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What struck me instantly about the 2024 Seamaster Diver 300M, apart from the slinky mesh bracelet of course, was the use of materials and how that separates the black version from the grey. At first glance, it seems to be only about colour. However, once you explore the details further, you’d find that the black one has an aluminium bezel and an aluminium dial; while the grey version is fitted w...
The Bell & Ross BR 05 range, introduced in 2019, is one of the pioneers of luxury sports watches. The design philosophy is aligned with integrated sports watches of the '70s that featured a circular dial nestled within squared-off bezels. Confidently following in the footsteps of the BR 05 and drawing inspiration from its aviation ties is the newer BR-X5 range. This line is instantly recognisa...
There are dive watches and then there are world timers with the GMT function. Mostly one has to buy them separately in order to enjoy the functions offered by individual timekeepers. But what when these two join forces? The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT ‘Zulu Time’ is your answer. The watch is an impressive addition to Tudor's line-up, expanding the capabilities of the already renowned Pelagos series ...
Most of us won’t own an Urwerk. Their highly sought-after designs are often limited, their watches are not mass-produced, and, let’s face it, they’re expensive. However, it’s this phenomenon that gives them an edge above the rest in the watch world. The air of exclusivity and almost a sense of mystique continues to build thanks to the kind of watches the brand produce. The latest innovatio...
Not really known for their collaborations, when H. Moser & Cie. do partner up, the resultant timepieces are usually more than the sum of their parts. H. Moser’s latest Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Passion Fruit timepiece, released as part of a duo of watches showcased at Geneva Watch Days, 2024, is a statement in itself. For this declaration against traditional ‘stuffy’ watchmaking pract...
Picture this: had the Bulgarian couple trying to flee Europe in Casablanca (1942) come in possession of a Jacob & Co Casino Tourbillon, it's possible that we wouldn't have seen the iconic scene wherein the wife, when asked about her husband’s whereabouts, hesitantly replied, “At the roulette table, trying to win enough for our exit visas.” A roulette-themed watch then could have fuelled ...
There was a time when ceramic in watchmaking was a trend that would come and go, with only a handful of players presenting a ceramic watch with every collection. Rado has been one of them, as pioneers in the use of ceramic in watchmaking who constantly innovate with this material. However, in recent years, ceramic has become less of a trend and more of an alternative material for watch cases, and ...
With the introduction of the Pioneer Retrograde Seconds timepiece, H. Moser & Cie. add yet another complication into their collection. This latest release follows on the heels of the Streamliner Minute Repeater Tourbillon showcased earlier this year, and the Pioneer Cylindrical Tourbillon in 2023. Featuring a half-minute retrograde seconds display on the lower part of the dial, the H. Moser &a...
Pilot or aviation watches are typically watches inbuilt with certain features such as in-flight calculations, big dials, contrasting Arabic numeral hour markers and hands, and large crown that can be maneuvered with flying gloves on. A robust case is a must to make it suitable for wear during military operations, including the ultimate scenario, war. Ticking these boxes is the Longines Pilot Majet...
TAG Heuer seem to be reinventing their Carrera collection by integrating the past and present, via contemporary ‘glassbox’ revivals, with the future, through aerodynamic, racing-inspired skeleton timepieces. TAG Heuer follow their limited 963-piece edition of the Carrera Chronograph X Porsche 963 edition released earlier this year with this muscular new addition to their 2016 Extreme Sport ser...
Smaller sizes, smaller sizes, smaller sizes… That’s been the mantra in the world of watches for the last few years now. There was a time when 46 to 48mm used to be considered oversized. Now that’s that case with 44mm and sometimes even 43. Sizes from 38 to 41mm are today considered to be in that sweet spot, for several experts and enthusiasts alike. It’s almost a done deal for brands to no...
Omega’s Speedmaster Professional will forever be the Moonwatch. It earned this stripe 55 years ago on July 21, 1969, when Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin became the second man to walk on the lunar surface and did so with a Speedmaster strapped to his spacesuit. Half a century on, today’s Moonwatch looks virtually indistinguishable and still connects you to one of mankind’s greatest achievements. And...
