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Pre-Basel 2018: Hamilton Doubles Down on Its American Heritage

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the unique things about the Hamilton watch brand is its undeniably American history and its heritage, even under the management of the Swiss Swatch Group. This year and...

Pre-Basel 2018: The Chopard L.U.C Quattro Simplified

Announced today on the run-up to the opening of Baselworld 2018 just under a week from now, Chopard introduces a new variation of their L.U.C Quattro.

A Web First: Mr Porter and Cartier

As luxury e-tailer Mr Porter introduces its latest fine watch partnership with Cartier, Revolution asks Managing Director Toby Bateman about the challenges of selling new luxury watches online.

Buzz Words - Buzz Aldrin

Christian Selmoni - On Tattoos & Vintage Watches

Wei Koh speaks with Christian Selmoni on his little known love for tattoos and his well known love for vintage Vacheron Constantin.

Meeting the Manx Missile - Mark Cavendish MBE

World champion, Olympic medallist and winner of 30 individual stages of the Tour de France, 15 stages of the Giro d’Italia and three stages of the Vuelta a España, among many others, Mark Cavendish is one of the greatest cyclists Britain has ever produced – and a Richard Mille fan to boot.

In Conversation with Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell, Master Engraver

Marking a dawning of a new age in watch publishing, Revolution has recently expanded its team, with one of our newest members being a master engraver. A man more used to working on guns, he has recently succumbed to the allure of watch customisation. And it is with huge pride that we introduce our readers to Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell.

Rolex Wows at Oscar Time

In its second year as a sponsor of the Oscars®, as well as a founding supporter of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Rolex unveils a new film about cinema and time.

Will Baselworld Continue to Exist?

Wei Koh tells it like it is, about the world’s largest watch fair and its ailing state: Baselworld 2018.

In Conversation with Jean-Claude Biver at the Geneva International Motor Show

Revolution Switzerland Editor-in-Chief Sophie Furley speaks to Jean-Claude Biver during the Geneva International Motor Show.

The Cult of the CP-2 Chronographs

While Zenith is currently the poster-boy for the ‘A. Cairelli’ CP-2s, there is a whole host of other non-Zenith models waiting in the wings for their chance to shine.

Introducing the Richard Mille RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph

McLaren Automotive and Richard Mille launched their first collaborative timepiece: the RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph, a limited-edition of 500 pieces priced at CHF 180,000 plus tax.

The Tudor “Big Block”

From Tudor’s illustrious back catalog, the three-register chronographs have until recently been (unfairly) viewed as the forgotten watches, the unsung heroes… but I would argue that they are among the brand’s most innovative and exciting watches!

In Conversation with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and Jacky Ickx

Revolution Switzerland Editor-in-Chief Sophie Furley speaks to Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and Jacky Ickx who have been racing buddies since 1989.

The Mille Miglia 2018 - New Features and a New Chopard Mille Miglia

The Mille Miglia is the only race where every team gets a Chopard timepiece – now that’s taking official timekeeping duties to the next level! Revolution Switzerland joined both Chopard and the Mille Miglia committee at the Geneva International Motor Show to find out more about this year’s race.

The Patek Philippe ref. 5970 - Time to Buy?

Revolution investigates whether and how good a time it is to consider spending on the Patek Philippe 5970 perpetual calendar chronograph.

All You Need to Know About the Zenith A. Cairelli Chronograph CP-2

With Zenith’s reissue of the legendary “A. Cairelli” chronograph, collectors have been reminded of a rarely recalled chapter in the history of military watches. It’s a story that encompasses not just the CP-2 watch – the actual subject of the reissue – but its predecessors and those that would replace it.

Povey Talks: Tudor “Monte Carlo”

Ross Povey focuses on Tudor’s 1971″Homeplate” chronographs today, now better known by collectors as the “Monte Carlo” watches.

All You Need to Know About the Patek Philippe ref. 5970

The watch that bridged a generation gap in the Stern family.

The Tudor ‘Monte Carlo’

Tudor unveiled its second series of chronographs in 1971, known as the “Homeplate”, now better known by collectors as the “Monte Carlo” watches.

Povey Talks: Tudor “Big Blocks”

In this episode of Povey Talks, we learn about Tudor’s most innovative and exciting chronograph: The Tudor “Big Block”.

Breguet’s Classic Tour Brings Gentlemen’s Art de Vivre to Geneva

Fine watches, bespoke suits, made-to-measure shoes and a beard trim were all on the agenda for Breguet’s Geneva Classic Tour.

In Conversation with George Bamford

With a new watch designed entirely by Bamford Watch Department (BWD), plus new contracts that guarantee him an unlimited supply of TAG Heuer, Zenith and Bulgari timepieces to customize, 2017 was the year that one of horology’s most legendary mutineers officially came in from the cold.

Breitling Introduces its Future

George Kern shakes things up.

Povey Talks: Tudor Submariners

In this episode of Povey Talks, Revolution’s Mr. Tudor tells us all about the Tudor Submariner.

The Vertex Experience

Two Revolution editors give their feedback on wearing a modern take of the “Dirty Dozen”.

Introducing the Slim d’Hermès GMT

Introducing the new Slim d’Hermès GMT that comes to join its complicated predecessors.

How Roger Dubuis Got a Movement Made of Carbon Geneva Seal Certified

Richard Mille’s First Split Second Chronographs: The RM 004 & RM 008

Andrew Hildreth tells a tale of two chronograhps: The RM 004 Split Seconds Chronograph and the RM 008 Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph.

A Day at Johnny “King Nerd” Dowell’s Workshop

Johnny shares how he became an engraver, what attracted him to watches and what eventually led him to collaborate with Revolution to create unique URWERK timepieces.