The new Angelus Instrument de Vitesse —speed instrument translated to English—Monopusher Chronograph is the latest addition to the La Fabrique collection, seeking to revive the golden age of timed races. This mono-pusher chronograph seems to have been plucked from the dashboard of a vintage GT car as it is equipped with a single central timing hand and can time a maximum of one minute.
News: Tudor Becomes The Official Timekeeper of the Inter Miami CF and Presents the Black Bay Chrono 'Pink'
Tudor goes pink for the very first time by becoming the official timekeeper of the Inter Miami CF soccer team. A ‘fútbol’ team in the land of football. Inter Miami CF, a soccer club bringing world-class fútbol to fans in Miami is now one of the hottest teams in just its fifth season. Originally made together with Jay Chou and now released to the public, this new version of the Black Bay Chrono ‘Pink’ celebrates the daring spirit of the Tudor ambassadors.
Introducing: Trilobe Les Matinaux Collection L’Heure Exquise 'The Exquisite Hour'
Trilobe is a craftsman who shapes time. Since the release of the Nuit Fantastique and after receiving the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— Prix de la Petite Aiguille in 2022, the brand deliberately kept renewing itself in an ongoing way. For the first time, the brand is presenting a timepiece adorned with a moon phase complication in a new collection named Les Matinaux Collection L’Heure Exquise 'The Exquisite Hour'. Six new watches in this new lineup are either cased in Grade 5 Titanium or 18K Rose Gold. The case is available in a diameter of 40.5 mm or 38.5 mm.
Introducing: The New Arnold & Son Longitude Titanium Collection. Three Dial Variations and One Limited Edition.
Arnold & Son is exploring uncharted territory with the launch of the new Longitude Titanium collection. This sports-chic COSC-certified chronometer is equipped with a 42.5 mm titanium case and is available with three different dials. The dial of the new Arnold & Son Longitude Titanium is vertical satin-finished in a continuation of the bracelet’s finish, which is subtly intersected by the polished edges of its links fully integrated into the case construction.
Introducing: Czapek & Cie Antarctique Mount Erebus Deep Blue. Rose Gold and Yellow Gold Limited Editions.
Now in a solid gold case for the very first time. To complement the precious metal case, Czapek has also revived the legendary lamé dial of the original Antarctique Terre Adélie limited edition, launched in 2020. The new Czapek Antarctique Mount Erebus Deep Blue is available in 5N Rose Gold in a limited edition of 100 pieces or 2N Yellow Gold in a limited edition of 50 pieces.
From the Editor: Netflix's New Series 'The Gentlemen' Includes an Unforgettable Conversation About a Legendary Patek Philippe Reference 1518. This Series is a Must Watch.
Yesterday, I decided to binge-watch the new Netflix series ‘The Gentlemen’ and all I can say is that not only it is an incredibly well-produced show —engaging, with high production values, terrific cast, scenery, and very entertaining—, but the watch candy and watch-related conversations in it are also amazing. The U.K. series was produced and directed by Guy Ritchie with actress Kaya Scodelario as Miss Susie Glass and Theo James as Eddie Horniman revolves around an aristocrat in the U.K. who inherits the family estate, to then discover that it's home to an enormous weed empire and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.
Introducing: Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Sapphire Opal
The new Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Sapphire Opal ref. J0135270091 is a unique piece with a sapphire crystal case that bathes a translucent opal dial. Vibrant and radiant, this 42 mm piece, paired with a pristinely white strap, changes appearance with the light. Draped in sapphire, beneath a veil of opal, the piece subtly allows some of its usually hidden mechanism to be glimpsed. Its skeleton movement suspended in space is powered by an automatic self-winding movement with a flying tourbillon and an outstanding power reserve of eight days.
Introducing: New Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer with a 39 mm Diameter
After winning the prestigious Innovation Prize at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève in 2021, Lederer's celebrated Central Impulse Chronometer is back in the spotlight. Today, the watch not only continues to impress with its avant-garde mechanism but also with its new, more sober aesthetic, presented in a 39 mm diameter case. Initially presented in a 44 mm case, this horological masterpiece embraces a new era with a smaller, more contemporary 39mm size.
Introducing: Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Le Regulateur Tourbillon Black. A 78-Piece Limited Edition.
Le Régulateur Tourbillon Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Black in a limited edition of 78 pieces unveils a new collaboration between the watch brand and the designer, who have been working together since 2019. The tourbillon, the pinnacle of the art of watchmaking, the pinnacle of Alain Silberstein's thinking, has never before been offered as a single piece but only in a triptych. Neither on a black background, that color which is not one, but on which all the others are revealed.
Breaking News: Christie's To Sell Special Watches from Racing Legend Michael Schumacher in The Rare Watches Auction May 2024
Offered in Geneva this May 13, 2024, as part of ‘The Rare Watches Live Auction’, Christie's will sell some of the most special watches in the collection of Racing Legend Michael Schumacher. Marking the 30th anniversary of Michael Schumacher’s first Formula 1 Drivers Championship win in 1994, Christie’s is delighted to present selected timepieces from the private collection of one of the most successful drivers in F1 history.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Ti49. Using Grade 5 Titanium for the Very First Time.
