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The Money Fight: Mayweather vs McGregor

As fight night creeps in, Revolution looks at last couple of weeks that has brought Mayweather vs McGregor to this moment in time: The Money Fight, 26 August 2017.

Origins: The Type XX Chronograph

The British have the Dirty Dozen. The French? Say “bonjour” to the Sale Sept – seven military chronographs you will want to own.

A New Slant: The FD Hermann Lateral Serie 1

Keith W. Strandberg discovers a watch company that’s rethinking how a watch is to be worn on the wrist. Meet the FD Hermann Lateral Serie 1.

Past Time: Richard Burton

One half of Hollywood’s most captivating love affair, Richard Burton’s life was lived to excess. An addictive personality consumed by passion and beauty, Burton’s fast living was accompanied by a love of alcohol, beautiful women and the finest watches and jewellery.

BEAT THIS! The Trieste Deep Sea

Ken Kessler, ever cognisant of the need to fit decent watches on wrists without access to deep pockets, finds the bargain of 2017: The Trieste Deep Sea.

In Conversation with George Cramer on the Cartier Tank

Revolution interviews Cartier collector and scholar, George Cramer on the importance and the significance of the Cartier Tank’s 100th anniversary.

Crime Alert: Rare Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 Stolen from Davidoff Brothers

Davidoff Brothers report theft of rare 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe ref. 1518 from their Geneva location (19 August 2017).

Bremont and the Aircrafts at Dunkirk

Bremont ambassador, John Romain helps tell the important story of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk1 and the role it played in the fortunes of the RAF during World War II.

The Bulgari-Revolution Octo Finissimo Limited Edition

Bulgari Creates A Special-Edition Octo Finissimo Petite Seconde For Revolution - A Breathtakingly Elegant Watch In Grade 5 Titanium.

5 Reasons Why Patek Philippe Remains Peerless

Christie’s international head of watches examines why Patek Philippe is the most sought after brand on the auction front.

Longines Joins the Commonwealth

In London yesterday, and as a part of its role as Official Partner to the XXI Commonwealth Games, Longines played host to the Queen’s Baton at its flagship Oxford Street boutique.

Ulysse Nardin: Patrik Hoffman is Out, Patrick Pruniaux In

Ulysse Nardin announces the departure of present CEO Patrik Hoffman and the appointment of Patrick Pruniaux as incoming CEO, effective as of 28 August 2017.

ACE and NOMOS Styling: Limited Edition Orion 100 Years De Stijl

Amsterdam’s Ace Jewelers Partners with Nomos Glashütte on Limited Edition De Stijl Timepiece

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer

The Sensible WorldTimer Oris’s new Big Crown ProPilot Worldtimer is a great choice for any time zone traveler.

The King 40 Years On: Still Good Rockin’ Tonight

40 years on from Elvis’s death, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is heading back to the top album slot in world charts. On this, the anniversary of his passing, we say: Long Live the King!

The PAM00599 REVOLUTION 10th Anniversary Special Edition [Live pics + Specs + Price + Availability]

The first watch company to ever make me feel, as an adult man, that I had found “my brand”, was Officine Panerai. Why? Because what could be more appealing than the idea that the modern luxury watch you are strapping onto your wrist, is based on the dive watches worn by Italian naval commandos? Panerai’s watches are so rich in narrative, so powerful and emotive, that the first time I saw one, I knew I had to have one.

Timing is Crucial: Seiko’s First Boutique in UK

Seiko Celebrates 32 Years of Partnership with the IAAF and Opens its First Boutique in the United Kingdom.

Top 10 Watches to Rock at Summer Festivals

Free spirited in faded denim and cool shades, Revolution rock’s Switzerland’s Paléo Festival in Nyon wearing the industry’s most musical watches. Here are the top 10 pieces to wear for your next concert.

Hublot x Ferrari: The Techframe Tourbillon Chronograph

Ferrari’s head of design Mr. Flavio Manzoni tells Revolution how his team managed to transfer Ferrari’s design philosophy into the Hublot Techframe Ferrari 70 Years Tourbillon Chronograph.

The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Revolution Special Edition

Burt Munro: Offerings to the God of Speed

Baume & Mercier and the Indian Motorcycle company announce their new partnership on the 50th anniversary of Burt Munro’s 1967 record setting motorcycle run at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Baume & Mercier and Indian Motorcycle: Get Your Motor Running

Baume & Mercier Announces New Partnership with Indian Motorcycle

Seiko Ambassador and Long Jumper Darya Klishina on the Integrity of Sport

Long jumper Darya Klishina – the only Russian athlete to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2017 European Indoor Championships – takes an hour out of her training schedule to talk to Revolution.

In Conversation with AP’s Global Brand Ambassador, Claudio Cavaliere

Refreshingly, venerable house Audemars Piguet has chosen as its “face” someone who actually knows something about watches. Not an athlete, hip-hopper or actor: instead, Claudio Cavaliere is someone who just “gets” it.

Richard Mille at Les Voiles de St Barth: A Race Against Time

Founded in 2010 by François Tolède and Luc Poupon, the Richard Mille-sponsored Les Voiles de St Barth is now established as one of most important regattas in the world. Earlier this year, the eighth edition of the event was held with close to 70 boats from 20 different countries on the starting line. Among those taking part were Peter Harrison – CEO of Richard Mille Europe, Middle East and Africa – and crew, aboard his TP52 yacht Sorcha. Revolution was there to cheer him on and to talk about the thrill of the race.

The IWC Portuguese Hand-Wound Special Edition “Revolution 10th Anniversary” IW544001

Omega’s Vision Mission

Omega joins Orbis and the fight against preventable blindness with its support of the Flying Eye Hospital through a unique collection of De Ville Prestige timepieces.

MB&F;’s Geneva M.A.D. Gallery Robbed at Gunpoint

MB&F;’s M.A.D. Gallery in Geneva was robbed by two armed individuals on August the 8th. No one was harmed but several watches were stolen.

Universal Genève: Universal Acclaim

With a long and glorious history stretching back to the end of the 19th century, Universal Genève played a crucial role in the development of the chronograph and today the once-neglected brand is growing in terms of both reputation and collectability.

Thomas Prescher – A One Man Show

Revolution Switzerland’s Sophie Furley meets independent watchmaker Thomas Prescher under the strangest of circumstances.