COSC
There was a time when one word on a dial meant everything: Chronometer. It implied precision, care, and a watch that had passed a serious test. For decades, that word was almost synonymous with one institution: COSC. But watchmaking has changed. Movements are better. Anti-magnetic tech is everywhere. Brands regulate
Ulysse Nardin
How a radical timepiece launched in 2001 became the catalyst for an industry-wide transformation, pioneering silicon technology and inspiring a new generation of horological innovation The Birth of a Revolution In the annals of horological history, few timepieces have wielded as transformative an influence as the Ulysse Nardin Freak. When
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The Swiss manufacturer unveils its 26th Masterpiece calibre in a bold skeletonized display that showcases the brand's retrograde expertise Introduction In an era where many Swiss watch brands chase the latest trends, Maurice Lacroix has remained steadfast in its commitment to retrograde complications—a technical specialty that has
How a radical timepiece launched in 2001 became the catalyst for an industry-wide transformation, pioneering silicon technology and inspiring a new generation of horological innovation The Birth of a Revolution In the annals of horological history, few timepieces have wielded as transformative an influence as the Ulysse Nardin Freak. When
The Swiss manufacturer unveils its 26th Masterpiece calibre in a bold skeletonized display that showcases the brand's retrograde expertise Introduction In an era where many Swiss watch brands chase the latest trends, Maurice Lacroix has remained steadfast in its commitment to retrograde complications—a technical specialty that has
There's something deeply satisfying about a watch dial that gets the contrast exactly right. Not just readable, but commanding—the kind of visual punch that makes you do a double-take across a crowded room. Omega just delivered that in spades with their latest Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, and they
In an era of oversized timepieces, Vacheron Constantin has released something that feels almost countercultural: a 36.5mm perpetual calendar that measures just 8.43mm thick. It's a watch that makes its statement through restraint rather than excess. When the Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin was unveiled at the
The Albishorn Type 10 Officer is a watch that starts with a “what if” and ends with a very real, very serious piece of modern horology on the wrist. It imagines the missing link that never existed: a 1948 military chronograph that could have been the French Army’s first
Blancpain’s new Grande Double Sonnerie is a wrist‑worn cathedral bell tower: a hyper‑complicated, musical machine that can charm a newcomer and still give a seasoned watchmaker goosebumps. Source: Blancpain What “Grande Double Sonnerie” means In simple terms, this watch can chime the time by itself, on the
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There's something deeply satisfying about a watch dial that gets the contrast exactly right. Not just readable, but commanding—the kind of visual punch that makes you do a double-take across a crowded room. Omega just delivered that in spades with their latest Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, and they
In an era of oversized timepieces, Vacheron Constantin has released something that feels almost countercultural: a 36.5mm perpetual calendar that measures just 8.43mm thick. It's a watch that makes its statement through restraint rather than excess. When the Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin was unveiled at the
The Albishorn Type 10 Officer is a watch that starts with a “what if” and ends with a very real, very serious piece of modern horology on the wrist. It imagines the missing link that never existed: a 1948 military chronograph that could have been the French Army’s first
Blancpain’s new Grande Double Sonnerie is a wrist‑worn cathedral bell tower: a hyper‑complicated, musical machine that can charm a newcomer and still give a seasoned watchmaker goosebumps. Source: Blancpain What “Grande Double Sonnerie” means In simple terms, this watch can chime the time by itself, on the
Down the Rabbit Hole: Every now and then, a watch comes along that feels less like a product and more like a story you wear on the wrist. Konstantin Chaykin’s “White Rabbit” is exactly that: a wide‑eyed character from Wonderland hiding a seriously overqualified movement underneath a playful
The world of horology has always marched to the beat of tradition—until MING steps onto the stage. With their newest creation, the MING 37.11 Odyssey - Polymesh, the brand pushes boundaries yet again, delivering a watch that’s as much about wanderlust as it is about mechanical excellence.
When rumor first spread that Ulysse Nardin and URWERK were collaborating, it sounded like a horological urban legend. But the UR-FREAK is refreshingly—and perhaps defiantly—real. It’s the gleeful misfit of Dubai Watch Week 2025, a mechanical fever dream that merges everything wild about the Ulysse Nardin Freak
Biver’s newest masterpiece, the Automatique Oeil de Fer, is a poetic meeting of earth’s natural artistry and the highest traditions of Swiss horology. From first glance, it commands attention, not only for its bold fusion of gold and stone but also for the philosophy beating at its heart:
When Omega unveiled the very first Seamaster Planet Ocean two decades ago, it launched a new era for professional dive watches—robust, precise, and unmistakably stylish. Now, exactly 20 years later, Omega breathes fresh life into this iconic line with the fourth generation of the Planet Ocean, offering a compelling
Few watch manufacturers blend technical mastery, lived tradition, and modern functionality as Bovet does. The new Bovet Récital 30 takes the brand’s groundbreaking worldtimer complication—first engineered to solve the perennial challenge of Daylight Saving Time—and places it in a more wrist-friendly, universally appealing case. This is a
L’Atelier Bernard has burst onto the watchmaking scene with their debut timepiece, "The Owl," embodying the spirit of true independent craftsmanship. Conceived and meticulously engineered by Bernard Van Ormelingen and Bernard Braboretz, both Belgian-born artisans now based in Switzerland, this watch is a focused celebration of traditional
This isn't a watch for someone who simply wants to know what time it is. It's for the collector who understands that the greatest luxury is witnessing human ingenuity rendered in metal, jewels, and countless hours of devoted craftsmanship.
