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

Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000 Limited Edition

In a collaboration that shatters convention, Ulysse Nardin, the award-winning Swiss watch manufacture behind the Freak and the mavericks behind Gumball 3000 are coming together to mark the 25th anniversary of the world’s most rock-and-roll rally. Introducing the Freak X Gumball 3000 Limited Edition —a watch for the bold and the brave.

Insider: Armin Strom Dual Time GMT Resonance. A Stunning 25-Piece Limited Edition.

Armin Strom celebrates the 15th anniversary of their fully integrated Manufacture by reimagining their most historically-important innovation in a slim 39 mm white gold case. The new Dual Time Resonance GMT showcases the brand’s resilient approach to harnessing the Resonance phenomenon as their longstanding commitment to extraordinary hand-finishing; culminating in a dial side kinetic spectacle that’s unlike anything else in contemporary watchmaking.

Insider: De Bethune DB28xs Aérolite. Muonionalusta Meteorite Dial with Random Guilloché.

On the occasion of Geneva Watch Days, De Bethune unveiled two new watches and one of them is the new DB28xs Aérolite. The DB28xs Aérolite draws inspiration from previous masterpieces such as the DB28xs Starry Seas and DB28XP Météorite models. Its 39 mm black zirconium case, coupled with a blue meteorite dial, symbolizes the meeting of earth and sky, of ancient craftsmanship and technological innovation.

Posted on September 10, 2024 and filed under De Bethune.

Introducing: Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa PAM01681. A Limited Edition of 137 Pieces.

Panerai unveils its new Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa PAM01681, marking the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team’s undefeatable performance at the esteemed 37th America’s Cup sailing competition in Barcelona, Spain. The new timepiece incorporates the spirit of the Luna Rossa AC75 boat into a watch of striking beauty and functionality, with design elements derived from the boat’s distinctive characteristics translated into a wearable instrument of precision.

Insider: Tudor Black Bay Chrono Blue Boutique Edition. A Tribute to the Brand's Blue Dial History.

The new Tudor Black Bay Chrono Blue Boutique Edition ref. M79360B-0002 is the newest addition to the Black Bay collection and a watch that pays tribute to the long history of Tudor and blue dials. Tudor has a very long history of releasing blue dials since the early days of the Mini-Sub, the Ranger, and the Snowflake and Lollypop Submariners.

Insider: HYT T1 Series Millésime Edition. New Dials in a Limited Production and for Only One Year.

Continuing with its 12th anniversary this year, the brand just released the T1 Series Millésime Edition during Geneva Watch Days last week. In French, millésime refers to a year in which a particular wine was produced. Here we have an exceptional vintage that will be available only from autumn until mid-spring from September 2024 to April 2025 without a limit in terms of quantity but in reduced production and availability.

Posted on September 6, 2024 and filed under HYT.

Insider: Speake-Marin Ripples Skeleton. The Nicest Open-worked Watch of 2024.

Following the success of the Speake-Marin Ripples now comes a Skeleton iteration of this watch fitted with an integrated bracelet. The new Ripples Skeleton is an absolute first at Speake Marin with the new innovative automatic ultra-thin Skeleton calibre SMA07 at just 3.25 mm. Equipped with an integrated micro-rotor and a balance wheel beating at 36,000 vph this cutting-edge movement powers the brand’s latest creation and one of the nicest open-worked watches of 2024, we had the pleasure of perusing the watch in the metal during Geneva Watch Days a few days ago.

Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Secrets Timepiece in Platinum with More Than a 1,000 Diamonds

With a new interpretation of the High Jewellery 101 Secrets watch in Platinum 950, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to enrich the Calibre 101 collection. First presented in 2023 in diamond-set 18K pink gold, the 101 Secrets timepiece required hundreds of hours of research to create an entirely new design.

Introducing: MB&F Albatross X L’Epée 1839

After 10 years and 15 different clocks, the L’Epée 1839 X MB&F Albatross is by far the most technically audacious co-creation by the two companies. Totaling a whopping 1520 components, Albatross features a striking hour function —chiming both the specific hours on the hour and a single strike on the half-hour— and an automaton composed of 16 pairs of propellers that launch into action every hour.

