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In The Metal: Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Self-winding – Is This The...

These days, Vacheron Constantin seems to reach new heights every five minutes. Ever more in the eyes of the public and not just connoisseurs, the horology house recently burst through the billion-franc...

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One For The Aesthetes: Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture...

If there’s one thing you should know about Frederique Constant, it’s that the brand is on the up. In recent years, under the savvy leadership of CEO Niels Eggerding, the Swiss horology house has...

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Daniel Roth Tourbillon Rose Gold: The Ultimate Quiet Luxury Watch?

Whether it’s Sofia Richie, Natasha from Sex and the City, or influencer The Gstaad Guy’s ‘Constance’ serving as your inspiration, ‘quiet luxury’ remains the hottest trend this summer – and I would make...

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Piaget Polo Skeleton Ceramic: A New Milestone For a Brand Defined by its...

If there’s one thing Piaget is known for, it’s gold. One of the only horology houses to cast its own gold, Piaget’s work with the material has long been recognised in the industry, from its so-called...

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A. Lange & Söhne Introduces a Handwerkskunst Edition Three Years on – And For...

Manager Günter Blümlein, who made such a major contribution to the successful reestablishment of A. Lange & Söhne, once summarised the company’s philosophy as follows: ‘An A. Lange watch is a total...

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The Most Expensive Omega Wristwatches of All Time

The history of the most expensive Omega watches ever offered at auction is simultaneously a narrative of the brand’s greatest achievements, its illustrious heritage, and the most exquisite models it...

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The Most Expensive Audemars Piguet Watches of All Time

The history of the most expensive Audemars Piguet watches ever offered at auction is simultaneously a narrative of the brand’s greatest achievements, its illustrious heritage, and the most exquisite...

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The Most Expensive Rolex Wristwatches Of All Time

Rolex is the most well-known and revered horology house on the planet. Owning a Rolex is the ultimate symbol of prosperity in the western world. But just how much money do these watches actually...

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24 Hours With Rolex At The Laver Cup In Berlin

When John McEnroe and Björn Borg take to the stage at the gala event in Berlin on Thursday evening before the start of the Laver Cup 2024, it will be the last time the two eternal rivals introduce...

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Everything You Need to Know About The Rolex Submariner

In Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, the King gives the White Rabbit some sage advice for storytelling: ‘Begin at the beginning,’ the King said gravely, ‘and go on till you come to the end: then...

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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony: Pure Restraint At Its Finest

Vacheron Constantin makes no secret of the significance of its Patrimony collection for the maison. The name itself, ‘Patrimony’, speaks to the brand’s heritage, evoking a deep legacy of history,...

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H. Moser x Bucherer: Three Exclusive Models for Admirers of Quiet Luxury

What lies at the heart of H. Moser watches? They boast bold colours, harmonious shapes, and minimalist designs that can be daring yet are always exquisitely crafted. These timepieces provide a...

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A Closer Look: Raymond Weil Millesime Collection Spreads Its Wings

Entering a competitive industry is never easy, but sometimes it’s a vital step for growth. Renowned watchmaker Raymond Weil embraced this challenge with the launch of its all-new millesime (French for...

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The Patek Philippe Cubitus: Everything You Need to Know About The New Line

The watch industry has something of a penchant for superlatives, but it would be no exaggeration to say that this is, in many ways, the most exciting new product of the year: the Patek Philippe...

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Interview With Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern About The New Cubitus...

First of all, congratulations. Having a launch like this after 25 years is something very, very special. What does the launch of this watch mean to you?  Thierry Stern: Well, for me, it’s always...

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Quiet Luxury Watches: A Guide to Achieving Understated Style

Loro Piana, Sandro, Max Mara – brands synonymous with ‘quiet luxury’ in fashion are relatively easy to identify. But when it comes to watches, how does ‘quiet luxury’ manifest itself? Is every Swiss...

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A. Lange & Söhne: 30 Years of the Lange 1 – Anniversary Collection With Four...

