Grand Seiko Continues Celebrating With Two New Models

Today, Grand Seiko launched an additional two models, further expanding its already impressive collection. As part of the Heritage Collection, they take part in the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, further continuing the celebrations around this legendary watch. Both creations focus on the three fundamental pillars for the brand; precision, durability, and beauty.

By Adrienne Faurote

Haute Complication: Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Mysterieuse Tourbillon Volant

La Fabrique du Temps, or "the time factory" in English, is one of the most coveted places in the watch industry. Here, Louis Vuitton creates its mechanical marvels like the Tambour Moon Mysterieuse Tourbillon Volant. This watch is quite a feat, not only in a technical sense but also in terms of design, as it is a Louis Vuitton, after all. The distinct case of the Tambour is sculpted from platinum and given a polished finish. With a diameter of 45mm, is the watch relatively large. However, the short lugs and supple alligator strap ensure great wearing comfort, even on smaller wrists.

Zenith Launches Very Important Defy Skyline

In the world of watches, not all creations are equal. Some are just more important than others because, like any other industry, market share and profitability play an essential role. With a few exceptions, this is usually not achieved with very highly complicated, limited edition, pieces but more with a strong base collection. Zenith is strengthening theirs with the introduction of the Defy Skyline.

Haute Complication: Richard Mille RM 72-01

In the collection of Richard Mille is the RM 72-01 a landmark creation, as it was the very first timepiece of the brand featuring an in-house movement. As is traditional with Mille, they went all in and created something extraordinary. Not only in a mechanical sense but also with the use of innovative materials, all combined in a unique design that makes it instantly recognizable as a watch from the coveted brand.

Haute Complication: A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split

While it has a very straightforward name, the Triple Split from A. Lange & Söhne is an extraordinarily complex watch of which there is no other. When you ask a watchmaker what is among the most challenging movements to create, you would expect to hear a tourbillon or minute repeater. While those are indeed very complex, a split-seconds chronograph also ranks in this category. Two second hands on the chronograph allow comparative times to be measured simultaneously. But what if you do the same with the minutes and hours? A. Lange & Söhne successfully completed this incredible challenge in 2018, when they launched the Triple Split, which remains the only one of its kind.

Grand Seiko Celebrates 55 Years Of Its Unique Style With New Hi-Beat GMT

In their pursuit of perfection, Grand Seiko developed a style of its own, guided by nine principles. The first watch made accordingly was the iconic 44GS, which was launched in 1967. Today, this instantly recognizable style has fans all around the world and led Grand Seiko to become one of the most renowned names in high-end watchmaking. To mark the 55th anniversary of the "Grand Seiko Style," the brand launched a Hi-Beat GMT model, limited to 1,200 pieces.

Chanel Declared Red Their Signature Color For 2022

With the year almost entering its final month, 2022 is just around the corner. For Chanel, it is time to declare red as their signature color for the new year. They do so by launching three distinct Haute Horlogerie creations that bring the heritage of the Maison to life in bold colors while innovative materials and movements channel the future.

The Extraordinairy Tourbillons Of Louis Vuitton

In the world of Louis Vuitton, watches hold a special place. The brand is known for its innovative designs, rooted in its rich heritage. Their creativity seems to have no bounds, but it is not on looks alone on which they have built their success. What powers their watches is equally essential, and Louis Vuitton has a profound preference for complicated movements, especially the tourbillon, as the following three watches prove.

Haute Complication: Ulysse Nardin Marine Mega Yacht

Making a complicated watch is one thing, but giving it a unique, novel appearance is something entirely different. It means that you master the mechanical challenges needed to create such a watch and control them to such an extent that you can determine the look and position of the complications on the dial. Ulysse Nardin is a brand that loves to play with these possibilities, and for them, it has become part of their DNA. An excellent example of this is the Marine Mega Yacht, an ocean-going watch that uniquely displays its rich heritage.

Blancpain’s New Air Command Is A Beauty In Blue

With the Fifty Fathoms became Blancpain one of the pioneers in the field of diving watches, but also in the sky, they are a trailblazer. With the Air Command, originally launched in the mid-1950s, they were part of a new era of rapid developments in aviation. Past, present, and future are now united in the new Air Command that Blancpain launched today.

Haute Complication: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar

When visiting the village of Glashütte in Germany, the rest of the world seems far away. It is surrounded by beautiful nature, which gives it a deep sense of serenity, that the watchmakers there utilize to make the most marvelous creations. However, this stunning location doesn't mean that they are out of touch with the rest of the world. On the contrary, it gives them just the right perspective, as Glashütte Original proves with its Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar.

Two Weeks Of Rainbows With The New Big Bang MP-11

As a serial innovator, Hublot has made its mark on quite a variety of different fields and technologies. This resulted in exceptional watches and many world's first. It gets even better when the brand combines areas in which they are a trailblazer, like sapphire crystal and rainbow settings. Both join forces in the Big Bang MP-11 Power Reserve 14 Days Sapphire Rainbow, taking this complicated timepiece to the next level.

A. Lange & Söhne Awards Unique 1815 Chronograph At Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is an event that has no equel. What started in 1929 on the banks of Lake Como, with the famed Villa d'Este as its backdrop, has grown into one of the leading shows of vintage cars in the world. The level is extraordinarily high, as only 50 cars, built between the 1920s and 1980s, are welcomed at the event. They represent the finest in automobile history, yet as it is a Concorso, they will also be judged by some of the leading names in the industry. Last night, at an exclusive gala dinner, the winner of the "Best of Show" category, has been awarded a unique version of the 1815 Chronograph by A. Lange & Söhne.

Roger Dubuis Gears Up With Excalibur Spider Huracán

Roger Dubuis is launching a new Excalibur Spider in collaboration with Lamborghini. The watch is once again an exemplary mix of the DNA of both brands, combining cutting-edge design with innovative materials. Joining the Excalibur Spider Huracán collection, its latest addition gives center stage to Ceramic Composite Fiber (CCF). This high-performance material is normally used in the aerospace industry, in particular for rockets, yet after extensive research and development, Roger Dubuis made it suitable for use in watchmaking.

Watch of the Week: Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar

Glashütte Original is a brand that is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of German watchmaking, yet always with eyes on the future. This makes their timepieces honor the past while shaping the future. The PanoMaticLunar is the perfect example of this, capturing attention through its rich, red gold case, combined with a vibrant green dial, featuring an asymmetrical design.

Panerai And Brabus Launch Partnership At Monaco Yacht Show

The Monaco Yacht Show is unlike any other, as the world's leading brands in the maritime world present their most exquisite products against the unrivaled backdrop of this Mediterranean city. As brands with a passion for high-performance luxury, it was the perfect occasion for Panerai and Brabus to announce an exclusive partnership focussing on marine products.

History Repeating With The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater

The Reverso by Jaeger-LeCoultre is an icon in its own right. However, while a superb part of horological history in its original, time-only configuration, it is also a magnificent canvas for the brand to show its considerable technical prowess. That is precisely what they have done with the new Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater. Jaeger-LeCoultre has significant experience with this type of complication, as since its founding, they have developed and built over 200 different chiming calibers. In 1994 they launched the Reverso Répétition Minutes, for which they miniaturized a minute repeater to fit a Reverso, making the world’s first rectangular minute repeater movement in the process.