Rare Bird: F. P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland. A Match Made in Heaven.

Founded in 1835, Holland & Holland is renowned for producing some of the finest firearms in the world. Specializing in exquisite shotguns and rifles, the British manufacturer is synonymous with luxury, precision, and heritage as much as F.P. Journe when it comes to watches. The F. P. Journe Chronomètre Holland & Holland is the result of a collaboration that brings together the love for craftsmanship, heritage, and precision of both brands and which took place in 2017 and 2018.

Introducing: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Lacquered White Dial

Already renowned as the most iconic chronograph on Earth, the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is launched in its newest edition, this time with a lacquered white dial inspired by space exploration and the collection’s own famous heritage under reference 310.30.42.50.04.001. This captivating new model has been hotly anticipated by Moonwatch fans since November 2023, when the very first edition was spotted on the wrist of Omega brand ambassador, Daniel Craig.

Introducing: Hermès Arceau Mon Premier Galop. 24-Piece Limited Edition Timepiece.

Silk threads interweave with colorful leather fragments against a limpid enamel sky, bringing to life the first strides of a galloping horse on the new Hermès Arceau Mon Premier Galop. Released in a 24-piece limited edition this new timepiece features a 38 mm 18K white gold case with a bezel set with 82 diamonds.

The Watch Collectors: @Time_Mechanic Ahmed Rahman. A Collector that Needs Very Little Introduction.

@Time_Mechanic needs very little to no introduction. Ahmed Rahman —widely known as Shary— is the epitome of a real and very savvy watch collector with the finest taste in clothes and cigars. A fine gentleman originally from Bangladesh who resides in London, he is not only one of the most stylish men in the watch-collecting world but he is also an Academy Member at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— and a Juror for the coveted watch prize in 2021.

Introducing: Blancpain Villeret Quantième Perpétuel Green. Inspired by the Forests of Le Brassus.

To mark this leap year, the Blancpain is delighted to present its new Villeret Quantième Perpétuel model with a green dial. Framed by a 40.3 mm 18K red gold case, its dial is decked out for the very first time in an elegant and mesmerizing shade of green that is inspired by the forests of Le Brassus where the manufacture is located.

Introducing: Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde Guilloché New Models. Two New Bicolor References.

Louis Erard unveils two new bicolor versions of the complex guilloché pattern Excellence Petite Seconde. The entry-level model in the Excellence collection redesigned in 2020, needs no introduction. Evolving with the times, it has seen only one modification: the addition of a second case size, 39 mm alongside the original 42 mm. Over the past four years, it has cemented its status as the quintessential contemporary classic —elegant, reliable, and timelessly distinctive.

Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Free Bridge Meteorite. Incorporates Two Meteorite Plates Discovered in Namibia.

Girard-Perregaux unveils a new addition to its famous Bridges Collection. Incorporating two meteorite plates, the Girard-Perregaux Free Bridge Meteorite unites avant-garde design with cutting-edge materials. Skeletonized, dauphine-style hour and minute hands sit atop a bridge that straddles various wheels belonging to the gear train and motion works.

Introducing: H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Perpetual Calendar Concept Smoked Salmon Dial. Available Only During 2024's Leap Year.

Four hands in the center, a big date, and a power reserve indicator, all displayed on the extraordinary new H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Perpetual Calendar Concept Smoked Salmon. This is a supremely pared-down model, devoid of boring sub-dials, indexes, or logos.

Introducing: Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Black and Green Bronze

In a new iteration of the iconic BR 03 diver, Bell & Ross has chosen to combine a bronze case with a brilliant green dial in the new BR 03-92 Diver Black and Green Bronze. Exploring the deep sea demands appropriate technical equipment and as fascinating as they are, underwater worlds are not our natural environment.

News: Christie's Opening Night for The 'Goodbye Peachtree Road' Collection of Sir Elton John Sells $8 Million Dollars

The 'Goodbye Peachtree Road' Collection of Sir Elton John sold USD 8 Million on its opening night with outstanding results for the three wristwatches featured in the sale including a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Leopard Dial ref. 116598SACO Case No. K591067, Circa 2001 —with diamonds and orange sapphires— which sold for USD 176,400 against its low estimate of USD 40,000, setting a new world auction record for the model.

