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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for Sports Watches from Our Archives
A short guide to purchasing sports watches, with pieces from Jeanrichard, Maurice Lacroix, JLC, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Concord
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Telling Time Differently
Lausanne’s Museum of Design and Applied Arts (MUDAC) takes a fresh look at time and design with a selection of timekeepers that defy the conventions of timekeeping. When it comes to watch exhibitions we are rather spoiled here in Switzerland. There is the annual Baselworld Fair and the Grand Prix de la Haute Horlogerie Exhibition, […]
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Audemars Piguet unveils Michael Schumacher watch
Audemars Piguet launches its new Royal Oak Concept Laptimer Michael Schumacher in a mix of joy and sadness. “This is the most challenging launch ever, for both technical and emotional reasons,” explained Audemars Piguet CEO, François Bennahmias, during a press launch at the Schumacher’s family ranch in Givrins, Switzerland. In 2010, during a visit to […]
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Review: Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Regatta
Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Regatta: full hands on review with live photographs from Baselworld 2015. With price and specifications.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for Dress Watches from Our Archives
A short recommendation guide to purchase dress watches, with pieces from IWC, Chopard, JLC, Zenith, Philippe Dufour, and A. Lange and Sohne.
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IWC Teases Connect Controller
IWC has announced that it will launch a new device called IWC Connect. Described an an intelligent tool, it will be embedded in the straps of the brand’s sports watches, and it is designed to give the wearer control over certain devices connected to the Internet of Things. It will also provide activity tracking. IWC […]
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Antoine Tavan 1805 Piece Unique
Two of the great joys of Baselworld are meeting new people and discovering wonderful new watches. During this year’s annual pilgrimage, a friend introduced me to a modest, softspoken gentleman. The pink gold watch on his wrist seemed almost out of place – to me, it did not suit him. The man was Roger Zarzoso, […]
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Panerai Announces Three New Radiomir Models
Panerai has announced three additions to the Radiomir line. Information is a bit thin at this point, but here’s what we know (lots of pictures)… Radiomir Black Seal 8 Days Acciaio – 45mm (PAM00609) The 45mm case houses Panerai’s in-house P.5000 hand-wound movement with small seconds at 9 o’clock, made in the brand’s Neuchâtel […]
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Zenith Celebrates the Tour Auto Race in Grand (Palais) Style
Launched in 1899, the Tour Auto is the oldest automotive race still running, and Zenith celebrated its roles as rally participant and official timer by launching the new El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition in Paris. The Tour Auto event brings together vintage rally cars to participate in a multi-day series of events including […]
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Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for Tool Watches from Our Archives
A short recommendation guide to purchase tool watches, with pieces from IWC, Seiko, Rolex, Sinn, IWC, and Audemars Piguet.
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Patek Philippe, Lange and Rolex Achieve Top Results at Antiquorum’s April Sale
For most of us in the U.S., April 15 was tax day, but for some lucky bidders, it was a chance to acquire a fine timepiece at Antiquorum’s spring sale in New York City. The auction took place at the company’s new U.S. headquarters, located at 805 Third Ave. The sale totaled $2,547,875, with 107% […]
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MB&F; Legacy Machine 101 Frost
MB&F;’s Legacy Machine debuted last year to excellent reviews. Its past-meets-future design highlights what is essential in a wristwatch: the balance wheel (how well it keeps time), the power reserve (how long it will run) and, of course, the time display itself. Its minimalist design also accentuates the purity inherent in a simple movement, and […]
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Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra Flyback Chronograph Celebrates A Motor Racing Icon
The Shelby Cobra, one of the most iconic racing cars of all time, remains the stuff of legend, a car that when it first appeared, blew away the competition, and was the culmination of the efforts of one man who came with a unique idea. That man, Carroll Hall Shelby, had taken 3 years to bring […]
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MB&F; Melchior: Meet the Ultimate Table Clock
This year marks MB&F;’s 10th anniversary, and to commemorate the milestone, the brand will present a series of anniversary pieces throughout the year with the theme ”A creative adult is a child who survived”. The first piece is an impressive mechanical table clock called Melchior. Why a robot named Melchior? MB&F; founder Max Büsser explains: […]
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“Digital Is a Change in the Watch Magazine World”: By The New York Times On Revolution Magazine
We at Revolution magazine celebrate our 10th Anniversary this year and after a decade as the leading watch industry publication in the world, we are proud to look back upon a history of what we have been able to achieve. With 15 global editions and the largest print circulation in the niche genre of luxury watches, […]
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Baselworld 2015: DeBethune DBS Tourbillon
DeBethune DBS Tourbillon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the model.
