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The TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph is a high-octane, high-horology take on the brand’s legendary motorsports chronograph

First debuted in a piece unique for Only Watch 2023, TAG Heuer's first mechanical split-seconds chronograph is now in mainline production.

Every TAG Heuer release of Watches & Wonders 2024, with a haute horlogerie Monaco and solid gold Skipper

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Every TAG Heuer release of Watches & Wonders 2024, with a haute horlogerie Monaco and solid gold Skipper

Not ones to let development go to waste, TAG Heuer show off their Only Watch 2023 follow-up as well as plenty of line expansions.

The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony celebrates 20 years of refined minimalism

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09.04.24

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The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony celebrates 20 years of refined minimalism

For the 20th anniversary of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony, the Maison explores minimalism again.

Casually showing off with the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph (live pics)

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09.04.24

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Casually showing off with the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph (live pics)

The Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph collection finally brings the El Primero into a casual yet playful setting.

The Grand Seiko Starry Night SBGW314 puts some sparkle in their history

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09.04.24

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The Grand Seiko Starry Night SBGW314 puts some sparkle in their history

Tributing the very first Grand Seiko, the brand introduces a star-studded, manual-winding limited edition.

The Grand Seiko SLGH021 debuts a new Genbi Valley-inspired dial pattern in luscious light green

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09.04.24

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The Grand Seiko SLGH021 debuts a new Genbi Valley-inspired dial pattern in luscious light green

The new Grand Seiko SLGH021 “Genbi Valley” Limited Edition introduces a light green dial with a brand-spanking new dial pattern.

Every Grand Seiko release from Watches and Wonders 2024

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Every Grand Seiko release from Watches and Wonders 2024

Want the lowdown on all the watches Grand Seiko debuted at Watches & Wonders 2024? We run through all the highlights right here.

The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon is the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch

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09.04.24

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The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon is the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch

The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon is the thinnest tourbillon watch in the world.

Bulgari sets a new world record & unveils red carpet-ready releases ahead of Watches and Wonders 2024

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08.04.24

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Bulgari sets a new world record & unveils red carpet-ready releases ahead of Watches and Wonders 2024

Bulgari have reclaimed the throne for the world's thinnest watch, as well as unveiled some other hot watches.

Bulgari reclaims the throne for the world’s thinnest watch with the Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC

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08.04.24

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Bulgari reclaims the throne for the world’s thinnest watch with the Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC

As the name implies, it isn't just the thinnest mechanical watch in the world, it is also the world's thinnest COSC-certified chronometer. Wow.

Chopard goes green again for the L.U.C XPS Forest Green

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08.04.24

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Chopard goes green again for the L.U.C XPS Forest Green

Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2024, this verdant Chopard is an elegant blend of traditional and modern aesthetics.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Chronograph arguably won Watches & Wonders 2023

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09.08.23

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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Chronograph arguably won Watches & Wonders 2023

At this point, Watches & Wonders 2023 feels like it was both yesterday and a year ago. Ultimately, it’s well away in the rear view…

Parmigiani Fleurier’s new calendar trio of Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian

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14.07.23

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Parmigiani Fleurier’s new calendar trio of Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian

Parmigiani Fleurier flexes their watchmaking muscles with three platinum-cased calendar pieces The brand takes on the Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian calendars and executes them in…

Hands On

14.06.23

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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SLGC001 Tentagraph puts the evolution in Evolution 9

Grand Seiko is well-known for a wide array of dial expressions, faceted case geometries, handsome Zaratsu finishing, and, of course, their proprietary Spring Drive system.…

Roger Dubuis CEO Nicola Andreatta on the concept of Hyper Horology and expecting the unexpected

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12.06.23

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Roger Dubuis CEO Nicola Andreatta on the concept of Hyper Horology and expecting the unexpected

The next stop in our Watches & Wonders CEO interview journey is Roger Dubuis, a brand notable for their big switch from super-classical to Hyper…

Hands On

10.05.23

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HANDS-ON: The Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans & Ripples Date bring new colour and complication

These days, for a manufacture not to have an integrated watch design is a bit like not having a smartphone. Sure, there may be a…

KISS, MARRY, KILL: The Time+Tide team reveal their picks from Watches & Wonders

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06.05.23

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KISS, MARRY, KILL: The Time+Tide team reveal their picks from Watches & Wonders

