Retrograde Complication

A Second Look at the Breguet Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597 in Blue

Established in 2005, Breguet’s Tradition collection pays tribute to the one-handed “souscription” pocket watches invented by founder Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1796 and their successors. As a main piece of the brand’s history, the collection received another new addition earlier this year with a blue update of the Tradition Quantième Rétrograde 7597. The new model is...

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Dec 14, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

Soccer Time: Bulgari Introduces New Gérald Genta Arena Bi-Retrograde

Right in time for the FIFA World Cup 2022, one of Walt Disney’s most famous characters returns to the watch dial, this time with a soccer ball. After the success of its “Smiling Mickey” timepiece unveiled in 2021, Bulgari is once again bringing Mickey Mouse to the forefront of the watchmaking scene in partnership with...

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Nov 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Introduces Presage Craftsmanship Series Urushi Dial Limited Edition

Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It’s known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. In this vibrant and historically rich city, lacquer artist Isshu Tamura produces works using techniques unique to Kanazawa Urushi lacquerware. One of the latest examples of this artistic work is the watch...

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Jun 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Colorful Sophistication: Breguet Releases a New Variant of Tradition Quantième Rétrograde

The esteemed Swiss manufacture Breguet this month now presents a twist on their Tradition Quantième Rétrogade, offering a picture-perfect example from the brand. Marked by its resolutely modern style, the look is created by the bold contrast between the blue off-center subdial for the time indication and the likewise blue retrograde date display with the...

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May 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Date, On and Off: Armin Strom Introduces the Orbit (with Live-Photos)

Independent Swiss watchmaker Armin Strom offers an exciting take on the date display. The Orbit, a 43.5mm stainless-steel timepiece to be introduced in the Carré des Horlogers exhibition, features a central hand that points to the numbers 1 to 31, which are prominently displayed on the bezel. The precise indication and secure setting of this...

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Mar 28, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler