The Byrne Star Watch complication is inspired by a historic timepiece from Vacheron Constantin pocket watch that John Byrne painstakingly restored over two decades ago. Originally purchased in India, this rare watch, believed to have belonged to a Pope, features a detailed map of Italy, making it an exceptional artifact.
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Introducing: ArtyA Purity Wavy HMS Mirror
ArtyA introduces the Purity Wavy HMS Mirror, a limited edition of 99 pieces—an avant-garde timepiece that redefines craftsmanship and innovation. Crafted entirely in-house, this watch showcases exceptional handcraftsmanship, blending design and comfort in perfect harmony.
Introducing: Louis Erard Le Régulateur Gravé Bleu
Louis Erard introduces a new signature piece to its permanent collection with the new Le Régulateur Gravé. A standout from the Noirmont Métiers d'Art line, this timepiece reinterprets the classic sector dial while showcasing traditional engraving techniques. By making this model a permanent addition, Louis Erard reaffirms its identity—one rooted in bold creativity, horological heritage, and an independent spirit that has defined the brand from the very beginning.
Introducing: Frederique Constant 'Watch Angels' Worldtimer Manufacture 40 mm. A Smaller Size 718-piece Limited Edition.
Geneva-based watchmaker Frederique Constant along with watch collector community and habillage producer Watch Angels, proudly unveil their latest co-creation and co-production: the Worldtimer Manufacture in 40 mm. This unique timepiece, encasing the renowned in-house FC-718 world time movement, has been designed for early adopters and marks a design and dimensional evolution of the acclaimed 42 mm Classic Worldtimer Manufacture model which it comes to complement.
Breaking News: Rolex Shuts Down Carl F. Bucherer
Today, February 7th, 2025, we found out through the news Bilanz—a Swiss publication—that Rolex has decided to shut down all operations of the Carl F. Bucherer brand considering its low sales and uncertain future in a highly competitive watch industry. From what we’ve heard, looks like the 100 or so employees at Carl F. Bucherer were informed this morning that the brand would cease to operate and that they would be offered jobs at Rolex.
Introducing: Atelier FVF Genève FVF2 Time & Day Intrepido. Franc Vila Releases his Second Watch as FVF.
Franc Vila is a very familiar name if you know anything about independent watchmakers from the last two decades. After selling his namesake brand Franc Vila, the Spaniard watchmaker returns with his second watch under the new Atelier FVF Genève. Following the release of the FVF1 Superligero Tourbillon, now comes the new FVF2 Time & Day Intrepido where he blends in timeless elegance and a dynamic soul.
Introducing: Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture. A Swiss Made Tourbillon Under USD 16K.
In 2025, Frederique Constant is unveiling a new edition of its Classic Tourbillon Manufacture reference FC-980GR3H6, a direct descendant of its 2023 predecessors. The timepiece is being released in a limited edition of 150 pieces featuring a 39 mm stainless steel case with a green dial and matching strap. Its beating heart is the automatic FC-980 manufacture movement, developed and assembled in-house.
Introducing: Louis Erard Le Régulateur X Sylvie Fleury Palette of Shadows. A 178-piece Limited Edition.
The collaboration between Louis Erard and Swiss artist Sylvie Fleury positions Le Régulateur X Sylvie Fleury Palette of Shadows as a leading force in unconventional design culture. Its iconic ‘three inline’ hands challenge traditional norms and redefine fundamental concepts. By juxtaposing luxury and industrial materials, Fleury critiques the fetishization of beauty and gendered consumption patterns.
From the Editor: Oris ProPilot X Miss Piggy Edition. The Perfect Example of the Lack of Creativity in the Swiss Watch Industry.
I still remember like it was yesterday when I purchased my first Oris watch back in 1999 during a trip to Miami. It was the Oris BC3 Day Date Big Crown ref. 635 7500 on a rubber strap with a black dial. What a great-looking watch for the price, unlike the garbage that the brand produces now. If I am not mistaken, I think I paid about USD 600 at the time after discounts, taxes, and all.
Introducing: Raymond Weil Millesime Infinite Burgundy Limited Edition
The new Millesime Infinite Burgundy in an 88-piece limited edition pays homage to the legacy of fine watchmaking while embracing the purity of design and the boldness of color while celebrating the Chinese Year of the Snake with its vibrant hue of red.
Introducing: Louis Moinet Starman. A Tourbillon with Meteorites on its Dial and the Solar System on its Back.
