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Povey’s Picks – Bonhams London 19th June 2019

Happenings: Ninth Annual Madison Avenue Watch Week To Be Held June 10-15

Once again, Madison Avenue's finest watch boutiques offer special programming for enthusiasts.

75th Anniversary of D-Day: 6 June, 1944

We reserve a moment to remember one of the most momentous days of the 20th century, and the timepieces that soldiers on the ‘good’ side wore to war.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 43: Mark Cho

Some thoughts on smaller watches, a few style tips, and the virtues (and challenges) of silent meditation.

Richemont and Alibaba Join Hands for China E-Retail

The second largest luxury conglomerate in the world partners with Alibaba which commands 60 percent of China’s e-commerce market.

In Conversation with Robert-Jan Broer, Founder of Fratello Watches

The watch collector, author and founder of leading horology online magazine Fratello talks to Wei Koh about finding his place in the world, his love of watches and collaborating on the internet-busting Speedy Tuesday.

BREAKING NEWS: Breitling Available on MR PORTER from 4th June

MR PORTER launches 31 timepieces across the Breitling’s Navitimer, Superocean, Chronomat and Professional families.

New Release: IWC introduces a black-and-blue special edition Mark XVIII for a good cause

The timepiece with a case made of black ceramic, a blue dial and a special engraving on the case back is the 12th special edition launched by IWC as part of its commitment to support Laureus Sport for Good.

Povey’s Picks - ‘John Player Special’ Paul Newman and Other Goodies at Christie’s Rare Watches

Ross Povey picks out his favourite lots from Christie’s Rare Watches Auction sale catalogue, to be held on November 13th, 2017.

Inside Bulgari’s Home in Le Sentier: Meet John Sheridan, Youngest Minute Repeater Specialist

In Switzerland, there are 12 minute repeater specialists who can work on grande sonneries. Bulgari has 4 of them (one of them is the youngest in industry).

Leaving Its Mark: Roger Dubuis at SIHH 2017

Roger Dubuis announce 5 limited edition watches at SIHH 2017 with the Excalibur Spider Pirelli – Double Flying Tourbillon leading the charge.

In Conversation with Mark Hawwa

Uncle John’s Technicolor Tales

A Marque of Respect

As the Cartier Drive bolsters the maison’s style credentials even higher into the exosphere, Revolution charts the French brand’s long-standing relationship with men of style and substance.

Gianni Agnelli, Over the Cuff

United with Sir Elton John

Weather On Your Wrist: Breva Genie 01 (Video)

Living in Switzerland, I sometimes wonder whether we can qualify as the country with the craziest weather in the world. In just a day, it can go from snowy -3°C to sunny 12°C and then back down again to -5°C. And the worst part of it all is that I never know if I’ll freeze […]

Business News: Breitling’s House Of Brands Unveils New Executive Leadership With Georges Kern As Group CEO

'House of Brands,' the group of watchmakers including Breitling, Universal Genéve, and the soon-to-be-revived Gallet, announced executive changes that will see the flagship brand led by new leadership, with Georges Kern becoming the group's Chief Executive Officer. Jean-Marc Pontroué, a long-time Richemont executive and the former CEO of Panerai and Roger Dubuis, is the new Chief Executive Officer of Breitling, the group says in a statement. The changes take effect in May.  Georges Kern Georges Kern, who has led Breitling under new ownership since 2017, overseeing a more than doubling of annual sales to above CHF 800 million, according to analyst estimates, and one of the most dramatic turnarounds in modern watchmaking, becomes the new CEO of the House of Brands, overseeing the three marques and their leadership in a newly created role.At Universal Genève, which relaunched this month in the high-end segment in what's likely the most ambitious watch brand return and repositioning in decades, Grégory Bruttin remains Managing Director. Meanwhile, at Gallet, the approachable-priced brand known for its Flying Officer and Multichron models, to be revived in August this year, Erwan Rossignol, who is already leading the team preparing the relaunch, becomes Managing Director. The changes confirm the multi-brand ambitions of the private-equity-backed Grenchen, Switzerland-based company, and provide a structure similar to that of other groups with portfolios of several watch bra...

One of Mr Angelo Bonati’s Last Interviews as Panerai CEO

After 21 years steering Officine Panerai to worldwide success, Angelo Bonati is handing the helm over to Jean-Marc Pontrue (previously of Roger Dubuis).

