Straight from the mouth of Jean-Claude Biver, Ferrari and Hublot are now married. Where Ferrari goes, Hublot must go as well. Ferrari executives grin as the godfather of Hublot enthusiastically memorializes the relationship between the two brands by unveiling the new Big Bang Ferrari watch. Those familiar with the brand, who have a careful eye, will know just what this watch means. In a sense, it is a summation of the many ranged accomplishments that Jean-Claude Biver has achieved during his tim [...]
At SIHH 2016, the theme for Schaffhausen-based IWC was once again pilot watches. As part of this years new models, IWC introduced a new reference 3777 Pilots Watch Chronograph range that builds upon the popular collection with new refinements and appeal. In this article, I will be discussing two models first is the standard reference IW377709 (on strap) and IW377710 (on bracelet) which has an iconic black dial. We also have the metallic-blue-dialed variant which is known as the reference IW3777 [...]
Bell Ross has frequently looked to the world of aviation and motorsports for the design inspiration of their watches-for example, a lot of the dial layouts and design elements of Bell Ross watches are based on flight instrument panels. The newly released Bell Ross Vintage V1-92 V2-94 Bellytanker watches are inspired by a racecar from the 40s. The Bell Ross Vintage Bellytanker series goes for a more calming and classic style and color scheme than some more aggressive Bell Ross designs.The n [...]
Skeletonized watches are popular right now, and named for the view (complete or partial) of the watch movement in the dial. Some skeletonized watches provide glimpses all the way through the watch, while others provide mere hints of the gears and mechanism which together power the watch. The reason skeletonized watches are popular is because they offer mechanical credibility. No one needs a mechanical watch, but its nice to know that your timepiece is a sophisticated piece of machinery, and ther [...]
At SIHH 2017,?Parmigiani released an interesting and subtle new watch with the Toric Chronometre. It is actually a modernized interpretation of the first watch that Michel Parmigiani designed in 1996. The 2017 Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronometre is a bit larger, but in many ways is said to be a very faithful manifestation of Mr. Parmigianis original vision from the mid-1990s. Dont forget that the brand began as a function of Michels vision, combined with the monetary support of his patron, the [...]
Look closely, and youll notice a new GMT watch from Bell Ross for 2016. Ive appreciated the brands refined and legible GMT watches for a while, and this newest model is actually a melding of various watches from the brands modern history. So now lets take a look at the Bell Ross BR 03-93 GMT that I think a lot of people are going to enjoy. Before we dive into it, allow me to share two watches which, in my opinion, are the inspiration for it.Bell Ross BR01 93 GMTFirst, let me remind you that th [...]
One of the new 2015 Patek Philippe watches is an all 18k rose gold version of the Nautilus known as the ref. 5177/1R more specifically, the 5711/1R-001 and here it is in the flesh. Patek Philippe is a brand mostly known for its immaculately conservative mechanical timepieces that hearken to the past as well as high auction results. While the Patek Philippe Nautilus isnt exactly a niche model given its popularity, when seeing this new version of the high-end sports watch, I couldnt help but thi [...]
A few years ago, I visited my first Olympics event in Sochi, Russia, with Omega to appreciate the importance of the global event in terms of bringing people together as well as the impactful role that Omega plays as the official timekeeper-a role they have held since 1932 when the first modern Olympics was held in Los Angeles. Seeing the opening ceremony and some of the Olympic competition events in Rio de Janeiro and experiencing the impressive nature of the deeply emotional event, I continue t [...]
Sponsored Post written for by advertiser.Swiss watchmaker Maurice Lacroix has recently debuted four e-commerce exclusive special edition versions of their popular and stylish Aikon (pronounced icon) Swiss made quartz watches. Proud that the Aikon quartz family of timepieces has been so successful in retail markets around the world, Maurice Lacroix has supplemented the main Aikon quartz timepiece collection with these four affordable enthusiast-grade models designed with the needs of many audie [...]
For 2014, Blancpain introduced a brand new perpetual calendar watch with the Blancpain Villeret Quantieme Perpetual 8 Jours timepiece, and if youll pardon my language, it is pretty baller. How is a classy, high-end luxury watch with an elegant face something I would refer to as being a glitzy status watch, you ask? Well, assuming the wearer was known for their taste, I cant think of anything else that communicates bold presence and prestige in a more timeless package. This is a baller watch for [...]