Louis Moinet presents a unique timepiece that shelters a rare fragment of the cosmos, bearing the earliest traces of life. Its dial, a genuine feat of artistic and technical prowess, features fragments of rare meteorites and reveals a stellar panorama that lights up at night. On the back, it shows the solar system, with planets meticulously painted by hand.
Introducing: Cyrus Genève Klepcys Vertical Skeleton Tourbillon Malachite
First launched in 2018 with a solid dial, followed in 2019 by a skeletonized version, and later also with a stunning sapphire crystal case to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary. Now in 2024, Cyrus Genève expands the Klepcys Vertical Tourbillon collection with the introduction of the new Klepcys Vertical Skeleton Tourbillon Malachite in a limited edition of only 2 pieces.
Introducing: Louis Erard X Vianney Halter Le Régulateur II Limited Edition
With their second collaboration, Louis Erard and Vianney Halter go bold, integrating Steampunk craftsmanship and the distinctive codes of Antiqua into the Régulateur. The design of the Louis Erard Régulateur aligns perfectly with Halter’s unmistakable split-time subdials. The outcome: a piece pulsing with deconstructed energy. This watch orbits between reality and fiction, transcending the boundaries of both time and space.
Introducing: Universal Genève Polerouter SAS Tribute Timepieces
Finally, after its revival, Universal Genève just announced three tribute Polerouter timepieces honoring SAS —Scandinavian Airlines System— the air carrier for Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. One of the three timepieces will be auctioned at Phillips Watches to mark the 70th anniversary of the first SAS Transpolar Pole Route flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles in 1954.
Introducing: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 - 50 Year 911 Turbo Limited Edition
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche Design presents the Chronograph 1 - 50 Jahre —50 year— 911 Turbo Edition. This new watch pays tribute to the legendary sports car that debuted at the 1974 Paris Motor Show.
Introducing: Louis Erard Le Régulateur Gravé Noir
Louis Erard unveils a new emblematic piece joining its permanent collection: Le Régulateur Gravé, a standout from the Noirmont Métiers d'Art line. This creation reinterprets a classic horological archetype, the sector dial while showcasing traditional engraving techniques. By introducing this non-limited model, Louis Erard strengthens its unique identity, built on bold creativity and horological heritage, all while staying true to the independent spirit that has driven the brand since its inception.
Insider: CVSTOS Metropolitan Chronograph Sapphire Rhodium. A 50-piece Limited Edition.
The CVSTOS Metropolitan Chronograph Sapphire Rhodium ref. F00112.4286001 is a fantastic option for under USD 50K boasting a generous but very wearable sapphire crystal case, a rhodium-skeletonized finished movement, and a very convenient automatic 30-minute chronograph. This watch is limited to only 50 pieces which adds up to the exclusivity of owning this timepiece.
Insider: Bianchet B 1.618 Grande Date Sapphire. Hands-on with One of Our Favorite Sapphire Case Watches.
Bianchet is a relatively new Swiss brand —only five years old after presenting its first prototype in 2019 at Baselworld— renowned for its prestigious tourbillon timepieces that won’t break the bank. The new B 1.618 Grande Date Sapphire Edition is the greatest and latest from them and is a timepiece that redefines transparency and elegance in haute horlogerie. Unveiled last month at Geneva Watch Days, this is now one of our favorite sapphire case watches out there.
Insider: Artime ART01 Tourbillon 5N Rose Gold. A Very Impressive Skeletonized Watch Like No Other.
Artime’s inaugural ART01 is a watch that embodies all the principles that define the brand. It touches the most discerning lovers of horology at the core, in all openness, with a choreography of materials, spatial volumes, innovative concepts and finishes that are all at the highest level. Inside this timepiece, an aerial caliber in 5N rose gold, a tourbillon with a double balance spring and an ergonomic crown function selector.
Insider: CVSTOS Challenge Sealiner Chronograph 5N Red Gold. A Teak Wood Dial and Marine Vibes.
CVSTOS was launched in 2005 founded by Sassoun Sirmakes —the son of Vartan Sirmakes, President of Franck Muller Watchland Group— and by Antonio Terranova, a trained micro-technical specialist with a passion for watch design. Together, they have created unique looking watches with exquisite craftsmanship for almost 20 years now and today is hard to believe that this unique watch brand was launched when Sassoun was only 21 years old
