Produced in 1999, a year before the Chronomètre à Résonance officially debuted, the earliest commercially numbered example is expected to fetch up to $1.75 million when it goes under the hammer The auction house describes the F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance 022/99R as one of the earliest and most historically significant F.P. Journe watches ever […]
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, luxury brands are increasingly joining the commemoration, and Swiss watchmakers are no exception. Zenith, Breitling and Corum have each introduced limited-edition timepieces that draw on American history and iconography while showcasing their own signature designs. Zenith Chronomaster Revival Liberty II Zenith has introduced the Chronomaster Revival Liberty […]
Forbes Life‘s newest watch writer weighs in on those releases dominating the horological zeitgeist – from downsized takes on familiar favourites to crucial new technical breakthroughs. In previous years, insiders tended to alternate between describing the vibe at Watches and Wonders as one that’s either significant or transitional. Truth be told: the reality is probably […]
Watches and Wonders is set to begin April 14 with a record 65 brands participating. The annual fair, held in Geneva—the center of the Swiss watch industry—was initially expected to draw about 60,000 visitors, including 1,700 journalists and more than 6,000 retailers. Those numbers, however, may be tempered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle […]
The increasingly popular pastime of “watch spotting” has firmly established itself on the red carpet at major global events, including the Oscars. Each year, competition among luxury brands to place their timepieces on top talent—and ideally, Oscar winners—continues to intensify. At the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, stars arrived wearing timepieces from […]
Do you need a mechanical watch to track a soccer match? Richard Mille would argue yes. The specialist Swiss watchmaker unveiled the RM 41-01 Tourbillon Soccer, a highly technical timepiece designed to track a football match from kick-off to the final whistle — even recording every goal scored. The watch is offered in two limited […]
Vacheron Constantin, never one for half measures when it comes to creating blockbuster grand complications, has launched a new collection of highly complex watches in its Les Cabinotiers collection. The series, dubbed “La Quête” (The Quest), celebrates the brand’s 270th anniversary and refers to the quest for excellence. This is in turn linked to astrology […]
Panerai’s two newest watches – The Submersible Marina Militar (PAM01697) and the Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech (PAM01698) – are inspired by Aviazione Navale, the Italian Navy’s aviation branch, which supports the Italian Naval fleet with aircraft that extends its reach and capabilities in difficult environments. Both timepieces are powered by the P.900 caliber automatic movement, […]
Swiss watch exports are on something of a roller coaster ride so far this year, surging in April, particularly in the U.S., as retailers and brand boutiques stocked up ahead of speculation about tariffs in an endeavour to avoid inevitable price hikes. Exports then dropped dramatically in May. According to the Federation of the Swiss […]
There is a quiet renaissance happening in ladies’ watches right now, resulting from the culmination of various improvements in design, movement technology and proportioning. The development of scaled-down automatic movements combined with a renewed sense of restrained design has emerged, which means ladies’ watches are less girly and more dignified. At the same time, a […]