Two centuries later, Breguet is honoring that legacy with something that would have made the master himself lean in closer: the new Expérimentale 1, a 10 Hz Tourbillon with a constant-force magnetic escapement that marks the first chapter in the brand's new exploratory R&D collection.
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Introducing: Bell & Ross BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor. Haute Horlogerie Meets Tool Watch.
There's a moment in every serious collector's journey when a watch ceases to be merely a tool for telling time and transforms into something else entirely—a kinetic sculpture, a statement of horological ambition, a glimpse into the very soul of mechanical watchmaking. The new Bell & Ross BR-X3 Tourbillon Micro-Rotor is precisely that kind of watch.
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 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
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.
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.
Introducing: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon Black Enamel Dial. Redefining Precision's Boundaries.
The 1815 Tourbillon family comprises three distinct interpretations: the foundational 750 pink gold model with an argenté dial, a limited platinum edition of 100 pieces featuring pristine white enamel with a red ‘12’ numeral, and this latest creation—50 platinum watches with deep black enamel dials. Each variant demonstrates how material choices can transform a timepiece's character while maintaining mechanical excellence.
Introducing: Speake-Marin Openworked Tourbillon Purple Hour
The independent Geneva manufacture unveils a captivating addition to their acclaimed One & Two Openworked collection. Few complications command as much respect as the tourbillon, and only a handful manage to reinvent this centuries-old complication with bold aesthetic vision. Enter Speake-Marin's latest masterpiece: the Openworked Tourbillon Purple Hour, just unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2025.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985. The Pursuit of Horological Perfection.
Few manufactures embody the relentless pursuit of precision like Jaeger-LeCoultre, the watchmaker of watchmakers. Their latest trio of Master Grande Tradition Calibre 985 timepieces stands as a testament to over 190 years of accumulated expertise, where technical innovation meets aesthetic refinement.
Introducing: De Bethune DB28xs Kind of Blue Tourbillon. A Tribute to their Signature Color.
When independent Swiss watchmaker De Bethune speaks of blue, they're not merely discussing a color—they're exploring an entire philosophy of light, reflection, and horological artistry. The manufacture's latest creation, the new DB28xs Kind of Blue Tourbillon, represents more than just another luxury timepiece; it's a meditation on the very essence of blue and its profound relationship with light itself.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel Anthracite Grey Dial
In the world of luxury watchmaking, where ostentation often trumps sophistication, Jaeger-LeCoultre has taken a decidedly different path with its latest Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Enamel Anthracite Grey Dial. Limited to just 50 pieces, this new interpretation trades the expected pristine white enamel dial for something far more intriguing: an anthracite grey canvas that speaks to the modern collector's appreciation for nuanced beauty.
Introducing: Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold Catrina Skull. The First Time Mother-of-Pearl is Used on an Oscillating Weight.
Still months away from Mexico’s ‘The Day of the Dead’ holiday, Jaquet Droz drops the Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold Catrina Skull unique piece. Here at WCL, we've witnessed countless skull interpretations in haute horlogerie, but this is one, is one of our favorite ones. The ‘memento mori’ has become predictably masculine and aggressive, but at the same time, an iconic expression of art and culture for those of us Mexican.
Introducing: Greubel Forsey's Nano Foudroyante. Rewriting Horology in Nanojoules.
In an industry where ‘revolutionary’ gets thrown around more casually than a vintage Daytona at a hedge fund gathering, genuine paradigm shifts are rarer than hen's teeth. But when Greubel Forsey whispers about nanomechanics and energy control at the nanojoule scale, you listen. Because what they've just unleashed with the production Nano Foudroyante isn't just another complicated watch—it's a fundamental reimagining of what's possible within a mechanical movement.
Introducing: Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold 'Dragon Mask' Piece Unique. The Art of Transforming Mythology into Mechanical Poetry.
In the world of haute horlogerie, where mechanical precision meets artistic vision, few pieces dare to cross the threshold from timepiece to talisman. The Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold ‘Dragon Mask’ doesn't merely cross that threshold—it obliterates it, emerging as something far more profound than a watch.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin BLAST 'Free Wheel Maillechort'. Where Tradition Meets Innovation.
The Ulysse Nardin BLAST 'Free Wheel Maillechort' is not merely a watch; it is a declaration of independence from conventional watchmaking principles. Limited to just 50 pieces worldwide, this horological masterpiece represents the culmination of Swiss ingenuity and two years of relentless research and development.
Rare Bird: IWC Portugieser Constant Force Tourbillon Edition Green. Hands-On Review and Explanation.
In 2018, IWC added some exclusive models for their 150th anniversary, including the Portugieser Constant Force Tourbillon Edition ‘150 Years’, then, in 2019, they presented the Big Pilot’s Watch Constant Force Tourbillon Edition ‘Le Petit Prince’ in platinum and other editions followed. This was the very first time that both the Pilot's watch and the Portugieser featured a constant force tourbillon. Below is a picture of the Portugieser Constant Force Tourbillon Edition ‘150 Years’.
Introducing: Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral ref. 7255. A Celestial Celebration of Horological Mastery.
Now, celebrating its 250th anniversary, Breguet presents perhaps its most captivating interpretation yet: the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU is equipped with a 38 mm case—10.2 mm thick—in 18K Breguet gold with a fluted caseband and a Grand Feu aventurine enamel dial with subdial at 12 o’clock with satin-brushed blue PVD gold hour circle.
Introducing: ArtyA Purity Wavy Central Tourbillon Purple 40. Equipped with a 19 mm Wide Central Tourbillon.
ArtyA presents its newest manufacture timepiece: the Purity Wavy Central Tourbillon Purple in a 40 mm case. This watch features a specially designed Wavy case architecture created to showcase the PUR-T4 central tourbillon manufacture movement. The timepiece available in a nine-piece limited edition—in nanosaphir or clear sapphire—displays a distinctive character through its violet sapphire dial.
Insider: FVF Genève FVF1 Tourbillon Superligero 'Today' and the 'Dolce Vita' Unique Piece. Sweetness of Doing Nothing.
The first release by the new Atelier FVF Genève was the FVF1 Tourbillon Superligero with a heptagonal day-of-the-week display showing each day of the week back in 2021. Then followed the new FVF2 back in February of 2025 and now we bring you our hands-on review of the new FVF Genève FVF1 Tourbillon Superligero ‘Today’ alongside the ‘Dolce Vita’ unique piece.
Insider: Piaget Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase. Combining Two of Our Favorite Complications.
In the realm of haute horlogerie, where technical innovation meets artistic expression, Piaget continues to assert its dominance with the 2025 release of the Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase we brought you in February. This time we are bringing you our hands-on review with live photos of this remarkable timepiece that deftly balances the brand's signature ultra-thin profile with complex astronomical complications, all while maintaining the distinctive aesthetic codes that have defined Piaget for generations.
