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Anders & Co gives the AC2 Volcán a mechanical heart, while keeping its characterful flair

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12.04.26

Anders & Co gives the AC2 Volcán a mechanical heart, while keeping its characterful flair

Swedish brand Anders & Co introduce a familiar-looking AC2 with a difference, a hand-wound mechanical movement, paired with three new dials

Omega brings us a new Constellation with a new way of testing for accuracy (now with video!)

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09.04.26

Omega brings us a new Constellation with a new way of testing for accuracy (now with video!)

Omega has released a new lineup of Constellations and developed a way to have these two hand watches be certified chronometers.

The ArtyA Complexity doubles down on the idea of a tourbillon

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09.04.26

The ArtyA Complexity doubles down on the idea of a tourbillon

Building a watch with two inclined tourbillons is no small feat, and ArtyA has managed to pull it off with a sapphire case to boot.

Breitling pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Concorde with new Navitimer

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04.04.26

Breitling pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Concorde with new Navitimer

The new Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Tribute to Concorde pays homage to one of aviation’s most revered and legendary aircraft.

Straum explores a rarer side of the sky with its boldest Jan Mayen yet

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02.04.26

Straum explores a rarer side of the sky with its boldest Jan Mayen yet

Straum draws inspiration from the rare purple hues of the Norwegian northern lights to produce a captivating new gradient purple dial

The new Fleming Series 1 Mark II Pacific is a tantalum-cased masterclass of hand-decoration

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01.04.26

The new Fleming Series 1 Mark II Pacific is a tantalum-cased masterclass of hand-decoration

The Fleming Series 1 Mark II Pacific has a tantalum case that to 2.5 years to develop, and a movement with 189 hand-finished interior angles.

Is Baltic’s new stone dial Heures du Monde the best, most affordable worldtimer ever?

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01.04.26

Is Baltic’s new stone dial Heures du Monde the best, most affordable worldtimer ever?

The new Baltic Heures du Monde further diversifies an already sizeable catalogue, and with its worldtimer complication adds further gravitas.

Downsized, refined, and quietly confident, Tissot’s new 38mm is the perfect Gentleman

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31.03.26

Downsized, refined, and quietly confident, Tissot’s new 38mm is the perfect Gentleman

Downsized and refined, the new Tissot Gentleman 38mm is giving off quietly confident vibes as a functional everyday wearer.

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30.03.26

Hands-on with Zenith’s latest 2026 watches: Defy Skyline, Chronograph, Revival, & Skyline 36

Zenith had a pretty expansive new array of Defy creations introduced at LVMH Watch Week – which we’ll take a closer look at and recap…

Longines updates the Hydroconquest with a smaller size and Milanese bracelet

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26.03.26

Longines updates the Hydroconquest with a smaller size and Milanese bracelet

A new smaller size and a slinky new bracelet mean this updated diver from Longines stands out from its 19 year history.

ArtyA pushes case material boundaries with the new Purity Moissanite Curvy Tourbillon

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25.03.26

ArtyA pushes case material boundaries with the new Purity Moissanite Curvy Tourbillon

Continuing to push for material innovation in the watch industry, ArtyA brings us a case made from an underutilised stone.

The Bulova Super Seville Mini brings ’70s style down to size

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24.03.26

The Bulova Super Seville Mini brings ’70s style down to size

The Super Seville Mini brings one of Bulova's most popular watches to a new scale, measuring just 25mm in diameter while keeping its essence.

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16.03.26

Owner’s review: Hands-on with the Rolex Land-Dweller 36 – is it all just hype?

There has been a lot of thoughts and reviews on the Rolex Land-Dweller 36, but today an actual owner chimes in with his hands-on thoughts.

The Depancel Série RO1 x DAMS Lucas Oil Limited Edition brings a twist to an iconic look

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10.03.26

The Depancel Série RO1 x DAMS Lucas Oil Limited Edition brings a twist to an iconic look

Depancel, a French watchmaker specializing in automotive-inspired timepieces, has partnered with DAMS Lucas Oil for the 2026 season.

All black everything for the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium

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26.02.26

All black everything for the new IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium

IWC's dressy chronograph gets an unexpectedly sporty, all-black makeover.

Studio Underd0g & Time+Tide have paired up once again, and it smells like something’s burning…

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26.02.26

Studio Underd0g & Time+Tide have paired up once again, and it smells like something’s burning…

We've got back in the kitchen with our friends at Studio Underd0g on two new Burnt Pepper0ni and Classic Cheese pizza watches!