Watches & Wonders is obviously a great time to get introduced to some of the biggest novelties of the year across 40-plus brands. But, it…

Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

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Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

In the weeks since Watches & Wonders, I’ve been ruminating on the numerous releases, and have realised that this year has been one of the…

The Czapek Antarctique S is a fever dream of light and colour you won’t want to wake from

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25.04.23

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The Czapek Antarctique S is a fever dream of light and colour you won’t want to wake from

Czapek continues to shake up the integrated bracelet watch space with stunning new versions of their 38.5mm Antarctique S The Sashiko variants feature dials in…

Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier on the origins of the Reverso and why the golden ratio is central to its success

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25.04.23

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Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Catherine Rénier on the origins of the Reverso and why the golden ratio is central to its success

At last year’s Watches & Wonders, Jaeger-LeCoultre dazzled attendees with their Stellar Odyssey collection accompanied by a mesmerising stall. This year, they calmed us back…

Parmigiani Fleurier are maintaining their killer momentum in style

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24.04.23

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Parmigiani Fleurier are maintaining their killer momentum in style

It’s easy to read about a watch brand having an incredible turnaround and soar in popularity, and you may even notice the rise in social…

D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

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22.04.23

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D.C.’s top five releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Now that the smoke has cleared, and I’ve had a moment to wrap my head around the enormity of Watches & Wonders 2023, I’ve nailed…

Ressence give their entry-level Type 8 a distinct sage-green treatment with new Type 8S

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18.04.23

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Ressence give their entry-level Type 8 a distinct sage-green treatment with new Type 8S

The Ressence Type 8 is the independent brand’s entry-level timepiece at CHF 12,500 Type 8 offers purely the essentials, just the hours and minutes via…

Montblanc goes overboard with a frosty new variant of their Iced Sea diver

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16.04.23

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Montblanc goes overboard with a frosty new variant of their Iced Sea diver

Montblanc adds a cool new grey dial variant to their chilled-out Iced Sea dive watch The unique dial texture is inspired by the Mer de…

Piaget finds themselves in the limelight with new Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

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15.04.23

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Piaget finds themselves in the limelight with new Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

Piaget has a lot of in-house know-how within their manufacture, and this has allowed them to be not only a champion of ultra-thin watchmaking but…

Our favourite IWC releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

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14.04.23

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Our favourite IWC releases from Watches & Wonders 2023

Watch fans were eagerly awaiting Watches & Wonders, with over 40 brands presenting their new novelties at the fair. But, for one brand, there was…

New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

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13.04.23

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New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

The English physicist and mathmatician Sir Isaac Newton believed that for every action there is an equal opposite reaction. Chinese cosmology stands by a similar…

Zach & Kylie react to the Cartier 2023 Watches & Wonders novelties

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12.04.23

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Zach & Kylie react to the Cartier 2023 Watches & Wonders novelties

Different brands have different approaches to Watches & Wonders releases. Some come to the fair with a single hero novelty along with a few collection…

The Czapek Antarctique Révélation opens its heart to watch aficionados

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11.04.23

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The Czapek Antarctique Révélation opens its heart to watch aficionados

Czapek has expanded their best-selling integrated Antarctique line with the stunning open-worked Révélation The new in-house SXH7 auto-winding movement is an evolution of their SXH5,…

The mind-blowing majesty of the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication

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11.04.23

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The mind-blowing majesty of the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication

Vacheron Constantin drops an incredible one-of-one reference from its Les Cabinotiers collection for Watches & Wonders 2023 The Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication is…

A new, sleeker TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Glassbox

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10.04.23

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A new, sleeker TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Glassbox

TAG Heuer introduced a facelifted Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon with new box-dome crystal Colours are inspired by the piece’s racing heritage and fit into the new…

Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime is the ultimate Complication from the ultimate complication-makers

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09.04.23

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Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime is the ultimate Complication from the ultimate complication-makers

Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch is updated with a subtle brown and gold colour scheme, and an outlandish gem-set variant The reversible case houses 20…

Flying high: Zenith redesigns their Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback

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09.04.23

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Flying high: Zenith redesigns their Pilot Automatic and Pilot Big Date Flyback

