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Farewell Roger

I will never forget how the feeling of fear and apprehension dissipated and I felt instantly welcomed. Roger could do that, just with his smile.

Jaquet Droz - The Tropical Bird Repeater

Revolution meets up with Christian Lattmann, CEO of Jaquet Droz, to find out more about the paradisal garden depicted in the Tropical Bird Repeater, as well as the vision that motivates and empowers the team behind one of the world’s oldest watch brands.

Tudor Announces Partnerships with World Rugby and Rugby World Cups

A Loving Legacy - The Loving Butterfly Automaton

Christian Lattmann tells a tale of love and astonishment, as expressed in Jaquet Droz’s latest masterpiece, the Loving Butterfly Automaton.

Pre-SIHH: Lady Arpels Planétarium Poetic Complications Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels announces the 38mm Lady Arpels Planétarium Poetic Complications watch ahead of SIHH 2018.

Paul Sackey - Game On

International rugby player-turned-designer Paul Sackey professes his love for sport, cars and Audemars Piguet.

Birth of the Beast: The 1993 AP Royal Oak Offshore Ref. 25721 ST

Now imagine if you will, a world in which the Royal Oak didn’t exist. Likely, Audemars Piguet would be a very different brand - perhaps even unrecognizable.

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Time Travels

A day spent at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s historical manufacture in Le Sentier opens our eyes to the rich history of the maison and its insatiable appetite for conquering new grounds.

Bottom Time: The Oris Staghorn Restoration Limited Edition

To commemorate its work with the Coral Restoration Foundation, Oris launches the Staghorn Restoration Limited Edition timepiece – and introduces Revolution to the living wonders of the deep.

The Tudor MilSub: Part II

Following on from Revolution’s look at the role the Marine Nationale played in developing the Tudor MilSub, we look at the military service record of the models that came after.

BREAKING: Omega Offers E-Commerce for the First Time (Starting with USA)

For the first time ever, Omega is selling its watches on-line in its own online sales platform.

The Royal Oak Offshore Revolution Limited Edition

The story of how the first ever Revolution special edition timepiece came to be: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Revolution Special Edition.

Seiko x Revolution - Party Time in London

Revolution co-hosted a cocktail reception with Seiko at its flagship Knightsbridge boutique on 14th November 2017.

Introducing the Tudor Black Bay “Green” Exclusive to Harrods

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So smokin' hot is Tudor that some journalists couldn't keep still about the new Harrods exclusive. We at Revolution don't break embargoes, but - as it’s out there - we...

Pre-SIHH: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time & Traditionnelle Complete Calendar

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vacheron Constantin’s been on a bit of a roll lately. First, they had that super successful launch of the Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942 & 1948 watches. Then just this week...

Povey’s Picks - Bonhams Watches & Wristwatches Sale (November 21st 2017)

Ross Povey picks out his favourite Kessler’s lots from Bonhams Watches & Wristwatches sale catalogue, to be held on November 21st, 2017.

The Tudor MilSub: Part I

Quickly becoming one of the most collectible of military wristwatches, Revolution takes a two-part look at the development of the Tudor military Submariner. In the first chapter of this story we take a look at the pivotal role of the French National Navy.

Introducing the Urwerk UR-210 Dubai

Just ahead of kicking Dubai Watch Week off, Urwerk introduces the UR-210 Dubai, fully engraved by longtime collaborator, Florian Güllert.

The Panerai Luminor Due Watches for Cortina’s 45th Anniversary

Cortina Watch celebrated its 45th anniversary with a gala dinner held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Singapore. The exclusive event saw more than 600 VIP guests in attendance, which included Mr. Thomas Kupfer, Ambassador of Switzerland to Singapore.

Pre-SIHH: Rotonde De Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon and Mysterious Day & Night Watch

Cartier kicks of their Pre-SIHH announcements with the Rotonde De Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon and Mysterious Day & Night Watch.

Swiza Introduces Three New Collections, Including the Automatic Kretos

As a true Swiss manufacture of table and alarm clocks, Swiza has been around for 113 years, but the new part of the company, focusing on manufacturing knives and watches, has only been operating for a couple of years.

In Conversation with Aurélie Picaud - Timepieces Director of Fabergé

Just over three years since she took over Fabergé’s watch division, Aurélie Picaud is proving to be a true woman of substance.

Eleonor at the Rallye des Princesses with Richard Mille

A decade-long friendship is put to the test in a “battle of the sexes” driving challenge linked by two Richard Mille rallies.

Pre-SIHH: Audemars Piguet Celebrates 25 Years of the Royal Oak Offshore

Honoring the past with a futuristic design.

Tales and Lessons from Geneva Watch Auction: Six

Andrew Hildreth shares his observations from Phillips Watches’ weekend in Geneva along with lessons from yet another strong season for the auction house.

The Heuer Parade - The Value of Themed Auctions

Andrew Hildreth runs us through top lots at the Heuer Parade along with lessons learnt that show the value of quality themed auctions.

Have It Your Way - The New Bulgari Serpenti

This year, Bulgari introduced a new Serpenti, along with a cool way to make the watch your very own…

New Record Set for Most Expensive Omega Wristwatch Sold to Date at CHF 1,428,500

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A stainless-steel Omega wristwatch housing the Calibre 30 I tourbillon movement has just sold with Phillips Watches at their Geneva Auction Week: Six for a record breaking CHF 1,428,500. Made...

The Most Expensive Independent Wristwatch and Other Tales from Only Watch 2017

Tudor Black Bay Bronze One Sells for More Than 75 Times Above Lower Estimate