Louis Vuitton’s Escale goes globetrotting and complicated with the Worldtime and Twin Zone

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11.02.26

Louis Vuitton’s Escale goes globetrotting and complicated with the Worldtime and Twin Zone

Louis Vuitton kicks off its 2026 with a pair of precious metal Escale travel watch collections, which both offer novel complications.

Alpina harnesses the power of the Sun in the new Alpiner Extreme Solarmetre

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09.02.26

Alpina harnesses the power of the Sun in the new Alpiner Extreme Solarmetre

In a first for the brand, Alpina has placed a solar-powered movement inside its toughest adventure-ready watch.

Seiko’s SSB477, SSB479 & SSB481 offer vintage chronograph style for under US$500

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05.02.26

Seiko’s SSB477, SSB479 & SSB481 offer vintage chronograph style for under US$500

We're used to seeing plenty of microbrand mechaquartz chronographs, but here's what it looks like when Seiko cases its own movements.

Yema’s Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 promises patina and in-house movement performance

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26.01.26

Yema’s Skin Diver Slim Bronze CMM.20 promises patina and in-house movement performance

Yema offers a modern take on its1960s skin divers, but with a very contemporary hook: a manufacture micro‑rotor plus a bronze case.

TAG Heuer brings back the Seafarer to rule the waves

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20.01.26

TAG Heuer brings back the Seafarer to rule the waves

TAG Heuer is bringing back a design and complication that may be niche, but is an instant crowd pleaser on all fronts.

TAG Heuer kicks off its year of chronographs with a trio of 41mm, date-window-less Carrera Glassboxes

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19.01.26

TAG Heuer kicks off its year of chronographs with a trio of 41mm, date-window-less Carrera Glassboxes

TAG Heuer updates the fan-favourite Carrera Glassbox for LVMH Watch Week 2026, adding a larger diameter to the standard range.

Omega’s latest pair of Speedmaster Moonwatch Professionals feature lacquered reverse panda dials

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13.01.26

Omega’s latest pair of Speedmaster Moonwatch Professionals feature lacquered reverse panda dials

The current generation of the legendary Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional now has a new black and white lacquered dial.

Glashütte Original’s PanoMaticCalendar “Blue of Dawn” is inspired by their watchmakers’ early morning starts

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13.01.26

Glashütte Original’s PanoMaticCalendar “Blue of Dawn” is inspired by their watchmakers’ early morning starts

Complicated, openworked, draped in platinum and handsome navy tones, this watch is a reminder of what makes GO such a singular brand.

Seiko’s eight-generation Alpinist is the best this enthusiast-favourite field watch has ever been

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03.01.26

Seiko’s eight-generation Alpinist is the best this enthusiast-favourite field watch has ever been

Seiko has significantly improved the Alpinist's specs and durability while also adding some stylistic flair and making it truer to its roots.

The Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie is a big statement of intent (now with video!)

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02.01.26

The Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie is a big statement of intent (now with video!)

You don't come across a watch like this everyday: this exceptionally complicated chiming watch gives us a glimpse of the future of Blancpain.

Anders & Co continue the stone dial trend with a Swedish spin

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18.12.25

Anders & Co continue the stone dial trend with a Swedish spin

With five colourful stone dials and a super slim case, these Swedish dress watches punch well above their price point.

Our Frederique Constant x Time+Tide Highlife Moonphase Manufacture Onyx Moon is a benchmark built on firsts

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12.12.25

Our Frederique Constant x Time+Tide Highlife Moonphase Manufacture Onyx Moon is a benchmark built on firsts

Our first collaborative watch with Frederique Constant introduces a string of exciting firsts from the brand (and for us, too!)

Laco and Circula team up on the ProLab, a two-watch collaboration celebrating their shared German roots

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11.12.25

Laco and Circula team up on the ProLab, a two-watch collaboration celebrating their shared German roots

“Two watches, one idea”: this pair of watches from these two Pforzheim-based brands is the watch equivalent of artists in dialogue.

The Fortis Stratoliner Reentry Edition blazes a path with unique energy

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05.12.25

The Fortis Stratoliner Reentry Edition blazes a path with unique energy

We talk a lot about getting up into space and what we do when we're up there, but we never talk about what it takes…

Vacheron Constantin rounds off its 270th anniversary year with some seriously classy Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thins

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04.12.25

Vacheron Constantin rounds off its 270th anniversary year with some seriously classy Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thins

Vacheron treats one of the smallest and thinnest perpetual calendars on the market to a more unisex, restrained makeover to cap off 2025.

