Material Innovation in Watchmaking: Sapphire

We're taking a look at innovative materials in watchmaking. Today's topic? Sapphire and how it has shaped watch designs in recent years.

By Adrienne Faurote

Where To Do Some Serious Watch Shopping On Fifth Avenue

Few streets in the world can compete with New York's Fifth Avenue. It is also a prime location to do some serious watch shopping, but where to go?

Hands-on With The Ralph Lauren RL Automotive Double Tourbillon

Inspired by his 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe, Ralph Lauren is launching the latest addition to his RL Automotive Collection: a Double Tourbillon

Hublot’s Breathtaking New Collaboration With Arturo Fuente To Celebrate The Opus X

Synergy in the "Art of Fusion", as Hublot teams up with Arturo Fuente for an astonishing new series of limited editions celebrating the Opus X.

IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher: Combining Temptation

Monopusher chronographs have always cast a spell on watch collectsors and connoisseurs, and watches like the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher are the reason why.

Hands-on With A Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm

The Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm is easily one of the watches most affected by the vintage boom in recent years and it's easy to see why.

Blancpain X Fathoms: Release The Kraken!

Diving watches have always been imposing, but few can hold a candle to the Blancpain X Fathoms which features an impressive array of mechanical complications designed for those who like to explore the underwater world.

Watches & Whisky: GlenDronach + Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin ‘Jumbo’ meets an intense, richly sherried 18-year old Speyside Single Malt Whisky by GlenDronach.

Throwback Thursday: Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” Ref 6241 Retailed By Hermès

When it comes to vintage watches, the same model can have different tiers of rarity and desirability. This Rolex Daytona "Paul Newman" ref 6241 is at the top of both.

Zenith Elite Lady Moonphase: Celestial Beauty

Creating elegance is all about proportion, and that's one of the things that makes the Zenith Elite Lady Moonphase such a successful design.

Top 5 Brands To Follow On Instagram

Got a few minutes to spare? Want to see some amazing watches? Instagram is then the place to be, and the next five brands should definitely be on your list of those to follow!

What To Expect When Visiting Patek Philippe’s Grand Exhibition?

It is almost time for Patek Philippe's Grand Exhibition in New York City to open its doors, but what can you expect when visiting it?

Ulysse Nardin Marine Grand Deck: Unnecessary Grandeur

By creating unnecessary grandeur, Ulysse Nardin shows what Haute Horlogerie is all about with the Marine Grand Deck, combining a visual spectacle with a practical personality.

Celebrating The Invention Of The Tourbillon With Breguet

Today, exactly 216 years go, Abraham-Louis Breguet was awarded the patent of the tourbillon. Little did he know that he had just invented one of the most prestigious complications in watchmaking for centuries to come, which was to him just a way to minimize the influence of gravity on the escapement of his watches.

Exploring The Contemporary Elegance Of The F.P. Journe Chronometre Souverain

Say the name Journe, and many watch enthusiasts will get instantly excited, as the Master-watchmaker from Geneva has built an impressive reputation based on equally impressive watches. It is however not always the complications that do the talking, as this Chronometre Souverain shows.

ISO 6245: When Does A Watch Become A Diver’s Watch?

Diving watches are among the most popular type of watches these days, but what makes a diving watch a diver's watch is not too clear. ISO 6245 sets the standard for this, and we take a closer look at what that means!

Hands-on With The New Rolex Sea-Dweller

It was one of the most talked about watches at Baselworld, the new Rolex Sea-Dweller. Many of these conversations focused on red text and a cyclops, but there is more to the new Sea-Dweller, who just happen also to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year!