distinguished by its skeleton chronograph movement inside a high-tech square case, has now evolved and embraced a concept of complete translucency. Its famous square case is now cut directly from a block of sapphire and fused with the movement into a single component, thus making the case disappear and leaving only the movement visible. Weari...

The house of Bulgari has channeled its fascination with Ancient Rome into the new Lvcea Mosaïque collection, featuring dials paved with miniature gold tiles. Bridging the gap between jewelry and watchmaking, the new Lvcea Mosaïque is an authentic world premiere, a result of the exploration of new crafts embedded in ancient practice.  Mosaic has always been a number one artistic technique in Ancient Rome. Faithful to its historical roots in the city of Rome, Bulgari pays a tribute to the Eternal City by renewing this centuries old tradition....

For the first time ever, the Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen, is launching the Portugieser Automatic and the Portugieser Chronograph with a fashionable blue dial. Even though the brand produced its first watches with blue dials half a century ago, the Portugieser Automatic and the Portugieser Chronograph are only now dressed in blue. Both new additions to IWC permanent range are crafted from stainless steel. The Portugeiser Automatic, reference  IW500710, is powered by the in-house manufactured caliber 52010. The exquisite mechanical movem...

The house of Longines adds yet another interesting timepiece to its Heritage collection. The new Avigation BigEye chronograph keeps with the great tradition of pilot watches, featuring a design strongly influenced by the 1930’s. The model features aesthetic cues borrowed a number of vintage aviation instruments, even though it is mostly inspired by a particular pilot’s watch that now rests in the Longines Museum. The round stainless steel case, measuring 41mm in diameter, features a classic domed sapphire crystal coated in multiple layers of...

Bulgari and Maserati, two famous Italian luxury brand have first partnered in 2012 for a very special chronograph collaboration. This year, on the occasion of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Maserati unveiled two new special edition Bulgari Octo watches, blending modern Maseratis design with Bulgri’s distinctive style. This year, Bulgari has created two new Octo Maserati watch models – GranSport and GranLusso – both featuring retrograde minutes and jumping hours display, combined with an aesthetic evoking of Maserati car designs. Their finely grai...

For the first time ever, Hublot’s flagship Big Bang model is offered in a case made of bronze. The exclusive new timepiece, named Big Bang Unico Bavaria, is designed in collaboration with Meindl, a German footwear manufacturer located in Kirchanschöring, Bavaria. In accordance with craftsmanship and ancient materials, the watchmaker and the skin tanner have combined their expertise to create this exquisite timepiece cut from bronze and strapped on two robust, hand-embroidered bracelets from deer leather. Bronze, a metal known to men since 30...

Harry Winston’s Project Z series, launched in 2004, welcomes yet another avant-garde luxury sports watch. The newest Project Z11 have just been launched, and it features a Zalium case and a powerful automatic movement. Zalium, a zirconium-aluminum alloy, is exclusive to Harry Winston. A material of extreme hardness, highly resistant to corrosion, and extremely hard to machine. The case has a diameter of 42 mm and is only 10.6 mm thick, lighter than steel and resistant to any corrosion. The dominant color is grey, reinforced with a satin finish...

The Italian manufacturer of luxury sports car, Lamborghini, and high-end Swiss watch brand Roger Dubuis have joined their forces to create two new Aventador watches that combine Italian design and performance with Swiss precision. This exciting collaboration is a great way to announce that Roger Dubuis is now the official timing partner for Lamborghini Squadra Corse. The new partnership brings with it new watches and even a brand new caliber, which is said to be specific to the collaboration with Lamborghini, and it is not something you will...

FThe famous Swiss watchmaker Bell & Ross is also known for developing retro-futuristic racing vehicles. In 2014, Bell & Ross developed the B-Rocket motorcycle, in 2016 they created an avant-garde aircraft-inspired supercar named Aero GT, while this year the retro-influenced Bellytanker racecar enters into the spotlight. The new racing machine is built using a fuel tank from a fighter plane, fitted with an engine and four wheels. The history of the bellytankers dates back to the forties and fifties, when , an American speed enthusiast, wanted to...

Looking back at some of the most significant watches released throughout the year, today we’ll examine the Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Hybris Artistica collection, which comprises one-of-a-kind models available in a limited edition of five. What all these exceptional timepieces have in common is their ability to indicate the hour and minute but without using hands. Time is shown by the means of an orbital flying tourbillon suspended within a finely worked dial, so the hour can be read from the tourbillon’s position relative to the dial, while the flange...

Same as every year, the house of A. Lange & Sohne introduces a gorgeous new Handwerkskunst model that demonstrates artisanal virtuosity and rare decorative crafts that the German watchmaker is keeping alive. This year’s exclusive Handwerkskunst edition is the exclusive new take on the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar, available in a limited run of 20 pieces and priced at priced at €290,000.   The 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Handwerkskunst represents a grande union of classic complications and enameled white gold with elaborate reli...

