Introduced to the Habanos. S.A. portfolio in 1997, the same year the Patek Philippe Aquanaut was born as reference 5065A and 5066A, Vegas Robaina cigars are a tribute to the Robaina family who had been cultivating tobacco since 1845 in the region of Vuelta Abajo in Cuba. The name 'Vegas Robaina' is composed of two words where the word 'vegas' is the Spanish word commonly utilized in Cuba to refer to plantation fields and the word 'Robaina' is Don Alejandro Robaina's —descendent of the Robaina family— last name.
News: Richard Mille Announces the 1st Edition of the Richard Mille Yacht Cup
Richard Mille is excited to announce the very 1st edition of the Richard Mille Cup. From the 10th to the 25th of June 2023, the regatta will attract aficionados and collectors of historical yachts competing between Great Britain and France, from Falmouth to Le Havre, with stopovers in renowned sailing landmarks Dartmouth and Cowes in a series of inshore and offshore races.
Introducing: Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin. The Brand Finally Hits Rock Bottom.
We finally think that Hublot has reached the point of no return. For a while, we were ok with their limited edition business model but after seeing this disjointed collaboration with Nespresso, we finally think that they’ve hit rock bottom. Referred to by Hublot as a collaboration between two Swiss brands combining innovation and sustainability, the Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin is the result of the partnership between Hublot and Nespresso.
News: Vacheron Constantin Expands Partnership with the Louvre with 'A Masterpiece on Your Wrist' Program
Since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin has devoted great importance to arts and culture. The partnership with the Louvre Museum that began in 2019 betokens a celebration of beauty driven by the Manufacture’s constant concern for safeguarding and passing on heritage. Initiating a new offering entitled "A masterpiece on the wrist", Vacheron Constantin offered an experience that includes a private tour of the Louvre, in the company of its experts, as well as a visit to the Vacheron Constantin Manufacture, to meet its master watchmakers and artisans and the creation of a unique piece inspired by works of art at the Louvre.
News: Vacheron Constantin Opens 'Suite 1755'. A Private Appointment-Only Lounge in West Hollywood.
Vacheron Constantin announces the opening of Suite 1755, a private appointment-only lounge located at the West Hollywood Edition, paying tribute to the art of high watchmaking and the glamour of Hollywood. Offering guests a uniquely conceived space to enjoy during the total renovation of the Rodeo Drive Vacheron Constantin Boutique, Suite 1755 beckons visitors to explore Vacheron Constantin’s long-standing quest for excellence, innovation, and artistry in a wholly new way.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reveals New Brand Manifesto. 'The Watchmaker of Watchmakers'.
Because of this, Jaeger-LeCoultre has revealed a new brand manifesto as ‘The Watchmaker of Watchmakers’ with a new campaign starring Lenny Kravitz and Anya Taylor-Joy. The new campaign reflects on the true source of success. In the short film that anchors the campaign, Anya and Lenny perform against a minimal backdrop, focusing the attention on the two artists.
Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier MB Titanium
Roger Dubuis brings a new masterpiece into the world of watchmaking as it unveils the new Excalibur Monobalancier Titanium. A remarkable blend of material mastery, expressive design, and horological expertise. Its 42 mm case is crafted from titanium Grade 5, the hyper-modern timepiece is a strikingly light variation of the iconic original Excalibur MB, boasting peak levels of comfort, aesthetics, and performance. About 33% lighter than stainless steel and for its strength-to-weight ratio, titanium is naturally soft and hypoallergenic nature to its high anti-corrosion and anti-magnetic properties.
Introducing: Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Le Régulateur
Louis Erard has decided to collaborate with master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin to deliver a very unique-looking regulator with a grotesque saw-mouthed cyclops called Le Régulateur. A mythological figure reinterpreted by the master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin in two color variations, in limited editions of 178 pieces each, and in a diptych box set limited to 28 pieces.
From the Editor: My Honest Thoughts on the New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Celebration' Dial ref. 124300
Now that the dust has settled, I am going to share my honest thoughts on how I really felt and feel now about the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Celebration' ref. 124300. As I stood in front of the vitrines at the Rolex pavilion during Watches & Wonders 2023 in Geneva, I just couldn’t believe what my eyes were seeing. This is the very first time that the Green Giant would do something like this. On one hand, I felt that they were very ballsy to come up with such a dial, but on the other hand, I felt that this wasn’t what I would ever expect from Rolex and their very ‘by the book’ approach.
Introducing: Leica ZM Monochrom Edition Watches
The new Leica ZM Monochrom Edition watches take inspiration from the release of the latest Leica M11 Monochrom camera and honors the most fundamental principles of black and white photography: contrast and light. The Leica ZM Monochrom Edition watch collection consists of two models, both with mechanical manual wound movement developed and produced in-house. The Leica ZM 1 and Leica ZM 2 —a GMT Dual Time Zone—, are now available in the new Monochrom Edition.
