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.
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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.
Insider: CVSTOS Tourbillon 8 Sapphire. A Vertical Figure-8 Calibre Takes the Center Stage.
Available with a clear sapphire crystal case in two versions—blue and rhodium movement—, an 18K 5N red gold, or a titanium case, the new CVSTOS Tourbillon 8 is the latest novelty added to the brand’s lineup of complications. The new watches are available in a limited edition of 20 pieces each to celebrate 20 years since its launch in 2005.
W&W 2025: Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon (Live Photos). World's Thinnest Tourbillon.
The new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon transcends mere record-setting—it stands as a bold horological manifesto. By seamlessly integrating a skeleton tourbillon within a watch measuring a mere 1.85 mm in total thickness, this tourbillon occupies a position of profound significance in Bvlgari's watchmaking journey.
W&W 2025: Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon (Live Photos). A 30-piece Limited Edition.
The new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Marble Tourbillon ref. 104171 exemplifies Bvlgari's distinctive approach to haute horlogerie, harmoniously blending Roman heritage with technical innovation. This exceptional timepiece showcases the record-setting BVL 268 caliber—the groundbreaking movement that launched the acclaimed Octo Finissimo collection.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire. Where Gothic Architecture Meets Oceanic Transparency.
Richard Mille draws inspiration from both the crystalline transparency of oceans and the grandeur of Gothic architecture, incorporating these influences throughout the movement, case, and decorative elements. The new fully skeletonized RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire functions as an ethereal sculpture, with each component distinguished by precise finishing that highlights the flying tourbillon and flying barrel.
W&W 2025: Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue (Live Photos)
In the rarefied world of haute horlogerie, few pieces manage to simultaneously push technical boundaries while maintaining an unmistakable aesthetic identity. The new Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue ref. 0TSZF.U01A.M009T from Angelus accomplishes precisely this balancing act, offering a compelling study of contrasts between circular forms and open architecture that showcases the brand's technical prowess and design philosophy.
W&W 2025: Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11 Yellow Gold (Live Photos)
The new Constant Force Tourbillon 11 timepiece by Arnold & Son commemorates the 260th anniversary of John Arnold and his historic collaboration with Abraham-Louis Breguet. This exceptional 41.5 mm watch, crafted in 18K yellow gold and limited to just 11 pieces, features a manual wound movement developed and manufactured entirely in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
W&W 2025: Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 (Live Photos). One of the Top Five Watches this Year.
One of our top five watches this year at Watches & Wonders 2025 without a doubt is the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 available in a highly exclusive limited edition of 10 pieces. The Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 represents the pinnacle of watchmaking artistry, combining Jaeger-LeCoultre's revolutionary multi-axis tourbillon with exceptional craftsmanship.
W&W 2025: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar 270th Anniversary (Live Photos)
The 127-piece limited-edition Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar ref. 6300T/000P-H056 in Platinum celebrates 270 years of Vacheron Constantin's watchmaking creativity. This exceptional timepiece pairs the complexity of a new calibre with the refined elegance of a hand-guilloché dial, all housed in a 42 mm platinum case only 11.1 mm thick.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari (Live Pictures)
Today, we bring you the second timepiece from Richard Mille's and Ferrari's partnership, combining a tourbillon and a split-seconds chronograph. The new Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari is limited to 150 pieces with two iterations in a 75-piece limited edition each.
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.
Introducing: Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue. A 25-piece Limited Edition.
Angelus introduces the new Flying Tourbillon Titanium Blue Edition, a striking new timepiece that explores the interplay between circular forms and open-worked design. The 42.5 mm case features the brand’s signature contemporary architecture, combining a carbon composite core with a titanium case middle and a notched bezel.
Introducing: Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture. A Swiss Made Tourbillon Under USD 16K.
In 2025, Frederique Constant is unveiling a new edition of its Classic Tourbillon Manufacture reference FC-980GR3H6, a direct descendant of its 2023 predecessors. The timepiece is being released in a limited edition of 150 pieces featuring a 39 mm stainless steel case with a green dial and matching strap. Its beating heart is the automatic FC-980 manufacture movement, developed and assembled in-house.
Introducing: Piaget Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase
The new Piaget Polo Flying Tourbillon Moonphase watch is presented in titanium with shades of blue and grey and continues to explore contemporary complications. It remains true to the signature codes of Piaget’s style, which is full of graceful thinness, bold materials, and inherent elegance.
Introducing: H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy
H. Moser & Cie. captures the essence of rarity and unveils the Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy. Blending elegance and robustness, this model is equally at home on land and in water, with its 40 mm 5N red gold case that is water resistant to 120 meters. Within the perfectly balanced dimensions of this 40 mm case, H. Moser & Cie. has housed its HMC 805 automatic calibre with a flying tourbillon featuring a double hairspring.
