Material Good And Audemars Piguet Dream Up Two New Versions Of The Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Squelette
When Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Squelette at the 2016 SIHH, the watch caused quite a stir, and rightfully so. Within the iconic octagonal case, crafted from platinum, was now a skeletonized tourbillon chronograph movement. A dream watch by any means!
By Martin Green
An Overview Of The Womens Watches At The GPHG
Ladies watches have always played an important role in the Grand Prix D'Horlogerie de Geneve, or GPHG, and the upcoming edition is no exception.
Throwback Thursday: Audemars Piguet/Cartier Minute Repeater
A very subtle and discreet watch, it actually houses an impressive complication, especially for the 1920's. The lever on the side of this Cartier already shows us a hint of this.
Material Innovation in Watchmaking: Ceramic
Ceramic might be the new steel as brands are continuing to explore the possibilities of this unique material.
Examining Gerald Genta’s Horological Icons
When it comes to watch designers, few can hold a candle to Gerald Genta. Thanks to a long and illustrious career, he created many of the industries icons.
Ladies Watches: Diamonds Are Forever?
When it comes to ladies watches diamonds seem to be an almost mandatory ingredient, but why is this the case? And will this ever change?
Watches & Whisky: GlenDronach + Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin ‘Jumbo’ meets an intense, richly sherried 18-year old Speyside Single Malt Whisky by GlenDronach.
For The Love Of Retro
It seems that time makes us more appreciative of designs from the past. Maybe it is because we have seen them on multiple occasions, so we got more used to them, or maybe because they invoke a sentimental sense of yesteryear. A lot of watches that are introduced each year are based on, or inspired by, vintage models from the brand, and that is not a bad thing.
Speed Kings: 4 Of The Best Racing Chronographs
Join us as we explore 4 of the best racing chronographs ever made. These are real, high-speed watches that have stood the test of time.
Westime and Arnold Schwarzenegger Raise Support for Kids
Under the umbrella of haute horlogerie retailor Westime, a dozen of luxury watchmakers supported Arnold Schwarzenegger’s After-School All-Stars program.
Top 10 Vintage Watches To Have In Your Collection
There is something special about a vintage watch. Unlike a new watch that you get from a retailer or boutique, and you’re the first owner, a vintage watch has had a life before you, in some cases for a significant period of time. They represent a different time and space. These are 10 vintage watches that should be considered for any serious vintage watch collection.
Ceramic: The New Steel?
When Audemars Piguet introduced the very first Royal Oak in 1972, it turned stainless steel into a noble material. Although not such an instant revolution as steel was, ceramic is becoming more and more the material of choice for high-end watches, but is it the new steel?
Straight From The Salon
At the luxury watch industry’s first major Swiss fair of the year, January’s Salon International de Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), attendees braced themselves for a conservative scene shaped by challenging economic conditions around the world. Well, we were all pleasantly surprised to see the Salon’s watch manufacturers dig deep and step up to create truly creative, exciting and covetable new watches. From major players to independent watchmakers, here are nine exciting novelties straight from Geneva.
Four Fantastic Tourbillon Chronographs
Watches which feature a tourbillon combined with a chronograph are not that easy to make. This makes them even more special, as we take a look at four fantastic examples of them.
SIHH 2017: The Watches You Might Have Missed
This year the SIHH was larger than ever. While this means more great watches in one place, at one time, it also means that more watches have to share the spotlight. That is why we cleared the stage to highlight a few watches that you might have missed, but should definitely know about:
Celebrating 20 Years Of The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
Audemars Piguet presented a new Royal Oak Chronograph collection at the SIHH 2017.
Let's have a look:
Three More $1 Million-Plus Watches Unveiled at SIHH 2017
By Roberta Naas
Yesterday we brought you a look at three million-dollar watches unveiled in Geneva last month. Now we bring you three more -- two mega complications from Vacheron Constantin and two versions of one of the most audacious gemstone watches to date, thanks to Audemars Piguet. These wonders