Some of the most exquisite watches you can find use mother-of-pearl for crafting dials that make quite a statement on the wrist. Also known as nacre—originally a 14th century French term—this material is secreted by molluscs and is an integral element found in their inner-shell layer. You’ll be able to spot this easily if you look closely inside their hardened armour. It’s almost a hypnoti...
Official timekeeper of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Omega recently kickstarted their print and TV ad campaign for the Games with an awe-inspiring video that highlights both the host city’s many icons and athletes that are ‘born to be legends’. In the Omega Olympics ad campaign, the brand scale down iconic sights of Paris like Champs Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Coeur, Eiffel Tower a...
Every few decades, there comes a revolution in the watch industry that changes the way we view the concept of time. At the start of this millennium, Ulysse Nardin introduced the radical Freak, a watch with no dial, crown or hands. Naturally, it was bold and polarising. Still, regardless of how one felt about the aesthetic of the inside-out watch with parts made from the never-used-before silicon, ...
Could you offer your perspective on the 2024 novelties from H. Moser & Cie. being showcased at Watches and Wonders 2024? The two main novelties we have here are the Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton and the Pioneer Centre Seconds. I think it shows the spectrum of H. Moser & Cie, with the high-end Streamliner and the entry-level Pioneer Centre Seconds. There is a new movement in these Pionee...
Starting life as an integrated steel sports watch with a quartz movement in 1975, the Laureato has evolved to become a recognisable titan among mechanical watches today, with open-worked dials, mechanical movements that support functions like the chronograph, and the use of materials like sapphire crystal and carbon for the case. All with the recognisable 1970s octagonal bezel on a rounded case an...
Watch dials featuring multiple colours is not something new. We’ve seen watch faces that present different colours in different ways. With certain kinds of finishing on metallic dials, solid hues give off different shades when viewed from different angles. There are gradient dials that present multiple colours with an ombré effect. Then there are different materials that have multiple tones, su...
One of the iconic moments in pop-culture happened in January 1998 when the ‘it’ couple David and Victoria Beckham made a public announcement of their engagement, dressed alike: matching black ensembles, gold and diamond rings, and 18-karat yellow gold Rolex Yacht-Masters. Over the years, Victoria has flaunted other Rolexes—Datejust and Daytona—and even a Patek Philippe Nautilus from her pe...
In 2019, Jacob & Co gave their adventurous, bold watchmaking style a 'feminine' edge, by launching their much-acclaimed Fleurs de Jardin. This collection demonstrates the maison’s expertise of blending jewellery with high-tech watchmaking savoir-faire; a trait that has defined most of their repertoire. Fleurs de jardin is French for a 'flower garden', and in the Jacob & Co universe, it m...
Norqain’s Adventure Neverest line was introduced in 2021 and since then, has become one of their top-selling watches. Sturdy and reliable, these timepieces stand out for their bold execution and highly functional ethos. Building up on this, the brand have introduced two new iterations of the Neverest Glacier, featuring eye-catching textured dials. The two new models—a three-hand and a GMT—co...
Baume & Mercier have a rich history of creating exquisite timepieces over the years. Among their many creations, one watch has truly endured the test of time: the Riviera line. This year, the brand is proudly commemorating the 50th anniversary of this iconic lifestyle-sport collection by introducing the limited-edition timepiece Baumatic Riviera Perpetual Calendar. With only 50 of these pieces...
For their first timepiece featuring a large lifelike moon, Arnold & Son’s Luna Magna displayed a night sky dial, and the moon’s shadow made from aventurine glass. There have been other materials since, but none as celestially significant as the first Luna Magna. Until now, that is. For their latest Luna Magna Red Gold Meteorite, Arnold & Son present the largest moon on a wristwatch in ...
H. Moser & Cie. are no strangers to black—or to minimalism. However, their latest Endeavour watches, with intensely deep Vantablack-black dials paired with red gold for the case and hands, take their idea of minimalism to another dimension—an extremely dark one. Presented at Geneva Watch Days 2023, the latest Endeavour Centre Seconds Vantablack Red Gold and the Endeavour Tourbillon Concept...