The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante Arctic Rose is a masterclass in understated luxury

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03.12.25

The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante Arctic Rose is a masterclass in understated luxury

A unique complication plus an alluring, ultra-subtle pink dial make this Parmigiani the ultimate "stealth wealth" watch.

Is the new Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01678 the most handsome ‘Bronzo’ yet?

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02.12.25

Is the new Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01678 the most handsome ‘Bronzo’ yet?

Patina perfect: the PAM01678 combines bronze with Panerai’s iconic Luminor Marina design for the very first time.

Yema balances beauty and brawn with the Navygraf Pearl CMM.20

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29.11.25

Yema balances beauty and brawn with the Navygraf Pearl CMM.20

Expanses of mother-of-pearl make this Yema an elegant, stylish, and quintessentially French take on a modern dive watch.

Laurent Ferrier celebrates 15 years with a beige twist on its founding model

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29.11.25

Laurent Ferrier celebrates 15 years with a beige twist on its founding model

At Dubai Watch Week, Laurent Ferrier continued its 15th anniversary celebrations with the new Classic Origin Beige.

Chopard’s new L.U.C Grand Strike is the most complex horological creation the Maison has ever made

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27.11.25

Chopard’s new L.U.C Grand Strike is the most complex horological creation the Maison has ever made

This impressive piece is Chopard's most complex watch design yet, the fruit of over 11,000 hours of research and development.

Armin Strom’s One Week Skeleton Rose Gold goes fully openworked, in serious style

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26.11.25

Armin Strom’s One Week Skeleton Rose Gold goes fully openworked, in serious style

Armin Strom debuts its first skeletonised take on its architectural One Week design, decked out in warm rose gold, for Dubai Watch Week 2025.

TAG Heuer’s Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Air 1 is a lightweight, cutting-edge take on an icon

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23.11.25

TAG Heuer’s Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Air 1 is a lightweight, cutting-edge take on an icon

The lightest Monaco ever made, its unusually-shaped case is formed by a cutting-edge, "laser-melting" 3D printing process.

The Keris MECA01 and Winding PUSH allow watch lovers to immerse themselves in horological mechanisms

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21.11.25

The Keris MECA01 and Winding PUSH allow watch lovers to immerse themselves in horological mechanisms

You know those supersized watch movements you sometimes see at brand boutiques? Wish you could buy one? Well, now you can, thanks to Swiss firm…

Omega debuts its 4th generation of slimmer and sharper Seamaster Planet Ocean

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19.11.25

Omega debuts its 4th generation of slimmer and sharper Seamaster Planet Ocean

A slimmer, sleeker case is the major change in the new 4th generation of Omega's legendary Seamaster Planet Ocean.

Norqain goes out of this world with the new Wild One Meteorite Special Edition

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18.11.25

Norqain goes out of this world with the new Wild One Meteorite Special Edition

Norqain goes extraterrestrial with a meteorite dial in its flagship Wild One 42mm model... Which works strangely well.

Save the turtles in style with Seiko’s latest Australasian limited edition, the SRPM04K “Kame”

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15.11.25

Save the turtles in style with Seiko’s latest Australasian limited edition, the SRPM04K “Kame”

Inspired by the aquatic tones of Fitzroy Island, this LE is the latest watch in Seiko’s Save the Ocean series, supporting marine conservation.

Hamilton’s Call of Duty Special Edition Khaki Field watch is now on sale

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14.11.25

Hamilton’s Call of Duty Special Edition Khaki Field watch is now on sale

Get a lobby together: Hamilton has just launched its Khaki Field special edition in collaboration with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Tune into Episode 2 of Mido’s Multifort TV Big Date special editions

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12.11.25

Tune into Episode 2 of Mido’s Multifort TV Big Date special editions

Mido's TV test card special edition returns after a successful pilot episode, with this Episode 2 edition featuring a more subdued grey look.

MING debuts its first sports GMT watch with the new 37.11 Odyssey

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10.11.25

MING debuts its first sports GMT watch with the new 37.11 Odyssey

A successor to the GPHG-winning 37.09 Bluefin, the 37.11 Odyssey pairs dive watch functionality with a GMT complication.

The Zelos Comet 39 lands with out-of-this-world dials and down-to-earth proportions

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08.11.25

The Zelos Comet 39 lands with out-of-this-world dials and down-to-earth proportions

These slim, contemporary pilot's watches sport some incredible dials, including one made from a P-51 Mustang exhaust cowling.

