MB&F has released the third instalment of its automobile-inspired wristwatch, the HM8 Mark 2. Now in blue CarbonMacrolon, the latest HM8 Mark 2 follows on the green and white iterations introduced last year. Inspired by 1970s sports cars like the L…

Since cogheads and petrolheads tend to share similar passions, it won’t surprise our readers that one of Max Büsser’s childhood dreams was to become a car designer. Although he ended up designing watches, his car-fuelled fantasies made themselves f…

The new HM8 Mark 2 Blue gives the body panels a new metallic colour.Based on the Porsche 918 Spyder, it is a driving watch with a sense of speed about it, using a Girard-Perregaux base movement.Limited to just 33 pieces, it is priced the same as l…

Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni gives us a guided tour of the newly relaunched Toric collection. A pivotal moment in Parmigiani Fleurier’s modern era unfolded at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 with the relaunch of the historical Toric collec…

With a rich blue porcelain dialSeiko has possibly the widest range of entirely in-house-manufactured watches in today’s market. Everything from Spartan Seiko 5 watches to highly complicated Grand Seikos will be found. Since 1974, the company has ev…

A. Lange & Sohne Opens San Francisco boutique.Ok watch lovers on the West coast, now’s your chance to finally get some good German watchmaking on your wrist. A. Lange & Söhne has opened the doors to its newest  United States store —  situated in th…

As its collection of decorative, high-end timepieces reaches its fifth decade, Seiko commemorates the occasion with the Credor 50th Anniversary Eichi II (ref. GBLT996) for the occasion. Limited to just 30 watches, this is the very first Eichi in ye…

And the importance of keeping an independent voiceAlthough I have worked in the watch industry for years, this year marked my first trip to Watches and Wonders. When I was a vintage dealer, I simply had no business at the fair, and I had to skip it…

Easily one of the biggest highlights of the fair from a personal perspective are the new Grand Seiko SLGW002, an 80-piece limited edition in rose gold and the SLGW003 in titanium. These watches mark the introduction of the new 9SA4 caliber, the bra…

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, born in 1972, is credited with introducing the phenomenon of luxury steel sports watches. Then, the also Genta-designed Patek Philippe Nautilus would debut in 1976 – further establishing this new category. At times le…

Photos by Jake WitkinHaving evolved from a rather generic dress watch brand founded in 2004 to a British watchmaking juggernaut focused on tool and sports watches in 2024, Christopher Ward probably needs no real introduction. There is one constant…

While Grand Seiko is often regarded as the top-tier brand within the Seiko Group, there’s yet another hidden gem that’s not as easily available, not understandable, but equals (and sometimes surpasses) GS regarding complexity and attention to detai…

In 1889 the novel “Three Men in a Boat” by Jerome K. Jerome was published. This humorous novel has stayed in the public consciousness ever since. It would be another 115 years until a far more momentous three men in a boat moment occurred. In 2004,…

Videos by Revolution . Apr 25, 2024As the pinnacle annual event in the world of horology draws to a close, Wei and Oliver R. Müller, esteemed founder of LuxeConsult and co-author of the Morgan Stanley report, offer a comprehensive analysis of Watch…

Videos by Revolution . Apr 25, 2024Join Wei and Elie Bernheim, CEO of Raymond Weil, as they go through their exciting new novelties for Watches & Wonders 2024.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

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Times change, and so do tastes! One of the great things about being deeply vested in any types of objects over a long period is that it’s possible to look back and see what aspects of your preferences have stood the test of time, which have proven…

A smaller, feminine iteration of the famous chronograph, the Omega Speedmaster 38 mm is set apart by an unusual dial design characterised by oval sub-dials and a matching oval date window. Now the brand has grown the range to include new dial finis…

New watches from Hamilton, Certina, Tissot, and moreHello, and welcome to an on-location episode of Fratello Talks. Today, Nacho, Daan, and Lex are coming to you from the Watch Valley event in Utrecht, where Swatch Group novelties for the first hal…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 44:54 — 41.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSSWelcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 564!The new Zodiac Killer release in hot pink – the Joker shrinks…

Orient Star gives us everyday glamor with the new F8 Date series in two 40mm versionsI would be lying if I didn’t admit to being a big fan of Japanese craftsmanship, especially the emphasis on artfully inspired dials. Orient Star is the top-tier di…

Even though the classic blue dial has lost some ground in terms of popularity due to the rise of other colours (most notably green and pink), it’s still arguably the most popular choice for any watch. This of course excludes black and white, but s…

The De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication, is a dual-sided masterpiece that illustrates the technical and artistic excellence cultivated by Denis Flageollet and the team in L’Auberson. Eight complications in total united in a watch with two di…

Each year at Watches & Wonders, we see a handful of novelties that I think can fairly be described as Super Watches. These are the truly audacious creations that are, effectively, out of reach for all but that 1% of the 1% that has the coin and the…

The Richard Mille Cup will take place for the second year in a row starting in June 2024.Prepare to be swept away into the world  of vintage yachting as well as timekeeping as the Richard Mille Cup returns for its second edition, set to take place…

