How do you feel about the combination of art and watches? The mix of the two is almost always polarizing. Quite often, an art-themed watch raises the question, “Is it for me?” A straightforward answer to that question comes in the form of a watch, the Louis Erard × Monica Bonvicini “Not For...
For its first release of 2026, Piaget has created a two-tone version of the Polo 79 that recalls one of the Polo collection’s original configurations from 1979. Launched in 2024 as a contemporary revival of the very first Polo watch, the Polo 79 initially debuted in solid yellow gold, while a...
Various versions of the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk have been presented in nearly every gold alloy available. Gold alloys come in a remarkable array of styles, and A. Lange & Söhne even has its own proprietary gold alloy that it calls 18k Honey Gold. When the brand introduced the A. Lange & Söhne...
In 2024, for its 150th anniversary, Piaget took a daring step by reviving one of its most iconic creations. The Polo returned in its original form, clad entirely in opulent yellow gold, with its case, bracelet, and dial defined by horizontal gadroons that showcased Piaget’s longstanding mastery...
Two years ago, Piaget reintroduced its iconic Polo watch. The Polo 79 in full 18K yellow gold was a very appropriate way to celebrate the maison’s 150th anniversary. For those who thought that version was a bit too flashy, last year, Piaget introduced another variant in all 18K white gold. Now,...
Since its founding, Atelier Wen has positioned itself as a link between contemporary watchmaking and Chinese cultural heritage. Created by Robin Tallendier and Wilfried Buiron, the brand has steadily built its own design identity, drawing from architecture, traditional crafts and modern...
Today, we go hands-on with a watch from one of my favorite small brands. Atelier Wen rarely misses a beat with its releases, and the new Millésime Perception Xuán is no exception. As we’ll see, it uses a familiar platform but trades engraving for stoneworking. Plus, for those who struggle with...
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean has represented a sweet spot in the now-sprawling Seamaster collection, a rarely achieved intersection between extra-rugged build and unapologetically luxurious design. The latest revamp of the two-decade-old series, which launched in late 2025, doubles down on...
A series of features identifying the most extraordinary mechanical masterpieces in history, blending precision, innovation, and craftsmanship. We all have our favourite timepieces either in our collection or those incredible horological masterpieces that have been invented or created through the...
How do you approach a timepiece like this new Toledano & Chan…? While it is a watch, since it tells the time, the B/1.3r, like all previous models of the young brand, is not conventional. It’s not your daily, classic round watch. It is a deliberate statement, a watch that doesn’t play within the...
