Chopard Happy Ocean: Playing Tough, While Being Beautiful

It was 1993 when Chopard made a very interesting move: they expanded their highly successful Happy Diamonds collection, which up until then was made up out of elegant gold, dress watches, with the Happy Sport Collection. These where chic, sporty watches, encased in steel and made for an active lifestyle, yet still with the signature moving diamonds between two sapphire crystals above the dial. It is hardly surprising that they also became a big success.

By Martin Green

Richard Mille Releases RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph

At the Geneva Motor Show, Richard Mille launched an exclusive, 500-piece RM 11-03 McLaren watch with luxury sports car manufacturer McLaren.

Talking Shop With WatchBox Founders About Empowering Collectors And The Industry

In a very short period of time WatchBox has not only expanded globally but also made quite some waves in the world of watchmaking, not only with collectors but also with the brands themselves. "We are at a turning point, times are changing" said Danny Govberg, CEO of Govberg Jewelers, when we met him and the other founders of WatchBox recently in Geneva.

Watch Brands Get Exposure On The Oscars Red Carpet

Male celebrities walked the Oscars red carpet in watches from Montblanc, IWC Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bulgari and Piaget

A Look Inside The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton

A flying tourbillon is often the cherry on top of what is already a great watch, and this goes for sure Laureato Flying Tourbillon Skeleton, which Girard-Perregaux launched earlier this year at the SIHH in Geneva. Created in 1975, the Laureato was Girard-Perregaux’s contribution to what would become the golden age of the premium stainless steel sports watch.

Watch Brands With The Highest And Lowest ‘Digital IQ’

One of the conclusions of the report is that large, well-funded companies that already have strong brand recognition are doing much better than smaller brands. That advantage is reinforced among luxury holding companies, which again benefit from having big pockets

Throwback Thursday: 1920’s Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir

Cartier has a very rich watchmaking history. The majority of the watches that they made, especially in the earlier years of La Maison, have always been remarkably uncomplicated. It was their refined case shapes, matched with classic, elegant dials that were the focus. But there are exceptions to this, like this Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir from 1929.

Elvis Presley’s Omega Watch Purchased at Tiffany to be Auctioned by Phillips

It is the first time the watch will be offered in a public sale. Its estimate is $53,250 - $106,500

When Fine Watchmaking Meets Modern Art: Hublot x Richard Orlinski

Hublot is a watch brand that is not afraid to push the boundaries of its field. Whether it is in terms of design, technology, or materials, Hublot has a passion for innovating, which means that it is not even uncommon for them to push the boundaries of all three with a single watch. They are also a brand that enjoys collaborations, not only because of the synergy that it generates but also because the input of others takes Hublot out of their own comfort zone.

Inside Watches & Wonders’ American Debut In Miami Design District

An inside look at the four-day Watches & Wonders event, which made its American debut for the first time ever, choosing Miami as its venue.

Watch of the Week: Christophe Claret Maestro Mamba

Christophe Claret reimagined his Maestro into the habitat of one of the fiercest and most dangerous snakes in the world, the Mamba! Fortunately for its owners, it is a highly detailed snake made from pink gold painted with green SpectraCoat, which houses on the dial.

One-On-One With Fondation De La Haute Horlogerie’s Chairwoman Fabienne Lupo

We sit down to chat about the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie with its Chairwoman, Fabienne Lupo, during Watches & Wonders Miami.

Throwback Thursday: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms “No Radiations”

As a diving watch pioneer, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is one of those watches that always get special attention from many watch connoisseurs. This goes for the current collection, but even more so of the vintage pieces, like this Fifty Fathoms "No Radiations".

Bvlgari Diva’s Dream Minute Repeater, a dream indeed!

Rarely has a name for a watch been as appropriate as for the Bvlgari Diva’s Dream Minute Repeater, as this timepiece can only be categorized for what it name already tells us: a dream. This dream is pretty much a fairy tale as it describes the marriage of a beautiful case, and a stunning dial, with one of the Haute Horlogerie's finest, and thinnest, minute repeater movements in the world: the manufacture caliber BVL 362 which we can also find in the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater.

The Blue Dials Of SIHH 2018

Last year after Baselworld I wrote an article about the many beautiful blue dials that caught my eye. This trend continues to live on, as also at this years SIHH, there where blue dials galore, including some very special one!

Lang Lang: A Time Of Reflection

An arm injury was just the break internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang needed.

Laurent Ferrier Galet Annual Calendar School Piece: A Master Class By A Master Watchmaker

Annual calendars are still enjoying increased popularity. As their calendar only need adjustment once a year, they come very close to the complexity of the perpetual calendar, yet require much less of an investment to obtain. For Laurent Ferrier, this was enough reason to dedicate his fifth unique caliber to this complication. During the design process, which was done completely in-house, two things were paramount: the user-friendliness of the watch, as well as obtaining a visual balance of the dial.