The house of Zenith has just released what seems to be a major innovation in the watch industry since the 1675 invention of the balance and hairspring principle – a simplified single-piece oscillator that fully replaces the traditional hairspring/balance wheel assembly. Zenith’s latest innovation, a superior oscillator that reinvents the mechanical watch movement, is finally unveiled as the world’s most accurate mechanical watch. A new oscillator forming a monolithic whole, made of monocrystalline silicon, now replaces the sprung balance, or...

The Montblanc Bohème Collection, first launched in 2014, is dedicated to all women with a passion for watchmaking. This exclusive feminine collection comprises highly complicated automatic watches designed for ladies, combining traditional codes of Swiss watchmaking with ornamental style, elegant design, and grand complications. Building upon the success from the last year’s Montblanc Bohème ExoTourbillon Slim 110 years Anniversary Limited Edition 10 with its red or blue dial, Montblanc is now unveiling the Montblanc Bohème ExoTourbillon Jew...

In September 2017, the house of IWC Schaffhausen celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Aquatimer diver’s watch. To mark this special occasion, the famous Swiss watchmaker has released a special Aquatimer edition with the first Ceratanium case. As its name suggests, this cutting-edge material of a remarkable matte black color, is a fusion of ceramic and titanium. It is as light and durable as titanium, but also as hard and scratch-resistant as ceramic. The legendary diver’s watch, Aquatimer, was introduced back in 1967, as a powerful piece o...

Breitling for Bentley series welcomes yet another exclusive model, the Bentley GT Dark Sapphire Edition. The special new Bentley GT watch, issued in a 500-piece limited edition, pays a tribute to the new Bentley Continental GT, the third generation of the Continental GT, presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017. A dynamic new interpretation of the classic Bentley design features an ultra-light case made of Breitlight, enhanced by bluish Dark Sapphire tints. Breitlight is a Breitling-exclusive high-tech material distinguished by its high re...

Ulysse Nardin has just released a special new timepiece in celebration of 9 years of the official sponsorship for the Monaco Yacht Show. To mark this unique occasion, the famous Swiss watchmaker introduces the limited edition Marine Chronometer Annual Calendar Monaco, available in a limited run of 100 pieces. The nautical DNA of the legendary Swiss brand is encapsulated in the exclusive Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer, which has been specifically designed for this prestigious event. Monaco Yacht Show, featuring the best and most exclusive sup...

Officine Panerai has just released three brand new watches with unique dark green dials, dotted with luminous beige markers and gilded hands. Three new watches, with an original combination of colors, are offered with the three iconic Panerai styles: Radiomir, Radiomir 1940, and Luminor 1950. Each of them features a combination of different functions, while sharing the same intense dark green dial and natural brown leather straps. THE RADIOMIR 8 DAYS TITANIC – 45MM features a cushion-shaped case in brushed titanium, with its emblematic wire...

Hublot has just released a special new limited edition of its Techframe Tourbillon Chronograph. This time, Hublot and Ferrari are celebrating Ferrari's 70th Anniversary with a brand new watch which is the result of a team effort. On 9 September, Ferrari will celebrate its 70th anniversary in Maranello, during which the unique new version of the Techframe 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph will be sold at auction. For Baselworld 2017, Hubot introduced the high-tech model in three distinct versions: King Gold, Titanium, and PEEK Carbon, each in a...

The house of Chopard has just released the new L.U.C watches: L.U.C Heritage Grand Cru and L.U.C XPS. The first one is an elegant chronometer rendered in 18-carat rose gold, and presented in an ultra-slim, rounded tonneau-shaped case that measures just 38.5mm by 38.8mm, and is 7.7mm thick. This remarkable new creation is inspired by the historical pocket watches created by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, and named after the distinction given to the finest grades of wine. The vintage line of inspiration is visible in its pure white porcelain type dial...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the famous Swiss watch brand, known for its avant-garde designs and unique complications – Urwerk. The manufacture presented their first timepiece with the Academy of Independent Watchmakers (AHCI) at Baselworld in 1997. Since then the collection has grown to include a number of imaginative collections, crowned by some of the most prestigious prizes in haute horlogerie. To mark this special occasion, Urwerk has revealed an exclusive new timepiece, inspired by the city of New York, where Felix Baumgartner...

It seems like a new Bronze Age is on the rise for watchmaking, as watchmakers have been turning more and more to this humble material that all fans of vintage-looking watches will love. At the Baselworld 2016, Zenith introduced the bronze Pilot Type 20 Extra Special, Tudor has recently released the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze, Montblanc introduced bronze into its 1858 Collection, and Maurice Lacroix came up with the beautiful Aikon Bronze. Corum is the latest brand to join the trend. The famous Swiss watchmaker has just unveiled its Admiral...