Based in Holstein, Oris is one of the few remaining independent Swiss watchmakers in an industry dominated by large conglomerates. Aviation has always been a strong focus for the brand, and they began producing their big crown pilot watches back in 1938. For the past few years, Oris has partnered with the air-rescue foundation Rega, an independent, humanitarian body which provides emergency medical assistance via helicopter and ambulance jet both in Switzerland and internationally. Oris have ded [...]

At SIHH 2016, A. Lange Sohne presents its extended Lange 1 watch range after introducing the newly updated line last year in 2015. The A. Lange Sohne Lange 1 is now available in white gold, in addition to the yellow gold, pink gold, and platinum versions that are already available. Unsurprisingly, the result looks great,?and the brand has also applied luminous hands and markers to the watch.What goes unchanged is the movement. The L121.1.?is characterized by a generous 72-hour power reserve, g [...]

Diamonds, diamonds every where. The Breitling Chronomat with its in-house made chronograph movement gets the Diamondworks treatment for added bling. Perfect for despots all over the world who feel it necessary to have a piece from the aviation brand, but still want something fancy for their loyal subjects to kneel and kiss.Read my article about the Breitling Chronomat 01 Diamondworks watch here at Haute Living. [phpbay]breitling diamonds, num, 14324, [/phpbay] [...]

One of the most popular Richard Mille watch product collections is the gracefully aging RM 11 (it has had some updates over the years), seen above in its RM 11-03 FQ TPT version (theres also the RM11-03, RM011, and RM 011). The RM 11 family goes back more than a decade and is based on the RMAC3 movement, which is simple by Richard Mille standards but scores high in terms of practicality. It is, however, a very satisfying mechanism that does more than one might expect from a quick glance. A lot o [...]

When someone asks me what my favorite watch is, I have long ago figured out the answer I can stand behind: there are so many, it changes all the time, basically. The conversation, fortunately, ends here this way-I say fortunately because this really isnt a fair or realistic question, in my mind. That said, there are some watches that always stay near the very top on my entirely arbitrary list and the?Breguet Tradition Chronographe Independant 7077 is definitely among the few Which is why Im writ [...]

Exciting times await fans of Patek Philippe, thanks to the announcement of the next?Watch Art Grand Exhibition to be held by the brand. After successful shows in Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013, London in 2015, and New York in 2017, Patek Philippe will hit the road once more and head to Singapore for the 2019 edition of an event that is fast becoming one of the watchmaking industrys most engaging. Not only are swathes of historic timepieces from the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva shipped out for [...]

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is perhaps one of the most well-known watches available today, and unlike other watches of similar fame like the Omega Speedmaster or omega Submariner, its basic design also enjoys considerable versatility in terms of complications. From simple time-only variants to more complicated offerings, there are many flavors of Royal Oak available, and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked Material Good watch is one of the more elaborate examples.As [...]

For 2014, Panerai quietly released a trio of watches with a sort of aged vintage look and lefty-style crown orientation. The Panerai Luminor Submersible Left-Handed Titanio PAM569 (PAM00569) watch was among them, and it is a hell of a watch for Panerai lovers. In essence, the PAM569 is a mash-up of other Panerai design elements weve seen in the past, but this particular arrangement is pretty appealing. So lets take a look at this new Luminor Submersible model.The Panerai Luminor Submersible Left [...]

The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF collection, the next generation of the brands flagship Tonda line, is one of the most refreshing remakes to come along in a sea of vintage remakes. It signals a new direction for Parmigiani as it celebrates its 25th anniversary that builds on the brands heritage without overshadowing it. The four new models-seven if you count alternate case material options-include a two-hand automatic, a high-beat chronograph, an annual calendar, and a high-beat, split-secon [...]

Contributed by David BredanTourbillons have come a long way during the past 200+ years of their existence. That time has proven sufficient to provide major ups and downs-and more than one full life cycle for this fairy invention. Beyond those everyday complications which we take for granted, such as the date and the chronograph, I believe it is the tourbillon that remains for the beginner watch lover to get acquainted with. This statement should hold true even more so if considering the latter [...]