The Least Expensive Vacheron Constantin Watches

  Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest watch brands in the world, founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron and François Constantin, and also one of the very few firms tracing their origins back to the 18th Century that can boast an uninterrupted history of watchmaking - a history now well into its third century. Like other brands we’ve covered previously in our "Price of Admission" series, particularly Breguet, Vacheron Constantin is inarguably an elite-level watchmaker, with a level of pricing commensurate with its historical and technical renown. Finding the entry-level pieces in the Vacheron Constantin collection - and even defining what "entry-level" means for this brand - is a challenging proposition, but here is a rundown, family by family, of the most attainable timepieces from the Genevan manufacture that are available today. OVERSEAS The Overseas collection, launched in 1996 and given a high-profile revamp and relaunch in 2016, traces its origin to an unusual and now highly collectible watch released during Vacheron Constantin’s 220th anniversary in 1977. That watch, called the 222 and recently re-released as part of Vacheron’s Historiques collection, was short-lived in its original incarnation but established many of the codes now evident in the Overseas: a six-sided bezel inspired by the maison’s Maltese cross emblem; an integrated bracelet with a similar aesthetic, and an overall bold and sport-oriented character. In its contemporary version, ...

First Look – Manufacture Fleury Revives the Legendary Lemania 2310 Chronograph Movement, with its Chronograph FXR-4

Social media can be a wonderful tool. When we discovered the initial pictures of the new chronograph movement from Manufacture Fleury a few weeks back, it immediately tickled our interest. Now that the dust from Watches and Wonders has settled, we have contacted Jean-Marc Fleury to find out more… A few days later, we hit […]

VIDEO: Panerai’s Watches and Wonders 2023 novelties pay tribute to the rich heritage of the Radiomir

This year, Panerai shines the spotlight on the historic Radiomir, which is one of four major Panerai collections alongside the Luminor, Luminor Due and Submersible. In this video, Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué presents new novelties like the Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar, Radiomir California, Radiomir Otto Giorni and Radiomir Quaranta Goldtech to Revolution’s Editor-at-Large Eleonor Picciotto […]

Hands On: Panerai Radiomir Bronzo PAM00760

Launched quietly in May this year, the Radiomir Bronzo PAM00760 is the first substantially new Radiomir model in a long time. Besides being the first Radiomir with bronze case, the PAM 760 is also the first “Events Edition” – a limited-production model that will only be available during dinners hosted by Panerai chief executive Jean-Marc Pontroué. Oversized and cleanly designed in the historical Panerai style, the Radiomir Bronzo is also the first step in the rejuvenation of the Radiomir line, which will see the addition of several new models in 2023. According to Mr Pontroué, the Radiomir will now be a range of watches that are largely historically inspired in terms of design. With that in mind, I would expect the “California” dial to return. Available at dinner, and maybe lunches too Initial thoughts Big, thick, and looking very much like a Panerai on the wrist, the Radiomir Bronzo is appealing to anyone who likes the old-school Panerai look. While it does look like a typical Panerai, the Radiomir Bronzo manages to be fairly novel, at least as novel as a Panerai can be while still retaining its trademark design elements. Besides being the first Radiomir in bronze – past models in the metal were all Submersibles – it also has a textured dial that’s fairly novel for the brand. But the textured finish is combined with traditional elements, a “sandwich” construction and blued hands. Overall it’s a good look, although I find the stitching on the strap...

Panerai Donates PAM 1661 Proto #4 to Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction

Panerai CEO, Jean-Marc Pontroué tells us why he decided donate to the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction, and why the PAM 1661 Proto #4

Hands-On: Panerai Radiomir 8 Days 45mm PAM 992

Panerai has gently eased itself towards a focus on more civilian sports watches, as opposed to retro-navy diver instrument remakes, since chief executive Jean-Marc Pontroué took the helm in 2018. So its most recent releases this year include the extra-thin Luminor Due in titanium, along with commemorative editions for the America’s Cup yacht race. But Panerai is still keeping one eye on its Marina Militare heritage, exemplified by the pair of Radiomir watches unveiled last month, the most interesting of which is the Radiomir 8 Days 45mm (PAM00992). It has a vintage-esque style – not really a one for one remake – combined with an in-house, eight-day movement and a relatively accessible price of US$8,500. Most unusually, the steel case has a faux aged finish that Panerai is trying for the first time. Marina Militare The new Radiomir is not a remake of a vintage Panerai, but rather it’s a mix-and-match of various elements, including the engraved logo and “8 Giorni” emblem at three. Traditionalists might find it impure, but that was essentially the founding formula for the modern Panerai company. The result is a good-looking watch that approximates the look of a vintage Panerai while offering modern conveniences like a long power reserve. Even though it’s a large watch – the case is 45mm – it’s smallish by Panerai standards, since the military-style Panerai watches are usually 47mm. But it is big enough to look like a Panerai, and it wears well for a 45mm...