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06.11.25

The Bovet Récital 30 brings the brand’s groundbreaking worldtimer to a smaller case

If only Zach could have beaten Medvedev...

Atelier Wen turns up the tantalum with its new Inflection series

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04.11.25

Atelier Wen turns up the tantalum with its new Inflection series

The Chinese independent brand has gone all in on an unusual metal - tantalum - as it offers something unique to the market.

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01.11.25

Yema tributes a historic French sports car brand with the Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series

Yema's three latest chronographs celebrate the brand's status as the Official Timekeeper of the Alpine Elf Cup Series championship.

Does the Hanhart 415 ES Panda deliver top spec for money?

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30.10.25

Does the Hanhart 415 ES Panda deliver top spec for money?

At around US$3,000, the Hanhart 415 ES Panda offers favourable specifications for its price.

The Raymond Weil Toccata brings classical music to classical watch design

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29.10.25

The Raymond Weil Toccata brings classical music to classical watch design

With its classical proportions and dressy shape, this new release from Raymond Weil seems perfectly timed for party season.

ArtyA’s new Purity Wavy Central Tourbillon is a mesmerising merry-go-round of crazy sapphire

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27.10.25

ArtyA’s new Purity Wavy Central Tourbillon is a mesmerising merry-go-round of crazy sapphire

A massive 16mm central tourbillon shrink-wrapped in some mad bit of colour-changing sapphire? It could only be an ArtyA.

The Tissot Ballade now comes in 39mm with a COSC-certified movement

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23.10.25

The Tissot Ballade now comes in 39mm with a COSC-certified movement

This Tissot offers a familiar look at an unfamiliarly accessible price point, with a few key differences to help it stand out from the pack.

The new Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica marks the first 40mm ceramic case for the line

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22.10.25

The new Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica marks the first 40mm ceramic case for the line

This stealthy Panerai opens up this ceramic and GMT complication combination to a broader range of wrist sizes.

Glashütte Original takes unexpected inspiration from the world of cinema with the SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Screen”

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22.10.25

Glashütte Original takes unexpected inspiration from the world of cinema with the SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Screen”

This flyback chronograph dive watch's panda dial was inspired by the optical effect that cinema screens used to use for maxmium legibility.

The Beaubleu Seconde Française is a quintessentially quirky (and affordable) French timepiece

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21.10.25

The Beaubleu Seconde Française is a quintessentially quirky (and affordable) French timepiece

Sporting circular hands, it's a horological statement that offers Parisian panache and refinement at a surprisingly reasonable price point.

Serica’s Parade gets a mid-century makeover with two textural linen dials

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17.10.25

Serica’s Parade gets a mid-century makeover with two textural linen dials

Serica has added another two dials to its Parade dress watch collection, sporting a classic linen texture and adding some welcome colour.

Norqain reveals a new orange colour for its most advanced chronograph

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15.10.25

Norqain reveals a new orange colour for its most advanced chronograph

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono gets a high-visibility orange makeover, emphasising its sportiness.

Blancpain updates its Villeret line with subtle, yet well-considered tweaks

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15.10.25

Blancpain updates its Villeret line with subtle, yet well-considered tweaks

With these new "Golden Hour" updates to three key models, Blancpain's underrated Villeret line gets its time in the sun.

Omega debuts 4 new, slimmer “Side of the Moon” Speedmaster models in black and grey

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14.10.25

Omega debuts 4 new, slimmer “Side of the Moon” Speedmaster models in black and grey

Three Dark Side of the Moon models have touched down, as well as a new Grey Side of the Moon model, all offering significant refinements.

The new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 brings upgrades, more customisation, and a new size

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09.10.25

The new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 brings upgrades, more customisation, and a new size

The 5th generation of TAG Heuer's smart watch offers more features, a new smaller 40mm size, and more customisation than ever before.

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato FIFTY celebrates a major milestone with a new size and calibre

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07.10.25

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato FIFTY celebrates a major milestone with a new size and calibre

Fifty never looked so pretty. Zach is wondering if this is the best modern Laureato yet...

The revived Louis Vuitton Monterey is the next high fashion timepiece

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06.10.25

The revived Louis Vuitton Monterey is the next high fashion timepiece

The very first watch Louis Vuitton ever produced has made its way back into the catalogue with a new look dial and updated movement.

