Cartier is one of those very few luxury Swiss watch brands that, for an extended period of time, has maintained both an extremely strong array of main collection offerings?and?a genuinely sophisticated, unique, and diverse line of haute horlogerie ultra high-end pieces. That arguably puts a lot of pressure on the company and Cartiers head of movement creation depar [...]

With Patek Philippe and Rolex appearing to collectively cede their release calendar for the first half of 2020 due to the Covid crisis that unfolded at the beginning of the year, and Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet focusing on collections outside their Overseas and Royal Oak staples, theres an interesting arms race heating up in the highest echelons of luxury watchmaker [...]

It is very unusual to look at a piece of such undeniable quality as the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pocket Time Instrument and find a number of more critical points sooner than anything else-but I guess this example is one that I will remember as proof that first imp [...]

The Beverly Hilton has been affectionately called the hardest working hotel in Hollywood, and its not hard to see why. Designed by acclaimed Los Angeles architect Welton Becket and opened in 1955 at the height of the motion picture industry development boom, the charming mid-century luxury hotel has been a focal protagonist in Hollywood history, thanks to it [...]

Its not every day we see new gemsetting techniques in?luxury watches, but this latest from Patek Philippe is certainly worthy of note, with its?new Flamme setting technique for diamonds. The venue for this new technique is the Patek Philippe Calatrava 7200/200R, the di [...]

Welcome the all black ceramic Omega Speedmaster. This must be some kind of PR trick, putting?tantalizing?images online and then taking them down quickly, but with just enough time to let a few people have a sneak preview.Seems that enough information has gotten out that I think Omega knows they have something really special to tease Omega fans ever [...]

For 2015, Panerai has a few interesting new watches, but my favorite is the Panerai Radiomir Firenze 3 Days Acciaio 47mm aka PAM00604 (PAM604). This is really a watch for collectors, and Panerai has made especially sure that the PAM604 very much fits into Panerai lore, being available for sale exclusively in the brands flagship boutiq [...]

Richard Milles latest release, the RM 52-05 Tourbillon Pharrell Williams, is one of the most dramatic examples of the brands artistry in recent years. Produced in partnership with award-winning singer, songwriter, and music producer Pharrell Williams, the new piece takes inspiration from Williams lifelong fascination with space travel through an [...]

One of the biggest complaints among watch enthusiasts is that luxury watch prices are too high. This can be observed in the numerous forums and comment threads devoted to the greed of luxury watch companies for increasing prices. The truth is that watch prices and their increase depends on which side of the US Dollar you sit on and which economy you live in. Re [...]

People go crazy over Graham watches. Especially the Chronofighter series. The trendy English watch maker has some very appealing designs, and I can personally attest to the fact that the build quality of these watches is very good. The Chronofighter series of watch is typified by a unique chron [...]

Welcome back to an original feature, My First Grail Watch. In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. (ABTW): Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry? Jerome Mage (JM): My name is Jerome Mage, and I am the co-founder and creative director for MARCH LA.B. We are [...]

Driving in London is bad enough, but during the 2012 Summer Olympics it is going to be even worse. Omega will be there. Omega is always there. I hope they have a few private helicopters for the event (or hotels within walking distance of ALL the events). As the long-time official timer of the Olympics, Omega [...]

To risk a tired automotive comparison, if it werent for the Cayenne, Porsche might not have made it out of the early aughts. When it was introduced in 2002, it has been widely reported that the luxury crossover single-handedly saved the company, enabling it to continue building its legendary sports cars, like the 911 Carr [...]

The Jacob Co. Astronomia Casino, also known as Jacob Co. Astronomia Gambler, is another unique creation from Jacob Co., conceived, designed and produced to be another step toward their goal of ruling over the segment of preposterously over-engineered, fun, ultra-high-end watches - because such a thing does exist and has, in fact, existed for years. Continue reading

At Baselworld 2016, I got to play with the first watch using Breitlings so-called Breitlight case material, which is the Breitling Avenger Hurricane (debuted on here). This is a deceptively cool watch even though it clearly isnt for everyone. With that said, I really like it when brands like Breitling produce intentionally niche [...]

Watchmaking is equal parts art and engineering. The design of the case, dial, and even the bracelet and pairing of the strap requires an artistic eye. And while you may be tempted to think that the movement is all engineering, lets not forget that movement architecture and finishing require a keen eye for beauty too. Therefore, it is not unc [...]

For 2017, youll see more style options for Bell Ross most recognizable design, in its most wearable size. Introduced ahead of Baselworld, the Bell Ross BR 03-92 Horograph is the French-based brands take on the German-minimalist design school of Bauhaus, while the Bell Ross BR 03-92 Horolum i [...]

Parmigiani Fleurier has the look of a classic brand. There is something honest about the typographic logo, the often restrained styling, and the simple use of case shape and material quality to set it apart from other brands at first glance. But this is not an old brand. 2016 will see the 20th ann [...]

2011 will experience the release of this new fusee and chain transmission watch from Glashutte, Germany based A. Lange Sohne. To be honest, fusee and chain movement watches excite me a lot more than tourbillons. Not that they are mutually exclusive, but I really love the idea that there is a tiny hand-made (bicycle style) chain in a watch helping to mo [...]

One of Oris greatest strengths as a watchmaker in recent years is its ongoing effort to create a dive watch for every conceivable enthusiast niche. For everything from clean large diameter modern divers to ISO approved regulator dive watches to vintage inspired bronze cased dive chronographs, Oris has consumers covered, and as part of its 2020 novelties the brand further extends its Aqui [...]