Haute Horologerie

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph

WatchTime New York 2023 is only a few short weeks away, with the three-day horological fair poised to be one of the biggest collectors’ events of the year. Taking place from October 20th to 22nd at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, over thirty brands are set to showcase some of the most important watches in the market...

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Sep 28, 2023 by WatchTime

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Hands-On Debut: The J.N. Shapiro Resurgence, Made in the USA

Known for founder Josh Shapiro’s remarkable engine-turned “Infinity Weave” dials, the independent watchmaker J.N. Shapiro has now released the first entirely “Made in America” watch since 1969. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on an early prototype of the new timepiece, dubbed the Resurgence, and was unsurprisingly very impressed by the level of...

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May 22, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Two is Better Than One: Zenith Introduces Defy Extreme Double Tourbillon

With the Defy Extreme Tourbillon, Zenith launches its most advanced and complicated chronograph movement to date. This high-frequency haute horlogerie chronograph beats at the rate of 360’000 VpH and can thus measure the 1/100th of a second. It is also equipped with two independent tourbillon mechanisms. While the one in charge for the time keeping...

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Jan 4, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

2022 Year in Review: 8 Elevated Pieces of Haute Horlogerie

Day two of our year in review, and today we’re looking at some of the most memorable watches to fall under the “haute horlogerie” category from the past three-sixty-five. A loose category primarily composed of the most luxurious, elegant, and / or avant-garde timepieces, 2022 saw an impressive expansion of offerings in the space. In this...

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Dec 22, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Hautlence Introduces a New Era with the Linear Series 1

Hautlence is undergoing an era of change with a new structure based in Schaffhausen and operational support from its sister company, H. Moser & Cie. New leadership in the young brand has also introduced a fresh brand concept and product strategy, one being spearheaded by the release of the new Linear Series 1. Following on...

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Sep 16, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

MB&F Unveils the LM Split Escapement EVO at Geneva Watch Days

Everyone who is familiar with MB&F’s work knows that its timepieces are, in fact, pieces of art for the wrist, combining avant-garde design with some of the most innovative and sophisticated mechanisms in contemporary watchmaking. This is one reason why the models are nicknamed “Legacy Machines.” A couple of years ago, the Swiss independent brand...

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Sep 1, 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

A Closer Look at the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite

De Bethune has an established history of creating seriously uncommon timepieces, using rich jewel tones and avant-garde shapes as key design signatures. In-line with this, the Swiss watchmaker is a proponent of super-limited releases, with the new DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite being its latest. Opting for the DB25 as its base silhouette, the brand’s latest...

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Aug 24, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier Gets a Hypnotic Touch in Collaboration with Artist Hajime Sorayama

More and more watch brands enjoy collaborations with artists who get to make their marks on their collections. As (mechanical) watches are obsolete in terms of their prime purpose, this makes a lot of sense, as they take on a different role and become more and more objects of art. Roger Dubuis is one such...

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Aug 10, 2022 by Martin Green

Talking Shop with Bertrand Savary, CEO Angelus and Arnold & Son

Managing not one but two watch brands at the same time is quite a challenge. To find out how one does this, I was happy to talk with Bertrand Savary, who heads both Angelus, as well as Arnold & Son, in this edition of “Talking Shop with….”, Where does your passion for watchmaking come from?...

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Aug 3, 2022 by Martin Green

From Space to Auction: Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Bucherer BLUE

Not shy to feats— mechanical or otherwise— of grand proportion, Jacob & Co. this summer is highlighting its latest marvel in the Astronomia Tourbillon Bucherer BLUE. The new watch is a piece unique, being specially produced for the Rakia space mission, a special Israeli-led, four-person flight to and from the International Space Station that took...

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Jul 26, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Mechanical Masterpieces: A Closer Look at the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon

The tourbillon, invented over 200 years ago by the brilliant watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet in order to improve the precision of pocket watches, is still considered the pinnacle of precision watchmaking. The filigree mechanism, with its balance and escapement permanently rotating in a cage to defy the influence of gravity, literally makes the hearts of aficionados...

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Jul 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Horological Avant-garde: Greubel Forsey Introduces the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture Titanium

Greubel Forsey continues their legacy of tourbillon innovation with a timepiece that is breathtaking both in mechanics and design, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture. As the name suggests, the titanium watch features a convex and conical shaped case that was created in order to highlight the beautiful haute horlogerie movement it houses. While it looks...

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Jul 20, 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

Premiere in Titanium: A. Lange & Söhne Unveils New Limited Variant of the Odysseus at Watches & Wonders 2022

With the Odysseus, A. Lange & Söhne presented its vision of a sporty and elegant luxury watch designed for everyday use three years ago. The sixth watch family of the Glashütte-based German manufacture made its first appearance in a stainless-steel case pressure-tested to twelve bars and featured two large apertures for the weekday and date...

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Apr 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

In Hindsight: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

With the introduction of the new Octo Finissimo Ultra, Bulgari is raising (or actually slimming) the bar once again when it comes to ultra-thin watches. While this is a very impressive accomplishment, the true trailblazer is the Octo Finissimo Ultra-Thin, the first one in the series, launched in 2014. This manual wind watch was powered...

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Mar 27, 2022 by Martin Green

Ready for the Chinese New Year, Arnold & Son Debuts the “Year of the Tiger” Perpetual Moon

Commemorating the Chinese New Year and the “Year of the Tiger,” Swiss luxury watchmaker Arnold & Son last month unveiled its latest celebratory timepiece. Dubbed the “Year of the Tiger” Perpetual Moon, the watch is a special, tiger-adorned take on the brand’s classic Perpetual Moon base design, its fierce look proceeding the start of its...

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Feb 10, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Ready for a Week and More: Blancpain Launches the Updated Fifty Fathoms Tourbillon 8 Jours

Blancpain’s famed Fifty Fathoms collection is known today as one of the brand’s most utilitarian design families. However, in addition to the collection’s practical, dive-focused wearability, it’s also become a series known for its sense of refined luxury. At this past fall’s WatchTime New York event, for example, the brand showcased one of its more...

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Dec 22, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Classically Complete: Vacheron Constantin Launches the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar in White Gold

Few watchmakers have had as full a year as Vacheron Constantin. With popular updates to its sport-luxury Overseas collection, an unprecedented vintage revival milestone in its American 1921 Pièce Unique, and major business developments, including the opening of its sumptuous New York City flagship boutique, the historical Swiss maison has been on a serious riff...

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Nov 10, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

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