For watch lovers, the most important feature of this limited-edition Casio watch isnt the particular design or base model used. Rather, it is the particular manufacturing technique used to create the snakeskin-style motif on the case and bracelet that is worth a great deal of attention. I say this because it is easy to neglect this technical feature and its implications while discovering this very eye-catching timepiece. The watch itself is the Casio G-Shock MT-G Wildlife Promising MTGB1000WLP1, [...]

SIHH is the big show for many brands, which means if a brand like Jaeger-LeCoultre is working on something special, now is when we get to see it. This year, among quite a few wonderful pieces, JLC has shared the 2015 version of their Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication now in pink gold and sporting a fresh dial design.Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication is both rather grand and quite complicated, with a very busy dial and the added co [...]

First appearing in the German watchmakers collection in 2013, the Glashutte Original PanoLunarTourbillon was a showcase for some of the finest craftsmanship from the brand up to that point. For 2020, the nameplate has been revived for an exclusive limited edition, elevating the original model even further with the addition of extensively hand-applied, filigree engravings from the marques own in-house engraving department on both the front and back of the watch. The new Glashutte Original PanoLun [...]

Since the 1995 GoldenEye movie, the Omega Seamaster has been James Bonds watch. Now, with the latest James Bond Spectre movie just around the corner-with a late October premier?date-theres bound to be a new Omega watch to go with it: Enter the Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Limited Edition. Available in a numbered series of 7,007 pieces, this release?marks the first tim an Omega Bond watch is made available at the same time as the debut of the movie, so lets see the?finer details of this well-timed [...]

Swiss Breguet has always had a solid handle on the design of ladies watches. They are feminine, yet not silly, and never condescending: like the mens watches, they have great movements, great finishing and classic design elements that are signature to the brand. The new Breguet Valentines Day Classique Phase de Lune Dame is yet another great example of this simple formula. Dont be discouraged by the Valentines Day moniker. The VD Classique Phase de Lune Dame is not one of those kitschy watches w [...]

I can easily say that the Richard Mille RM 025 Tourbillon Chronograph Divers watch is one of the most exotic watches in the world. There arent very many of them around in general, and very few are alike, given the array of highly limited edition models available regionally around the world. This Richard Mille RM 025 Tourbillon Chronograph Divers watch in a black-colored titanium and carbon composite case with red strap is and matching crown ring is a version that Ive only seen this once and cha [...]

It was delightful (and potentially expensive for enthusiasts like me) surprise to learn that Omega will soon release a brand new, new Seamaster Ploprof 1200M watch for 2015. It was 2007 that Omega released the last new Seamaster Ploprof 1200M based on the cult-favorite vintage diver watch from 1970. For 2015, we get the interesting and welcome update to the 2007 Seamaster Ploprof 1200M with the Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200M Co-Axial Master Chronometer.I last visited the Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1 [...]

Three new and new-ish complicated chronograph watches have just debuted from Patek Philippe. They are reference 5905/1A-001 with a flyback chronograph and annual calendar, reference 5930P-001, which is a world time flyback chronograph, and the absolute heavy-hitter is reference 5204R-011 with a split-seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar. Lets dive in.Priced at $309,893, the Patek Philippe 5204R-011 Split-seconds Chronograph and Perpetual Calendar watch is the latest variation on the 5204 r [...]

Boxing seems to be the sport flavor of choice for many watch brands in 2012. You know it is serious when Hublot gets into the game. Their focus now is on a limited edition set for the World Boxing Council (WBC). The game Hublot is playing is pretty interesting actually. Hublot will produce 12 unique King Power Knockout WBC watches. As I understand it, each will look unique and be associated with one of 12 legendary boxers.Each of the watches will be auctioned off for charity, and the winners wil [...]

Roger Dubuis?has been on a spree of material innovation lately. A few weeks ago, I looked at the Excalibur Carbon Spider Watch?which had the first movement to feature significant use of carbon specifically, the?movement plate, bridges, and tourbillon upper cage were done in carbon. We also got to go hands-on with this watch, the?Roger Dubuis Excalibur Quatuor Cobalt MicroMelt which is?the first watch in the world to feature a case constructed entirely out of something called?cobalt chrome-a hig [...]

