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Arnold & Son packs plenty of details into its watches to be admired with a loupe or without. There is always an exquisite dial to enjoy, along with the exceptionally fine-finished movements. It is also a brand that manages to excite by releasing past references with new combinations of materials and colours, building on the […]

There seem to be two strategies for product presentations at Watches & Wonders. The first, and more common, is to barrage members of the press with watch, after watch, after watch. Too many, sometimes, to even begin to comprehend the releases that really stand out. The other strategy, which is less common but might be […] The post Ulysse Nardin Introduces the Freak ONE, a Mesmerizing Tribute to the Original Freak appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A year after its debut in stainless steel, Parmigiani’s ingenious GMT watch is back in a luxurious 18k rose gold case. As a member of the Tonda PF luxury sports watch family, the operative words of user-friendliness and understatement are upheld in this GMT model that uses superimposed hour hands to indicate local and home […]

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Patek Philippe is not only renowned for sophisticated annual calendars, but the brand actually invented this useful complication. While wristwatches with perpetual calendars had been around for decades, it wasn’t until 1996 that the ...

Although it is probably far more useful to mountaineers, hikers, climbers, skiers and other adventurous kinds than modern-day airline pilots flying in a pressure-controlled environment, the Oris ProPilot Altimeter remains a rarity, as it is one of the very few mechanical altimeter watches available. In fact, it is the only one with an automatic movement! […]

Bell & Ross has expanded their offering of GMT equipped watches at this year’s Watches & Wonders with the BR 03-93 GMT Blue. A GMT complication is perhaps the most natural additional feature for a watch that’s so tied to aviation. The iconic square case shape of the BR 03 is modeled after what you […] The post Bell & Ross Adds an Attractive Blue GMT to the Collection appeared first on Worn & Wound.

First introduced in 2019, Rolex is taking a new approach to the Yacht-Master 42 series, this time opting for a new case and bracelet material: titanium RLX. This grade 5 titanium alloy is exclusive to Rolex and has previously only been used for ...

It had a crown instead of a pusher cap. It even has new wire lugs welded on. Not many watchmakers would be excited to service such a watch, but I felt this Alpina 941 deserved to be reborn. First of all, there are not many collectors who would jump on such a severely wounded watch. […] Visit #TBT A Second Chance For An Injured Alpina 941 to read the full article.

Laurent Ferrier’s two most classic designs, the Square and Classic Micro-Rotors, gain a bold yet elegant evergreen dial that complements stainless steel and 18k red gold cases. It was only eight years ago that we saw the stainless steel Galet Square with a blue or gold-tone dial, and the new darker colour definitely makes a […]

I think it’s safe to say that we’re past the initial shock and awe moments from the first couple of days of Watches & Wonders. As we all digest the barrage of releases, the next day or so is my favorite because now we really get to sift through each and every novelty to discover […] The post A New 3D-Printed Carbon Fiber Composite Case and an Upgraded Mechanical Altimeter Takes The Oris ProPilot Altimeter to Greater Heights appeared first on Worn & Wound.

At this year’s Watches and Wonders, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues the more than 90-year history of the Reverso with a technically complex and aesthetically expressive chronograph model. The Reverso Tribute Chronograph succeeds a model from ...

Baume & Mercier surprised at Watches & Wonders with three new versions of its Hampton model. The timepiece was initially launched in 1994 and has a distinct rectangular shape with a design inspired by the elegance of the 1920s Art Deco ...

In physics, the Big Bang signals the beginning of time; in watchmaking, it is synonymous with Hublot‘s eponymous collection. Imploding on the scene in 2005, the Hublot Big Bang was designed to shock and awe with its large loud cases fusing state-of-the-art materials. Fusion is the operative word again as the Big Bang steps up […]

Launched in 1917, the Tank was a significant contribution to the evolution of the wristwatch from Cartier. The rectangle timepiece was inspired by the battle tanks that the British troops successfully deployed for the first time under the name ...

Unlike some other revelations in Geneva this week, I adore the calm serenity of Laurent Ferrier. I do have the hots for the braceleted tough-guy Sport range, but if you want Ferrier purity of line, the Square and Classic Micro-Rotor models make a lot of sense. In fact, if I had the money, an LF […] Visit Introducing: The New Laurent Ferrier Evergreen Collection to read the full article.

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Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron divulges to Revolution Founder Wei Koh how he grew Cartier into one of the highest grossing luxury brands in the world. This year at Watches and Wonders 2023, the maison has unveiled an emphatic array of new watches, including new Tank Louis Cartier, Tank Normale, Tank Américaine, Santos, Santos-Dumont, skeletonized Santos-Dumont, […] The post VIDEO: In Conversation with Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron at Watches and Wonders 2023 appeared first on Revolution.

Grand Seiko has been on a proverbial roll in recent years and, based on recent releases, shows no signs of stopping. With the launch of the Evolution 9 collection, which redefined the design codes set down by the Grammar of Design in the late-1960s, the brand reaffirms its capability of making very good sports and […]

Laurent Lecamp, Montblanc’s Managing Director for the Watch Division, introduces new Iced Sea watches, which are inspired by maritime expeditions and sport glacier pattern dials created using a traditional technique called gratté-boisé. Next, he showed Revolution Founder Wei Koh the new additions to the Montblanc 0 Oxygen series. Inspired by mountaineers like Nimsdai Purja and […] The post Meet the new Montblanc Iced Sea, Geosphere 0 Oxygen, Unveiled Secret and Unveiled Timekeeper watches appeared first on Revolution.