Back in 2004,?Parmigiani secured a partnership with one of the worlds absolute best and most coveted car manufacturers, Bugatti. During these last 12 years, they have worked together on releasing a number of limited edition timepieces, from ones linked to the original Type 370 watch, all the way to the stunning Bugatti Super Sport watch that I went hands-on with here.Now, over 10 years after the debut of the Veyron, the worlds fastest production car whose ultimate version reached 268 miles an ho [...]

The Panerai Luminor Due Collection is more than three years-old, but the slimline branch of the famous line is definitely aging gracefully. This update to the Panerai Luminor Due Watch Collection brings together a series of navy blue sunray and matte ecru dials, which look fantastic alongside each other. There is, however, a black sheep in this collection. Reference PAM0145, with its 18-karat rose-gold case and glossy red alligator strap sticks out like a sore thumb. While it is not so much to m [...]

Its been five years since we saw the introduction of the A. Lange Sohne Saxonia Thin, so this year for SIHH the?brand?thought it high time to revisit the classic with some visual modifications.?The Saxonia Thin is?a simple and quintessential two-hand dress watch, and the fresh look is subtle enough for most fans of the watch to enjoy while getting something a little new.For context, the Saxonia Thin is A. Lange Sohnes thinnest watch available. However, neither the 2011 nor the 2016 iteration a [...]

Like many other seasoned watch lovers, my affection for German watch maker Glashutte Original runs deep. Its not just the classic yet spirited designs that tend to define the brand which are appealing, but it is also the enduring dedication to functionality and mechanical excellence that the region is known for. Yes, like many people who know watches well, Im a big fan of what Glashutte in Saxony lends to the world of contemporary watches. So lets look at one of the brands more avant-garde watch [...]

As mid-range luxury fashion watches go, Gucci produces some rather cool stuff. For 2017, the Gucci Dive collection has a few interesting models that seek to combine the appeal of a sport watch with the look of embroidered fabric or printed rubber. This isnt just uncommon in general, but very uncommon for mens watches. In fact, outside of some Hublot watches for women, these are among the only watches Ive seen that demonstrate this decorative embroidery technique on the dial. Clearly not for all [...]

Some people probably dont immediately associate Jacob Co. with haute horology, but that doesnt change the fact that the brand is responsible for some of the most outrageous, boldest, and indeed priciest, watches that you can buy today. Just take a look at their Grand Complication Masterpieces and you can find out-of-this-world watches like the Twin Turbo Twin Triple Axis Tourbillon Minute Repeater and the Epic SF24 Flying Tourbillon. However, the mainstay of Jacob Co.s Grand Complication Maste [...]

Weve said before at ABTW that one of the greatest strengths of the?Casio G-Shock is its breadth of designs. The brand offers watches in a wide variety of prices, sizes, and styles. Models in its G-Steel line sit in the middle of the brands price range, bridging the gap between the flagship models that can reach four figures and the entry-level resin case models. Models in the G-Steel range, of course, feature metal cases, but still provide the extreme toughness that G-Shock buyers expect. They a [...]

Among mainstream traditional wristwatch wearers out there, you probably see G-Shock watches on more wrists than the competition. This makes sense because, for the money, it is very hard to beat the value proposition that Casio G-Shock offers. At the same time, G-Shock also produces more high-end watches in the several-hundred to several-thousand-dollar range, which can appeal to a more enthusiast audience. While the techie/modern style of Japans iconic G-Shock isnt for everyone, it is right for [...]

The new for 2012 Breguet Heritage Phases de Lune Retrograde 8860 watch is for women (in case you didnt notice). I like the woven leather strap and overall simple yet refined theme of the watch. It is also a rare casual ladies piece in the Breguet collection that doesnt need to be worn with an evening gown. I wont discuss it more here, but simply wanted to share the hands-on pictures of the Breguet watch. You can read more about the Breuget Heritage Phases de Lune Retrograde 8860 timepiece via my [...]

Rado is pretty straightforward in how they describe the 2017 Captain Cook models as vintage replicas. The Swiss brand under the Swatch Group makes it very clear that one of the two 2017 Rado Captain Cook models is a rather direct replica of the original 37mm Captain Cook models from the 1960s. At the same time, they released a larger, much more modern 45mm version of the Captain Cook. I like this honest, and dual strategy behind bringing an existing item from the brands history back for today c [...]

