Hand-wound movement

Grand Seiko Adds a Spring-Drive Timepiece to the Heritage Collection

When it comes to its Heritage collection, Grand Seiko often uses inspirations from Mother Nature and the landscape surrounding its production sites to create artistic dials. The new SBGY011‘s filigree surface pattern against a white background echoes the short moment, Asaborake in Japanese, when a new day breaks through the mountains of Shinshu, where all Spring...

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Nov 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Gerald Charles Introduces Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon

Introducing a new age of technical aestheticism, Gerald Charles debuts its Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon. With a unique design created with the expert oversight of the brand’s creative director, Octavio Garcia, the timepiece is a return to the original Maestro flying tourbillon released in 2005. Taking hints from the brand’s rich history, the new release is...

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Mar 21, 2023 by WatchTime

Making Waves: Moritz Grossmann Introduces Turqoise Date With Magnificent Guilloche Dial

When it comes to new releases, 2022 has seen the introduction of a plethora of models experimenting with color. We have seen a range of daring shades and subtle hues that have created a renewed look for classics and enchanted new introductions. German luxury manufacture Moritz Grossmann is among the brands to experiment with color...

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Sep 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Czapek & Cie. Releases Two New Quai des Bergues and Updates its First Caliber

Czapek & Cie. is expanding its Quai des Bergues line with the launch of two dial colors each sporting a new version of its caliber SXH1. The Quai des Bergues Emerald Green L and Quai des Bergues Sapphire Blue L made their debut at Geneva Watch Days this year. The two new models are presented...

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Sep 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Marking 10 Years, Bulgari Expands Octo Finissimo Range with Four New Designs

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the collection premiered in 2012, Bulgari is expanding its Octo Finissimo range at this year’s Geneva Watch Days, now introducing three new variations of the collection in pink and yellow gold, as well as special limited edition in steel. Leading the commemorative debut is the Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8...

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Aug 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Head Start: Panerai Announces New Luminor Luna Rossa

Just in time for the start of preparations for the next America’s Cup, to be held in Barcelona in 2024, and simultaneously with the renewal of the partnership with the Italian sailing team, Panerai launches the Luminor Luna Rossa in a new look. The special edition of only 1,500 pieces is one of the brand’s...

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Aug 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Feast for the Eyes: Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon

With its J12 Diamond Tourbillon watch, Chanel once again underscores its expertise in the field of grand complications. As the name suggests, the highlight of the hand-wound caliber, manufactured in-house in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is a flying tourbillon, a first for the manufacture. A circular cutout in the pitch-black dial showcases the filigree mechanism in all...

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May 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Intriguing Combination: Salmon Meets White Gold in Patek Philippe’s Ref. 5172

At this year’s Watches & Wonders, Patek Philippe introduced an elegant combination of white gold case and salmon dial for the Ref. 5172 chronograph. The new color variant, Ref. 5172G-010, is a sibling of the Ref. 5172G-001 with blue dial, which was introduced in 2019. Apart from the watch face, they share the same features,...

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May 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler