Introduced at SIHH but in stores now — just in time for the fall and holiday season — is the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date watch. The complicated yet classically elegant self-winding watch is actually user friendly and carries the highest seal in Switzerland: the Hallmark of Geneva. The Patrimony, as the…
A look at watches with a variety of horological complications and functions above and beyond telling time.
The Galaxy on the Wrist: Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Copernicus Celestial Spheres 2460RT (prices)
Earlier this year at SIHH, Swiss watch brand Vacheron Constantin unveiled a watch that surprised and ighted us thanks to the celestial complexity and beauty of the piece: Metiers d’Art Copernicus Celestial Spheres 2460RT. We covered it here, however, this particular Metiers d’Arts collection warrants a closer lo now that it has finally made its way…
How Eterna Continually Advanced Watchmaking Concepts: A Look at Eterna-Matic, Spherodrive and Caliber 39
With a company tag of “Pioneers in Watchmaking,” Eterna has been on the cutting edge of innovation for than 160 years. In fact, this brand – which established today’s famed ETA movement company in 1932 — is known for developing new solutions for watchmaking challenges. One important contribution was in the realm of…
Tutima Saxon One Royal Blue Offers Regal Sophistication (prices)
One of the hottest trends on the watch market today is the blue dial. Not just any blue dial, though. Today’s blues need to be rich, vibrant shades that command immediate attention. Such is the case with the new Tutima Saxon One Royal Blue. The color of the dial of this flagship will be the first…
Montblanc Partners with Goodwood Festival of Speed With Timewalker Watches
In an exciting, and fitting, move, Montblanc — with its new TimeWalker collection — speeds into action as the Official Timing Partner of the Goodwood “Festival Of Speed.” Easily one of England’s top sporting events, the Festival of Speed takes place annually at Goodwood, the seat of the Dukes of Richmond for than 300 years…
Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Jumping Hour Watch Review
British-based watch brand with workshops in Switzerland, Christopher Ward unveils its newest affordable yet complex timepiece: C1 Grand Malvern Jumping Hour. We have written about Christopher Ward before here, especially when the brand launched the Malvern watches. Because we have borrowed and worn the Malvern, we know the remarkable value/quality standards this brand offers. The…