Introducing: Arnold & Son Ultrathin Tourbillon Skeleton in Red Gold and Platinum Limited Editions

Arnold & Son continues its tour of the Ultrathin Tourbillon collection. The A&S8320 calibre unveils its curves, apertures, and details within a 41.5 mm case in either 18K 5N red gold or .950 platinum, each released in a limited edition of 28 timepieces. Encased in this precious housing, Arnold & Son’s flying tourbillon stands out for its finesse and precision.

Introducing: Frederique Constant X Seconde/Seconde/ Slimline Moonphase Date Manufacture Limited Edition

An incredible collaboration between Frederique Constant and artists Seconde/Seconde/ to demonstrate the extent of the Manufacture’s manual assembly with two Slimline Moonphase Date Manufacture Limited Editions imbued with a touch of humor and folly.

News: The Rolex Watchmaking Training Center Accepting Applications for Inaugural Class in Dallas, Texas

The Rolex Watchmaking Training Center located in Dallas, TX was created in 2023 to prepare and educate the next generation of Rolex-certified watchmakers, furthering Rolex’s mission to create a stable and sustainable future for watchmaking in the United States.

Posted on February 21, 2024 and filed under Rolex, News.

Insider: Alpina Alpiner Extreme Chronograph Automatic. A Great Looking Panda That is Built Like a Tank.

The new Alpina Alpiner Extreme Chronograph Automatic is a watch that we’ve been wanting to review since its release at the end of 2023 and here we have it now. A sturdy, well-crafted chronograph built like a tank that can take on the daily abuse of tool watch-seeking aficionados. And above all, this watch won’t break the bank.

Introducing: MB&F LM Perpetual EVO Icy Blue

First presented in 2020, the MB&F LM Perpetual EVO was first released with a zirconium case and three dial plates in PVD/CVD colors, including black, blue, and atomic orange. A year later, a titanium edition with a green CVD dial plate followed. Now in 2024, MB&F is adding a new icy blue dial plate in the same highly resistant titanium case, replacing its green predecessor.

Posted on February 21, 2024 and filed under MB&F, News.

The Watch Collectors: @TheTexasWatchCollector. A True Texan and a Lover of All Things AP and Rolex.

@TheTexasWatchCollector is one of our favorite watch collectors in the Lone Star State whom we met through Instagram. While his Instagram account is not one of those with thousands of followers, we enjoy his posts with a true Texan charm and a down-to-earth attitude. With an impressive collection heavy on the Audemars Piguet side of things, his comradery and positivity come through his posts on the gram.

Posted on February 20, 2024 and filed under Watch Collectors, The Watch Collectors.

Events: Carl Suchy & Söhne Does Dallas. The Belvedere was the Star of the Night.

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a special evening with Carl Suchy & Söhne to present their collection —especially the incredibly sporty Belvedere watch— to a select group of watch collectors in Dallas, Texas. Our gathering at Lyla —one of Dallas’ hottest spots located in the heart of uptown— turned into a charming evening, savoring Rioja red wine alongside an exquisite spread of Mediterranean dishes.

Introducing: Omega Constellation Meteorite Dials. No Two Dials Are the Same.

Since 1952, the OMEGA Constellation has been inspired by the precise movement of the stars. For this special model, that stellar theme is taken one step further, with the introduction of a captivating meteorite dial. A new range of models featuring distinctly unique dials created from meteorite where no two dials are the same.

Posted on February 15, 2024 and filed under Omega.

Introducing: Louis Moinet Astronef Techno Unique Piece

The latest creation from Louis Moinet is the new Astronef Techno matching revolutionary mechanics with high-end materials. Both innovative and very expressive, the Astronef Techno is a 43.5 mm timepiece in Grade-5 titanium and sapphire crystal that pairs a silicon wafer engraved dial with microelectronic circuits, and yellow hands with an ingenious double satellite tourbillon, producing an incredible visual spectacle.

Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato 34 High Jewelry Unique Piece. Set with 1,791 Brilliant Cut Diamonds.

Girard-Perregaux has unveiled the Laureato 34 mm High Jewelry, a unique piece housed in an 18K pink gold case set with 1,791 brilliant cut diamonds and a crown set with an amethyst to celebrate the year 1791 when Girard-Perregaux was founded. The history of Girard-Perregaux can be traced back to 1791 when Jean-François Bautte, just 19 years of age, signed his first watches in Geneva.