Category: News
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Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune Brings a Different Approach to the Open Dial
Hermès is expanding their Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune collection with the addition of two new references rendered in titanium and platinum. The watches represent a small step, but a welcome one nonetheless as they methodically expand their openworked vision of the Slim d’Hermès. This is a collection that launched in 2015, though the first openworked…
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Bell & Ross BR-03 Bronze Diver gets Black Dial
Bronze as a material has a deep history of use within diving applications thanks to its resistance to saltwater corrosion, high strength, and durability. It’s commonly found in things like valves and fasteners, but it has appeared in higher profile items like helmets and of course, watches. That said, in the watch game it’s a…
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COSC Introduces New Excellence Chronometer Standard
The Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) has announced their intention to introduce a new testing standard for the industry this year that will live alongside the original ISO 3159 Certified Chronometer standard that was established in 1976. The new standard will be called ‘Excellency Chronometer’ and not only will it tighten accuracy tolerances, it…
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IWC Taps George Russell for Pair of Signature Blue Pilot’s Watches
IWC has been an official partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team since 2013, and in that time we’ve seen a number of special creations and limited editions inspired by the relationship, some of which lean fully into the Petronas green portion of the car’s livery. But there’s another color pairing that we first…
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Ming 56.00 Starfield Features A Different Kind of Integrated Bracelet
Ming has released a first look at their long awaited take on the integrated bracelet this week, and as we’ve come to expect from the brand at this point, they’ve taken their own over engineered route to bring it to life. The watch is called the 56.00 Starfield and it uses the brand’s fifth generation…
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Breitling Enters Formula 1 with Aston Martin Partnership & New Titanium Navitimer
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team is ready to open a new chapter with 2026’s new regulation set. What began with the announcement of famed designer Adrian Newey joining the team last year has culminated with the AMR26’s eyebrow raising first appearance on track last week in Spain. The car, which will sport a…
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Audemars Piguet Embraces History with Neo Frame Jump Hour
A few short months ago, I wrote about the resurgence of the jump hour complication, and its liberating effect on the potential design directions available to brands. It would seem that 2026 will continue to see that trend take root. Audemars Piguet opens their year with a selection of new references this week, helmed by…
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Chopard & Zagato Show Lightweight Lab One Concept
When venturing into cutting edge, conceptual design in horology, Chopard may not be the first name to cross your mind. Chopard excels at classic watchmaking with their own signature aesthetic, sure, but their use of ceramicized titanium and high frequency movement in recent years has brought to life a very different aspect of the brand’s…