Baselworld 2017 sees the introduction of a new member of the famed Breitling Navitimer collection with a new movement and the addition of a split-second chronograph (rattrapante) complication. Containing the new in-house-made Caliber B03 automatic split-second chronograph movement, the Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante adds an uncommon complication to the Breitling Navitimer, and a complication that I dont think Ive previously seen from the brand.Split-second chronographs are coveted not so much f [...]

The past few years have seen the launch and steady expansion of Blancpains Bathyscaphe line up. In 2013, we saw the original three-hander, 2014 gave us the Bathyscaphe Chronograph, and then the beautifully blue Bathyscaphe Ocean Commitment Chronograph came in 2015. This year, Blancpain completed the family portrait with the latest iteration of the Bathyscaphe, which quite successfully puts the look and construction of the Ocean Commitment Chronograph into the original three-hand design.In broad [...]

Its true. Get this watch for your special lady and she wont have anything to complain about. If she does, then Id suggest giving the watch to another womanany other woman. Say you are an uptight guy, and saying those three little words doesnt come as easy as you would like. Maybe the whole tone of the Hallmark-iday just doesnt leave a romantic taste in your mouth. Well you can buy your way out of this pickle, because dammit, she is going to expect too many loving words after receiving this gift. [...]

The first IWC Aquatimer appeared on the wrists of divers in 1967. It was IWCs response to the growing demand for dive watches. Now, 50 years later, it has become one of IWCs more popular collections. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Aquatimer, IWC has released a special limited edition called-deep breath now-the IWC Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition 50 Years Aquatimer. To make it stand out even more, it uses an all-new alloy called Ceratanium.Material innovation has [...]

Some 22 years ago, on October 24, 1994, something remarkable happened: the great name of A. Lange Sohne was resurrected. This took place at the Dresden Castle, where Walter Lange along with Gunter Blumein presented the first modern collections of A. Lange Sohne. The very first collections consisted of the now iconic Lange 1, the Saxonia, the Arkade, and the superlative Tourbillon Pour le Merite. To celebrate this momentous occasion and to mark the 22nd anniversary of A. Lange Sohnes revival, [...]

In 2016, Oris announced that they were releasing a new heritage line of watches called the Divers Sixty-Five. These were a callback to some very classic models that they made in the 60s and were very well-received by the watch community at large. This year at Baselworld 2018 Oris is announcing the new Oris Divers Sixty-Five Bronze. This new chapter in the Divers Sixty-Five book will include more vintage styling. By using bronze for the bezel and rose gold PVD plated indices on the dial they have [...]

Back in 2017, Ariel reported on Panerais first use of a new material called BMG-TECH in the PAM 692; this was the first watch featuring the new material to come from the brand. This year for SIHH 2019 Panerai is debuting a new model, the Submersible BMG-TECH PAM 799 which features a case made from, naturally, BMG-TECH but also featuring a Carbotech bezel. This is the first time these two materials have been used together by Panerai, the idea being that the watch would inherit?the best of both qu [...]

French designed Bell Ross watches just dont cease to impress me. This company is on a roll! I cannot wait to see where there will be in a few years. Even before they become popular with the release of the BR-01 line of watches, I was a fan. Talk about being ahead of the curve right? Well Bell Ross realizes the wide appeal of the BR-01 line, and have creates many derivatives. There was the smaller BR-03 at 42mm (as opposed to 46mm with the BR-01), then the BR-02 Diving instrument came out and t [...]

The integrated bracelet steel sports watch category is one of the fastest growing and most competitive segments of the current luxury watch industry. A wide spectrum of brands have thrown hats into this particular ring, but few new designs have gathered as much attention as the Bell Ross BR 05 series. For its latest release, Bell Ross has taken its first major effort toward expanding the line past the original three hand concept. The new Bell Ross BR 05 Chrono series is the logical next step [...]

You loved the Perrelet Turbine watch collection. It was not only a popular watch to look at, many of you enjoyed it. Will it will finally be available starting this weekend at a special Perrelet watch event that will be held at the Lussori luxury watch store on Carmel-By-The-Sea, California (August 29-30). In addition to the Turbine watch, there will be other interesting Perrelet timepieces that will amuse and delight (and possibly lead to a new purchase). Among the crowd will be Virginie Perrel [...]