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Grönefeld Presents A New Version Of Their Award Winning Parallax Tourbillon
It’s almost half a year ago that Grönefeld’s Parallax Tourbillon was awarded “best tourbillon” in its class. For the Dutch brothers a good reason to launch the watch at Baselworld 2015, in a very limited edition of just 5 pieces in a platinum case that remained 43 mm x 12.5 mm. To make the watch […]
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First Look At The Tudor North Flag
Last night, Tudor gave a first look at its latest and greatest achievement to a group of journalists and bloggers in a pretty unique setting –enormous tents set up in the forests outside Basel, which we reached in a fleet of vintage Land Rover Defenders, heading up a path lit by enormous flaming torches (just […]
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Pre Baselworld 2015: Tag Heuer Carrera
There is always this thing about vintage Heuer timepieces that will always tug our little heartstrings whenever we see them. Perhaps it is due to its iconic looks, or the wonderful and rich heritage that goes behind those charming timepieces. In this Baselworld, Tag Heuer will be launching two vintage inspired timepieces from the CarreraRead More
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Linde Werdelin and Chronopassion: Pushing The Envelope
Special watches crafted for long term dealers are nothing new in the watch world. There are many examples of this kind of watch available, and while they are often rare, they usually do offer not much more than a different colour dial and a commemorative engraving. Boutique editions differ usually more, offering everything from DLC-coatings […]
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High-Tech Gold: Hublot Big Bang v. Apple Watch Edition
The new Apple Watch will be a major topic of discussion at Baselworld next week, and due to a coincidence in the publicity schedule, it’s already bumping up against a Swiss heavyweight. Today we talk about scratch-resistant gold. On Monday, Apple provided final details about its Watch, and we learned that the top-of-the-line Apple Watch […]
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Pre-Basel 2015: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Deadbeat
Deadbeat seconds are popular this year, and the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Deadbeat is an especially compelling example. Behind that beautiful dial, there’ s a new, patented caliber. The new Grande Seconde Deadbeat incorporates several subtle design elements. The Grande Seconde timepieces already featured, well, Grande Secondes. To place even greater emphasis on the seconds […]
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H. Moser & Cie’s Smart Watch Proves That We Still Love Mechanicals More
When I wrote the story last week of H. Moser & Cie’s upcoming new Smart Watch, I did not know what to expect. Today, pictures have been released, and even a tongue in cheek video to explain that the Smart Watch in question, is no Smart Watch of the electronic variety. Instead we have an […]
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Pre-Basel 2015: MCT Frequential One F110
The Frequential One F110 from Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps (MCT) incorporates a new movement that embodies both masterful creativity and, some might say, the key to happiness. MCT has established itself as the author of singular mechanical movements that represent time with depth and perception beyond the realm of traditional watchmaking. Some watch manufacturers appear […]
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Pre-Basel 2015: Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1
For 2015, Porsche Design goes back to some impressive roots few people may know about. In 1972, the brand presented the first watch designed for it by F.A. Porsche – the matte black Chronograph 1. It’s said to have been the world’s first matte black watch, and as such, it certainly has to stand as […]
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Frederique Constant Enters A Brave New World with the Horological Smartwatch
Truth be told, when watch journalists such as myself were told about a new big launch that was coming up by Frederique Constant, I was interested, being a fan of the brand. Yet, when I was told that it would be a Smartwatch, I started to become very curious. What would it look like I […]
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Breitling Transocean Chronograph 1915; Breitling At Its Best
In 1915 Breitling introduced a chronograph with the monopusher located at 2 o’clock. A natural position for the pointer finger to reside when a chronograph is being operated. The century after this watch showed indeed a lot of chronographs where the start/stop-pusher was indeed located at two o’clock but in a touch of irony, most […]
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Celebrating The Year Of The Goat With Arnold & Son
Who would knew that one day Chinese New Year would be an event looked forward to by watch collectors and connoisseurs world wide, myself included? This day of celebration not only includes the important dinner with family, but also a wide variety of new watches dedicated to the zodiac sign of the year ahead. And […]
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WARNING! Highly Erotic Images From Svend Andersen’s Eros Collection
When you are under the legal age in your country to see vivid erotic images, move on. When you are at work, move on and make sure you watch this at home! Svend Andersen has for a long time been a master of automated watches, and is in particular known for his erotic automated watches. […]
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SIHH 2015: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision
Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have been called inventors first and watchmakers second. When visiting their manufacture, the diagrams and formulas that adorn many interior surfaces support this impression. The inventor reference is certainly no insult – the same might be said of Abraham-Louis Breguet. Greubel Forsey’s approach to watchmaking is, if not singular, certainly […]