If A. Lange & Söhne is revered as Germany’s most formidable watch manufacture, the Lange 1 is, undoubtedly, its pièce de résistance. With A. Lange & Söhne having been founded in 1845 by...

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A Visit to the McLaren Technology Centre with Richard Mille, Where Luxury...

On 7 October 2024, Richard Mille unveiled its fourth watch developed as part of its ten-year partnership with McLaren. This watch aims to transfer the DNA of McLaren’s super sports cars into...

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Piaget Andy Warhol Clou de Paris: A Cult Collector Favourite

In a return to what the sumptuous luxury Swiss watch and jewellery maison does best, Piaget has once again merged art and horology with the release of the Andy Warhol Clou de Paris watch. While the...

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Uncovering the Value of Limited Editions: Insights From The First Wempe...

As an author who has spent over twenty years writing about mechanical wristwatches, being tucked away for two hours in a shadowy wine cellar in Cologne’s old town with thirty potential watch clients is...

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Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers: Unique Creations Draw Inspiration from...

As a somewhat seasoned purveyor of the watch industry by now, I would personally assert that Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers is one of the absolute highest watchmaking departments on the planet....

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Collector’s View on Patek Philippe’s Cubitus: ‘Am I Seeing Double? I Might...

A watch enthusiast and Nautilus owner from Swisswatches collector’s community shares his musings on the new Patek Philippe Cubitus after taking it for a three-week spin on the wrist. It’s finally here!...

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Tennis Players And Their (Passion For) Watches

When we received a couple of invitations from watch brands to various tennis tournaments this year, deciding who should go wasn’t a hard decision for our team. After all, it’s no exaggeration to say...

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Vanguart Watches: A New Approach to Telling Time

When Axel Leuenberger and his three companions decided to launch a new watchmaking company, they had a fairly clear idea of their goal: to create timepieces that were ‘beyond products’. Leuenberger,...

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What is a GMT watch and how does it work?

GMT watches are ideal for people who regularly work with different time zones or travel frequently. They allow you to keep track of up to two additional time zones alongside the local time – a...

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Lang & Heyne Showcases Masterful Watchmaking in Unique One-Offs and Limited...

It is a watch brand that is actually only known to true connoisseurs: Lang & Heyne from Radeberg near Dresden. The timepieces are not only technically extremely sophisticated with their in-house...

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Trailblazing A New Era For Women In Motorsport: The Richard Mille Rally...

Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Ibn Battuta The premiere of the Richard Mille Rally A’Shira from 16 to 21 October in Saudi Arabia can hardly be put into words....

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On The Wrist: The New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in Titanium and Bronze Gold

As part of the launch of the current Seamaster Diver 300M collection, Omega is introducing a new version in grade 2 titanium and bronze gold. The design of the new Seamaster is based on the Seamaster...

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Norqain From Nidau: Where The Wild Ones Are (And Build Damn Good Watches)

Swiss watch start-up Norqain earned a spot in the display windows of the prestigious retailer Wempe in remarkably little time. Our editor Joern F. Kengelbach explores this through the lens of the...

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10 Years of Cartier’s Maison des Métiers d’Art – A Special Insight and Review...

In 2011, Cartier acquired a 17th century farmhouse a stone’s throw away from its watch manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, lovingly renovated it, and created an atelier in which the maison prioritises...

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Swisswatches 24 Days of Christmas: Top Watches of 2024

It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That’s why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to compile a list of our top watches from 2024. From milestone...

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The Time is Ripe For Change: What Can we Expect in The Watch Industry in 2025?

The most important company and watch model anniversaries in 2025 and a (critical) look at the watch industry this coming year. Normally, we like to hold back on speculation at Swisswatches – and for...

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Richard Mille’s Certified Pre-Owned Boutique in London: A Horological Hall of...

Were you aware that Richard Mille has its own Certified Pre-Owned boutique in the heart of London? More often than not, the answer to this question, regrettably, is ‘no’. Always ones to keep our noses...

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From Gold to Steel: The 222 from Vacheron Constantin Appears in a New Guise...

