There are cars you drive, and then there are cars that drive straight into your soul. When we came across this Theon Design Porsche 911, we knew we had to create an editorial about it. This is the first car ever produced by British Theon Design for the U.S. market and is numbered USA001. Theon’s Porsche 911 restomods aren’t just cars; they are philosophical statements about what happens when British engineering expertise meets the air-cooled perfection of a German Porsche.
GPHG 2025: Breguet's Elegant Simplicity Takes the Aiguille d'Or in Historic 25th Anniversary Ceremony
Watchmaking's biggest night proves that sometimes less really is more, as a single-hand watch takes center stage in Geneva. In a surprising departure from recent years' trend toward hyper-complication, the jury of the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève handed its most prestigious honor—the coveted Aiguille d'Or—to arguably the simplest watch in the room. The Breguet Classique Souscription 2025, a watch displaying time with just one hand, captured the grand prize at the ceremony held today, November 13th, at Geneva's Bâtiment des Forces Motrices.
Introducing: Bell & Ross BR-03 GMT Compass. Finding North was Never Easier.
There's something primal about navigation by the sun. In an age where we reflexively reach for our phones to find the nearest coffee shop, Bell & Ross has created a timepiece that reconnects us with an ancient method of navigation—while simultaneously tracking time across continents. The BR-03 GMT Compass isn't just referencing navigational heritage; it delivers actual compass functionality on your wrist.
Introducing: Roger Dubuis Hommage 'La Placide' Perpetual Calendar. A Tribute to the Master Himself.
Meet the Roger Dubuis Hommage ‘La Placide’ perpetual calendar, a limited series of just 28 pieces that bridges three decades of horological heritage with a deeply personal story. The name itself is revealing: "La Placide"—placid in English—references Roger Dubuis' childhood scout nickname, which stayed with him throughout his legendary career—a gentle nod to the calm wisdom and quiet determination that defined his approach to watchmaking.
Introducing: Czapek Genève Time Jumper. A Retro-Futuristic Celebration of 10 Years of Rebirth.
When a watchmaker marks a decade of rebirth and 180 years since its original founding, the temptation must be overwhelming to create something monumentally complicated, bristling with every haute horlogerie trick in the book. Czapek Genève took a different approach. For their 10th anniversary since revival, they've launched the Time Jumper, a watch that reimagines time itself through a lens that's equal parts pocket watch heritage and sci-fi fantasy.
Introducing: Arnold & Son Luna Magna Red Gold 5N Turquoise Edition. Exclusive to Exquisite Timepieces.
In one of the most captivating collaborations of the year, Arnold & Son has partnered exclusively with Exquisite Timepieces to unveil the Luna Magna Red Gold 5N Turquoise Edition—a stunning, limited-release piece of just five that reimagines celestial watchmaking through the radiant beauty of natural stone.
News: LVMH Acquires Minority Stake in Swiss Manufacture La Joux-Perret
In a move that signals the luxury conglomerate's commitment to vertical integration within its watch division, LVMH has acquired a minority stake in Swiss movement manufacturer La Joux-Perret. The deal, announced today from La Chaux-de-Fonds, strengthens an existing commercial relationship that has already yielded tangible results for TAG Heuer and Tiffany & Co.
Watch Auctions: Phillips Shatters Records in USD 83 Million Auction. Steel Patek Philippe 1518 Sells for USD 17.6 Million.
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, just delivered a masterclass in watch auctions this past weekend. Their "Decade One (2015–2025)" sale, held at the Hotel President in Geneva on November 8-9, achieved a staggering CHF 66,815,725 / USD 83,018,538 / €71,753,407—the highest total in U.S. dollars for any watch auction ever conducted.
News: Fondation Haute Horlogerie Partners with Geneva Tourism to Unveil Geneva Watchmaking Guide
Geneva Tourism launches inaugural ‘Geneva Watchmaking Guide’ in collaboration with the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie. The meticulously curated 175-page guide is a journey through horological history, showcasing Geneva's centuries-old tradition of watchmaking and designed to immerse tourists in the birthplace of haute horology. Geneva has been the epicenter of watchmaking for centuries, and now there's finally a comprehensive guide to help visitors unlock the city's rich horological heritage.
Introducing: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph Senna. The Spirit of the Greatest Driver Lives On.
