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Review: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer
Full review of the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer with hands-on analysis, comparisons, full specifications, live photographs and price.
Results for Watches and Wonders 2026
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In Conversation: Barry Cohen, CEO Luminox
We get close to Barry Cohen, CEO Luminox and talk about how he created the brand which is authorized for use by the US Navy SEALS.
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Review: Patek Philippe Ref. 5396 Annual Calendar with new dials featuring Breguet numerals
Patek Philippe releases the new dial variants to the Ref. 5396 Annual Calendar. Available in 18 K white gold and 18 K rose gold, the new annual calendars are beautifully made classic timepieces that as Patek Philippe would say, heirlooms in its own right.
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Review: Czapek & Cie Quai des Bergues Fleur de Lys No 33
Full review of the Czapek No 33 with hands-on analysis, comparisons, high resolution pics, specs and prices. Bonus coverage of No 31 and No 27.
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Review: Jacob & Co Twin Turbo
Full review of the Jacob & Co Twin Turbo double triple axis tourbillon with minute repeater with hands-on analysis, comparisons and high resolution pics.
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Re-opening of the Patek Philippe Boutique in Ion
Introducing the new Patek Philippe Boutique in Ion Orchard, Singapore, with a walkthrough of the premises, and a brief look at Patek Annual Calendars.
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Review: Patek Philippe World Time Chronograph 5930
Full review of the Patek Philippe World Time Chronograph 5930, with hands-on analysis, comparisons, and technical explanations. High resolution photographs.
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Zenith Christophe Colomb
Zenith recalls the pioneering days of exploration with its tourbillon alternative In 1916, Zenith produced a new escapement called the Echappement Colon - Colón being the Spanish word for Columbus, and échappement the French word for escapement. This Lépine-style chronometer movement was 20½ lines in size and was awarded three first prizes by Neuchâtel’s observatory […]
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How a Tourbillon Works
With a little help from Jaeger-LeCoultre, we uncover the workings of the tourbillon. The purpose of Breguet’s inspired creation was to combat the poise errors found in the balance, balance spring and escapement in vertical positions by rotating these timekeeping elements. (For more on the tourbillon and its history, read “A Brief History of […]
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Dossier: Brief History of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
At the end of 1952 and through the beginning of 1953, the first French navy’s scuba diver unit was created, as a result of cooperation between the French Navy and the Secret Services. The naval branch was to become known as “Commando Hubert”, though the Secret Services branch was not given a specific name, operating […]
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Phillips Watch Auction: START-STOP-RESET Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs
On the 15th of May 2016, Phillips Watch Department will be holding a special auction dedicated to the chronograph and the measurement of time.
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Review: A. LANGE & SÖHNE GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE “LUMEN”
A. LANGE & SÖHNE presented a new limited edition of 200 watches, the GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE “Lumen” at the latest SIHH. It combines a brilliant moon-phase display with a mystically luminous outsize date that reflects the characteristic style of the brand icon. This is however, not the first time the brand is doing a limited edition Lumen run. It was previously used for the Grand Lange 1, without the moonphase.
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Breitling, A Manufacture
In the past, Breitling’s calibres were assembled and refined to chronometer standards from commercially available ébauches, ranging from Lemania-based movements (the calibre B11 and B12 were based on Lemania 1873 and 187 calibres, respectively) to Valjoux 7750-series and ETA 2892 movements (the latter, equipped with Dubois Dépraz chronograph modules). Then in 2009, the company revealed […]
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Affordable Swiss Luxury
Swiss Watchmakers put their best into creating timepieces of excellent quality and value A Matter of Perception Though Switzerland is often seen as a bastion of luxury watchmaking, with premium brands producing timepieces that cost as much, if not more, than automobiles, that is not to say that there is a dearth of affordable […]
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Pre-Basel: Jacob & Co.’s Astronomia Sky
Jacob & Co.’s Astronomia Sky takes the triple axis tourbillon even farther. For Jacob & Co, which has a history of creating amazing complications that the watch industry has never seen before (think of the Epic SF24, the Quentin Tourbillon and the Palatial Flying Tourbillon Jumping Hours and Minute Repeater), the Astronomia Triple Axis Gravitational Tourbillon, introduced in […]
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Technical details: Dominique Renaud DR01 TWELVE FIRST
Technical details: Dominique Renaud TWELVE FIRST's new revolutionary escapement system and oscillator.
