In the world of haute horlogerie, certain moments transcend mere product launches to become defining statements of a manufacture's prowess, and this is precisely what Audemars Piguet has done here. Perhaps these are the first steps for the brand to return to its remarkable origins and history. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 ref. 26545XT.OO.1240XT.01 represents precisely such a moment.
Introducing: Omega Speedmaster 38 Milano Cortina 2026. Celebrating Omega's Role as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Winter Games.
As the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Omega has unveiled an exclusive Speedmaster 38 Co-Axial Chronometer Chronograph that combines the collection's iconic design language with winter-inspired details, paying tribute to the upcoming games.
News: Audemars Piguet 'The Watch - Stories and Savoir Faire'. A Nearly 600-Page Book for its 150th Anniversary.
To commemorate its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet has partnered with prestigious publisher Flammarion to unveil The Watch – Stories and Savoir Faire. This extraordinary, nearly 600-page book delves into the captivating world of mechanical timepieces and the art of haute horlogerie.
Introducing: Louis Erard 2340. A New Chapter in Integrated Bracelet Watch Design.
Five years into its bold new strategy, Louis Erard has made its intentions crystal clear: this is a brand unafraid to evolve. The latest proof? The Louis Erard 2340 is a watch that marks not just a new model, but an entirely new collection and design direction for the independent Swiss watchmaker.
Introducing: Breguet Classique 7225 250th Anniversary Timepiece. Harnessing Magnetism to Master Precision.
Breguet continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary with a timepiece that transforms watchmaking's sworn enemy into its greatest ally. The new Classique 7225 continues this tradition with an audacious innovation: a magnetic-pivot balance paired with a high-frequency escapement beating at 10 Hz. Where watchmakers have spent centuries eliminating every last microtesla from movements, Breguet now harnesses magnetism within the very heart of the calibre.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 63-02 Automatic Worldtimer 5N Red Gold and Titanium
Now comes the RM 63-02 Automatic Worldtimer in 5N Red Gold and Titanium in a 100-piece limited edition that repositions this classic complication for the modern collector who values both innovation and intuitive functionality. What immediately distinguishes the new Richard Mille RM 63-02 is its bezel-integrated time zone adjustment system.
Introducing: Hermès Arceau On Air! Celebrating the Nashville Boutique Opening.
When Hermès opens a boutique in a new city, the maison doesn't simply cut a ribbon—it creates a horological tribute. The new Arceau On Air! commemorates Hermès' first Nashville location and captures the soul of Music City through the house's mastery of miniature painting, transforming the iconic Arceau case into a wearable celebration of American musical heritage.
Introducing: HYT S1 Seddiqi 75th Anniversary Bespoke Editions
Ahmed Seddiqi's 75th anniversary in 2025 has inspired some of the year's most compelling horological collaborations, and HYT's contribution stands apart through sheer singularity. Rather than producing a numbered, limited-edition series, the Swiss brand has created three unique S1 timepieces—each designated 1 of 1—in a trilogy of colors that tell the story of Dubai's transformation from a desert trading port to a global metropolis.
Introducing: MB&F LM Perpetual EVO & Baguette Diamonds 75th Anniversary Seddiqi Limited Editions
When a partnership spans more than seven decades, you know it's built on something more profound than business transactions. The relationship between MB&F and Ahmed Seddiqi exemplifies this truth, and to celebrate the Dubai retailer's 75th anniversary in 2025, the two partners aren't just releasing one limited edition—they're unveiling two extraordinarily rare timepieces that represent the pinnacle of independent watchmaking.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla. A Stunning Trio of High Jewellery Timepieces.
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.
