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In 1925, Cartier surprised the world of jewelry at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts by unveiling a collar draped around the shoulders without a clasp or fastening. After fading into the background over the years, today it returns as part of the Sixième Sens par Cartier...

What is Cartier's vision of time? Through this latest odyssey, Cartier brings us into the heart of the Maison's horological design with a detailed exploration of the shapes that make up Cartier's watchmaking creativity. But what are they? The rectangular Tank, the square Santos de Cartier, the oval Baignoire... each...

Following last year’s online edition, the Watches & Wonders showcase is back in Geneva with a physical show this year from March 30 through April 4, presenting both revolutionary creations in the watch industry alongside exceptional timepieces. TAG Heuer will of course be on hand, introducing no fewer than six new watches...

The joy of mechanics comes to the fore in the new ProPilot X Calibre 400, a titanium-cased watch inspired by more than a century of aviation heritage and powered by our five-day automatic. When you love mechanical watches, do you begin your critique of a new piece looking at the...

The Highlife collection of Frederique Constant is resolutely focused on the present moment. It embraces the contours of its time, appropriating current trends, remaining chic and impertinent at the same time. In this vein, the new Highlife Ladies Automatic creations presented in 2022 offer two sparkling 34 mm versions adorned...

Presented in 2012, the Classics Worldtimer Manufacture imposed itself in record-breaking time as one of Frédérique Constant most sold timepieces, widely acclaimed by the watchmaking community. A success which shows no sign of abating, today celebrating its 10th anniversary with two very exclusive limited editions: the first in 18-carat pink...

In 2022, Frederique Constant is returning to the aesthetic origins of its flagship line, the “Classics Automatic”, with no fewer than five new models, two of which in Heart Beat versions.If there is an often-said watchmaking phrase, it is that the dial is the face of the watch. Although the...

INTRODUCING THE 2022 NAVITIMER As Breitling’s legendary timepiece turns 70, the brand unveils a redesigned collection that is all about bold color, enhanced styling—and incredible journeys. For 70 years, Breitling’s original pilot’s watch has been beloved by aviators and tastemakers in equal measure. Worn by an astronaut in space and...

We’ve created a 200-piece limited edition with the legendary watch magazine It’s our great pleasure to introduce the Chronos Limited Edition, a 200-piece version of our Divers Sixty-Five made in collaboration with our long-time friends at the legendary Chronos watch magazine. The 38mm steel case, bezel and bracelet design are...

Meet the Top Time watches and Speed Twin motorcycle behind a spectacular new collaboration inspired by 1960s café-racer culture. In the mid-1960s, auto racing was having a heyday, and a whole subculture had sprung up around “café racers,” stylish motorcycles, used to literally transport their riders from hip café to...

A pioneer in luxury connected watches since 2015, TAG Heuer has launched Connected Calibre E4, its new generation of connected watches, combining sleek elegance and sporting performance. The two new models are equally at home on playing fields or at elegant dinners. This technological jewel spans an ecosystem of sports activities, wellness...

For the first time, Oris introduces a watch with a cloisonné enamel dial, chosen to capture the story of Sun Wukong, the legendary Monkey King. Oris is particularly excited to announce a very special limited-edition watch, co-created with the Shanghai Animation Film Studio Co. The Sun Wukong Artist Edition features...

In continuous production since 1938, the Big Crown Pointer Date is Oris’s longest-serving design and an icon in Swiss watchmaking. With its oversized crown, red crescent-tipped pointer date hand and fluted bezel, it is an Oris signature and a byword for ageless watch design. Now, for the first time, Oris...

For over sixty years, advances in the fundamentals of watchmaking, precision, durability and beauty, have been of paramount importance to Grand Seiko. With the Spring Drive Caliber 9RA5 and the Hi-Beat 36000 Caliber 9SA5 launched in 2020, Grand Seiko took an important step forward in precision and overall performance. In...

2002 saw the creation of Grand Seiko's first GMT watch and, five years later, the first Spring Drive Chronograph was released. Both these technical developments received immediate acclaim and, ever since, have featured in a range of Grand Seiko creations of very different styles. Today, two Spring Drive limited edition...

The collaboration between Oris and sustainable deer leather manufacturer Cervo Volante is a beautiful expression of the Swiss watch company’s Change for the Better campaign. As we move deeper into this decade, the world has become increasingly aware of our collective responsibilities towards our planet and our environment. We know...

In 2021, Grand Seiko introduced a high-beat watch inspired by the slender and beautiful white birch trees of the Hiraniwa Plateau in northern Japan. This timepiece was warmly praised by watch fans worldwide for its intricately textured dial and for the revolutionary Caliber 9SA5 that powered it. Its wide acclaim...

More than twenty years ago, Frederique Constant launched its Highlife collection. In 2020, the Maison brought it back to the forefront of the watchmaking scene. Today, its flagship model, the Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, is offered for the first time with a mysterious blue-grey dial.Born in 1999, the Highlife collection...

2022 WILL MARK 70 YEARS SINCE BREITLING CREATED THE NAVITIMER FOR AOPA In 1952, Willy Breitling developed a wrist-worn instrument that would allow pilots to perform all necessary flight calculations. Two years later, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) selected his design as its official timepiece. Their partnership led...

Showcasing its legacy as one of the most important innovators in timekeeping history, Accutron revives some of the most memorable timepieces, each a cultural and iconic touchstone, just like the brand itself. The sophisticated Accutron legacy collection is comprised of the most standout watches originally created in the 1960’s and...