Vacheron Constantin, the oldest watch manufacture with uninterrupted history is commemorating its 270th anniversary in 2025, beginning with the unveiling of this new Historiques 222 in stainless steel three years after the release of the Historiques 222 in yellow gold.
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Insider: Zenith DEFY Skyline Americas Edition. Our Hands-on Review.
Let’s now go on with our hands-on review of the new Zenith DEFY Skyline Americas Edition ref. 49.9308.3620/56.I001 that comes with a black ceramic octagonal case with a faceted bezel, and a deep green sunburst-patterned dial with a rose gold-toned engraved pattern revisiting the emblematic Zenith four-pointed star.
W&W 2024: Piaget Polo Date 150th Anniversary Edition (Live Pics)
For Watches and Wonders 2024, Piaget is once again bridging the gap between past and present. For this year’s exhibition, they have struck the perfect chord between the bright gadroons of the historic Piaget Polo and the casual-chic allure of the iconic Piaget Polo Date with a ladies and a men’s watch celebrating the 150th anniversary.
Introducing: Czapek & Cie Antarctique Mount Erebus Deep Blue. Rose Gold and Yellow Gold Limited Editions.
Now in a solid gold case for the very first time. To complement the precious metal case, Czapek has also revived the legendary lamé dial of the original Antarctique Terre Adélie limited edition, launched in 2020. The new Czapek Antarctique Mount Erebus Deep Blue is available in 5N Rose Gold in a limited edition of 100 pieces or 2N Yellow Gold in a limited edition of 50 pieces.
Insider: Carl Suchy & Söhne Belvedere Danube. The Finest from Vienna but Still Swiss Made.
Carl Suchy & Söhne was founded in 1822 by Austrian watchmaker Carl Suchy and quickly became the most important watchmaking company of the Habsburg Monarchy. In 2017, the brand was revived, and combining Viennese elegance with high Swiss watchmaking skills, the brand now produces its watches in Switzerland. The Belvedere Danube is a perfect story teller of this brand.
Insider: Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Yellow Gold ref. 226658
For Watches & Wonders 2022, Rolex brings a third iteration —now in yellow gold—of the Yacht-Master with an Oysterflex. The first iteration of the Yacht-Master with Oysterflex bracelet was released at Baselworld 2015 sporting an Everose Gold case and in two different sizes that included a 37 mm —perfectly sized for ladies or for men with smaller wrists— and a 40 mm one. Then for at Baselworld 2019 Rolex presented a Yacht-Master in 18K white gold with a 42 mm case. The new Rolex Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226658 in 18K yellow gold marks a new step in the Oysterflex saga and the Yacht-Master.
Introducing: Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto. The Best Alternative to a Patek Nautilus 5711.
Today, Laurent Ferrier presents an incredibly gorgeous watch that could very well be the perfect alternative for anyone wanting a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. The new Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto takes its inspiration from the world of motorsports where Laurent Ferrier himself and his partner François Servanin were extremely active in the late 1970s.
Insider: Baume & Mercier Riviera Baumatic 10616. A Great Comeback of a Seventies Icon.
The Baume & Mercier Riviera was originally created in 1973 as Baume’s way of jumping onto the quartz revolution bandwagon but also as an inexpensive option –slightly similar in looks— to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak presented in 1972. This year 2021, the Baume & Mercier Riviera has been revived —the fifth generation— by the brand with an almost identical design to the original model but now powered by a Swiss made automatic movement and equipped with a very clever built-in interchangeable strap system.
Insider: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Infrared. One of the Stealthiest GPs.
To celebrate the opening of their first boutique in China, Girard-Perregaux presented the Laureato Absolute Infrared Limited Edition a few months ago. Today, we bring you our hands-on review of one of the stealthiest GPs out there. This new watch is equipped with a 44 mm case in black PVD Grade 5 titanium and a forged carbon dial with red applied baton indexes.
Introducing: New Piaget Polo Date 36 mm. Six New Models in Steel, White Gold and Rose Gold.
Piaget unveils two refined 36 mm models in stainless steel with matching steel bracelets and a combination of polished and satin-finished details. The year was 1979, and for the first time in its history, the Maison officially gave one of its models a name, Piaget Polo, echoing the eponymous jet-set sport and glamorous art of living. While glamour was the leitmotif of the era, it was expressed in ways that defied the norms governing traditional luxury.
News: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Infrared. An 88-Piece Exclusive to China.
Girard-Perregaux is releasing the new Laureato Absolute Infrared Limited Edition to celebrate the opening of their first boutique in China and the 230th anniversary of the manufacture. This new watch is equipped with a 44 mm case in black PVD Grade 5 titanium and a forged carbon dial with red applied baton indexes.
Insider: Rolex Datejust 41 ref. 126300. The Blue Dial Chameleon is Our Ultimate Choice.
