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Bremont’s new Supermarine S302 offers a hint of things to come

Introducing: A Pair Of New Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronographs

Heritage inspiration and a slimmed-down case.

The Ressence Type 1 DX3 captures the spirit of the desert

A Photo Diary Of My Week In Geneva For The 2023 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie De Geneve (Complete With Lots Of Wristshots)

Auctions, independents, the GPHG, and so many incredible watches.

The Logic and Lavishness of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut “Rainbow” Minute Repeater Ref. 5260

Unveiled barely a week after the reasonably traditional Minute Repeater Alarm ref. 1938P, the Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Minute Repeater ref. 5260 is unexpected, over the top, and entirely logical. It’s available in two variants, the simpler ref. 5260/355R-001 on a strap and the no-expense-spared ref. 5260/1455R-001 that’s set with gemstones on practically every surface, even the hour and minute hands. Now the most expensive ladies’ watch in the Patek Philippe catalogue – the ref. 5260/1455R-001 on bracelet costs CHF2.5 million with taxes – the ref. 5260 is a first in several ways. It’s the first Patek Philippe sports model with a minute repeater, and also the first ladies’ sports model with a “grand” complication. In fact, the ref. 5260 is the most complicated sports model of any kind, with the next-most-complicated being the Nautilus Perpetual Calendar ref. 5740. The ref. 5260/1455R-001 Initial thoughts I can certainly comprehend the appeal of the ref. 5260, even though it’s evidently not a watch catered to me. As far as crazily over-the-top ladies watches with impressive sertissage and impeccable horological credentials go, it doesn’t get any better than this. Mechanically the ref. 5260 is identical to Patek Philippe’s revered minute repeating models since it is powered by the R 27, the longstanding self-winding movement found in the current ref. 5178 and all the way back to the ref. 3979. In acoustic and watchmaking terms, the Aquanaut repeater...

Introducing: Takashi Murakami Releases A New Flying Tourbillon Flower Watch Made Entirely Of Sapphire Crystal

Murakami's fourth release with Hublot is his most conceptual yet.

Vintage Watches: Hands-On With One Of The Rarest Universal Geneve Chronographs, Ever

Less than 10 Film Compax examples are known; this week, another one appears.

Photo Report: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Exhibit Tells The Story Of An Icon

History, design, mechanics – all are on display in New York for the next few weeks.

Exploring Time: Carl F. Bucherer harnesses the ingenuity of peripheral technology to present a dynamic vision of contemporary watchmaking

Grand Seiko offers three new flavors of the 44GS, just for the US

Amazing Rare Watches in Christie’s Upcoming Auction | In Conversation with Remi Guillemin

Join Eleonor and Remi Guillemin, Head of Watches at Christie’s, about some of the rarest timepieces in the world going under the hammer at the Christie’s Rare Watches Auction happening on 6 November 2023, 3PM CET. This interview spotlights a selection of exceptional timepieces, including the coveted Cartier ‘Dice’ wristwatch meticulously crafted by Cartier London, […]

Auctions: Playing 'Fantasy Watches' Ahead Of The 2023 Geneva Fall Auctions

A twofold take as our Style Editor and Vintage Expert go head-to-head.

Hands-On: The Second Generation Of The Bremont Supermarine S302 GMT

Taking the tried-and-true S302 diver and making it a bit more ready for the road.

Vintage Watches: The Golden Age Of Boucheron Wristwatches

Why a jewelry-first brand from Paris might be the next big thing in watch collecting.

Tudor Black Bay P01 and The Story of the 1967 Prototype that Inspired It – Reprise

At Baselworld 2019, when the curtains were finally opened at the Tudor booth, a watch that had widely been considered a myth by many was revealed to be 100 percent real! The Tudor Black Bay P01 has now arrived.

In The Shop: Timex And seconde/seconde/ Continue The Watch Nickname Game With The Next Chapter Of The ‘iykyk’ Collaboration

Episodes 3 and 4 carry on the signature 'iykyk' spirit with wit and wordplay in equal measure.

The outrageous Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Ceramic Carbon Beige Camo

Louis Vuitton is ready to participate in the big league of high watchmaking

The 20 Semi-Finalists and my 5 Predicted Finalists of the 2023 Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Creative Independents

When Louis Vuitton announces the Watch Prize for Creative Independents late last year, I thought that’s fantastic, but I wish it was launched 20 years ago when independent watchmakers were much less appreciated.

Watch Spotting: Martin Scorsese Wearing A Rolex 'Kermit' Submariner Ref. 16610LV While Filming 'Killers Of The Flower Moon'

The maestro utilizes his seldom-seen tool watch on-set, and we have the pictures to prove it.

Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT Review: For the Love of (relatively) Affordable Design

Raman Kalra has had mixed emotions towards the Yema Navygraf Marine Nationale GMT, but also finding positives I never expected. Over the time with it, the Navygraf has shown him its personality and he has discovered small charms that weren’t obvious on first impressions.

From Military Legacy to Modern Luxury: The Ascendant Identity of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

Photo Report: Live From The Premiere Of Talking Watches With Ed Sheeran

It was a Talking Watches a long time in the making, and a great night to share with the community.

Pre-Owned Picks: Bringing Some Vintage Heat With A Double Signed Patek Philippe Calatrava, A Heuer Chronosplit Manhattan, And The Last Of The Rolex GMT-Masters

Plus a sporty ceramic Zenith and a perfectly sized Panerai.

Ben Clymer Presents: Episode 0 – A Preview Of A New Podcast From Hodinkee

A special new video podcast series for in-depth discussions with experts from watches and beyond.

The Datograph: Vision of an Icon

Happenings: Join Us For An Exclusive Screening Of The Biggest Talking Watches We've Ever Made

Familiar faces, jaw-dropping watches, and a guest you won't believe – all on the big screen.

InConversation: Guido Terreni, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier. The secrets of reviving a brand.

We caught up with Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni for a tête-à-tête, and bring you insights on how he revived the brand.

A Roundup of High End IWC Releases from the Last Month

If you think IWC has been catching their breath after reimagining the Ingenieur earlier this year, think again. The Schaffhausen-based brand has been busy dishing out high end watches over the last month – headlined by the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler – as well as heavy hitters through partnerships with automotive powerhouses. From complications to composite materials, there’s a lot to dig into here. Travel back to winter 2008 for a moment. The global economy is still roiled in recession, the federal funds rate is zero, and IWC marches out one of the rarest and most distinctive references ever: the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler (Ref. 5003). Named after famed IWC apprentice Markus Bühler, the watch featured airplane turbines on the dial and also on its movement. A few years earlier, Bühler’s concept had won the top prize at the Prix IFHH de l’Horlogerie (now known as the Concours IHC), and IWC only made a limited run of twelve pieces. A decade and a half later we meet its successor, the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Markus Bühler. It’s platinum, it’s 43mm, and it’s a real unit. True to form, the turbine is back but has now been integrated into a flying (haha) tourbillon. IWC has crafted the turbine blades from a titanium alloy for weight saving and even repurposed its upper cage as the regulator. The hairspring is attached to one of the blades, allowing a watchmaker to adjust the zero crossing of the balance simply by ...

In Conversation with: Kenneth Kuan, founder of Delugs