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06.11.25

The Bovet Récital 30 brings the brand’s groundbreaking worldtimer to a smaller case

If only Zach could have beaten Medvedev...

Atelier Wen turns up the tantalum with its new Inflection series

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04.11.25

Atelier Wen turns up the tantalum with its new Inflection series

The Chinese independent brand has gone all in on an unusual metal - tantalum - as it offers something unique to the market.

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01.11.25

Yema tributes a historic French sports car brand with the Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

Yema's three latest chronographs celebrate the brand's status as the Official Timekeeper of the Alpine Elf Cup Series championship.

Does the Hanhart 415 ES Panda deliver top spec for money?

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30.10.25

Does the Hanhart 415 ES Panda deliver top spec for money?

At around US$3,000, the Hanhart 415 ES Panda offers favourable specifications for its price.

The Raymond Weil Toccata brings classical music to classical watch design

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29.10.25

The Raymond Weil Toccata brings classical music to classical watch design

With its classical proportions and dressy shape, this new release from Raymond Weil seems perfectly timed for party season.

ArtyA’s new Purity Wavy Central Tourbillon is a mesmerising merry-go-round of crazy sapphire

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27.10.25

ArtyA’s new Purity Wavy Central Tourbillon is a mesmerising merry-go-round of crazy sapphire

A massive 16mm central tourbillon shrink-wrapped in some mad bit of colour-changing sapphire? It could only be an ArtyA.

The Tissot Ballade now comes in 39mm with a COSC-certified movement

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23.10.25

The Tissot Ballade now comes in 39mm with a COSC-certified movement

This Tissot offers a familiar look at an unfamiliarly accessible price point, with a few key differences to help it stand out from the pack.

The new Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica marks the first 40mm ceramic case for the line

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22.10.25

The new Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica marks the first 40mm ceramic case for the line

This stealthy Panerai opens up this ceramic and GMT complication combination to a broader range of wrist sizes.

Glashütte Original takes unexpected inspiration from the world of cinema with the SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Screen”

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22.10.25

Glashütte Original takes unexpected inspiration from the world of cinema with the SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Screen”

This flyback chronograph dive watch's panda dial was inspired by the optical effect that cinema screens used to use for maxmium legibility.

The Beaubleu Seconde Française is a quintessentially quirky (and affordable) French timepiece

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21.10.25

The Beaubleu Seconde Française is a quintessentially quirky (and affordable) French timepiece

Sporting circular hands, it's a horological statement that offers Parisian panache and refinement at a surprisingly reasonable price point.

Serica’s Parade gets a mid-century makeover with two textural linen dials

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17.10.25

Serica’s Parade gets a mid-century makeover with two textural linen dials

Serica has added another two dials to its Parade dress watch collection, sporting a classic linen texture and adding some welcome colour.

Norqain reveals a new orange colour for its most advanced chronograph

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15.10.25

Norqain reveals a new orange colour for its most advanced chronograph

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono gets a high-visibility orange makeover, emphasising its sportiness.

Blancpain updates its Villeret line with subtle, yet well-considered tweaks

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15.10.25

Blancpain updates its Villeret line with subtle, yet well-considered tweaks

With these new "Golden Hour" updates to three key models, Blancpain's underrated Villeret line gets its time in the sun.

Omega debuts 4 new, slimmer “Side of the Moon” Speedmaster models in black and grey

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14.10.25

Omega debuts 4 new, slimmer “Side of the Moon” Speedmaster models in black and grey

Three Dark Side of the Moon models have touched down, as well as a new Grey Side of the Moon model, all offering significant refinements.

The new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 brings upgrades, more customisation, and a new size

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09.10.25

The new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 brings upgrades, more customisation, and a new size

The 5th generation of TAG Heuer's smart watch offers more features, a new smaller 40mm size, and more customisation than ever before.

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato FIFTY celebrates a major milestone with a new size and calibre

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07.10.25

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato FIFTY celebrates a major milestone with a new size and calibre

Fifty never looked so pretty. Zach is wondering if this is the best modern Laureato yet...

The revived Louis Vuitton Monterey is the next high fashion timepiece

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06.10.25

The revived Louis Vuitton Monterey is the next high fashion timepiece

The very first watch Louis Vuitton ever produced has made its way back into the catalogue with a new look dial and updated movement.