Summary URWERK unveils the UR‑120 Blue Planet, the final edition of its UR‑120 series It boasts a deep blue sandblasted steel case, Vulcan salute satellite complication and gold‑finished components Limited to 20 pieces, priced at around $128,000 USD Independent Swiss watchmaker URWERK has unveiled the UR-120 Blue Planet, the third …
Timex Atelier Unveils Two New Swiss-Powered Chronographs
Summary Timex welcomes two new chronographs to its premium Atelier collection This includes a $2,100 USD M1a Ti, featuring a 42mm skeletonized titanium case and automatic Swiss movement The $700 USD M1q model boasts a 40mm steel build and is powered by a Swiss quartz movement Timex has officially expanded …
Angelus Unveils the Highly Functional Instrument de Mesures Chronograph
Summary Angelus unveils the Instrument de Mesures, a chronograph combining telemeter, pulsometer and tachymeter scales It features a 39mm steel case, multi‑layer dial and manual‑wind A5000 caliber Limited to 25 pieces per dial, priced around $22,000 USD Angelus has introduced the Instrument de Mesures, a sophisticated monopusher chronograph that unites …
The MB&F HM12 “The Guardian” Is Every Mecha Nerd’s Dream Watch
Summary MB&F unveils HM12 The Guardian, a sci-fi-inspired horological concept combining watch and robot Features include a flying tourbillon, mechanical face shield and detachable robot body with integrated tools Priced at $384,000 USD each, the HM12 is limited to 36 pieces across three colorways MB&F‘s HM12 “The Guardian” is the …
Built for the Ocean, Tailored for the Daily Grind: The Versatility of Grand Seiko’s “Ushio”
Following the groundbreaking unveiling of the Spring Drive Caliber 9RB2 at last year’s Watches and Wonders Geneva, Grand Seiko has extended this pinnacle of precision into the Evolution 9 Collection. The introduction of the new Caliber 9RB1 movement marks a significant evolution, bringing ultra-precise mainspring-powered technology into a format designed …
Piaget Collaborates With Wristcheck for a Limited-Edition Altiplano Ultimate Automatic Timepiece
Summary Piaget and Wristcheck unveil a limited Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P The 4.3mm-thin white gold timepiece seamlessly integrates its case and movement Limited to 30 examples, each watch features Wristcheck’s signature blue accents and a double-engraved caseback Piaget has partnered with Wristcheck to unveil a striking reinterpretation of the Altiplano …
How Zenith Built Its New Watch Line Around a Historic Chronometer
Returning to Zenith’s manufacture in Le Locle, the multicolored Felipe Pantone façade from our 2023 visit has been replaced. In its stead stands a striking trompe-l’oeil mural mirroring the manufacture’s historic exterior walls — complete with rows of azure windows, subtle brick pattern and the iconic “G.F.J.” lettering honoring founder …
Anicorn x Oliver Jeffers’ TIME AND SPACE Watch Maps a Whimsical Cosmic Journey
Summary Anicorn and Oliver Jeffers collaborate on the TIME AND SPACE watch, starring four hand‑painted motifs as – indices book, matchstick, car, hot air balloon – symbolizing human invention Limited to 300 pieces, priced at $980 USD and features an exhibition caseback with a guiding star Anicorn has teamed up …
Ice on the Dial: Alex Moss Unveils a Fully Diamond-Encrusted Custom AP x Swatch “Royal Pop”
Summary Celebrity jeweler Alex Moss has unveiled a fully customized, diamond-encrusted version of the newly released Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” pocket watch The New York-based designer transformed the polarizing Bioceramic accessory into a high-end pendant, swapping out the factory calfskin lanyard for a massive 14-karat white gold diamond …
Louis Vuitton and UNICEF Are Auctioning a One-of-a-Kind Diamond Clock for Charity
Summary Louis Vuitton commemorates a decade of partnership with UNICEF by unveiling the Unity Time Object as a bespoke horological creation The unique piece features a manual-winding skeletonized movement developed by L’Épée 1839 and diamond-rimmed time displays Proceeds from an upcoming online auction will directly benefit global humanitarian programs for …