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Watch Spotting on Tour: The Rolex Series Tees Off

Revolution’s photographer and muscle-man-at-large keeps his eye on the ball – as well as the wrists – at Wentworth.

Tudor Announce David Beckham, Beauden Barrett as New International Brand Ambassadors

Tudor moves into a new phase of development and growth, it has chosen to partner with sporting icons to transmit its values - David Beckham.

Christie’s May 2017 Hong Kong Sale Showcases Diversity

A quick round of top performers and thoughts from the floors of Christie’s May 2017 Hong Kong watch auction.

Aurel Bacs & Laurent Picciotto at the Phillips’ May 2017 Hong Kong Auction

Phillips Watches’ Aurel Bacs and Chronopassion’s Laurent Picciotto tell us the story of how the 43 Watches and Encounter thematic sale at the May 2017 Hong Kong auction, came to be.

Eléonor Picciotto Asks Her Dad, Why Sell It All?

Eléonor Picciotto asks her father, Laurent Picciotto why he decided to sell all 43 watches from his collection and not keep a single one for his beloved daughter.

Lord Foster and Cartier: Contextualising Time

A new exhibition curated by architect Norman Foster at London’s Design Museum gives a fresh take on Cartier’s contribution to the social and industrial development of the past century.

Summertime with Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet celebrates the 50th anniversary of the famous Byblos Palace Hotel in Saint-Tropez with two new exclusive summer editions.

From 1993 to 2017: The Panerai Mare Nostrum 42mm

Panerai revives the Mare Nostrum in its 1993 dimension in a limited run of 1000 pieces: The Panerai Mare Nostrum Accaio 42mm PAM00716

Introducing the RM 27-03 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal

Richard Mille introduces the seventh Rafael Nadal watch, the RM 27-03, weighing in at 34 grams and boasting shock resistance of up to 10,000 g’s.

When Mille Met Nadal

In light of the announcement of the RM27-03, Revolution recounts the time when Richard Mille told us all about when he met Rafael Nadal and created the RM027 for him.

A Farer Deal - The New GMT

Just two years after launching its first watch, Anglo-Swiss brand Farer introduces its first complication: a stylish and affordable GMT.

Under The Cuff: James “Sonny” Crockett, Miami Vice

Alan Seymour discovers what is under the cuff of James “Sonny” Crockett in the adventures of the vice squad detectives.

Introducing Moser’s Swiss Alp Watch Zzzz & Brrr

Two Swiss Watches Walk into A Bar - “Getting” The New H Moser & Cie Swiss Alp Watch Zzzz & Brrr.

Live and Let Die: Sir Roger Moore (1927 - 2017)

007 Sir Roger Moore breathes his last at the age of 89.

Right On Track With The New Roger Dubuis Pirelli Watches

Roger Dubuis released another two models in partnership with Pirelli, swapping out the blue accents with yellow or red - the two colours that make up the Pirelli logo.

Coolest and Historically Significant 1970s Heuer Carrera at Phillips Hong Kong Spring Auctions 2017

One of the coolest Heuer Carreras to grace Phillips Watches’ Spring 2017 auction in Hong Kong is also one of the most historically important Carreras from the 1970s.

GaGa for Wonder Woman (Movie Screencap Galore)

Fallon Jokes About 5 Million Dollar Record Breaking Rolex

Jimmy Fallon jokes about record breaking Rolex 6062 “Bao Dai” from Phillips Watches’ Spring 2017 Geneva auction, during his Friday night monologue.

Omega: Time & Space & Rock ‘n’ Roll

Continuing in its support of space and science, Omega announces its partnership with the Starmus Festival, where the finest minds in science, culture, the arts and music come together to create an incomparable astronomical experience.

In Conversation with Zenith’s New CEO, Julien Tornare

President of the LVMH Watch Division Jean-Claude Biver officially introduces new CEO of Zenith – Julien Tornare at their manufacture in Le Locle.

In Conversation with Edward Faber - Vintage Watch Dealer

Keith W. Strandberg learns about watch collecting from downtown Manhattan jewelry and vintage watch store founder, Edward Faber.

The Wheel Deal

Today we may refer to off-road motorbike racing as “motocross”, but when you’re riding a Greeves Hawkstone, and wearing a 1960s Lemania chronograph, the sport will always be known as scrambling.

Frederique Constant Breaks Ground

New facility will almost double space.

Time & Travel: Rolex & the GMT-Master

A journey through the 60-year history of the Rolex GMT-Master.

The Legacy of Walter

Revolution pays tribute to the man who was pivotal in the revival of German watchmaking at the end of the Cold War.

In Conversation with Wilhelm Schmid, CEO A. Lange & Söhne

During SIHH, the world received the very sad news of the passing of Walter Lange, the man who re-established his family’s watchmaking business, A. Lange & Söhne, in 1990. The company’s CEO reflects on the man and his legacy.

Almost Weightless: RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split Secs Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1

Richard Mille joins forces with McLaren-Honda in creating the record breaking RM 50-03 Tourbillon Split Secs Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1.

Hey, Big Spenders: Making Sense of Geneva Auction Week 2017

Vintage watches have reached the same pricing levels as collectible automobiles - has the world gone mad? Ken Kessler, digs in.

RCO Paul Newman Daytona Goes Unsold at Christie’s Rolex Afternoon

A Rolex Paul Newman Daytona ref. 6362 with the RCO or “Oyster Sotto” dial goes unsold at Christie’s 2017 Rolex Afternoon sale after missing the lot’s lower estimate.

Controversial Haile Selassie Patek Philippe 2497 Sells for CHF2.9 Million

Pulled from auction the last time it was under the hammer, the unique Patek Philippe ref. 2497 - former property of His Majesty, king of Kings, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia - has been sold by Christie’s for CHF 2,911,500.