Hands-On: Vulcain Chronograph 1970's
A few weeks ago, Vulcain presented its latest and greatest, the Chronograph 1970’s. A re-edition of a model from the past, this watch is a classic gem reborn. It has all the attributes that vintage fans love - a round case, pump pushers, 3-9 chronograph sub-dials, and five variations to choose from. The question is: can the Vulcain Chronograph 1970’s be viewed as a modern piece? Well, I’m not the right person to answer that, but I'll still give my best shot in this article.Yes, I am a vintage guy at heart, and I can appreciate the watch from this perspective. It would be silly of us to think that in 2023 a brand like Vulcain is aiming for this niche group. The timepieces mu...
Introducing: The New Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Skeleton 6-15
With a decades-long track record of chromatic creations, Zodiac has never been afraid to go bold with colors in its watches. Today, the brand introduced the new Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Skeleton 6-15 Dive Watch, which offers more than a nod to its most brightly liveried predecessors. But it’s not only about color. If you manage to wrestle your eyes away from the Super Chroma K1 crystal bezel, you might notice that this Super Sea Wolf features a new skeletonized movement. This is a first for the brand and part of a methodical and prideful flexing of its watchmaking muscles. Think of it as a small taste of what the brand’s movement manufacturer STP has up its sleeve for the future.Now...
Watches And Wonders' Most Outrageous Time Machines
How do you like a 37mm dive watch inspired by a model from six decades ago? Or what about an updated version of a 1970s Gerald Genta design? Yeah, what about those? How about a totally new idea instead? A completely fresh design, something truly original, a watch that doesn't look back, a timepiece that isn't hindered by the constraints of its predecessor? Retro still has a tight grip on a lot of watch brands, and after a couple of days at Watches and Wonders 2023, I desperately wanted to see watches that were not constricted by retro guidelines. What I wanted to see, and what I did manage to find, were free-range, creative expressions of horology. Have a look at some Watches and WondersR...
Watches And Wonders 2023:?No Hype, But Something Better
I needed some time to let the 2023 edition of Watches and Wonders sink in. This show started as a digital exhibition during the pandemic and transformed into a physical one in 2022. It’s the successor of both SIHH and Baselworld, you could say. Last year’s edition quickly turned into a show where the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222, GMT-Master II “Destro”, and Tudor Black Bay Pro became the most talked-about pieces. This year’s Watches and Wonders, however, was less about hype and more about “just good watches.”Watches and Wonders 2023 recapBefore I forget, the watches that got even more traction than the Historiques 222, “Destro,” a...
Introducing: The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon
Almost exactly two years ago, I covered the introduction of Piaget’s Tribute to the Altiplano Ultimate Concept. It was a “dark mode” version of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept that celebrated the watch's fifth anniversary. The year 2024 marks another anniversary for Maison Piaget?as it has been 150 years since Georges-Edouard Piaget opened up his first workshop in La C?te-aux-Fees in 1874. To celebrate this sesquicentennial anniversary, Piaget introduces another dark blue version of its 2mm-thin Altiplano. Indeed, it’s not thinner than its predecessor. But the Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon does feature, as the name suggests, a flying tourbillon, and that's the ...
A. Lange & Sohne: The 25th Anniversary of the Datograph
For A. Lange & Sohne, 2024 is the year of the Datograph. The brand’s famous chronograph turns 25 this year, so it’s time to celebrate. As expected, the Glashutte brand does so in style with two new Datograph releases. The first is the stunning Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen.” Supposing that you are familiar with A. Lange & Sohne, just reading the name will tell you this is an exceptional timepiece. The second release is a special 25th-anniversary version of the Datograph Up/Down in white gold with a blue dial. It’s time for the most stylish celebration of the year.It’s always exciting when A. Lange & Sohne announces new models ...
Introducing The Czapek Antarctique Green Meteor
Only a few weeks have passed since Czapek introduced the Antarctique Mount Erebus Deep Blue models. Both of them presented a familiar aesthetic in precious metals. I love the Antarctique, and a yellow gold version made me fall in love with the watch all over again. For this year’s Watches and Wonders, the brand releases two more Antarctique models. The first is the Antarctique with a green meteorite dial. The second model is the Passage de Drake Afterglow with a spectacular purple dial. Both watches are a testament to the brilliance of the Antarctique collection.Ever since Czapek unveiled the first Antarctique, I have been a fan. I still remember that Gerard came out of the presentatio...
