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Originally introduced as part of Omega’s legendary toolwatch trilogy alongside the Speedmaster and Seamaster 300, the Railmaster was intended to rival the Rolex Milgauss. Yet, it never truly caught on and was discontinued after only six years in production. Nevertheless,…
Under the leadership of co-founders Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, Louis Vuitton’s La Fabrique du Temps is steadily establishing itself as a serious contender in the realm of haute horlogerie – despite being little more than a decade old. Today,…
The new Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days – Gübelin Special Edition marks a noteworthy collaboration between the Roman luxury brand Bulgari and the long-established Swiss jeweller Gübelin. This special edition combines the octagonal case shape of the Octo Finissimo collection…
In recent years, Formula 1 has known only one trajectory: upwards. Television ratings have reached record highs, the sport’s Instagram account boasts over 34 million followers, and hit formats like Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix — offering a…
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Rolex GMT-Master, we turn our attention to a model line originally developed to meet the demands of intercontinental air travel—one that has long since become a staple among sporty stainless-steel wristwatches. In this…
With the new 911 Spirit 70, Porsche unveils a limited-edition model that seeks to unite iconic design cues from the 1970s with contemporary aesthetics. In parallel, Porsche Design launches a chronograph that is intricately woven into the visual identity of…
This year, the Ingenieur by IWC Schaffhausen became the subject of a veritable fireworks display of new models at Watches and Wonders 2025, expanding the Ingenieur collection with a diverse range of novelties. Five new models – whether in deep…
With its distinctly classic aesthetic, the new Captain Cook Over-Pole takes on a unique role within Rado’s otherwise futuristic design language. It brings back the charm of a bygone era. This reinterpretation of the original Rado Over-Pole world time watch,…
Japan’s rich cultural heritage evokes countless associations – yet fine watchmaking is rarely among them. This is hardly surprising: many still perceive the Far East as a challenge to the traditional world of mechanical timepieces. After all, it was Japan…
The Big Bang – the watch that disrupted traditional notions of luxury timepieces upon its launch in 2005 and has since become a core part of Hublot’s portfolio – celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. A trajectory that not only…
On 2 October 2024, what had long been the subject of speculation was finally confirmed: LVMH and Formula 1 officially announced a new partnership. In a year that sees Formula 1 celebrating its 75th anniversary, LVMH gains the opportunity to…
At Watches and Wonders 2025, Tudor is turning a new page – while remaining true to its proven strengths. Among this year’s novelties are the Pelagos Ultra, offering an impressive water resistance of 1,000 metres; the Black Bay 68 –…