The Rolex Datejust has always been one of the most classic and iconic watches out there. When it comes to Rolex watches, this is the choice for those looking for an everyday watch that is not too sporty nor too flashy —especially when equipped with a smooth bezel rather than the flashier 18K white gold fluted bezel. Available in 31 mm, 36 mm, or 41 mm, the Rolex Datejust 41 ref. 126300 is to us the perfect Datejust in terms of proportions. Not too big nor too small and with a relatively slender case measuring only 12 mm in thickness, the Datejust 41 is the result of Rolex’s constant search for perfection and innovation.
Rare Bird: Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5065A 'Jumbo'. The History of the First Patek to be Fitted with a Rubber Strap. (Updated)
Released in 1997 as the first Patek Philippe to be fitted with a rubber strap, the Aquanaut 'Jumbo' ref. 5065A is one of the most iconic watches of the 1990s. While the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 'Jumbo' ref. 5065A is not the first luxury watch to be equipped with a natural rubber strap —as MDM Genève Hublot was the first one to do so in 1980—, the Aquanaut quickly gained momentum due to its case size, sporty appearance, and variety of sizes and movements that were offered at the time.
News: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Ghost in Partnership with Bamford Watch Department
Girard Perregaux is pleased to unveil the Laureato Ghost, created in collaboration with Bamford Watch Department, a company synonymous with personalized, exclusive luxury products. This limited edition of 45 pieces pays tribute to the inaugural version of the Laureato, launched in 1975 while embracing an ultra-modern and contemporary colorway. This year Girard-Perregaux is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Laureato.
News: Presenting the Zenith DEFY Classic Carbon
Zenith has repeatedly demonstrated its mastery of innovative and exceptional materials in the DEFY collection, expressing its vision of the future of watchmaking with groundbreaking pieces. The DEFY Classic Carbon explores uncharted territory of innovation, with a full carbon fiber construction —including the integrated bracelet— in a 41 mm case. Carbon fiber is prized for its rare combination of lightness and durability as well as its unique and futuristic appearance. Yet its use in watchmaking has been fairly limited.
News: Panerai Luminor Marina Specchio Blue PAM 1316 with a Totally Redesigned Bracelet
They say that the third time is a charm as Panerai redesigns its bracelet for the third time since the brand released the first model fitted with bracelets over a decade ago. In order to reinvigorate the character of the iconic Luminor Marina, a new metal bracelet has been fitted to the new Panerai Luminor Marina Specchio Blue PAM 1316. With 2020 being the year dedicated to the legendary Luminor Marina, Panerai transforms the spirit of this model with the introduction of a totally redesigned metal bracelet that looks amazing.
Insider: Vacheron Constantin Égérie Selfwinding
Here at WCL we’ve limited the hands-on reviews of ladies’ watches because as men we don’t feel fully qualified to pass judgment on a watch that is meant to be worn by a woman. However, from time to time we will tap into a lady with exquisite taste to helps us evaluate and judge a watch from her standpoint. The Vacheron Constantin Égérie is the newest collection unveiled by the brand at the beginning of the year and this is the first time that we get to peruse one of their watches in the metal. And Oh boy! what a pleasant experience being able to review such a tasteful ladies’ watch for the very first time.
From the Archives: Rolex Day-Date 36 Galore. Some Wild Presidents from Baselworld 2019.
Last Baselworld 2019 Rolex introduced a new generation of its Oyster Perpetual Day‑Date 36, available in 18K yellow, white, or Everose gold with distinctive new dials and gem-set bezels on some versions. Without a doubt the wildest releases this year from the Rolex a.k.a. The crown. First released in 1956, the Day-Date became very popular among the elite as well as world dignitaries to then soon be referred to as the Presidents’ watch.
News: Breguet Marine 5517, Marine Chronographe 5527, Marine Alarme Musicale 5547 on Integrated Bracelets
Marine by Breguet ticks to the rhythm of the ocean swell and the light currents of the trade winds: a combination of a timeless aesthetic and technical performance in Breguet’s time-honored tradition. Now Breguet offers the Marine 5517, the Chronographe 5527, and the Alarme Musicale 5547 in rose or white gold with matching gold bracelets for a sportier look. The first link, which is attached directly integrated to the case, continues the smooth lines of the Marine to the wrist, offering superior comfort for the wearer.
Eye Candy: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 mm. Two Stunning References and a Lot of Watch for the Money.
Finally we got to see the new Chopard Alpine Eagle in the metal and all we can say is that this watch is simply stunning. Incredibly finished, its bracelet fits like a glove and very comfortably. Contemporary, refined and assertive, the new Alpine Eagle sports chic timepiece collection is a state-of-the-art reinterpretation of the St. Moritz, the first watch created in 1980 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now co-president of Chopard. Imagined and personally designed by him, Alpine Eagle is driven by his passion for the Alps and by the lofty power of the eagle that reigns supreme there. Crafted from an exclusive, ultra-resistant and light-reflecting metal named Lucent Steel A223, it beats to the rhythm of a Chopard chronometer-certified movement.