Introducing The Czapek Antarctique Green Meteor
A small brand like Czapek does not release a new product line often. That’s why every new one is special. Czapek found inspiration within its portfolio for the new Promenade collection. It fuses influences from the Quai des Bergues and the Antarctique lines. The result is a new line of watches that combines many details with an overall minimalist design approach. How does that work? It’s fairly easy to understand once you see the Czapek Promenade watches.Only by examining the various images will you get a good idea of what the brand has created. The Promenade models combine a classically styled case with what, in essence, is a very minimalist dial. However, the materials and how ...
Introducing: New Panerai Submersible Luna Rossa Models
Panerai has been affiliated with the prestigious America's Cup since 2017. Additionally, since 2019, the brand has sponsored the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team, regularly celebrating that connection with Luna Rossa watches. For Watches and Wonders 2024, we get five new additions to that yacht-racing-inspired collection. Let's have a closer look.The new Panerai Luna Rossa additions include a Carbotech Tourbillon (PAM01405), two Ti-Ceramitech Submersibles (PAM01543 and PAM01466), and a stainless steel Submersible (PAM01565). Additionally, there is a new GMT version (PAM01507) in titanium.Panerai Submersible Luna Rossa Tourbillon GMT PAM01405The first new Panerai we'll have a look at is the flag...
New: TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph
The TAG Heuer Monaco is an absolute fan favorite among racing enthusiasts and watch lovers alike. Since its inception in 1969, it has seen many iterations and versions, some basic, some fancy. Today, we see the introduction of two rather high-end versions of the Monaco. This is the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph. Let's have a look!The new TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph comes in two colors - red and blue. The red model features a black DLC-coated case and red accents on the dial. The blue version has no case coating but comes with blue gradient-anodized bridges on the dial side. Both have a very serious price of $135,000. TAG Heuer Monaco historyThe Monaco...
New TAG Heuer Silver-Dial Carrera Glassbox & Rose Gold Skipper
At Watches and Wonders last year, TAG Heuer presented new Carrera models using a 39mm Glassbox case design. Many celebrated these watches due to their clean, classic looks and moderate size. Since then, more variants have entered the lineup, including a full-gold model and the return of the cult-classic Skipper. Now we have two new models to celebrate Watches and Wonders 2024.Yes, the latest Carrera Glassbox chronographs are a hit for TAG Heuer. Aside from the occasional pure retro reissue, many of us wondered when the brand would return to a more classic rendition of one of the most famous racing watches. We received our answer in 2023 with two stainless models that formed the initial relea...
L.U. Chopard Introduces Two New Sector-Dial Beauties
It’s been a lot of fun to witness the resurgence of Chopard over the past several years. It has transformed into a brand I look forward to hearing from during Watches and Wonders. For 2024, L.U. Chopard has brought us two gorgeous pieces in Lucent Steel. These watches, with their sector dials, will likely prove quite popular.Last year’s L.U.C 1860 is now an undeniable hit. The salmon-sector-dial piece boasts serious waiting lists and is so popular that I’ve struggled to try one on in my new hometown of London. A Chopard watch in high demand may sound foreign, but it’s proof that a great product can generate serious interest even in these more cautious times. With toda...
Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono & Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT
The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XPS is one of my favorite releases of the past few years. The watch came out last year at Watches and Wonders and proved to be one of the show’s highlights. It’s spectacular salmon/copper dial shows the incredible potential of the watch. Not only is the color spectacular, but adding small seconds and removing the date also turned out to be a masterstroke by Chopard. This year, Chopard unveils more new Alpine Eagle models at Watches and Wonders. One is the skeletonized Alpine Eagle 41 XP TT in Grade 5 titanium. The other two new introductions are the Alpine Eagle XL Chrono in rose gold and Grade 5 titanium. They are more proof that the Alpine Eagle is p...
