Vacheron Constantin unveils three spectacular new versions of the Grand Lady Kalla, marking an exciting evolution in the High Jewellery watch collection that has developed over forty-plus years since the legendary Kallista debuted in 1979. Building upon the original Grand Lady Kalla design launched in 2024, these new creations incorporate colored precious stones for the first time.
Introducing: Zenith DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Rose Gold with Brick Red Dial. A First for the DEFY Collection.
For the first time, Zenith cloaks its DEFY Skyline Tourbillon entirely in 18K rose gold—and the result is a timepiece that bridges the manufacture's storied past with its uncompromising vision for contemporary haute horlogerie. This isn't simply another colorway in the Skyline collection. This is Zenith making a deliberate statement about warmth, refinement, and the power of chromatic storytelling.
Insider: IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month
The IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chrono Perpetual Digital Date-Month ref. IW388801 was somewhat of a sleeper release from the brand. Still, when engineering ambition meets design excellence, great things come out. At the SIAR in Mexico City last week, we were finally able to peruse this watch in person and bring you this hands-on review. This watch is a bold fusion of motorsport-inspired aesthetics and two of our favorite watchmaking complications.
Insider: Zenith DEFY Zero G. Clear and Deep Blue Sapphire Cases.
While others stack perpetual calendars and minute repeaters, the Le Locle manufacture asks a more fundamental question: what if we could simply eliminate one of watchmaking's oldest adversaries? Gravity. The silent enemy of chronometric precision. The reason watchmakers have spent centuries developing compensating mechanisms, adjustment protocols, and yes, the tourbillon itself. But Zenith's answer isn't compensation—it's elimination.
Insider: De Bethune DB28xs Yellow Tones. Hands-on with a Watch that is More than a Colorway Variation.
De Bethune reimagines its iconic DB28 in radiant yellow titanium, creating a 38.7 mm masterpiece that burns bright with horological innovation. Few manufactures possess the technical prowess and aesthetic vision to transform titanium into something resembling captured sunlight. We were able to go hands-on with the watch yesterday at the SIAR 2025 in Mexico City and we were blown away by the impressive yellow tones of the case.
Introducing: Furlan Marri Cornes de Vache Blue Sector. Vintage Soul Meets Swiss Made Accessibility.
There's something refreshing about a brand that understands why classic designs worked so well in the first place. Furlan Marri's latest Cornes de Vache collection is perhaps their most articulate statement yet. The collection debuted with two automatic references—White Sector, and Salmon Sector— and now the brand is adding the Blue Sector.
Insider: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Burgundy Dial. Hands-on Review.
When the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watches with gold-toned or burgundy lacquer dials were released at the end of August, we knew we had to work on separate hands-on reviews for both watches. Well, here we are, bringing you the review of the burgundy lacquer dial 18K white gold Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin ref. 4300V/220G-H151.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 948 World Time Blue. Hands-On Review with Live Photos.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 948 World Time returns this year, cloaked in blue. This timepiece masterfully combines high-level watchmaking expertise with international timekeeping capabilities. Showcasing an exquisite champlevé enamel face in blue translucent lacquer with a domed map as seen from the North Pole, this timepiece presents 24 global time zones through a revolving exterior disc, allowing users to track time across key metropolitan areas worldwide with ease.
Watch Auctions: Phillips Watches Decade One Auction. The Vacheron Constantin Prototype That Deserves Your Attention.
What caught our attention? The Vacheron Constantin prototype that is in the auction, along with other interesting prototypes from some of the most renowned independent watchmakers. Not the usual suspects you see at every major auction, but the actual first iterations—the test pieces, the experiments, the watches that capture horological ideas in their rawest form
Experience: A. Lange & Söhne at the Audrian Newport Concours d'Elegance 2025
There's a natural kinship between fine watchmaking and classic automotive design—both celebrate precision engineering, aesthetic purity, and the kind of craftsmanship that transcends mere function. On October 5th, 2025, this connection was on full display at the Audrain Newport Concours d'Elegance, where A. Lange & Söhne unveiled the new Saxonia Thin Honeygold and Saxonia Thin Platinum against a backdrop of some of the world's most stunning vintage automobiles.
