Haute Complication: Bovet Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One

Over the years Bovet has made quite a name for itself by creating extraordinary, and often very complicated, movements and wrap them in a very strong design that can only be mistaken for one of this brand. This has resulted in a very clear signature style and as a result, a strong DNA. However, as much as Bovet doesn't like to walk within the boundaries of traditional watchmaking, they also don't get too comfortable with their designs. Instead of repeating the same thing over and over again, also in here, they like to experiment a bit, and of this is the Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One a perfect example.

By Martin Green

Haute Complication: Graff Grand Date Dual Time Tourbillon

Imposing yet practical: that is probably the best way to describe the Graff Grand Date Dual Time Tourbillon, and mind you, we are talking here about even about the version without the signature diamond setting of the brand. With its 43 millimeters faceted case, the Grand Date Dual Time Tourbillon is an eyecatcher, but by no means a poser, as it backs up its good looks by a complex movement featuring some very practical, and pleasing, complications.

Haute Complication: Christophe Claret Adagio

Christophe Claret is in many ways a renaissance man, and this is especially evident in watches like the Adagio. It combines practical complications with an exquisite movement and captures them both in a bold case with delicate details.

Watch of the Week: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Outsize Date

This year the large date joined, once again, the Saxonia collection of A. Lange & Söhne, and it might be a watch a lot of watch connoisseurs have been waiting for. It combines A. Lange & Söhne 's purest design with their iconic oversized date. The result is an epiphany of German style and class, now in a slightly large package than the original dating back from 1994.

Watch of the Week: Parmigiani Tonda Chronor Anniversaire

Just a few weeks ago, the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire won the chronograph category of the 2017 GPHG, securing a double win for Parmigiani as the Toric Hemisphères Rétrograde brought home the prize for best travel time watch. For us an excellent excuse to have a closer look at the watch with which Parmigiani celebrated their 20th anniversary.

The Magic of Mother of Pearl

No dial glistens quite like a mother of pearl. But it takes more than a beautiful dial to make a tempting watch, as these three brands understand all too well!

Haute Time’s Four Favorite Big Date Watches

Watches that feature a larger and more prominent date than usual have been increasingly popular. Not only do they have the added benefit that it is easier to read the date, but they are also technically more advanced. A larger date window

Girard-Perregaux’s World Premiere Constant Escapement

Girard Perregaux has been a visionary in the world of watchmaking, creating timepieces that represent the brands’ history and expertise while introducing stylish and avant-garde pieces.