Zenith’s new Pilot collection sees a complete redesign of the case aesthetic. Lineup includes a 40mm time and date version, and a big date flyback…

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09.04.23

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The Zenith Defy Revival Shadow cuts a super-spy profile

Zenith introduces a striking new reinterpretation of the historic Defy Revival for Watches & Wonders 2023. An evolution of the vintage look of previous editions,…

Flight club: Fly first with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

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08.04.23

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Flight club: Fly first class with these 5 upscale pilot’s chronographs

During the golden age of air travel, all seats on a plane were pretty much first-class seats. At the dawn of intercontinental flight, travellers dressed…

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08.04.23

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The Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar is a first for the brand

High complications are not something we would typically associate with Panerai - however that could all be about to change with the introduction of their…

The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial

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08.04.23

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The Panerai Radiomir California offers a more compact take on their classic dial

The Panerai Radiomir California is their first California dial in a 45mm case. For the first time, Panerai have experimented with a faux-aged PVD case.…

Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is powered by a high-revving movement

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06.04.23

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Chopard’s Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is powered by a high-revving movement

The casual proposition in Chopard’s catalogue sports a high-beat 8 Hz movement Furthering the sporty characteristics, the Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is cased in…

Look into the future of Hyper Horology with the Roger Dubuis Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph

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06.04.23

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Look into the future of Hyper Horology with the Roger Dubuis Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph

Roger Dubuis pushes the envelope of haute horology for Watches & Wonders, with the introduction of the Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph It features a 360 degree…

The Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is a bi-retrograde, bi-axis tourbillon spec monster

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05.04.23

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The Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is a bi-retrograde, bi-axis tourbillon spec monster

The Hublot MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde is Hublot’s latest addition to the Masterpiece collection. It features a bi-retrograde dial, as well as a bi-axis tourbillon…

Grand Seiko evokes rosy cherry blossom with the Hana-ikada SBGY026

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05.04.23

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Grand Seiko evokes rosy cherry blossom with the Hana-ikada SBGY026

Grand Seiko makes the most of their gorgeous cherry blossom-inspired dial, this time in a rose-gold case The SBGY026 will appeal to the smaller-wristed, measuring…

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date

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04.04.23

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The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date is the first retrograde display in a sports watch for the brand The watch comes ready for adventure,…

Patek Philippe wows with the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph in white gold

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04.04.23

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Patek Philippe wows with the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph in white gold

Patek Philippe embarks on a new route for Watches & Wonders 2023 with two new versions of its Calatrava Pilot Travel Time. In addition to…

The Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001 – the first fully mechanical chronograph movement from GS

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04.04.23

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The Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001 – the first fully mechanical chronograph movement from GS

Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001 marks the first-ever fully mechanical chronograph from GS Tentagraph stands for TEN beats per second, Three days, Automatic chronoGRAPH New 9SC5…

The Grand Seiko SBGE295 “Mt. Hotaka Peaks” GMT is inspired by lush mountain woods

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03.04.23

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The Grand Seiko SBGE295 “Mt. Hotaka Peaks” GMT is inspired by lush mountain woods

The Grand Seiko SBGE295 takes the Mt. Motaka dial in a verdant direction with a silvery-green finish The asymmetrical bi-colour bezel is luminous in its…

Bulgari’s Precious and Striking Tourbillon models present three variations of the complication

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03.04.23

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Bulgari’s Precious and Striking Tourbillon models present three variations of the complication

Bulgari flexes their haute horlogerie muscles with four high-end tourbillon-equipped pieces The Precious Naturalia and Precious Tourbillon Lumière show off natural gemstone beauty in rose…

The Grand Seiko Heritage Collection in Ever-Brilliant Steel

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03.04.23

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The Grand Seiko Heritage Collection in Ever-Brilliant Steel

The new Grand Seiko Heritage Collection features a 44GS case in Ever-Brilliant Steel. The material boasts a whiter lustre and better corrosion resistance than regular…

The BA111OD CHPTR_Δ is hypocycloidal genius personified

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02.04.23

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The BA111OD CHPTR_Δ is hypocycloidal genius personified

The new BA111OD CHPTR_Δ introduces hypocycloidal time-telling. Olivier Mory, who built the cheapest Swiss-made tourbillon, was involved with the in-house BA111LOD 09310 module. For only…