To celebrate the Mexican holiday of ‘Día de los Muertos’ —the Day of the Dead— which is celebrated throughout Mexico today November 2nd, we bring you the Chopard unique piece L.U.C Perpetual T Spirit of 'La Santa Muerte'. This unique piece cased in a 43 mm rose gold case is fully hand-engraved with motifs related to this Mexican holiday.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar ref. 4010T White Gold
Today, Vacheron Constantin presents a new iteration of the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar with a case in 18K white gold and a velvet-finish slate grey dial, fitted with a black alligator leather strap. This classically inspired watch features stepped round case and lugs, fluted caseback and railway minute-track rounded by dauphine hours and minutes hands retaining Vacheron Constantin's signature touch of originality in the display of the calendar indications.
Insider: IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition Racing Green. Hands-on Review with Live Pictures.
The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar comes in many different editions and the Edition Racing Green along with the Ceratanium one are the latest limited editions released by the brand. The new Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition Racing Green comes in a limited edition of 250 pieces and without a doubt it is one of the coolest and sportiest perpetual calendars out there. This new edition takes its name from the striking racing green hue of its dial. Cased in a 46.5 mm black ceramic case, this new watch offers an unparalleled color combination with an incredible level of contrast between its green dial and the black ceramic case.
Introducing: Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversaire 5365. Celebrating 220 Years of the Tourbillon.
Exactly 220 years later, the House of Breguet is paying homage to its founder’s invention, which opened up a new world of precision, stability, and elegance in fine horology. Breguet’s tribute comes in the form of the Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversaire 5365.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition
The partnership first revealed in early 2021 between Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin has led to the creation of a new timepiece, the Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition. Its styling masterfully plays with shapes, textures, and light, tailored to those who appreciate luxury and performance in a limited edition of 188 pieces.
Insider: IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Ceratanium. Hands-on Review with Our Live Pictures.
The Timezoner was first presented by IWC in 2016 as the Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Chronograph ref. IW395001 and is the first world timer in the world where the user can set a new time zone using just the bezel. The hour hand, 24-hour display, and the date also move automatically. No other watch manufacturer has ever succeeded in making a world-time watch that is so simple and practical. Then in 2019, the Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition ‘The Longest Flight’ was released without the chronograph function. Earlier this year, IWC presented the Pilot’s Watch Timezoner ‘Le Petit Prince’ edition, and now right before the end of the year, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner returns in a ‘Top Gun’ edition cloaked in a full black ceratanium case.
Introducing: Panerai Submersible Chrono Flyback Mike Horn Edition PAM1291
Through single-minded dedication to each of his historic endeavors —from trekking to the North Pole in the unremitting darkness of winter to summiting some of the world’s highest and most challenging peaks without supplemental oxygen— Mike Horn secured a place among the world’s greatest living explorers. Unwavering focus on reaching heights is a trait Panerai shares with the adventurer and environmental activist.
Eye Candy: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph in 18K Pink Gold
Endowed with column-wheel mechanism, a flyback function and a pulsometer scale, the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph is a favorite here at WCL. This chronograph is the perfect choice for purists in search of a technically flawless stopwatch that is reduced to the quintessential functions. The slender chronograph sweep seconds hand is activated with a pusher at 2 o’clock and measures down to one-fifth of a second.
Introducing: The Unnamed Society Golden Boy Clock by L'Epée 1839
Today, the partnership between The Unnamed Society and l’Epée 1839 opens the second chapter of its unfolding history. With Golden Boy comes the second stunning creation imagined for those who set the bar for the Art of Gifting a bit higher than the rest, for appreciators of the finer things, and for visionary collectors. The Golden Boy clock remains true as ever to the spirit of “creating the impossible that defies the imagination” by looking not just at a timekeeper as an expression of aesthetic, engineering and artisanship excellence, but as a true witness of its time. Golden Boy is the logical sequel to the Pancho Villa’s Bisley Colt clock.
Experience: WOLF Memento Mori Triple Watch Roll. Protecting People's Legacies.
We’ve been using watch rolls and cigar cases from WOLF for several years but we have not featured them here at WCL. However, after getting their newest Memento Mori triple watch roll we knew it was time to give credit where credit is due and tell you guys/gals more about them.
