MB&F's automotive heritage reached new heights in 2023 with the introduction of the HM8 Mark 2, now, the story continues with the 2025 Limited Edition: HM8 Mark 2 Purple, limited to 33 pieces and adorned with lustrous purple body panels that echo the luxurious finishes of the world's most coveted supercars.
Introducing: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique for Women. Where Ocean Legacy Meets Feminine Power.
For the first time in the legendary dive watch's storied history, Blancpain introduces a meticulously crafted 38 mm case size—not merely a reduction, but a complete architectural reimagining that maintains the collection's commanding presence while honoring the proportions that complement feminine wrists. This isn't about making things smaller; it's about making them perfect.
Breaking News: De Bethune's Pierre Jacques to Step Down and Remain as Honorary President
The Swiss horological landscape is witnessing a significant transition as Pierre Jacques prepares to step back from his executive duties as CEO of De Bethune this summer. After an impressive fifteen-year tenure steering one of independent watchmaking's most revered houses, Jacques is shifting gears to pursue fresh endeavors while maintaining his connection to the brand as Honorary President.
Watch Auctions: Phillips Watches New York Watch Auction XII Crushes it with USD 25 Million Results
What a way to cap off the spring season! Phillips just wrapped up the New York Watch Auction XII and it was nothing short of spectacular. A clean sweep with 100% sold by lot and 100% by value, hitting that magical USD 25 million mark. We're talking about their ninth consecutive "white glove" sale in New York. Nine straight times without missing a beat. That's the kind of consistency that makes you sit up and take notice.
Insider: Zenith DEFY Extreme Diver 'Shadow' Edition. Light as a Feather but a Tool Watch From Top to Bottom.
A stealth mission for your wrist that doesn't compromise on heritage or performance as there's something undeniably magnetic about a watch that whispers rather than shouts, yet commands absolute respect the moment it graces your wrist. The just-released Zenith DEFY Extreme Diver ‘Shadow’ edition does exactly that—emerging from the shadows of the brand's storied dive watch legacy with a presence that's both haunting and hypnotic.
From the Editor: Urban Jürgensen Unveils 2025 Collection Under New Leadership of Kari Voutilainen
Urban Jürgensen, the legendary independent watchmaker established in Copenhagen in 1773, boldly enters a transformative new chapter, reclaiming its position at the forefront of horological mastery. Under fresh family stewardship, visionary leadership—by master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen and brand strategist Alex Rosenfield—, and an entirely reimagined collection featuring proprietary in-house movements.
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: Greubel Forsey GMT Balancier Convexe. A Complete Reimagining, Rather than an Evolution.
Greubel Forsey reveals the GMT Balancier Convexe—a complete reimagining rather than mere evolution. This isn't an update to the original; it's a fundamental reinterpretation and complete transformation that positions the Earth as the centerpiece of a horological theater, where time indications serve as both participants and observers in its silent rotation.
News: Roger Dubuis Opens Stunning New Boutique at Maison Birks Downtown Vancouver
Swiss luxury watchmaker Roger Dubuis has unveiled its latest boutique within Vancouver's prestigious Maison Birks flagship store, marking a significant milestone as the brand celebrates three decades of exceptional horological craftsmanship in 2025.
Introducing: Breguet Type XX Chronographe 2075. A Golden Tribute to Aviation Pioneers.
Celebrating its momentous 250th anniversary, Breguet continues its global tour after captivating audiences in Paris with the Classique Souscription 2025 and Shanghai with the Tradition 7035 edition. Now the storied Maison arrives in New York, presenting the Type XX Chronographe reference 2075 in two distinctive interpretations that honor both horological excellence and aviation history.
Introducing: Breva Genève Gets Resurrected. 'Segreto di Lario' Titanium Editions.
After its disappearance in 2015 after presenting different watches that claimed to be mechanical watches with the ability to measure air speeds, altitude, barometric pressure, and other atmospheric indicators, the brand has just been resurrected less than three months ago under the leadership of Julien Haenny. This time Breva reappears with a completely different offering and positioning.
Introducing: Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto 79. Celebrating the Brand's 15th Anniversary.
Commemorating Laurent Ferrier’s 15th anniversary, the new Sport Auto 79 celebrates the defining achievement of the moment of quiet triumph when its founders finished third place at the Le Mans race in 1979. That 1979 podium finish, earning third place in the overall standings, would forever shape the destiny of its two founders and launch their horological journey.
From the Editor: The Cartier Santos is a Masterclass in Versatile Luxury. Now with Three Size Options.
In the pantheon of luxury timepieces, few watches can claim the distinction of being both historically significant and effortlessly contemporary. The Cartier Santos stands as perhaps the finest example of horological versatility, seamlessly bridging the gap between sporty functionality and refined elegance in ways that continue to surprise even seasoned collectors.
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: Bell & Ross BR-03 Diver Lum Outline Limited Edition. Hands-on Review with Live Photos.
Today, Bell & Ross unveiled their new BR-03 Diver Lum Outline Limited Edition and we bring you our hands-on review and live photos of the new watch. As diving watch enthusiasts, we were eager to see how this new timepiece performs. A watch with true dive watch credentials, this isn't just another sports watch masquerading as a diver.
Experience: The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. A Must Visit for Porsche Lovers.
If you’re as big of a fan of Porsche as we are here at WCL, a visit to the Porsche Museum and the factory is a must, at least once in your lifetime. Located 15 minutes away from Stuttgart’s city center in Zuffenhausen, the Porsche Museum is a temple for those wanting to learn everything about Porsche’s history and immerse themselves in one of the most beautiful modern architecture spaces in the world.
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.
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.
Introducing: MB&F Special Project One-SP One (Live Photos). After 20 Years of Bold Innovation, MB&F Unveils an Elegant Surprise.
The new MB&F Special Projects One SP One is the perfect balance between radical and refined. The debut piece in this collection, Special Project One, bridges the gap between MB&F's avant-garde Horological Machines and their more classical Legacy Machines.
Introducing: Chronoswiss ReSec Snake Manufacture. A Solid Comeback for the Brand.
The new Chronoswiss ReSec Snake Manufacture is a daring interpretation of modern mechanical horology that combines bold aesthetics with technical prowess. Housed in a 42 mm titanium case featuring a mesmerizing PVD coating that shifts between emerald and turquoise hues, this timepiece creates an iridescent effect reminiscent of serpentine scales.
