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.
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Experience: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'Pride of Argentina'. A Timeless Tribute, a July 9th Celebration.
On this momentous July 9th, as Argentina celebrates 209 years of independence, we honor not just the nation's freedom from Spanish rule but also the remarkable timepiece that captured this historic milestone in horological form.
Introducing: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono 'Yellow'. Featuring a Tachymetric Scale Engineered for Cycling Velocities.
Fabian Cancellara last raced in the Tour de France in 2016. Nine years later, he returns to cycling's greatest stage not as a competitor, but as the owner of Tudor Pro Cycling Team. To mark this homecoming, he wears a symbol of his legendary career: the new Pelagos FXD Chrono ‘Yellow’ produced in an exclusive run of just 300 pieces. Cancellara's Tour de France legacy is extraordinary.
Introducing: Hublot Big Bang Summer 2025. When Mykonos, Usain Bolt, and Mattia Vitale from MEDUZA Intertwine.
The must-have timepiece of the season has arrived with the new Hublot Big Bang Unico Summer 2025 ref. 441.ES.5199.RX, unveiled at Hublot's spectacular Mediterranean celebration. For eight years running, Hublot has transformed the most coveted coastal destinations into playgrounds of luxury, and this summer's Mykonos event continued that tradition in style.
Introducing: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition and Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition
Since 2024, these two pioneering companies have pursued something far more ambitious—a genuine engineering partnership. Presenting two new revolutionary timepieces: the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition in a 200-piece limited edition and the Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition in a 500-piece limited edition. These watches represent an unprecedented fusion of haute horlogerie and cutting-edge technology, designed not for marketing impact but for real-world racing applications.
Introducing: Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli
Following the acclaimed debut of the G.F.J. collection and the anniversary blue ceramic trilogy at Watches and Wonders 2025, Zenith continues its azure journey with a stunning new interpretation of the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar, now featuring a mesmerizing lapis lazuli dial.
Introducing: Tudor Black Bay Chrono 'Carbon 25' Limited Edition. Where Racing Heritage Meets Cutting-Edge Materials.
Limited to just 2,025 pieces worldwide, the new Black Bay Chrono ‘Carbon 25’ Ref. 79377KN honors Tudor's partnership with the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team. More than just a marketing tie-in, the watch delivers substantive performance benefits through its material choices that mirror the world of competitive motorsport, where every gram saved translates to improved performance.
W&W 2025: Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic (Live Photos)
Along with other watches that were presented by Hublot to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic Big Bang collection this year at Watches & Wonders 2025, Hublot has unveiled the Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic ref. 441.CIB.1171.RX with a micro-blasted and polished black ceramic case paired with a very unique-looking polished manufacture multicolor ceramic bezel with blue dots.
W&W 2025: Angelus Chronographe Télémètre Monopusher (Live Photos)
The Angelus Chronographe Télémètre represents a sophisticated return to form for the historic Swiss watchmaker. This new watch is presented in 3N yellow gold with a white-nickel domed dial—limited to 15 pieces— ref. 0CHCQ.I01A.V010Q, and in stainless steel with either a grey-titanium domed dial—limited to 25 pieces—ref. 0CHCS.G01A.V010S or rose-bronze domed dial—limited to 25 pieces—ref. 0CHCS.P01A.V010S.
W&W 2025: Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph ref. 5370R-001 'The Cappuccino' (Live Photos)
Patek Philippe unveils the first-ever rose gold iteration of its highly acclaimed reference 5370 Split-Seconds Chronograph. The new Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph ref. 5370R-001 represents a harmonious union of traditional high watchmaking, innovative technical solutions, and extraordinary artisanal craftsmanship that has been the hallmark of Patek Philippe for generations.
W&W 2025: Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009G (Live Photos)
Now, Grand Seiko brings back this lion-inspired design with the Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009G, continuing a rich legacy and featuring a new Brilliant Hard Titanium angular case—use of this material for the first time in the Grand Seiko's Sport Collection—, a brown lion gold dial resembling the animal’s mane flowing in the wind, and a new GS rubber strap that is made of an advanced material with more than twice the tensile strength of silicone.
W&W 2025: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oysterflex Turquoise Blue Lacquer Dial ref. 126518LN (Live Photos)
New in the Rolex lineup for 2025 is the new Cosmograph Daytona Oysterflex with a striking turquoise blue lacquer dial complemented by bold black counters. Reference 126518LN combines a 41 mm 18K yellow gold case with a distinctive turquoise blue and black dial, all secured with an Oysterflex bracelet and featuring a black Cerachrom bezel with a tachymetric scale.
W&W 2025: IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chrono 41 18K 5N Rose Gold. The John Player Special Look. (Live Photos)
The new IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chrono 41 18K 5N Rose Gold reference IW388309 represents a significant milestone in IWC's Pilot's Watch collection as it introduces precious metal to a traditionally utilitarian design language.
W&W 2025: Zenith Marks 160th Anniversary with Three Limited-Edition Blue Ceramic Watches and a Platinum Timepiece Featuring Iconic Calibre 135 (Live Photos)
To celebrate its 160th anniversary, Zenith presents three blue ceramic watches and a platinum classic-looking timepiece powered by the iconic calibre 135 and with a lapis lazuli dial. The story of Zenith began in the serene, mountainous town of Le Locle in the mid-19th century. Georges Favre, a young boy from the Jura region, immersed himself in the precise world of pivot makers and escapement assemblers.
Insider: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon. The Brand Continues to Climb the Steep Price Ladder.
The TAG Heuer Chronograph Tourbillon reference CBS5010.FC6543 showcases a masterful blend of precision engineering and innovative design in what is a gorgeous watch but with a steep price tag. This timepiece features a formidable tourbillon complication that enhances accuracy by counteracting the effects of gravity on the movement.
From the Editor: Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite. A Bold Move, Overhyped Luxury or Overmilking the Same Cow?
Omega’s latest release, the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, left me thinking a lot about the minimal effort the brand puts into releasing new watches and how, despite its lack of creativity, the pricing of its watches continues to increase without proper justification. Since 1969, Omega has been milking the same cow with the same boring story.
Introducing: MB&F LM Perpetual Longhorn and LM Sequential Flyback Longhorn
This year 2025, MB&F will mark a major milestone with their 20th anniversary. To celebrate these amazing 20 years, they are unveiling two limited editions, each with just 20 pieces. One is the LM Perpetual Longhorn and the other is the LM Sequential Flyback Longhorn.
Introducing: Omega Speedmaster Pilot. Flight Qualified with Two Counters.
Omega watches have long been synonymous with precision and reliability in the skies, building a storied legacy between Earth and space. To continue this tradition, Omega introduces the new Speedmaster Pilot, a 40.85 mm timepiece that draws inspiration from the original Speedmaster, first launched in 1957.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 1017 ALYX 9SM. A 76-piece Limited Edition.
The minimalistic all 18K white gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 1017 ALYX 9SM ref. 26238BC.OO.2000BC.01 was released at the end of 2023 as the result of a collaboration between AP and designer Matthew Williams. At the time, four watches and a unique piece —a two-tone Royal Oak Chrono 41 mm ref. Ref. 26240SA.OO.1320SA.01— were released under the 1017 ALYX 9SM collaboration label
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 032 Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition
Richard Mille presents the new RM 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition, a timepiece for conquering the deepest depths of the ocean. As the latest and final model of the RM 032 collection, this Ultimate Edition combines technical performance with Richard Mille’s signature style and robustness.