Yema inaugurates its high-end Millésime Editions with a titanium tourbillon Superman force majeure

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05.10.25

Yema inaugurates its high-end Millésime Editions with a titanium tourbillon Superman force majeure

The upwardly-mobile French brand has taken its iconic dive watch, cased it in titanium and housed a manufacture tourbillon movement within.

This new ArtyA Luminity Wavy debuts a new AMR-02 calibre

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04.10.25

This new ArtyA Luminity Wavy debuts a new AMR-02 calibre

Sculptural cases, an impressive in-house micro-rotor movement and lots of customisation options make this ArtyA a very compelling package.

Which of these Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro pieces would you pick?

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04.10.25

Which of these Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro pieces would you pick?

Zach gets hands-on with the Submersible QuarantaQuattro PAM01595 and PAM01596 in steel and the PAM01232 in Carbotech.

Longines expands the Spirit pillar with a time‑only Pilot and a flyback chronograph

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02.10.25

Longines expands the Spirit pillar with a time‑only Pilot and a flyback chronograph

Longines has tightened the Spirit's design language and adjusted dimensions while leaning on modern movement tech and COSC-certification.

Norqain has a hot new purple limited edition of its Wild One Skeleton 42mm

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01.10.25

Norqain has a hot new purple limited edition of its Wild One Skeleton 42mm

A hot new purple bombshell has entered the Time+Tide London Discovery Studio villa...

Featherlight through the bends: ArtyA puts on a show with the Purity Curvy HMS Mirror Titanium

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27.09.25

Featherlight through the bends: ArtyA puts on a show with the Purity Curvy HMS Mirror Titanium

Visually dramatic and eminently wearable, ArtyA's latest creation can be optioned with a mirrored caseback to better admire its movement.

Frederique Constant expands the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture range with two new dials in steel, plus a luxurious gold halo model

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26.09.25

Frederique Constant expands the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture range with two new dials in steel, plus a luxurious gold halo model

The most affordable perpetual calendar on the market gets silver and blue dials in steel plus a baller yellow gold, onyx-dialled model.

Frederique Constant expands its Classics Moneta Moonphase range with two new models

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23.09.25

Frederique Constant expands its Classics Moneta Moonphase range with two new models

The new Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase is a "set it and forget it" quartz moonphase watch with details worth remembering.

This Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set trio tributes the piece unique that started it all

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21.09.25

This Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set trio tributes the piece unique that started it all

A piece unique Gérald Genta created for the Royal Family of Sarawak is tributed by three new Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set watches.

Laurent Ferrier marks 15 years with the Classic Tourbillon Teal Série Atelier VII, its first platinum watch

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20.09.25

Laurent Ferrier marks 15 years with the Classic Tourbillon Teal Série Atelier VII, its first platinum watch

15 years on, LF's latest release stays true to its origins while introducing material firsts and a sharper, contemporary finishing language.

Trilobe’s Trente-Deux might just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch of the year

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18.09.25

Trilobe’s Trente-Deux might just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch of the year

The Trilobe Trente-Deux presented at Geneva Watch Days 2025 may just be the most interesting integrated bracelet watch released this year.

The Tissot RockWatch returns with a granite-based limited edition

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17.09.25

The Tissot RockWatch returns with a granite-based limited edition

The 80s icon is back, this time hewn from Swiss Alpine granite and brought up to date with modern dimensions and refinements.

L.Leroy is staging another comeback with the complicated Osmior Bal du Temps

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14.09.25

L.Leroy is staging another comeback with the complicated Osmior Bal du Temps

Leroy returns to high-end watchmaking, reviving the Osmior collection with a tourbillon and a minute repeater all in one.

Panerai revives a military-exclusive dive watch icon with the Luminor Marina Militare PAM05218

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11.09.25

Panerai revives a military-exclusive dive watch icon with the Luminor Marina Militare PAM05218

A nearly one-to-one revival of the coveted ref. 5218-202/A from 1993, the Panerai Luminor Marina Militare PAM05218 is a reissue done right.