Girard-Perregaux is pleased to unveil a new expression of the company’s iconic timepiece that burst onto the watch scene back in 1975. The new Laureato Chronograph Ti49 ref. 81020-21-3263-1CM unites the model’s intricately shaped case design with ultra-desirable Grade 5 titanium for the very first time. This is the first time this strong alloy has been featured on a classic Laureato reference. Beyond its strength, this alloy is light, corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic.
Introducing: MB&F LM FlyingT Onyx. The Fifth Iteration in the Stone Dial Saga.
In 2021, MB&F started adding other stone dials including a malachite dial version, a tiger eye dial, and last year the brand presented the 'Coeur de Rubis' dial —aka anyolite, which is a combination of Ruby within Zoisite and is also known as Ruby Zoisite. Today, the brand continues the stone dial saga for the LM FlyingT and presents the fifth iteration with an Onyx dial.
News: Vacheron Constantin Unveils 'Masterpiece on Your Wrist Program' with The MET
Established in 2023, the partnership between Vacheron Constantin and The Metropolitan Museum of Art —The MET— was created with the long-term vision of safeguarding and passing on knowledge and expertise. The ‘Masterpiece on your Wrist’ program offers Vacheron Constantin’s clients the possibility of creating a single-piece edition Les Cabinotiers watch, the dial of which will feature an enamel reproduction of an artwork chosen by the client.
From the Editor: What is so Alluring About the Zenith DEFY El Primero 21 Titanium That I Had to Get a Third One?
Every time that I’ve let go of the Zenith DEFY El Primero 21, I end up regretting it. This is the third Zenith DEFY El Primero 21 that I own. But, what is so alluring about this particular watch that I keep going back to it? Well, let me go into it. Originally released in 1969, the DEFY line has seen numerous facelifts and at one point it was responsible for almost killing Zenith during the reign of Thierry Nataf as CEO of Zenith between 2002 and 2009. The DEFY line was relaunched in 2017 and since then this model has come back stronger than ever.
Introducing: Carl Suchy & Söhne Belvedere Titan
Following the successful launch of the Belvedere last year —read our hands-on review—, now Carl Suchy & Söhne is pleased to present a new iteration of the Belvedere collection in a full titanium case instead of stainless steel as in the previous references. The new Carl Suchy & Söhne Belvedere Titan features a case in hypoallergenic titanium measuring 40 mm in diameter and a gorgeous grey dial.
Introducing: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch and Octo Finissimo Chrono GMT Sketch. Drawings by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani.
Released as part of Bulgari’s 140th anniversary celebratory novelties comes one of the coolest watches in the watch industry. Released in 18K rose gold or in stainless steel, the new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch features one of the most unique dials inspired by the hand-drawn sketches of Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani —the industrial designer that has led Bulgari to create some of the most incredible watches since he became the Executive Director of Product Creation for the brand in 2001.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38 Copper Dial Diamond-Set Bezel
After the success of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato in 38 mm, now comes a new iteration fitted with a Copper colored dial and a diamond-set bezel. Housed in a 38 mm stainless steel case, this new mid-size timepiece is endowed with a copper-colored dial, enriched with a Clous de Paris motif. This classical pattern, composed of multiple pyramidal structures, imbues the dial with a three-dimensional appearance. While the dial appears copper from some angles, it can sometimes appear ochre or resemble burnt oak as well as a myriad of shades in between
The Watch Collectors: @Jardin_des_rois. A Hardcore Lover of Haute Horlogerie and Independent Brands.
A watch collector like @Jardin_des_rois is the kind of watch collector that we would love to meet every time we run into a new watch collector or when we hang out with a new group of watch collectors. He is the co-founder of bespoke watch strap maker Alex Crown and a real lover of horology in the truest sense of the word. His love for independent horologists and haute horlogerie can be truly appreciated through his Instagram posts and everyday life. A watch collector who breathes watches and believes in fine watchmaking at its best.
Introducing: Fleming Calibre FM-01. A Launch that Tapped into Chronode and Comblémine.
Thomas Fleming, the founder and CEO of Fleming, is excited to introduce the Series 1 Launch Edition —Fleming’s inaugural release and the culmination of more than three years of development. This individually numbered 38.5 mm time-only watch is available in 18K Rose Gold with carbon grey hand guilloché and light champagne hand hammering dial limited to 7 pieces; in Platinum with southwestern brown and amber hand guilloché dial limited to 9 pieces; and in Tantalum with frosted platinum dial with dark blue aventurine center in a 25-piece limited edition.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon Openworked 'Sand Gold'. A Totally New Alloy that Plays with Light.
First released in 2022 for the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, calibre 2972 combines an automatic mechanism with a flying tourbillon. Now a new iteration comes as the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked ‘Sand Gold’ ref. 26735SG.OO.1320SG.01 in 41 mm which introduces the very first timepiece crafted in ‘Sand gold’, a new 18K gold alloy developed by Audemars Piguet conferring rich plays of light.
