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: H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Retrograde Seconds Midnight Blue. A Very Unique Complication and a First for the Brand.

The latest and greatest from H. Moser & Cie. is the new Pioneer Retrograde Seconds ref. 3250-1200 which comes with a spectacular complication housed inside a sporty, sophisticated design. Its 42.8 mm case in stainless steel houses a striking 30-second retrograde mechanism, positioned at 6 o’clock. Every half minute, the hand swiftly returns to its starting position.

Experience: How a Richard Mille RM 17-02 Tourbillon Titanium Gets Assembled

Here is how the Richard Mille RM 17-02 Tourbillon Titanium gets assembled. Symbolizing the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking and excellence, the RM 17-02 tourbillon in grade 5 Titanium encapsulates Richard Mille's profound dedication to mechanical ingenuity. A symphony of blue, gold, and black PVD treatments intertwines with the microblasted surfaces, casting a spellbinding allure.

Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato 'Aiiro' Japan Editions. Limited to 100 Pieces Each.

Girard-Perregaux marks the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations existing between Switzerland and Japan with the release of two versions of the Laureato —a time and date and a chronograph. These models, celebrating the Maison’s longstanding ties with Japan, are limited to just 100 pieces each. The color of each dial is indigo blue, inspired by and paying homage to this Japanese color.

Introducing: Jaquet Droz Rolling Stones Automaton 'Some Girls' Unique Piece

Jaquet Droz is taking on an icon of rock history and presents the Rolling Stones Automaton ‘Some Girls’ unique piece. A unique piece for the most criticized album cover in the history of rock. The ‘Some Girls’ album cover from The Rolling Stones had to be significantly changed to align with the standards of the time. A backdrop that the highly disruptive Jaquet Droz could not help but revisit, devoting a unique piece to this monumental work of graphic art, and paying an irreverent homage to this album, which was released over 45 years ago.

Introducing: Richard Mille RM 17-02 Tourbillon Titanium

Symbolizing the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking and excellence, the RM 17-02 tourbillon in grade 5 Titanium encapsulates Richard Mille's profound dedication to mechanical ingenuity. This timepiece mesmerizes as its movement dances with light, boasting multiple PVD treatments that adorn its calibre. A symphony of blue, gold, and black PVD treatments intertwines with the microblasted surfaces, casting a spellbinding allure.

Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre New Reverso Tribute Watches. A Tourbillon, a Duoface Small Seconds, and a Mid-Size.

Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to expand the creative universe of the Reverso, with new models that underline the versatility and timeless modernity of its Art Deco design. As well as presenting new variations of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon now in stainless steel, a Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds now in 18K pink gold with blue lacquer dial, and a Reverso Tribute Monoface in a new mid-size —a perfect fit for both men and women. 

Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Royal Sapphire Flying Tourbillon Blue and Ruby

Ulysse Nardin holds a prestigious place in the world of horology, renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and innovative technology. Founded in 1846, the brand has a rich history rooted in marine chronometry, originally producing precise timepieces for navigation at sea. One more time, Ulysse Nardin shows their commitment to innovation, this time with the new Royal Sapphire Flying Tourbillon Blue and the Royal Sapphire Flying Tourbillon Ruby.

Introducing: Panerai Presents Four New Navy SEALs Inspired Watches

Furthering the brand’s mission to design durable and high-performance timepieces for extreme conditions, Panerai’s new Submersible QuarantaQuattro GMT Navy SEALs Carbotech PAM01513, Submersible QuarantaQuattro Navy SEALs PAM01518, Submersible Chrono Navy SEALs Titanio PAM01521, and Submersible Navy SEALs Titanio PAM01669 draw its aesthetics and functional cues from the elite tactical force and feature a Navy SEALS decal at the 6 o’clock position on the dial.

Insider: Bell & Ross BR-X5 Racing. A 500-piece Limited Edition in Microblasted Titanium.

Inspired by the Aero GT supercar and the design of stealth aircraft, the new Bell & Ross BR-X5 Racing watch dial adopts the codes of racing car instrument panels. It has a central seconds hand with a checkered graduation accurate to the quarter-second, with the minutes on the outer flange and the hours on the crystal of the dial.

Posted on September 23, 2024 and filed under Bell & Ross.

Experience: Aladino Cameroon Reserva. As Unique as this Armin Strom Gravity Date.

The latest release from JRE Tobacco Farm is the limited edition Aladino Cameroon Reserva. This cigar is an all-Cameroon leaf cigar that comes in a special green lacquered box with gold imprints. The Aladino Cameroon Reserva is a fantastic cigar slightly similar to the Aladino Cameroon by JRE Tobacco but exponentially more exquisite and in a size that is typically not available in the regular Cameroon line from Aladino.

Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Artistica Calibre 184

An artistic reinterpretation of some of the finest watchmaking skills. An exceptional calibre brings together three of the greatest complications. Testament to the exceptional watchmaking talents and decorative crafts united within the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture is the new artistic interpretation of Calibre 184. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Artistica Calibre 184 is based on calibre created in 2019.

Introducing: Omega Seamaster Regatta America's Cup Watch

Launched to mark the 37th America’s Cup, Omega is presenting the Seamaster Regatta fully equipped for life at sea. An instrument watch for sailors featuring both analogue and digital displays. Cased in grade 5 titanium and measuring 46.75 mm, the Seamaster Regatta is replete with invaluable tools, including a moonphase indicator, a chronograph, a sailing logbook, temperature gauge, accelerometer, 3 alarms, and of course a regatta race function.

Posted on September 18, 2024 and filed under Omega, News.

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

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.