A new Defy Chronograph quartet starts the partnership between Zenith and USM

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07.09.25

A new Defy Chronograph quartet starts the partnership between Zenith and USM

Zenith teams up with the iconic Swiss modular furniture firm USM on an unexpectedly stylish and colourful quartet of chronos.

The Doxa SUB 750T is back, and it’s significantly slimmer

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04.09.25

The Doxa SUB 750T is back, and it’s significantly slimmer

Bridging the gap from the SUB 600 to the ultra-deep 1500, the new slimmer 750T strikes a great balance between specs and wearability.

TAG Heuer debuts two chronographs with revolutionary carbon hairsprings, a technology they’ve been developing for almost a decade

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04.09.25

TAG Heuer debuts two chronographs with revolutionary carbon hairsprings, a technology they’ve been developing for almost a decade

Have TAG finally perfected carbon hairspring technology, and will this be a game changer - for them and the rest of the watch industry?

Furlan Marri puts on its diamonds for the disco with the new Disco Volante Diamonds Onyx

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04.09.25

Furlan Marri puts on its diamonds for the disco with the new Disco Volante Diamonds Onyx

Our friends at FM have paired precious gemstones with a gorgeous stone dial in an effort to take their brand to the next level.

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03.09.25

Ba111od’s new Chapter 8 duo launches as an entry into the brand’s collections

Ba111od's known for complicated but surprisingly accessible watches. The new Chapter 8, however, heralds a new direction for the brand.

Christopher Ward has flattened The Twelve and it is the best version yet

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28.08.25

Christopher Ward has flattened The Twelve and it is the best version yet

Christopher Ward has cut the thickness of its integrated sports watch with staggering results as it simplifies and refines.

Glashütte Original debuts the PanoMaticCalendar “Blue of Dawn”, inspired by their watchmakers’ early morning starts

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27.08.25

Glashütte Original debuts the PanoMaticCalendar “Blue of Dawn”, inspired by their watchmakers’ early morning starts

Complicated, openworked, draped in platinum and handsome navy tones, this watch is a reminder of what makes GO such a singular brand.

This Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite in steel is now available worldwide

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26.08.25

This Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite in steel is now available worldwide

Once a Japanese market exclusive, this stainless steel Zenith Chronomaster Sport Meteorite is now available worldwide.

Vacheron Constantin debuts new Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin configurations

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26.08.25

Vacheron Constantin debuts new Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin configurations

Two new grails courtesy of the Holy Trinity brand, Vacheron Constantin.

The MING 57.04 Iris brings technicolour to the wrist in a tasteful way

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25.08.25

The MING 57.04 Iris brings technicolour to the wrist in a tasteful way

With a colour-shifting dial and monopusher chrono movement designed specifically for this watch, there is a lot to get into here.

Franck Muller joins forces with #FR2 for another cheeky collab

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24.08.25

Franck Muller joins forces with #FR2 for another cheeky collab

Franck Muller and Japanese streetwear brand #FR2 add some summer colour to their second fun-filled collaboration.

Mido goes retro with the adventurous, vintage-inspired Ocean Star Worldtimer

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23.08.25

Mido goes retro with the adventurous, vintage-inspired Ocean Star Worldtimer

Brimming with 1970s style, this retro-inspired dive watch from Mido oozes charm and offers great specs.

Bovet goes natural, offering the Récital 12 with malachite and tiger’s eye dials

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22.08.25

Bovet goes natural, offering the Récital 12 with malachite and tiger’s eye dials

Bovet adds more variety to their most versatile watch.

The Time+Tide x Dennison DateNight is the one watch you’re missing from your collection

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20.08.25

The Time+Tide x Dennison DateNight is the one watch you’re missing from your collection

Presenting our first-ever dress watch in collaboration with dress watch specialists, Dennison, perfect for your next date night.

The tough Zenith Defy Extreme Diver gets a purposeful ‘Shadow’ makeover

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20.08.25

The tough Zenith Defy Extreme Diver gets a purposeful ‘Shadow’ makeover

Zenith cloaks its dive watch in the same microblasted titanium used in their recent limited-edition 'Shadow' models - to amazing effect.

Does the Grand Seiko SLGC009 Tokyo Lion Tentagraph make you roar or meow?

