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Pairing the beauty of a flying tourbillon with a dual time zone display is a feat that only Jaeger-LeCoultre could accomplish. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon Pink Gold features a highly sophisticated and innovative movement, complex yet, ultra-thin. An ingenious flying tourbillon visible on both front and reverse dials, with the second time zone on the reverse dial.

Two new sizes join the Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection. The two new Overseas Date models are available in 34.5 and 35 mm cases. A total of four references in stainless steel and in 18K 5N pink gold with gemset versions in 35 mm and non-gemset versions in 34.5 mm and with a sunburst blue or pink lacquered dial. These new iterations prompted the designers at Vacheron Constantin to revamp the silhouette of the case with a more slender appearance. Regardless that these watches are smaller, they are intended for unisex wearability.

And now, readers, we’ve come to that portion of our Watches & Wonders coverage that I know at least two of you have been anxiously anticipating, Yes, it’s now an annual tradition I guess, where I will wax rhapsodically about a mind bending Hublot novelty fit for a modern version of an 18th century French […] The post Hands On with the Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Blue Sapphire, the Most Audacious Sapphire Watch Hublot Has Made appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph celebrates the Offshore’s 30th anniversary This black ceramic model pays homage to the Royal Oak Offshore “End of Days” (ref. 25770SN) released in 1999 in collaboration with Arnold Schwarzenegger The new 43mm model repeats the high-contrast aesthetic of yellow on black The background It’s fair to say … Continued The post I’ll be back: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph pays homage to Arnie’s “End of Days” model appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post I’ll be back: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph pays homage to Arnie’s “End of Days” model appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Together with the all-new Perpetual 1908 and the yellow gold and steel GMT-Master II, the Yacht-Master 42 in titanium is one of my favorite Rolex releases this year. So when we received an invitation to the Rolex booth last week at Watches and Wonders, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. But I […] Visit A Quick Hands-On With The All-New Rolex Yacht-Master 42 In RLX Titanium to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Our writer, Frank, picks his three favourite watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (that happen to be from three different countries). Armchair Picks: Frank’s 3 of the Best from W&W 2023 Another year, another Watches & Wonders successfully held. It’s always been the most exciting time of the year for the watch-crazed among us and [...] The post Armchair Picks: Frank’s 3 of the Best from W&W 2023 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

In the watch world, there is a tremendous amount of money in mediocrity. I am not talking about quality here because, quite frankly, it has been quite a while since I have seen a watch that was not up to par in that area. This was a different ...

Last year, Montblanc saw success following the introduction of its 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date, appropriately fitted with an “iced” dial. First seen at Watches and Wonders 2023, the brand added a variant to the collection sporting a ...

It's the End of Days all over again.

To address the issue immediately, the Baume & Mercier Riviera is as legitimate as any other luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet that looks and feels similar to the Royal Oak. The Riviera collection was launched in 1973, a year after AP’s Royal Oak and years ahead of Patek’s Nautilus, Vacheron’s 222 and the […]

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors In 2023, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates a mystical number represented by the letter φ (Phi) and recognised as a universal signifier of beauty. Known today as the Golden Ratio, it is a common denominator for beauty and harmony shared by the natural world and man-made masterpieces – a proportion that humans instinctively find to be the most [...] The post Watches and Wonders 2023: highlights of new watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on her column on Forbes.com.) With a past inextricably tied to the worlds of aviation and automotive, Breitling naturally produces timepieces that reflect that rich heritage. The Top Time Classic Cars series of watches inspired by the great American sports cars is the perfect example. Now, the brand… The post A Closer Look At The Breitling Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird appeared first on ATimelyPerspective.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Ingenieur Automatic 40 at the Watches and Wonders exhibition in Geneva. This newly engineered automatic model reflects the bold aesthetic codes of Gérald  Genta’s Ingenieur  SL, Reference 1832, from the 1970s while meeting the highest standards regarding ergonomics, finishing, and technology. Watches and wonders 2023: new from IWC – the Ingenieur Automatic [...] The post Watches and wonders 2023: new from IWC – the Ingenieur Automatic 40 appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

Watches and Wonders 2023 is officially over. We’ve all caught up on sleep and have had a weekend to mull over everything we saw. And though the trauma of it all will require years of therapy to recover from, we’ll share our favorites from the show with you today. Surprisingly, there was no overlap whatsoever. […] Visit Fratello Favorites — The Watches And Wonders 2023 Edition to read the full article.

A few brands and watches stand high above the rest. They are known to almost everyone and have become icons. Watches of this stature are not cheap, however, there are alternatives out there that are as compelling in their own right for a fraction of the price.  The post 10 Affordable Alternatives to Iconic Watches like the Rolex Submariner and Omega Moonwatch: The Lightweight Heavyweights! appeared first on Quill & Pad.

One of the most illustrious names of modern watchmaking, a genius of design who’s been behind the creation of icons such as the Royal Oak, the Nautilus and many more, Gérald Genta is renowned as an important brand in the watchmaking industry. Together with Daniel Roth, Genta is regarded as one of the pioneers of […]

Here’s an interesting fact – China is the largest manufacturer and exporter of watches. Bigger than Switzerland, bigger than Japan, bigger than all of them. Although most are seen as “cheap” and inferior to counterparts from Switzerland and the like, it’s an impressive statistic. Bucking the stereotypical perception of Chinese watchmaking is CIGA Design, which […]

Dive watches are more popular than ever, especially compressor divers. These ubiquitous watches herald from a time when horological engineering was at its peak, and when man’s explorative mind had no limits. Compressor divers were built to withstand submersion whilst remaining relatively thin and were therefore comfortable to wear. This was made possible by the … Continued The post Sherpa recreates the original EPSA Super Compressor case appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post Sherpa recreates the original EPSA Super Compressor case appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

You might have read it, but did you get a chance to let the news really sink in? The Offshore turns 30 this year. That’s three decades. Thanks to a healthy diet of regular facelifts, the watch managed to become a forever-young legend. During the watch’s lifetime, some iterations have gained legendary status. The Royal […] Visit Hot Take: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph “End Of Days II” to read the full article.

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