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Rolex shuts down the "Carl F. Bucherer" after 137 years

In a surprising move, Rolex has decided to shut down Carl F. Bucherer, the historic Swiss watch brand, following its acquisition of Bucherer AG in 2023 (I wrote about it on 14th September!).  The n...

The new H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy

H. Moser & Cie. is one of the leading independent Maisons and has built a reputation for its minimalist dials, striking fumé finishes, and innovative mechanical movements. It represent the swee...

A new Pink Louis Erard Regulator x Sylvie Fleury

I have seen the Louis Erard "brand", under Manuel Emch's leadership, transition from a not-very-known Swiss watchmaker into an independent powerhouse that blends craftsmanship with contemporary...

A new Tudor Black Bay Chrono: Now in Flamingo blue

Tudor has gained a reputation for following recipes (Rolex ones) that work and adding subtle and vibrant elements. The new Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue offers a reasonable, yet unexpected for me,...

Meteorite dials for two new Omega Speedmaster Moonphase

Omega's Speedmaster collection is deeply rooted in space exploration. The latest addition to the Speedmaster line—two Moonphase Meteorite models—exemplifies this, paying homage to its lunar legacy....

2025 Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 steel re-edition

Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest watchmakers. The brand has consistently redefined luxury by introducing designs like the Historiques 222, launched in 1977 as part of a new...

Leadership Shakeup at Richemont: New CEOs for Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger-LeCoultre

Yesterday 29th November, swiss luxury giant Richemont has announced significant leadership changes for two of its most iconic watchmaking brands. Jérôme Lambert returns as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, ...

Louis Erard Régulateur Gravé Noir: Beautiful "sector & regulator dial"

Founded in 1929, Louis Erard is known for its refined approach to classic design elements . He often brings back traditional aesthetics with a contemporary twist. Louis Erard frequently integrates ...

The controversial Patek Philippe Cubitus Collection

After a quarter-century of waiting, the release of the Patek Philippe Cubitus collection has sparked considerable debate. The last time Patek introduced a new line was in 1999 with the Twenty~4. Th...

Richard Mille's new 17-02 Manual Winding Tourbillon in Titanium

Everyone knows Richard Mille for its risky, bold and innovative designs. If you have followed the brand for a while you know they tend to integrate advanced materials like titanium and carbon nano-...