If a lay person were asked to guess the birthplace of some of the hottest and most desirable limited-edition watch designs from brands as prominent as Seiko, Laco, Zodiac, and Oris, the odds that person would choose a family jewelry store in the minute San Francisco suburb of Burlingame, California are close to nil. Over the last several years however, family-run Topper Jewelers in Burlingame has made itself the gathering place for northern Californias horological cognoscenti, in large part than [...]

Instead of going with the traditional route of giving a diamond ring as a gift during the proposal of marriage why not give something that holds greater, deeper value? A watch is a creation that stands on its own. A ring, well Rings are symbolic of love but only through the excellence of marketing.A watch may not immediately equate to romantic love, but when you get beyond the case and the dial, you do see love. Watches represent years of design, manufacturing, experimentation, etc. And th [...]

We are now in the era of the GPS watch which is a segment that, in my opinion, defines the apex of traditional electronic watch technology. In this review of the Citizen Promaster Navihawk GPS timepiece, I will discuss what makes this product so impressive, why I like it, what it is not, and what the future might hold for truly useful watches of this kind.It is difficult to consider how to talk about GPS watches once again, as we have been covering modern GPS-equipped timepieces for quite some [...]

This year at SIHH, I had the?chance to finally?have my first personal encounter with what to me is a very?unique and technically impressive timepiece; one which has actually been around for a few years now: the Parmigiani Ovale Pantographe. There are two major reasons why I have anticipated?this rendezvous?so much. First and foremost, the pantograph hands and seeing how they worked, and second-because I knew I would love the engineering, but?really wasnt sure about the overall design-seeing and [...]

The last major Bell Ross watch that we havent covered yet for 2012 is the WW1 and PW1 Argentium collection. I believe Bell Ross CEO Mr. Carlos Rosillo himself was wearing a WW1 Argentium watch when I checked out this collection among other Bell Ross pieces. For me, this is one of the most curious models. While not limited in production, it is a very niche timepiece. It will no doubt be selectively produced and offered in limited locations. A very interesting watch that is still very much a Be [...]

Replica Watches getting steamrolledAbout 25 million authentic watches roll out of Switzerlands manufacturing plants annually, compared to Chinas 663 million. It is a known fact that some of these latter watches are illegal copies of others, resulting in a colorful and dynamic, albeit seedy and clearly criminal fake watch industry. Why are some of the worlds top brands copied when others are left alone? Who buys these replica watches and why? What can you do to ensure youre getting the real thing [...]

Times flies. This year, the Zeitwerk celebrates its 10th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, A. Lange Sohne is introducing an all-new model which has a very simple but crucial complication to the collection. This is the new A. Lange Sohne Zeitwerk Date. Hard to imagine, but this is actually the first Zeitwerk watch to feature the date complication.A. Lange Sohne Zeitwerk Date SPECIFICATIONSBrand: A. Lange SohneModel: Zeitwerk DateDimensions: 44.2mm diameter, 12.3mm thicknessCase Mate [...]

In a world where most sporting pursuits are gradually becoming safer, extreme mountaineering remains a bastion of real danger. Few men understand this better than mountaineer, adventurer, filmmaker, and Panerai brand ambassador Jimmy Chin. Over a career that has seen him ski from the summit of Mount Everest and win an Academy Award for co-directing the feature documentary Free Solo, Chin has built a sterling reputation among mountaineers, and for its latest release, Panerai celebrates the man an [...]

Earlier this year, Glashutte Original launched a steel version of its Senator Chronograph Panorama Date watch. Originally launched in 2014 with precious metal cases, this watch was praised thanks to its in-house developed, column-wheel flyback chronograph movement, a significant accomplishment for the brand. With this new steel version, the Original Senator Chronograph Panorama Date is half the price as the gold model. Of course, the watch is still priced at around $15,000 (on a rubber strap!) s [...]

Cartier?is announcing the release of two classics refreshed in a black ADLC coating. Not the first pieces from the brand done in a carbon coating, the?Cartier Santos 100 Carbon and the Cartier Ballon Blue De Cartier Carbon watches retain the brands storied?heritage while offering buyers a blacked-out piece. Though not really new or original, the black cases add a younger and more contemporary flair to these classic watches. Fans of Cartier will appreciate the ruggedness that these models afford [...]