Posts tagged #Chronographs

Introducing: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 42 mm. Steel and Moonshine Gold Expressions in a Reverse Panda.

Omega reinforces its position as the custodian of horological spacefaring heritage with two compelling additions to the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional collection, both housed within the contemporary 42 mm architecture that has defined the modern Moonwatch since its 2021 redesign. The reference 310.30.42.50.01.004 in stainless steel and the reference 310.60.42.50.01.002 in 18K Moonshine gold.

Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date

The Royal Oak Concept collection has always represented Audemars Piguet's most uninhibited creative expression—a laboratory for horological experimentation where traditional constraints are willingly abandoned. With the Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT Large Date reference 26650TI.OO.D013CA.01, launched in 2023, AP achieved something genuinely remarkable

Perspective: Five Great Chronographs Priced Under $15K USD

The somewhat accessible chronograph market under USD 15K delivered exceptional value across 2024 and 2025, proving that serious horological complications don't require six-figure investments. While haute horlogerie commanded headlines with increasingly complex complications, these timepieces demonstrate that discerning collectors can acquire compelling chronographs that combine Swiss manufacturing excellence, thoughtful design, and robust mechanical movements—all at prices that make serious collecting accessible.

Posted on December 19, 2025 and filed under Perspective.

Introducing: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 ‘90 F.A. Porsche’ Edition. Alongside a 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche, a Sled, and Weekender Bag.

The man who created the legendary Porsche 911 and invented the Chronograph 1 receives tribute through carefully curated items, including the 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche, a special-edition Chronograph 1 watch, a bespoke Weekender bag, and a reimagined ‘Porsche Junior’ Sled—each of them limited to 90 examples.

Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Flyback Chronograph Mexico Edition

Eight years into one of watchmaking's most adrenaline-fueled partnerships, Roger Dubuis and Pirelli are celebrating their motorsport marriage with something appropriately audacious—a flyback chronograph draped in the green, white, and red of Mexico's racing heritage.

Introducing: Angelus Chronodate Gold & Titanium 'Moka' Editions

There's something inherently compelling about the word "mocha," as it evokes richness, warmth, and the perfect balance between sweet and intense. It's precisely this sensory inspiration that Angelus has bottled in its latest Chronodate releases, the ‘Moka’ Editions, where chocolate-tinged dials meet cutting-edge horology in a fusion that's both nostalgically charming and thoroughly modern.

Introducing: Zenith DEFY Extreme Chroma. Two High-Frequency 1/100th-of-a-second Chronographs.

Some watches whisper, but the Zenith DEFY Extreme Chroma screams for attention not with volume, but with an explosion of color that transforms one of horology's most precise instruments into a wearable work of kinetic art. Announced this week from Le Locle, the DEFY Extreme Chroma 100-piece limited editions mark the return of Zenith's boldest design experiment.

Posted on December 4, 2025 and filed under Zenith.

Introducing: Furlan Marri Sahra Edition. A Collaboration with Saudi Arabia's CLÉ: The Gallery.

The vast Saudi Arabian desert, with its endless golden dunes and distinctive architectural heritage, possesses a quiet strength that transcends mere geography. When Furlan Marri and CLE: The Gallery set out to collaborate on a limited edition chronograph, they understood that capturing this essence required more than surface-level aesthetics. The result is the Sahra Edition, a singular timepiece limited to just 750 pieces.

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: 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.

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.

Posted on October 30, 2025 and filed under Omega.

Introducing: Zenith DEFY Chronograph USM. When Swiss Icons Join Forces and Transcend Industries.

In the world of luxury collaborations, few partnerships feel as naturally aligned as the newly announced union between Zenith and USM Modular Furniture, based in Switzerland. Both brands emerged from the same Swiss artisanal tradition. Yet, their latest collaboration transcends mere marketing synergy to create something genuinely compelling: a collection that asks "what if?" and delivers an answer that feels both inevitable and surprising.

Posted on September 8, 2025 and filed under Zenith.

Insider: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Cermet London Grey. The First Full Watch Case in this Material.

When Parmigiani Fleurier announced the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Cermet London Grey, the brand became the first watch manufacture to craft an entire watch case—including the pushers, bezel, and crown— in Cermet. This represents a genuine leap forward in both materials development and contemporary watch design.

Insider: Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Rafale Solo Display. Hand-on Review with Live Photos.

If you've been following the aviation watch scene, you already know Bell & Ross doesn't mess around when it comes to their instruments and aviation inspired timepieces. Just announced today, their latest watch, the BR-03 Chrono Rafale Solo Display becomes the official partner of the Rafale Solo Display, strengthening its historic ties with military aviation—a partnership unveiled at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph. Redefining Haute Horlogerie with Only 88 Pieces.

Roger Dubuis has unveiled the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph ref. RDDBEX1138, a masterpiece that embodies three decades of evolutionary refinement. This fifth-generation chronograph from the Geneva-based manufacture represents more than just another timepiece—it channels the brand's DNA, tracing back to founder Roger Dubuis's formative years spent exclusively crafting chronograph movements.

Insider: Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli. Hands-On Review of a Stellar Chronograph.

The Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli is Zenith's most compelling dress-sport chronograph in years, combining heritage design with genuine natural materials and their legendary El Primero movement. Following the acclaimed debut of the G.F.J. collection and the anniversary blue ceramic trilogy at Watches and Wonders 2025, Zenith continues this azure journey with their most striking interpretation yet: the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar featuring a mesmerizing lapis lazuli dial.

From the Editor: Hands-On Review of the New Porsche Design Chronograph 1 '1975 Limited Edition'. Thoughts From a Porsche Lover.

As you all know, I am a huge lover of all things Porsche, and Porsche Design watches are not the exception. As soon as I received the press release on the new Porsche Design Chronograph 1 '1975 Limited Edition', I loved how the watch looked in the pictures, and I immediately asked for a prototype of the watch to review in the metal.

Introducing: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 '1975 Limited Edition'. A Titanium Tribute to Timeless Design.

Porsche Design, alongside brand ambassador Orlando Bloom, is set to reveal Porsche Design’s newest Chronograph 1 in titanium—a tribute to the uncoated stainless steel Chronograph 1 that debuted five decades ago in 1975. Porsche Design honors five decades of horological excellence with a groundbreaking new timepiece that embodies the brand's revolutionary spirit.

Introducing: IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar. Inspired by T-shirts Worn by TOP GUN Instructors Under Their Flight Suits.

When precision meets purpose, extraordinary timepieces are born. IWC Schaffhausen's latest addition to the Colors of TOP GUN collection exemplifies this philosophy with the introduction of the Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 TOP GUN Miramar—a stunning tribute to the elite instructors who shape the world's finest naval aviators.

Introducing: Louis Moinet 1816 Chronograph. The Return of Horological History.

Over two centuries later, Les Ateliers Louis Moinet presents the 1816 Chronograph, a masterpiece that honors this pivotal legacy while boldly stepping into the future. Louis Moinet's groundbreaking ‘thirds counter’—compteur de tierces—was born from astronomical necessity, designed to calculate the precise speed at which stars moved across the heavens.