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APRP: Training Ground for the Exceptional
In a way, how everyone knows everyone who’s anybody, in the business. Back in the late 1980s and early ’90s, mechanical watchmaking was beginning its incredible upswing towards what is now widely known as the “mechanical renaissance”. Big-name brands were once again becoming interested in progressing non-quartz watchmaking, and the small collectors’ market willing to […]
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In Conversation: Daniel Riedo, CEO Jaeger LeCoultre
We interview Daniel Riedo, CEO of Jaeger LeCoultre and discuss directions, technology and the maison's business.
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Recap Part 1: The Best of BaselWorld 2015
Before we dive into the upcoming edition of BaselWorld 2016 that kicks off this March 17, take a moment to register the highlights of last year’s edition. Here, REVOLUTION founder Wei Koh’s favourite watches from BaselWorld 2015. Best Sport Watches We are defining this loosely here, to refer to watches that are not quite […]
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H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Concept Funky Blue
When it comes to minimalism, we think that there are very few watchmakers that have achieved what H. Moser & Cie. have accomplished. The Perpetual 1, for instance, is one of the most revolutionary and simplest perpetual calendars that the horological world has ever seen. H. Moser & Cie. have decided to up the ante withRead More
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The Marcus Audemars Piguet Collection: Part 2 – Pieces to Die For
Missed Part 1? Read it here! Last month, Margulies’s Head of Communications Caroline Kemp, Store Manager Paul Allison and Sales Associate Nadeem Sarwar generously took the time to show Revolution the Marcus Audemars Piguet collection, and the initial sensation was overwhelming. In a small, secure room, we saw dozens of trays containing an average of […]
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In conversation: Juan Carlos Torres, CEO Vacheron Constantin
Listen in. Our conversation with Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin ranging from guiding principles for VC to markets and the China equation.
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Photo Essay: MB&F; HM6 SV
The incredible MB&F; HM6 SV. Not a review, but a photo essay and a tribute to our new favorite MB&F; watch.
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Review: De Bethune DB25 World Traveller
De Bethune presents the DB25 World Traveller, an intelligent watch featuring a second time zone and world time expressed with a mysterious display. We found this piece to be particularly exciting because of its signature De Bethune characteristics, brilliant designs matched with well-made and finished movements.
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Field Test: IWC Aquatimer Chronograph
The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph is put through its paces in the crystal blue waters off the Caribbean island of Bonaire Bonaire Scouting for stonefish and eels among the fire coral 60-feet down, I get the signal from a member of our dive group that he’s reached 100 bars in his tank. It’s time to […]
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Review: Greubel Forsey Signature 1
Full detailed review of the Greubel Forsey Signature 1 with hands-on analysis, commentary, comparisons and price.
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Breitling Transocean Chronograph
The Transocean Chronograph recalls Breitling’s classic chronographs from a bygone era of glamorous jet travel I am old enough to remember the days when jet travel was the epitome of glamour. The whiff of exoticism and adventure that Pan Am ads used to give me as a kid was recently brought back vividly through […]
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Review: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 42mm
The new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony collection is upgraded from its predecessors with a more modern look. Keeping most things constant, one major facelift is the larger case size, coming in at 42 mm. The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 42mm is available in 18 K white gold, pink gold and platinum (slate dial).
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A Word on Haute Horlogerie Finishing
Finishing encompasses a variety of techniques. The application of traditional Genevan/Swiss-style finishing is not unlike writing a sonnet: there is a very particular, strict form you have to follow, but within that form, you are free to express yourself to the limits of your skill and taste. The basic vocabulary includes anglage, or the bevelling […]
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Review: Breitling Exospace B55
Hands-on review with our analysis, commentary, comparisons and live photographs of the new Breitling Exospace B55