Introducing: Patek Philippe World Time Flyback Chronograph ref. 5930P-001
The new Patek Philippe World Time Flyback Chronograph reference 5930P-001 is a new version in platinum with a green dial and a green alligator strap. Inspired by a one-of-a-kind model from 1940, this new reference 5930 combines two functions: a self-winding flyback chronograph and World Time. Initially, this model was launched in 2016 in a white gold version with a blue dial and matching strap.
Introducing: Patek Philippe Flyback Chronograph Annual Calendar ref. 5905/1A-001
The new Patek Philippe Flyback Chronograph Annual Calendar reference 5905/1A-001 is a resolutely sporty version in steel with an integrated bracelet and a sunburst green dial. Launched as a platinum model in 2015, then in rose gold in 2019, reference 5905 combines two practical and easy-to-use complications: an automatic flyback chronograph and a patented Annual Calendar.
Introducing: Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph Perpetual Calendar ref. 5204R-011
Patek Philippe introduces three new versions of chronographs with additional complications expanding its vast selection of chronographs by unveiling three variations of the 5204, 5905, and 5930 models that illustrate its expertise in the field of complications, particularly in the measurement of short times. The chronograph has always played a leading role amid the vast repertoire of Patek Philippe complicated watches.
Introducing: BA111OD Chapter 4.1 The Veblen Dilemma. Swiss Made Tourbillon Under 4,000 Swiss Francs.
Despite the use of a brand name that could’ve not been any worse —trying to convey the founder’s last name Baillod using a combination of letters and ones—, Chapter 4.1 The Veblen Dilemma is the latest from Swiss watch brand BA111OD. This Swiss-made tourbillon is offered under CHF 4,000 Swiss Francs —approximately $4,300 USD—, bringing a breath of fresh air to an overtly saturated industry where Swiss-made tourbillons are typically not available at a low price point.
Introducing: MB&F LM Perpetual EVO Titanium
Almost exactly a year ago, MB&F presented the LM Perpetual EVO fitted with a zirconium case and three different dial plates in black, blue, and atomic orange. At the time, MB&F explained how the EVO suffix marked a significant evolution of the MB&F story thanks to a redesigned, sleeker case, ergonomic double-sprung pushers, an integrated rubber strap, Super-LumiNova, a specially developed ‘FlexRing’ shock-absorbing system, a screw-down crown, and 80 meters of water resistance.
News: GPHG 2021 Jury Announced and it Includes Halim Trujillo Founder of WCL
Today October 12, 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland the jury for the 2021 edition of the GPHG was officially announced. The GPHG jury is composed of 30 personalities from the world of art and watchmaking. The jury will be presided by its new president Nick Foulkes. This jury will determine the 2021 prize list. For the very first time the jury includes Halim Trujillo the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of our publication Watch Collecting Lifestyle.
Insider: Hublot Big Bang Sky Blue Limited Edition
It’s been a year since the Hublot Big Bang Sky Blue was released and today we bring you our hands-on review of it. When we first saw the stock images for the watch we loved it. But after perusing the watch, all we can say is wow. Hublot has been mastering the use of ceramics in their watches for a very long time and creating a baby blue watch was not an easy operation.
Introducing: Louis Moinet Space Revolution. A Flying Satellite Double Tourbillon Flying in Opposite Directions.
This time, Louis Moinet has gone and beyond with yet another spectacular ‘space-inspired’ timepiece. The new Louis Moinet Space Revolution took three years to develop and it taps into the pillars of ‘Mechanical Wonders’ and ‘Cosmic Art’ with double flying tourbillons whirling at high speed in opposite directions. Nominated for the GPHG 2021, the Space Revolution is cased in a generous 18K rose gold and sapphire crystal case measuring 43 mm in diameter.
From the Editor: Why is the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar Not More Popular?
When the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar was presented at the SIHH 2019 I was quite impressed by it, but unfortunately I didn’t get to spend much time with it back then. Later that year, I got to peruse the watch a second time and it continued to grow on me. Then, recently, I ran into a collector who was wearing one and I thought I should talk more about it because I still can’t understand why this watch is not more popular.
Introducing: Angelus U53 Flying Tourbillon
Angelus continues to explore the endless possibilities of its diving models. The new Angelus U53 Flying Tourbillon is plunged into a sportsmanlike and contemporary shade of green. Its design and watchmaking vision can only be equaled by its technical features and high-level finishes —remarkable for a timepiece meant for diving in deep water.
