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The ABCs of Time: A Comprehensive Guide and History of Watch Dial Materials
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (358+ words) In many cases, particularly with in-house calibres, movements are the star of the show. Finishing, complexity and technology like silicon components and new escapement designs easily steal the limelight through exhibition case backs, but dials remain the centrepiece and what…...
First Look: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport Returns in New 42mm Versions (Incl. Video)
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (258+ words) As Formula 1 arrives in Madrid this coming weekend for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix, TAG Heuer, Title Partner of the race and Official Timekeeper of Formula 1, is using the occasion to bring its Carrera Chronograph Sport back into focus. The…...
Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split is back in Platinum with a Rhodium-Coloured Dial
1+ week, 3+ day ago (679+ words) We’ve said it before: not all chronographs are created equal, and few extend the limits of mechanical short-time measurement as far as the A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split. Since its launch in 2018, this watch has occupied a unique position in…...
Introducing: The New Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 29mm
1+ week, 3+ day ago (371+ words) The Big Crown Pointer Date has been a staple in the Oris collection since 1938 and is one of the most recognisable designs in Swiss watchmaking. For Geneva Watch Days 2026, Oris reimagines its signature model in a compact 29mm case, creating a…...
Introducing: Hand-Hammered Dials for the Gerald Charles Masterlink Atelier Edition
1+ week, 4+ day ago (499+ words) As a freelance journalist specialising in watches and jewellery, Rebecca Doulton began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the web editor of Tiempo de Relojes website, and watch editor of The Jewellery Editor, Rebecca…...
Introducing: The New Oris ProPilot Bronze
1+ week, 5+ day ago (358+ words) Last year, Oris refreshed the ProPilot Date, providing it with a cleaner case, revised proportions and a more contemporary take on the collection’s familiar aviation-inspired design. Now comes the first variation on that new watch: the Oris ProPilot Bronze, a…...
First Look: The ProPilot X Gonzo Edition, the new Muppets Watch by Oris
1+ week, 5+ day ago (253+ words) After Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Oris brings Disney’s The Muppets to the stage for a third collaboration. This time, the spotlight is on The Great Gonzo, the stuntman-showman whose unconventional personality seems perfectly matched to the bold and…...
First Look – The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Dual Time x Vianney Halter, An Antiqua-Inspired Take on Ultra-Thin (Incl. Video)
1+ week, 5+ day ago (209+ words) The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Dual Time x Vianney Halter is powered by the new BVF 200 automatic calibre, developed and manufactured in-house, using the micro-rotor calibre BVL 138 as base. According to the technical information, the BVF 200 measures 5.49mm in height. The ultra-thin…...
Introducing: New Versions of the Bremont Terra Nova Jumping Hour, Including a New 35mm Size
1+ week, 6+ day ago (727+ words) As a freelance journalist specialising in watches and jewellery, Rebecca Doulton began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the web editor of Tiempo de Relojes website, and watch editor of The Jewellery Editor, Rebecca…...
First Look: The New TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph Carbon (Incl. Video)
1+ week, 6+ day ago (911+ words) Few brands are as intertwined with motorsports as TAG Heuer. Since the early days of the brand, then only known as Heuer, it has always had close ties with racing, predominantly thanks to its excellent mechanical stopwatches. The racing DNA…...