News: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Book by Wallpaper* and Nicholas Foulkes
Rolex has partnered once again with global design authority Wallpaper* to publish the first authorized book on the history of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust. The Datejust has long been considered the quintessential Rolex—the model that most embodies the brand's ethos of precision, reliability, and timeless design. Now, for the first time, the Geneva-based manufacture has opened its archives to tell the complete story of this icon in an authorized historical account.
Introducing: Cartier Santos Titanium and Santos Black SuperLuminova Dial
Cartier introduces two new iterations of the Santos icon, pushing boundaries with innovative titanium and luminous adventure. Every detail counts in mid-flight—a philosophy that guided Alberto Santos-Dumont over a century ago and continues to define the Santos de Cartier today. Cartier's latest releases demonstrate that innovation isn't about reinvention; it's about thoughtful evolution.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato FIFTY. Half a Century of Elegance and Innovation.
Fifty years is a significant milestone in watchmaking, particularly when the watch in question helped define a pivotal era in the watch industry. In 1975, Girard-Perregaux introduced the Laureato, a watch that carved its own distinctive path through the landscape of luxury sports watches. Now, to commemorate this golden anniversary, the manufacture unveils the Laureato FIFTY—a limited edition of 200 pieces that honors its heritage while embracing contemporary horological excellence.
Introducing: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin in Platinum and Honeygold. Hands-on with Live Photos.
A. Lange & Söhne marks a significant moment in the Saxonia Thin narrative with two special editions that unite the collection's minimalist design language with materials of exceptional rarity. Available in 200-piece limited editions in the manufacture's proprietary Honeygold alloy ref. 211.052 and in platinum ref. 211.062, these pieces feature jet-black glossy onyx dials that create a striking contrast against their precious metal cases measuring 40 mm in diameter.
Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Two-Tone Grey Dial. Hands-On Review with Live Photos.
Jaeger-LeCoultre recently unveiled a new iteration of its Master Control Calendar, and we rushed to the New York City boutique to conduct a proper hands-on review immediately—please excuse the protective stickers. When we first handled the watch in person and strapped it on, the first words that came out were “this is so good.”
Introducing: Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Platinum Camels Oriental Magic Unique Piece
In the rarified world of bespoke horology, few commissions capture the imagination quite like a nocturnal desert reverie frozen in time. Jaquet Droz has crafted something truly extraordinary with the Petite Heure Minute Platinum Camels Oriental Magic, a one-of-a-kind timepiece born from a collector's dream and brought to life through the unparalleled artistry of the brand's Studio 8 in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Celebrating 20 Years of MB&F. Two Raffles for Two Decades of Glorious Madness.
MB&F's 20th anniversary is the perfect moment to thank their community of watch lovers with something unprecedented—apparently a world-first in Haute Horlogerie: 20 very special timepieces to be won, compliments of MB&F. Yes, you read that right. This invitation extends not only to the brand's Tribe members—the ever-important owners of MB&F Machines—but also to the thousands of watch enthusiasts who have participated in the M.A.D.Editions raffles over the years.
Introducing: Czapek Genève Antarctique Mount Erebus Collection. Three Rare Stone Dials.
The Geneva-based manufacture has just unveiled three extraordinary additions to their Antarctique Mount Erebus collection, each one a testament to nature's artistry and human craftsmanship working in sublime harmony. Named after Antarctica's active volcano famous for releasing microscopic gold particles in its volcanic plume, these timepieces celebrate the transformative power of natural forces.
Breaking News: Rolex Responds to Senator Warren's Inquiry About Trump U.S. Open Invitation
Just posted on the Honorable Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Instagram account. This is not a political post but watch worthy news. Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour has issued a formal response to Senator Elizabeth Warren regarding the company's invitation to former President Trump for the 2025 U.S. Open Men's Final.
News: IWC Schaffhausen Becomes Official Timekeeper of VAST Space Habitation
IWC Schaffhausen has partnered with VAST, the space habitation technology pioneer, as its "Official Timekeeper." This engineering alliance focuses on developing mechanical timepieces capable of withstanding both terrestrial demands and the extreme conditions of space.