Two striking new timepieces celebrate the enduring legacy of Ayrton Senna, one with a quartz movement and the other with a mechanical self-winding movement. What began in 1988, at the height of Brazilian driver dominance in Formula 1, evolved into one of the most meaningful ambassador relationships in watchmaking history if you are a racing fan. Now, more than three decades after Senna's passing, TAG Heuer honors his memory with two compelling new additions to the Formula 1 Chronograph family.
Introducing: Hermès Arceau Jour de Casting. When Man's Best Friend Becomes Metiers d'Art.
There's something delightfully subversive about Hermès placing impeccably groomed dogs on the dials of precious haute horlogerie timepieces. Yet here we are, face-to-face with Orson, Amy, and Taco—three charmingly mischievous canine portraits that transform the Arceau collection into a celebration of playfulness and exceptional artisanal craft.
Introducing: Universal Genève Tribute to Compax. When Nina Rindt Transformed a Racing Tool Into a Fashion Icon.
In the high-octane world of 1960s Formula One, Nina Rindt became an unexpected style icon—not for what she wore, but for how she wore her watch. The Finnish model, married to champion driver Jochen Rindt, was a constant presence on the trackside, timing laps with a Universal Genève Compax. But this wasn't just any chronograph.
Insider: Hublot MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire. Hands-On Review.
Following the success of last year's MP-16 Arsham Droplet pocket watch, Hublot and artist Daniel Arsham return with the MP-17 Meca-10 Arsham Splash Titanium Sapphire, marking Arsham's first wristwatch design for the brand. This collaboration translates the kinetic moment of water meeting the surface into a 42 mm sculptural timepiece that showcases Hublot's mastery of sapphire crystal engineering and its newly downsized Meca-10 movement, available in a limited edition of only 99 pieces.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art 'Year of the Horse'. Artistic Mastery Meets 270 Years of Savoir-Faire.
Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d'Art collection has always represented something more ambitious than mere decoration. It's the Maison's commitment to keeping centuries-old crafts alive, relevant, and evolving. The latest addition—celebrating the ‘Year of the Horse’ in the ongoing Chinese Zodiac series—demonstrates exactly why this approach matters. Two 25-piece editions that transform the dial into a three-dimensional sculpture garden. This is what happens when technical excellence serves artistic vision.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 Black Lacquer and Pink Gold. Hands-on with Live Photos.
Few watch manufacturers embody the seamless fusion of mechanical mastery and artistic expression quite like Jaeger-LeCoultre, with the new interpretation of the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 ref. Q39424E3, JLC presents a timepiece that stands as a testament to nearly two centuries of accumulated expertise, where the mechanical excellence of the signature multi-axis Gyrotourbillon meets the meticulous artistry of hand-applied lacquer work.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 'Homage to Ptolemy' and 'Homage to Copernicus'
Now, two new interpretations of the Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication are presented: Homage to Ptolemy and Homage to Copernicus, representing parallel universes of watchmaking. These two single-piece editions embody competing theories of celestial mechanics through 23 astronomical complications and 240 hours of hand-engraving per watch.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Cosmica Duo Grand Complication. A Reversible Universe on the Wrist.
Vacheron Constantin commemorates its 270th anniversary by engineering portals to different dimensions of time itself. The new Les Cabinotiers Cosmica Duo Grande Complication, part of the 'La Quête' series, takes this vision to its logical extreme: a reversible, double-sided masterpiece that allows its wearer to choose between measuring civil time or solar time simply by flipping the watch over. This isn't merely technical showmanship—it's a philosophical statement about humanity's relationship with cosmic measurement.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewellery 'Moon Dust'
The Quest, celebrating its 270th anniversary, doesn’t seem to stop with the notable releases we’ve had this year. The new Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewellery ‘Moon Dust’, part of the 'La Quête' series honoring the Maison's 270th anniversary, represents something far beyond technical achievement. This is a double-sided cosmic odyssey, rendered in 18K white gold and featuring diamonds, incorporating 16 astronomical complications.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon 'Myth of the Pleiades'
Vacheron Constantin marks its momentous 270th anniversary with another horological masterpiece that transcends conventional watchmaking boundaries. The new Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon ‘Myth of the Pleiades’ Unique Piece represents the latest addition to the 'La Quête' series
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre's 'The Adventure Spirit' Traveling Collection Lands in Las Vegas
Las Vegas isn't typically synonymous with horological pilgrimages. But from November 1st through 24th, Jaeger-LeCoultre is giving watch enthusiasts a compelling reason to make the trip. The Adventure Spirit Traveling Collection has arrived at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, bringing along eight decades of sports watch history.
