Tudor is at its best when they surprise. Sure, there have been some controversial pieces over the years, like the North Flag and P01 (though I’d argue they were both very successful as attention grabbers), but watches like the BB54, BB58 925, and even FXD took us off guard when they first...
It goes without saying that IWC’s pilot watch-making legacy is second to none. The company has been making dedicated flight instruments for almost a century, and as such, it remains at the core of the brand. The Big Pilot is the proverbial poster boy, but the entire Pilot’s Watch collection is...
Depending on who you ask, the trend of watches inspired by whimsical foodstuffs either started with Oris or Studio Underd0g in 2021. The latter, whose watches were inspired from day one by menu items launched with its “Watermel0n” chronograph, while the former — never afraid of unusual themes —...
When Hermès introduced the H08 back in 2021, it was met with rave reviews for its playful flair. The shapes, the colours, the materials… it all worked together perfectly. The French luxury goods house is known for its sophisticated eye for design, and it showed with the H08. It was refreshing...
For 2026, Paris-based Chanel is coming back with two new men’s models of its famed J12 timepiece collection. The new men’s Chanel J12 Golden Black and SUPERLEGGERA Caliber 12.1 42mm watches are being debuted at the Watches & Wonders Geneva show. While both of these men’s watches are novel, they...
Some watches follow the established path of horology, refining proportions, improving calibres, and adjusting aesthetics within well-defined and safe boundaries. And then some watches question nearly everything that is considered conventional and classic. When the Ulysse Nardin Freak was...
A New Benchmark in Power Reserve With the Luminor 31 Giorni PAM01631, Panerai introduces one of the most ambitious technical developments in its modern history. While the brand has long been associated with extended power reserves—most notably its eight-day calibres—this latest release...
Heritage at Full Scale With the Luminor PAM01735 and Luminor Forged Titanium PAM01629, Panerai returns to one of the most defining aspects of its design language: the original 47mm case. These watches are not reinterpretations in the modern sense, but rather faithful evolutions that preserve the...
A New Chapter in Panerai’s Professional Legacy With the Submersible Navy SEALs Afniotech™ Experience PAM01089, Panerai pushes its long-standing identity as a manufacturer of professional instruments into a new realm of technical ambition. Rooted in decades of collaboration with elite military...
Chopard marks the 30th anniversary of its first in-house movement produced in the brand’s Fleurier Manufacture. A pivotal moment for Chopard, the calibre 1.96 was released in 1996 and is still regarded as one of the finest ultra-thin micro-rotor movements today. The first watch to feature the...