Introducing: Bianchet B 1.618 Grande Date Sapphire Edition

Bianchet, the Swiss watchmaker renowned for its prestigious tourbillon timepieces, is proud to introduce the B 1.618 Grande Date Sapphire Edition, a timepiece that redefines transparency and elegance in haute horlogerie. This latest model, an exquisite reinterpretation of the award-winning Flying Tourbillon Grande Date B1.618, will be unveiled at the Geneva Watch Days from August 29th to September 2nd, 2024.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Self-winding Black Dial

At the confluence of eras and styles, the Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix collection unveiled in 2018 is returning to center stage. The 40 mm pink gold case opts for a black dial and anthracite nubuck calfskin leather strap in an elegant retro-contemporary combination. The collection’s strong identity is inspired by 1950s aesthetics and the iconic Reference 6073 created by Vacheron Constantin in 1956.

Introducing: M.A.D.Editions M.A.D.1S Ice Blue & Purple. Now a Slimmer Watch with a Swiss-Made Movement.

Max Büsser and the MB&F team now debut the fifth edition in the M.A.D.Editions story right in time for Geneva Watch Days, continuing to craft more accessible timepieces that nod to the thrill of the mechanical art universe. The new M.A.D.Editions M.A.D.1S. is a slimmer watch with a single time indication cylinder and powered by a Swiss-made movement.

Posted on August 27, 2024 and filed under M.A.D.1, MB&F, M.A.D.Editions, News.

News: Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad 2024. The 27th Edition of Europe's Highest Altitude Polo Tournament.

Under the official timekeeping of Hublot, the 27th edition of Europe's highest altitude polo tournament was held from August 23rd through the 25th at one of the Bernese Alps’ most prestigious resorts in Gstaad. Players and horses went head-to-head against a dramatic backdrop of Swiss mountains. Amid the majestic, snow-capped Alpine peaks lies a verdant valley, nestled at an altitude of 1,000 meters, through which a lively river runs.

Posted on August 26, 2024 and filed under Hublot, News.

Introducing: L’Epée 1839 T35 Clock. Celebrating the Clockmaker's 185th Anniversary.

To mark its 185th anniversary of continuous existence, L’Epée 1839 presents the T35, a testament to its strong in-house horological knowledge, innovative engineering, and creative designs. Drawing inspiration from iconic 1920s and 1930s race cars, the T35 pays homage to a legendary racing machine that is perhaps considered the greatest race car of all time and one of the most famous and influential racers in automotive history.

Introducing: Louis Erard X The Horophile La Petite Seconde Metropolis

A year after unveiling their collaborative art deco-inspired capsule collection, Louis Erard and The Horophile return with a fourth rendition of La Petite Seconde Metropolis, this time with a sleek green dial that looks to the future rather than the past. Originally conceived as an alternative to the archetypal three-hand watch, La Petite Seconde Metropolis takes a page from New York-style Art Deco design of the 1920s, revisited in a resolutely contemporary spirit.

Introducing: Urwerk EMC SR-71. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a 10-piece Limited Edition.

To celebrate its decade in style, Urwerk’s EMC —for Electronic Mechanical Control watch— has been reinvented clad in the fuselage of the legendary SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft. Released in a limited edition of only 10 pieces, the EMC is a mechanical watch whose concept and movement were envisioned, developed, and created by Urwerk in 2014.

Posted on August 21, 2024 and filed under Urwerk.

Insider: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Gem-Set Bezel ref. 126579RBR. A Mother-of-Pearl Exquisite Timepiece.

Earlier this year, Rolex presented two new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18K white gold whose dials contrast white and black natural mother-of-pearl and a bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds. One of the new models is equipped with an Oysterflex strap under reference 126589RBR, while the other one —which we have here— is equipped with a matching Oyster bracelet in 18K white gold under reference 126579RBR.

Experience: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Schiphol Airport Edition and a AP Royal Oak Extra-Thin 15202OR

Landing at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is always a treat if you like the finer things in life as much as we do. After a long-haul flight on KLM's World Business Class, the perfect way to start your day on the other side of the pond is by enjoying all that this airport has to offer. Schiphol is without a doubt, one of our favorite airports in the world and one that truly offers a great experience if you enjoy the good life.

Insider: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton Steel and Platinum. A Remarkable Example of Skeletonization.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton Steel and Platinum ref. PFC912-1020001-100182-EN is a remarkable example of skeletonization. This watch is the epitome of pure skeletonization with its minimalistic design and an ALD —Atomic layer deposition— graphite movement. The dial or ‘lack thereof’ is beautifully skeletonized with a vertical satin-brushed finish along what’s left of the main plate. Applied 18K rose gold indexes mark the hours along with its skeletonized delta hands.