Twice weekly, brings you two incredible podcasts for horology lovers. Every Monday, we have the Superlative Podcast, hosted by Ariel Adams as he talks with the people behind the brands and watches you love, and every Friday, we have Weekly with Ariel and Rick as they talk about exciting news in the watch industry. Both shows are available on all major podcast platforms, and we would love to see you subscribe, rate, and review the shows if you enjoy listening! This week our host Ariel Adams is [...]

I am sitting inside the cockpit of a Lamborghini Aventador and I am suddenly remembering a Countach poster I had on the wall as a kid. Most of my friends had some type of relationship with the Italian spaceship on wheels that helped define an era of automotive lust in the 1980s. It was silly and impractical, but it was the stuff boys dreams were made out of. Back to the present, I am in Lamborghinis replacement for the highly successful Murcielago, which was the flagship supercar that brought La [...]

In this weeks gripping horological journey we talk about each wearing Graham watches Ariel talks about the one he reviewed here and John brings to the table the Graham hes been wearing all week. The correct pronunciation of the word, Quixotic is debated, along with Ariels extra thumb as a topic other than watches that he can use to make new friends at parties.? The brand new Seiko Orange Monster watch range, Lang Heyne watches with mammoth movements (literally) made in Dresden, and also the a [...]

Sponsored Post presented on for advertiserParmigiani Fleurier may be best known for its exceptional timepieces that range from exquisitely crafted dress watches to avant-garde haute horlogerie, but before Parmigiani Fleurier became what it is today, the brands namesake, Michel Parmigiani, built his reputation on the restoration of mechanical masterpieces from a bygone era. While mechanical watches from past centuries occupied the bulk of Parmigianis attention, he found himself drawn to mechanic [...]

The new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Automatic is a very special watch because it is the new world record holder in three watchmaking categories. It is now the worlds thinnest automatic tourbillon, the worlds thinnest tourbillon, and the worlds thinnest automatic watch. It clearly signals Bulgaris intention to be a force in the category of ultra-thin watchmaking. Watch out, Piaget.SpecificationsBrand: BulgariModel: Octo Finissimo Tourbillon AutomaticDimensions: 42mmCase Material: Sandblaste [...]

The Parmigiani Toric Hemispheres Retrograde is the latest in the Toric line of watches, which represent the relatively conservative side of the brand with a traditional case and signature knurled bezel. This new-for-2017 model is a dual time zone watch which allows the wearer to set a second time right down to the minute, which is useful for tracking time zones that are offset by half-hour or even quarter-hour differences. This is unlike traditional GMT watches which only measure full-hour incre [...]

Please enjoy the original article below by established watch writer Meehna Goldsmith. From magazines to the freer writing form of the web, she is a knowledgeable watch junkie who knows high-end pieces. She contributes to publications such as Robb Report, International Watch, and Watch Journal, among others. You can visit her on her website www.meehnagoldsmith.com.In the history of watchmaking, the name Breguet is a hallowed one. Abraham-Louis Breguet, who established his eponymous company in 1 [...]

Love it or hate it, the trend of the vintage-inspired watch seems to show no signs of slowing down. For sure, such watches might lack originality by definition; but at the same time, it has also given rise to some truly great new watches like Tag Heuers Autavia and Jaeger-LeCoultres Master Geographic. In any case, there are loads more of these watches being released, but one of the most interesting new pieces is the limited edition Graham Chronofighter Vintage Aircraft Ltd. Lets take a look at w [...]

Watches can at times be difficult to explain, but that is a challenge we enjoy taking on daily. Still, we were quite?gobsmacked when,?at BaselWorld 2016, we?first tried to wrap our minds around the idea of Hublot engineers painstakingly making a watch and its case perfectly transparent and then making said watch?all black again? To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the all-black watch, we saw the release of the competitively priced Hublot Big Bang Unico?Sapphire All Black, a darkly transparent [...]

When you talk luxury and watches, things dont get much more emblematic than Cartier and the Cartier Tank. While companies like omega and Patek Philippe are known for making watches for watch lovers, Cartier is known for making wearable items for the nobility of old, and for those who want to feel a bit regal today. Cartier is a wonderfully managed brand when it comes to keeping that French sense of classic luxury alive, while playing with fantasy and tradition in a sense that continues to feel m [...]