Miami has always been known as the place where the hip and the famous live and vacation. So it should come as no surprise that the watch market in Miami is vibrant and unlike many other places in the world. Indeed, being one of the most important port cities in the United States and the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, there exists a huge appetite for luxury, glamour, and art in South Florida. So it was not surprising to me when Parmigiani chose that location to create its first US-ba [...]
As far as I am concerned the lost IWC watch model is the Portofino. Yes, they still made the watch in at least a few varieties but you never hear about it. Perhaps this is a function of myself being in the US, but I have yet to see real marketing for the Portofino. It isnt a bad timepiece at all. Over time the IWC Portofino watch has changed, but right here is the basic, entry level Portofino model. There is also a chronograph version in production. In my opinion, the Portofino is the basic, e [...]
Italian and Swiss luxury house and watchmaker Bulgari introduces an emotion and art-heavy new set of special-edition watches for 2020. Based on the iconic Bulgari Bulgari timepiece collection, the 2020 BB Cities (Bulgari Bulgari Cities) watches come in nine different flavors, each with a different city name on the bezel and each accompanied by a limited-edition set of art prints.Each of the nine Bulgari BB Cities watches are the same, save for the different city name on the lower part of the bez [...]
Three Two One Zero Ignition. Theres a distinct shift in tone as the voice of launch control breaks its stoic delivery to exclaim liftoff! - introducing a mixed air of relief and jubilance that fits the magnitude of the scene being broadcast live to the world. There is a loud hiss accompanied by a column of white steam, then a fiery blast at the base of the rocket as its support tower falls away. Audible cheers and applause can be heard in the background as the live feed switches to a wide-angle, [...]
Sponsored Post written by Rob CaplanIn 2012, Hamilton came out with a 46mm limited edition Navy Pioneer. This watch was a manual wind watch/clock combination that took design cues from the massive Hamilton marine chronometers from the 1940s that were produced during World War II. In 2013, Hamilton came out with a 40mm version of the watch. The silver dial color scheme retained the color scheme of both the 1940s clocks and the 2012 limited edition. This year in 2015, after no new Navy Pioneer mod [...]
Its rare enough to go hands-on with one of German watchmakings most interesting and iconic pieces, but three at the same time? Its a tough job, but somebodys gotta do it. We recently pinned down a trio of A. Lange Sohne Zeitwerk watches-each with their own distinct complication, designed to appeal to very specific types of collectors: the standard version in rose gold, the Striking Time in rose gold, and the Minute Repeater in platinum.At first glance, the three examples all carry a very simila [...]
When I covered the inaugural Oris ProPilot X back in 2019, I wrote about how it was the first Oris in some time to really grab my attention in a serious way. Now, three years later, Im happy to say that the new, more accessible follow-up to the brands bold outlier takes the best parts of the original and makes the whole package just a little more casual. Just released for Watches Wonders 2022 is the new Oris ProPilot X Calibre 400, featuring a 39mm titanium case and outfitted with the in-house [...]
Its easy at times for those of us in the relative bubble of the luxury watch hobby to forget that mechanical timepieces in this day and age are just that-luxuries, with little in the way of day-to-day utility for most people. Nearly every electronic device most of us interact with, from our phones to our cars, provides more accurate timekeeping with greater functionality, leaving the wristwatch relegated to much the same place the pocket watch was in the early 20th century. What Hermes has now d [...]
Budget considerations notwithstanding, probably my favorite new-for-SIHH-2016 watch from the talented people in Glashutte, Germany, is the A. Lange Sohne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar in 18k white gold. It follows in the footsteps of the original 18k rose gold and limited edition platinum versions of the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar from 2012 (hands-on here). Another hidden tourbillon watch also new for 2016 is A. Lange Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon. The concept here is [...]
First blue, and now green. Oris has fought the regular impulse to offer a black dial for the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 42mm watch, and instead has launched a new green-dialed version of their handsome vintage-inspired design. Green dial watches are rather uncommon, but Oris has elected for a deep green that they call oceanic, a green that could be compared to the greenish glow of an algae bloom or the warm tones of a coastal kelp forest.Aside from the green dial, this Oris Divers Sixty-Five is iden [...]