News: Bremont Names Davide Cerrato as CEO
Bremont, Britain's largest manufacturer of luxury watches, today announced that it has appointed industry veteran Davide Cerrato as CEO and a member of the Board. Bolstering Bremont's in-house capabilities, Cerrato brings with him extensive experience in branding, product design and development, supply-chain management, and production. Cerrato has a proven track record, having worked with some of the most notable brands in the watch industry including Tudor, Montblanc, Panerai, and HYT Watches.
Insider: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 18K Rose Gold. Not Bad for a Solid Gold Watch Under $20K USD.
For the first time, TAG Heuer has presented a solid gold version of its legendary Aquaracer Professional 200 watch. Combining 18K 5N solid rose gold and black DLC titanium grade 2 with rubber, the new Heuer Aquaracer makes sheer elegance go hand in hand with extreme performance and versatility. Equipped with a 40 mm case and a sunray finished grey —between gray and brown— dial, this new solid gold piece reaches uncharted territory as far as pricing for a solid gold piece.
From Editor: Come Inside the MB&F M.A.D. House. Their new HQ and Atelier.
While I was in Geneva attending Watches & Wonders 2023 at the end of March and the beginning of this month, I was invited by MB&F to come to see their new headquarters and atelier. The newly opened space is called the MB&F M.A.D. House and it was beyond a pleasant surprise and an honor to be there. While their previous headquarters were located in Old Town Geneva as part of their MB&F M.A.D. Gallery, the new MB&F M.A.D. House is located in the municipality of Carouge about 15 minutes away from the M.A.D Gallery.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds Lenny Kravitz as New Global Ambassador
A watch enthusiast since childhood, when he became fascinated by his father’s chronographs, Lenny Kravitz joins Jaeger-LeCoultre as a new global ambassador for the Maison. One of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, the singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, designer, and photographer is the archetype of the modern Renaissance man. Since the very beginning of his career, Lenny Kravitz has been defiantly original, always following his own path, steadfast in his artistic vision.
Insider: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2T Final Edition with Customizable Options
At Watches & Wonders 2023, we had the pleasure of perusing and reviewing the new Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2T that comes in three versions including a satin-brushed blue, black, or ruthenium dial. These new watches mark the final edition of the first calibre FB-T.FC that was launched in 2015. Eight years later after releasing the FB-T.TC with an octagonal case, a tourbillon movement with fusee-and-chain transmission, and a pillar-based construction, the new Chronomètre FB 2T comes with a round case for the first time ever in a 38-piece final edition.
Insider: Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback Black Ceramic and Pilot Big Date Flyback Steel
This year at Watches & Wonders 2023, Zenith presented yet another revamped line of their Pilot watches with less of a steampunk look and with a more contemporary modern look. Honestly, we are not sure we like that the brand keeps redoing its watches without much of a real strategy or thought process behind it. To us, the previous line of Pilot’s watches had a very special look that we liked and that we feel captured the essence and substance of the ‘Montre d’Aeronef Type 20’ that gave Zenith Pilot watches such a special aura.
Insider: Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit. One of the Most Beautiful Salmon Dials Out There.
After the brilliant release of the Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon in 18K 5N red gold, this reference now returns in a dichotomy that is light as a feather with a total weight of only 118 grams. The new Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit is cloaked with a titanium case and one of the most beautiful salmon-pink dials. Its light construction combines a timeless and sophisticated look on what already was a gorgeous timepiece previously only available in stainless steel with a blue dial or in 18K 5N red gold with a chocolate dial.
From the Editor: Why is the New Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date My Favorite Novelty from Watches & Wonders 2023
The moment I laid eyes on the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date I simply loved it. Not only the watch sports one of my favorite dial colors but it is also one of my favorite complications that screams Vacheron Constantin all the way. Additionally, I love that the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date marks the first sports watch and the first Overseas to be equipped with a retrograde display.
From the Archives: Impressive Collection of Audemars Piguet Watches, Porsches and Diecast Scale Cars.
Continuing with the series where we showcase some of the most impressive and versatile watch collections in the world, this is the time to share with you a watch collection mainly composed of Audemars Piguet timepieces. Since often, it is quite common to find that watch collectors happen to also be collectors of many other objects of desire; this AP watch collection ended up taking the backseat as we were blown away by an even more impressive car collection —mostly Porsches— and one of the world's largest diecast scale 1:18 and 1:12 cars also in possession of this watch collector.
Insider: Hublot Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon. A 50-Piece Limited Edition.
In 2021, Hublot presented the Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Sapphire and this year at Watches & Wonders 2023, they have released the Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Full Carbon with a new integrated bracelet and case made from carbon fiber and texalium upper layer in a grey monochromatic look. With a case and bracelet made entirely from texalium and carbon fiber the watch is light as a feather at 67.9 grams of total weight.