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16.08.25

Does the Grand Seiko SLGC009 Tokyo Lion Tentagraph make you roar or meow?

The Grand Seiko SLGC009 Tokyo Lion Tentagraph brings one of the brand's most complex calibres into one of its most complex cases.

Seiko celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time, the Datsun 240Z, with three limited edition Speedtimers

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10.08.25

Seiko celebrates one of the most iconic Japanese cars of all time, the Datsun 240Z, with three limited edition Speedtimers

The 1960s and 70s were formative decades for both the Japanese car and watch industries - and that's what these three watches celebrate.

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08.08.25

The Seiko Presage Classic Series Urushi dial pays homage to the brand’s origins

Another stunning dial from Seiko and another accessible price point, this time with links back to the brand's origin.

The Grand Seiko SBGW323 ‘Kiri’ blossoms with a elegant purple dial

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31.07.25

The Grand Seiko SBGW323 ‘Kiri’ blossoms with a elegant purple dial

With its mid-sized case, elegant dial, and robust specs, this might be the best entry-point Grand Seiko on the market.

The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph?

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31.07.25

The new Seiko SPB513 is a Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical, but it’s not a chronograph?

It might not be a chrono, but its nifty countdown bezel affords it plenty of practicality (and charm).

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Jiāo goes all out with grand feu enamel, diamonds, and a high-end Pequignet movement

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30.07.25

The Atelier Wen Ancestra Jiāo goes all out with grand feu enamel, diamonds, and a high-end Pequignet movement

A perceptible leap, if you will.

Is the new Citizen Zenshin Fantastic 4 your wrist?

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26.07.25

Is the new Citizen Zenshin Fantastic 4 your wrist?

The Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand recently received a Marvel makeover with a timely 'The Fantastic 4: First Steps' limited edition.

Zero West honour a WWII hero with a duo of Spitfire Escape models

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23.07.25

Zero West honour a WWII hero with a duo of Spitfire Escape models

With a piece of a WWII hero's Spitfire built into the case, the Zero West S5e and S6e have a hell of a story to…

The good and the (not so) bad of the Grand Seiko SLGC007 Tentagraph

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22.07.25

The good and the (not so) bad of the Grand Seiko SLGC007 Tentagraph

At Watches and Wonders, Grand Seiko debuted its second Evolution 9 Tentagraph watch. But is this new SLGC007 better than the SLGC001?

Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition: a in-house dive watch for under $1,000

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19.07.25

Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition: a in-house dive watch for under $1,000

At US$620/A$975, the Seiko Prospex SRPL53K PADI Special Edition is a great, more affordable dive watch to take a closer look at.

The new MING 37.02 Monolith is stealthy yet summery

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16.07.25

The new MING 37.02 Monolith is stealthy yet summery

MING has just thrown down the gauntlet for watch of the summer.

Doxa brings back the SUB 750T as a new Clive Cussler limited edition

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15.07.25

Doxa brings back the SUB 750T as a new Clive Cussler limited edition

Alright, alright, alright... Doxa has a new SUB 750T Clive Cussler LE.

The Parimigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar is an education in minimalist design

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10.07.25

The Parimigiani Fleurier Toric Perpetual Calendar is an education in minimalist design

As little design as possible goes a long way.

Our ‘Surfer Trilogy’ is complete with the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic

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03.07.25

Our ‘Surfer Trilogy’ is complete with the Zenith x Time+Tide Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer Ceramic

It's always darkest before the dawn...

Seiko is off to the races with a limited, lilac Speedtimer Solar for the World Athletics Championships

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26.06.25

Seiko is off to the races with a limited, lilac Speedtimer Solar for the World Athletics Championships

A solar chronograph with a lovely purple dial.

Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Complete Calendar is slim, stylish and a stunning value proposition

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25.06.25

Raymond Weil’s Freelancer Complete Calendar is slim, stylish and a stunning value proposition

One of the slimmest complete calendars on the market, and it's less than 4k USD?

The Breitling Top Time B31 could be the top dog under US$6,000

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24.06.25

The Breitling Top Time B31 could be the top dog under US$6,000

The new Breitling Top Time B31 distills the model down to time and date essentials, with colourful contrast dials and a new 78-hour calibre.