The first Tudor Black Bay GMT ref. 79830RB was released at Baselworld 2018 and it was an immediate success. Following that successful addition to the Black Bay lineup, a model with an opaline dial with a galvanic finish followed and was nicknamed ‘…

The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date ref. 4010U/000G-H070 epitomizes understated elegance and timeless sophistication. With its clean lines, uncluttered dial, and slender profile measuring 9.7 mm in thickness, this watch exu…

After Watches & Wonders, we're all a bit exhausted by new watch releases, so we decided it was time to do something fun: Another fantasy watch draft. And this time, we're tightening the parameters to get some more variety on the table. So I called…

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2024 Words by Windup Watch Shop Mother’s Day is just over two weeks away, so it’s the perfect time to begin brainstorming thoughtful gift ideas. Any mom – or caretaker – anywhere knows that time is the most precious and pric…

During Watches & Wonders 2024, Oris unveiled a new generation of its Aquis Date, the brand’s best-selling dive watch. While radically altering the design of your best-selling watch dive watch could alienate your loyal customer base and create an in…

Someday, a history of this period in affordable independent watchmaking will be written, and the chapter on Christopher Ward is going to be the longest in this hypothetical volume, for sure. They’ve been around since 2004, and in the ensuing twenty…

Plus a Vacheron Cornes de Vache, and a Lange Saxonia Automatik. Each week, we present a selection of our favorite watches from the pre-owned side of our collection. We photograph each one so that you get a closer look at what makes these watches so…

The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony epitomizes understated elegance and timeless sophistication. With its clean lines, uncluttered dial, and slender profile at only 7.72 mm in thickness, the Patrimony exudes a classic charm that transcends fleeting t…

What does a 1940s television, the artist formerly known as Prince, colorful graphic design, and stained glass have in common? Read on to find out. If there is anything in life I appreciate, it’s things that are divergent. For instance, when I was 2…

Usually, yes, but not if it includes refinishing an already poorly refinished dial in the wrong colorHeirloom watches are special, and I have a few, including two pocket watches. But there is one in particular that has given me sleepless nights whi…

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the F.P. Journe Élégante, François-Paul pays tribute to his friend Serge Cukrowicz, co founder of Montres Journe SA. The novelty was released just before WWG24, and is called Gino’s Dream. Here is our hands on re…

Some of the best ideas (and also the worst ones…) often start with a simple “what if” question… What if I could create a dial with a spectacular pattern found on Damascus steel forged in South Africa…? And then through it into an equally original w…

Last year, Rolex first introduced its Perpetual 1908 collection, working to revitalize its formal-focused segment from a slightly different angle after discontinuing its Cellini collection. This year, the brand grew the series once more— unveiling…

From Slovakia with love for our timepiecesToday, in the Fratello Shop, we’re excited to bring you an item with a real story. These are watch rolls, but they’re a little different than the everyday, mass-produced holders found online. No, these roll…

A watch I was looking forward to seeing hands-on after covering its debut here is the Cartier Privé Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph. It is an enticing watch because it looks to be a proper, ageless, evergreen Cartier — the Tortue has been around fo…

There’s a certain satisfying balance to “25.” It’s a round number, it’s a fourth of a hundred, it’s got visual symmetry. For what it’s worth, it’s even a prime number. To German watchmaking luminary A. Lange & Söhne, however, it’s got special signi…

The Montblanc 1858 Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph LE100 sheds light on the new calibre MB M17.26 with sapphire windows in the case sides.The whole movement is designed back-to-front, giving you the best view from the dial.It has a 43mm st…

When Rolex surprised with the launch of the 1908 last year, we liked it – Brandon Moore wrote a positive review. Now Rolex has followed up with the Perpetual 1908 in platinum (ref. 52506) with an “ice blue” guilloché dial of notably high quality. T…

A highly anticipated jump-hour watch makes an appearanceA few weeks ago, after many months of nagging, I finally received a SpaceOne Jumping Hour for a hands-on review. As someone in constant communication with Guillaume Laidet, the brand’s founder…

In watchmaking, creativity is a constant topic of conversation. Few can match the innovation of Hermès, and many can learn from the brand’s approach. The new Hermès Arceau Duc Attelé, featuring a central triple-axis high-frequency tourbillon and a…

I started this Watch Carry Wednesdays column as a way to highlight and share cool watch accessories. However, this time around, the watch is the accessory. Unveiled at the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH) – Franck Muller’s annual novel…

One of the most enduring types of classic watch designs are military timepieces intended for pilots. The golden era for this was the middle of the 20th century when a variety of companies would produce spec watches for military organizations around…

With its sponsorship of Renault’s Formula 1 team, H. Moser & Cie. has created a limited edition for the occasion, the Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Limited Edition. This combines the brand’s unusual cylindrical tourbillon with…

As with the years before, I looked forward to this year’s edition of Watches and Wonders. I looked forward to the buzz, the week-long immersion in top-shelf horology, the close cooperation with Fratello team members, and, of course, being reunited…