The watchmaking company Vacheron Constantin is celebrating its 270th anniversary this year – and is kicking off the anniversary with something of a sensation. The highly coveted reference 222 from...

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Watch Collection: A Closer Look at The Tech Billionaire’s...

When Mark Zuckerberg announced on 28 October 2021 that the parent company Facebook would be renamed Meta with immediate effect, not only Facebook but also Zuckerberg seemed to have undergone a...

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The future of Chopard: L.U.C Lunar One And L.U.C Flying T Twin Perpetual

As always, Chopard’s latest creations are well worth looking at in detail, as they offer a glimpse into what the brand is calling the aesthetic future of the company. Seamlessly blending refined...

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Rolex’s Mysterious Off-Catalogue Watches

Rolex may produce over a million watches a year, but this doesn’t stop mystery from shrouding it in many aspects. One such aspect is the off-catalogue Rolex models, reserved for VIP clients and usually...

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Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori: New Mechanical Movement Graces Bulgari’s Iconic...

Last year, we explored the top timepieces of the Year of the Dragon, as various brands presented their own interpretations to herald the year in. The Year of the Snake, however, marks a particularly...

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Vacheron Constantin 222, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus:...

Why not start the watchmaking year with a bang? This seems to have been the thinking at Vacheron Constantin, which launched the steel version of the Historiques 222 a good three years ago following the...

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What is a mechanical watch?

From the clocking ticking above the platform at the railway station to the watch on your wrist, we encounter watches in our everyday life everywhere we go. At school, we’ve already learnt the necessary...

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New Complication Joins The Piaget Polo Series: Polo Flying Tourbillon...

Every watch manufacture has one or more iconic models that have enjoyed great popularity for years. For Piaget, the Polo watch line is one of them. Since its launch in 1979 as the brand’s first sports...

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Rolex Certified Pre-Owned at Bucherer: Everything You Need to Know About the...

The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned programme at Bucherer offers a high-quality and trustworthy alternative to buying pre-owned Rolex luxury watches. But how does the buying, selling, authentication and...

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Three Timepieces, Three Concepts: Bucherer Exclusives x Ulysse Nardin,...

Retailer Bucherer is kicking off 2025 with the introduction of three special timepieces created in collaboration with watch manufactures Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux and Chopard. Each watch presents...

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Glashütte Original and the Fascination of Moonphase Watches

In 1968, the Apollo 8 mission transmitted images to Earth that were so impressive that they triggered a metaphysical shiver across the globe. ‘Earthrise’, the image shot on 24 December 1968 during the...

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Audemars Piguet Heralds Release of New-Generation Calibre 7138 with Royal Oak...

In a year that’s already seen its fair share of landmark moments, Audemars Piguet has decided to raise the bar once again. Enter the calibre 7138 perpetual calendar. This calibre marks a genuine leap...

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Audemars Piguet Bids Farewell To Its Calibre 5135 With The Royal Oak...

Audemars Piguet is not only celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, but also bidding farewell to the calibre 5135 after almost a decade in production. However, this special automatic movement with...

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Everything You Need to Know About Chronograph Watches

Something of a curse within the Swiss watches industry is that almost every horology house lays claim to being the first of their kind: a record-breaker, an inventor, a pioneer. The same applies to the...

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The New Hublot Big Bang MECA-10 42 mm: Evolution of a Revolution

At the beginning of 2025, Hublot revised its striking Big Bang MECA-10, a timepiece renowned for its ten-day power reserve and unconventional power reserve display. The primary focus of this update was...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Omega Speedmaster

The history of the Omega Speedmaster is a tale of remarkable achievements, an impressive heritage, and some of the finest timepieces Omega has ever produced throughout its long-standing history. In...

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Richard Mille and Ferrari Take Their Collaboration to the Next Level with the...

Since 2021, Richard Mille and Ferrari have been working together — two companies both renowned for technical innovation, distinctive design, and exceptional performance. In 2022, this partnership...

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