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Baselworld 2016: Nick’s Top 5 Watches

Our writer Nick gives us his top 5 picks from Baselworld 2016. A couple of his picks glow very brightly and one isn't even a wristwatch!

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 […]

SIHH 2016: De Bethune

Introducing the Blancpain Ladybird Ultraplate Saint-Valentin 2016

The Blancpain Ladybird Ultraplate Saint-Valentin 2016 continues their tradition (now in its 16th year) of introducing a ladies piece for Valentine's Day.

Breitling Emergency II Review

Review of the Breitling Emergency II: a personal safety device, or a luxury watch, or both? We analyse the watch.

Review: IWC Portofino Handwound Day & Date

Hands-on review of the IWC Portofino Handwound Day & Date released in Watches & Wonders. With commentary, analysis, live photography.

Pre SIHH 2016: Panerai PAM 655 Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic Acciaio 42mm

A Pre SIHH teaser from Officine Panerai.  Introducing the Panerai PAM 655 Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic Acciaio 42mm. The first white dialed Radiomir

In Conversation: Oliver Ebstein, CEO Chronoswiss

In conversation with Oliver Epstein, CEO Chronosswiss. Eavesdrop on our discussion on divers topics, from his acquisition, to the core Chronoswiss values, and the move to Luzern to business and market matters.

Introducing the H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds

Introducing the new H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Centre Seconds, the first sports watch from Moser!

Review: Panerai RADIOMIR 1940 3 DAYS - PAM574 and PAM575

Name a brand with a historic case of more than half a century's fame and has had both a Rolex movement and a Unitas 6497 in it. Yours truly, Panerai.

Dispatches From A Faraway Land - The Piaget Altiplano Scrimshaw Engraving Watch

The art of scrimshaw is surrounded by layer upon layer of romance, tradition and controversy. Originating on whaling ships, where whalebone and marine ivory (mostly from walrus tusks) was plentiful, scrimshaw involves engraving on bone or ivory, with pigment applied to bring out the design. One of the great classics of American literature, Herman Melville’s […]

Sartorial musings: A gentleman’s essentials from Malmaison by The Hour Glass

Our picks from the wonderful gentleman's emporium at Malmaison by The Hour Glass. Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Skeleton, Corthay shoes and socks, Rubinacci ties, Roland Iten cufflinks, Ethan K wallets.

Q&A;: Charles Tearle, Vintage Watch Expert

Deployant Q&A; with Charles Tearle, featuring live photos and some interesting facts about Paul Newman's personal Rolexes.

At The Eye Of The Vortex: What The New Hautlence Watch Reveals About The Brand

The Hautlence HL2 is one of those watches you don’t forget. The HL2 was launched in 2011 - the first of Hautlence’s Concepts d’Exception (as they name their very top-tiered products). This is pretty astounding when you consider the fact that the watch has become somewhat of a design icon in little more than four […]

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Tourbillon Timepiece from Independent Watchmakers In Our Archives

A short guide for a tourbillon timepiece from independent watchmakers, with pieces from Greubel Forsey, Leroy, Cabestan, Angelus, Graham, and Gronefeld.

Sailing The Seas With HYT & The RC44 Championship Tour

Revolution Switzerland had the immense pleasure of attending the Audi RC44 Porto Cervo Cup in Sardinia as the lucky guest of HYT, Official Timekeeper of this year’s RC44 Championship Tour. Created by five-times America’s Cup winner Russell Coutts, the RC44 Championship Tour has become a key competition in the international regatta scene ever since its foundation in 2007, bringing together passionate […]

Introducing the Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso Night & Day Singapore Special edition with live pictures and pricing

Introducing the Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso Night & Day Singapore Special edition. This watch celebrates 50 years of Singapore's independence

Watchscapes: A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Piece unique

Photo essay of the A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon Pour le Mérite piece unique, white gold case, black dial with gold applique markers which set a world record price in 2014.

Review: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon passes with flying colours.The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon, is a truly fascinating piece.

Review of Girard Perregaux Minute Repeater Tourbillon with Gold Bridges

review of Girard Perregaux Minute Repeater Tourbillon with Gold Bridges with hands on full specifications and photographs live from Baselworld 2015

Baselworld 2015: Cabestan Triple Axis Tourbillon

Cabestan Triple Axis Tourbillon for Baselworld 2015

Review of De Bethune DB25T Zodiac with hands-on and live photographs

De Bethune DB25T Zodiac tourbillon review live pics hands-on

Pre-Baselworld 2015: Ressence The New Type 3

Ressence The New Type 3

Oris Sponsors The 2015 Avalon International Airshow

The sound of two F/A-18F Super Hornet’s completing a low pass at 1200 kilometres per hour and with full-afterburners, is unlike anything I have ever heard in my life. At first, all seems calm enough as the fighters approach, appearing only as silent smears on the horizon to my left. A few seconds later though, […]

Review of MB&F; HM3 Megawind Final Edition Light in Darkness: Live pictures and hands on review

MB&F; HM3 Megawind Final Edition Light in Darkness Review with live pictures and hands-on

Geneva 2015: DeBethune DB28 GS

DeBethune DB28 GS

Review Vacheron Constantin Chinese Zodiac Year Of The Goat (With Specs And Price)

Vacheron Constantin reveals the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Goat, from its Metiers D'art collection. An interesting piece

Review of Bovet Fleurier Tourbillon Virtuoso III Perpetual Calendar with Specs and Price

We chanced upon Bovet's Fleurier Torubillon and were blown away by its virtuosity.

Cabestan Winch Vertical Tourbillon review

The Cabestan Winch Vertical Tourbillon Review: a critical look at this innovative timepiece.

Pre SIHH: Cartier Introduces The Crash Skeleton Limited Edition With Shaped Manufacture Movement

There are several pieces of apocrypha circulating about the genesis of the Cartier Crash. By some accounts, it was inspired by a watch that a Cartier London customer had brought in for servicing, a watch that had been involved in a traffic accident. Another story tells of how the vice president of Cartier London himself […]