All articles tagged with #watchmaking
Omega launches the Speedmaster 38 collection, delivering a true revival of the Speedmaster Reduced in a 38mm Moonwatch-inspired package with a 52-hour automatic Co-Axial movement, modern bracelet, and multiple dial variants (including a black no-date model); starting at $6,500 and available now.
Bremont debuts the Supernova Hawking Limited Edition to celebrate Stephen Hawking, limited to 600 pieces; features a 41mm ultra-black DLC-coated 904L steel case, black ceramic bezel, meteorite sub-dials, and Hawking’s name with his black hole entropy equation on the dial. Powered by the BC77 (Sellita SW500-based) movement at 28,800 bph with a 62-hour power reserve and 100m water resistance. Availability begins July 26, 2026; price US$8,850 on rubber strap and US$9,150 on bracelet; part of Bremont’s Hawking family collaboration.
Seiko created a unique mechanical watch called Star Time to celebrate Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year ambassador anniversary in Japan. The timepiece uses five rotating discs to cumulatively track time up to one million hours (about 114 years) with a current-time display on the innermost disc, housed in a titanium case with a blue display and diamonds on each disc. It features a redesigned movement, sapphire crystal, and 10-bar water resistance, and is a single, non-production piece made specifically for Ohtani.
To celebrate 225 years since the tourbillon patent, Breguet launches three new tourbillon watches: the Classique Tourbillon Sidereal 7255PT in platinum with a black aventurine dial (limited to 50, CHF 223,000); the Tradition Tourbillon 7047PT with fusee-and-chain (limited to 25, CHF 246,300); and the Marine Tourbillon Equation Marchante 5887PT in platinum with a luminescent sky dial (limited to 25, CHF 292,300 on rubber or CHF 370,700 on platinum bracelet).
A 20-watch roundup spanning luxury to affordable, highlighting new materials, movements and bold dial designs. Highlights include Omega’s Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light, AP Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon x Yoon & Verbal, Lange Cabaret Tourbillon Honeygold, Ressence Type 7, JLC Reverso Monoface, and notable picks from Timex, Shinola, Seiko, Yema, Unimatic, Casio and more, illustrating a year of non-stop innovation across the watch world.
TAG Heuer unveils the Monaco Chronograph powered by the in-house Calibre TH20-11, moving away from outsourced modules. The 39.4mm grade-5 titanium case is slightly larger and slimmer with a left-hand crown and redesigned pushers, 100m water resistance, and a blue “Steve McQueen” dial (subdials inverted) plus green and black variants. The TH20-11 is an integrated movement with an approx. 80-hour power reserve, vertical clutch and column wheel, visible through a sapphire caseback. Prices start at €9,300 for blue/green models and €13,000 for the titanium/rose-gold version.
Roundup of 15 fresh watch releases across brands from Omega to Timex, highlighting models like the Omega Constellation Observatory, Longines HydroConquest refresh, Nomos Club Campus, Parmigiani PF Sport Chronograph Silver Verzasca, and Citizen Eco-Drive anniversary edition, illustrating how luxury craft and accessible designs continue to push both aesthetics and tech.
Felix Salmon reviews FP Journe’s Chronomètre à Résonance, a 38mm wristwatch that uses two independent balance wheels which synchronize to show identical times on both displays. The piece argues this watch blends physics and art, earning its status as a landmark of 21st‑century horology; retail price is $170,000, but secondary-market versions can fetch hundreds of thousands up to millions, underscoring its dual role as timekeeper and conceptual artwork.
Maurice Lacroix shifts focus from its Aikon line to the Masterpiece with the 1975 Master Grand Date Retrograde, pairing the new ML302 manufacture movement’s grand date display with a retrograde day indicator, skeletonized bridges, and a 42mm steel case for $8,600—an ambitious leap in its affordable-luxury lineup.
The article reviews the top integrated and elegant sports watches of 2025, highlighting models from brands like F.P. Journe, Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Rolex, Tissot, Trilobe, and independents, showcasing innovation, craftsmanship, and modern design in the high-end watch industry.
The Bangalore Watch Company has launched the Apogee Visitor, a space-inspired watch featuring a meteorite dial made from the Muonionalusta meteorite, with a helmet-shaped case, designed to celebrate India's space program and interstellar exploration, priced at around USD 2,500.
Designers Phillip Toledano and Alfred Chan have created a unique watch, the B/1M, carved entirely from the Muonionalusta meteorite, which struck Earth a million years ago. This Brutalist-inspired timepiece features a meteorite case, dial, and lugs, making it a rare and expensive creation, with raw meteorite costing more per gram than gold. The watch, paired with a gray ostrich leg strap, will be auctioned in New York, with an estimated value between $8,000 and $16,000. The designers aim to explore new materials and forms in watchmaking.
Mike from Chronova Engineering has created an exceptionally small orrery, measuring about 20 mm across, featuring the Sun-Earth-Moon system. The intricate model showcases advanced watchmaking skills, with tiny gears and detailed craftsmanship. The process, including milling and resin casting, is captivating to watch.
The article showcases five exceptional luxury watches from the past year, each featuring intricate complications that go beyond simple timekeeping. Vacheron Constantin's Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication astounds with astronomical functions, while Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 combines a multi-axis tourbillon with artistic craftsmanship. Audemars Piguet's Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4 is a self-winding wristwatch with over 1,100 components and 23 complications. Greubel Forsey's Tourbillon Cardan offers a high-speed tourbillon for improved precision, and Jacob & Co.'s Astronomia Revolution features a fast-rotating carousel for a dynamic display. These watches represent the pinnacle of watchmaking, combining technical innovation with luxury design for the world's elite collectors.
François-Henry Bennahmias, the outgoing CEO of Audemars Piguet, reflects on his 29-year journey with the brand, discussing key moments that shaped its success. From starting as a salesperson in France to becoming the global CEO, Bennahmias played a pivotal role in transforming Audemars Piguet into a billion-dollar brand known for its fine haute horlogerie and appeal to a wider audience. He highlights significant milestones such as the introduction of limited edition watches, collaborations with celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jay-Z, and the launch of game-changing timepieces like the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in ceramic. Despite being a maverick and risk-taker, Bennahmias is praised for his authenticity, pushing boundaries, and creating a sense of family within the company. The watch community may not always understand him, but his impact on the industry is undeniable.