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.
Posts tagged #2025
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.
Introducing: Tudor 1926 Luna. A Stellar Debut for Tudor's First Moon Phase Watch.
Tudor has reached for the stars with the launch of its first-ever moon phase complication, introducing the 1926 Luna just ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Available in three distinctive dial variations and backed by celebrity endorsement from Jay Chou, this release marks a significant milestone for the Swiss brand as it expands its dressy 1926 collection into more complex horological territory.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Two-Tone Grey Dial Limited Edition
Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled a compelling new iteration of its Master Control Calendar, featuring a distinctive two-tone grey grained dial that pays subtle homage to the sector dials of the mid-20th century. Limited to just 500 pieces, this latest addition to the Master Control collection demonstrates how the Grande Maison continues to evolve its classical complications for contemporary tastes.
Watch Auctions: Phillips Watches Partners with Vacheron Constantin to Launch the First-Ever Timepiece Concours d'Élégance
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo and Vacheron Constantin have joined forces to create the world's first-ever Concours d'Élégance exclusively for timepieces. This groundbreaking collaboration brings together Phillips' auction expertise and Vacheron Constantin's horological heritage to celebrate the artistry and cultural importance of fine watchmaking.
News: Audemars Piguet Headlines Eleven New Brands Joining Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026
The premier annual celebration of haute horlogerie is set to reach new heights in 2026, with the addition of eleven distinguished brands led by Audemars Piguet, the venerable Le Brassus manufacture. Audemars Piguet participated in the SIHH Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie—preceding event to Watches & Wonders—up until 2019.
Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Knights of the Round Table 'The Enchanter Merlin'
Roger Dubuis continues its epic horological quest through the second chapter of "The Tale of Merlin" with the new Excalibur Knights of the Round Table ‘The Enchanter Merlin’. This new watch limited to just 28 pieces transforms the mythical crystal palace built by Merlin for the ‘Lady of the Lake’ into a wearable work of art.
Introducing: Louis Erard X Vianney Halter Le Régulateur II World Tour. A Distinct Seconds Hand and Engraving by City.
In an industry where tradition sometimes takes precedence over innovation, and reverence for heritage can sometimes stifle creative expression, two forces have collided once again to shatter every expectation of what a watch launch should be. Louis Erard and Vianney Halter are back at it, orchestrating a horological revolution, one city at a time.
