LVMH Watch Week has become the first of the blast waves of new releases we can expect every year. Siloed to one group, it leans toward the high end. Actually, very high end, with the most eye-catching releases relegated to Daniel Roth, Gerald Genta, and the eponymous Louis Vuitton, the latter of...
ochs und junior is in my estimation one of the most underrated independent brands around. With watches designed by one of the legendary watchmakers of the current generation, Ludwig Oechslin, and an aesthetic style that feels genuinely unique. The brand was initially founded in 2006, making 2026...
For over 180 years, L’Epée 1839 has been one of the greatest specialists in high-end mechanical clocks, from traditional carriage timepieces to captivating, bold creations like the 1520-component Albatross and other time-telling objects developed in cooperation with MB&F, cars and aeroplanes for...
Orient Star unveils a duo of classy timepieces that reflect the graceful passage of time. Compared with recent Orient Star designs, the M45 F8 pares it back to pure functionality and traditional layouts. The Roman numerals add a sense of dignity, and the moonphase complication connects our world...
If there is an important anniversary, there is a Swiss watch to celebrate it. You can count on that like clockwork. This time, the anniversary is of a very American variety, and it is the 250th anniversary of the United States itself, though this limited edition Laurent Ferrier watch doesn’t...
The Oris Aquis Date collection made a splash in 2011 as a new generation of dive watches catering to professional divers and landlubbers looking for a resilient sports watch. Characterised by its competent diving credentials and robust architecture, the Aquis Date represents Oris’ more...
Oris is on a roll in 2026. We’re only three weeks into the new year, and the popular Swiss independent already presents its third novelty. After an Artelier model dedicated to the Chinese Year of the Horse and a new tuxedo-dial Big Crown Pointer Date, here comes the limited-edition Oris Aquis...
We’re barely three weeks into 2026, and things are off to a strong start. It used to be that we’d have to wait until Watches and Wonders to get the first proper wave of novelties. But LVMH has taken it upon itself to produce the first major round of releases early in the year. Today, […] Visit...
Hajime Asaoka is widely considered one of the most accomplished independent watchmakers of his generation, with his Japan-made creations commanding significant prices and remaining accessible to only a handful of collectors. For everyone else, Kurono Tokyo exists as his more attainable offshoot...