Zenith Releases The Colorful Defy Revival A3648
It has become somewhat of a tradition for Zenith to release a modern version of one of its classics from the archives during Watches and Wonders. This year is no different as the brand brings back the legendary A3648. This colorful dive watch was first released in 1969. It combined great looks with a serious set of dive-worthy specs. Zenith decided to bring this classic back in a modern version with the Defy Revival A3648. The remarkable thing is that the watch still stands out immediately more than five decades later. It's time to find out more.Over the past few years, we have seen many great Zenith?reissues from the brand’s archives. The last two years, in particular, have drawn atte...
New: Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph & Defy Extreme Diver
Well, well, well… What do we have here? A proper dedicated dive watch in the Zenith lineup, that’s what! The Le Locle-based brand hasn’t made one of these for decades, but it seems the team has pulled out all the stops with the Defy Extreme Diver. Alongside it comes the new (although somewhat predictable) Defy Skyline Chronograph. Judging by these Watches and Wonders 2024 releases, Zenith looks intent on thoroughly filling out the Defy line. Let’s take a look at the new stars in the Zenith universe.I suppose it’s better to begin with the watch that we (or at least I) saw coming, the Defy Skyline Chronograph. After all, Zenith is famous for chronographs, so it on...
Introducing: A 42mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms In Steel
Just when the watch world is beginning to settle into the quiet post-Watches and Wonders pace, Blancpain shakes things up by introducing a version of its 42mm Fifty Fathoms in steel.Recently, I had the pleasure of spending some time with the 42mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in titanium. Now the brand has introduced a new stainless steel version of its iconic Fifty Fathoms diver. With the 42mm models previously only available in titanium or gold, the introduction of a steel version makes a lot of sense.The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in steel?The watch has a 42.3mm diameter with a 14.3mm case thickness. It features a 300m water resistance rating, a black sunburst dial, and a domed sapphire bezel inse...
An Unexpected NOS Mimo Tuxedo Tank Find
A Mimo watch has been on my wishlist for almost a decade. Although I am on a hunt for different Mimo models, I simply couldn’t resist this tuxedo tank. With an original strap, buckle, and even the brand tag, it looks like it just left the Mimo factory.Mimo is one of the brands we need to look at closely in the coming years. In the early 1900s, the company released multiple innovative watches, including the Mimo-Meter, one of the most fascinating big-date watches I have ever seen. Another interesting timepiece was a double-sided Mimorex watch. One of my longest hunts is for the Mimolympic, a tank watch with a basic monopusher chronograph function, likely released for the Olympics in 193...
Am I A Cartier Tank Americaine Or Louis Cartier?
Eckhart Tolle once said, What a liberation to realize that the ‘voice in my head’ is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that. While those are wise words indeed, that's not the question I ask myself. I want to know what kind of Tank I am. I know I'm not a guy who would rock a Tank Fran?aise or Chinoise. The discontinued Tank Anglaise was never my cup of tea either. The Tank Americaine, however, is most definitely a watch that resonates with me. During Watches and Wonders 2025, Cartier presented a yellow gold version of the Tank Louis Cartier with an off-white dial that made me wonder if that would be the Tank I could wear as a daily driver - sorry, beater.It's time to g...
Introducing: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Artistica
Whevener Jaeger-LeCoultre dusts off the Hybris name, you know you are in for something special. Whether it is Hybris Mechanica or Hybris Artistica, you can rest assured your jaw will drop. Well, this new effort does not disappoint in that respect. It does not disappoint in any respect, really. Wellmaybe price, but hey, what do you expect? This is the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179. Let's have a closer look!Priced at US$565,000 and limited to 10 pieces, this is a true unicorn watch. This is possibly the first and likely the last time you will ever see it. Still, that doesn't stop us from enjoying (and salivating) from afar, right?The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Hybris ...
The Best Watches And Wonders 2025 Releases: Jorg's Picks
Picking highlights from this year’s Watches and Wonders is not a simple task. But it’s a matter of abundance rather than a lack thereof. Watches and Wonders 2025 was a show with many highlights in different categories and at different price points. Nevertheless, I have managed to whittle all these highlights down to my favorite releases from this year’s show.There are two ways to go about this list. Should I just pick my Watches and Wonders 2025 favorites regardless of price? The easy thing to do is choose the stunning high-end and precious-metal releases that immediately stand out. In reality, though, I always keep an eye open for watches that could realistically make it o...