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Quiet Luxury Redefined the BOVET X Pininfarina Aperto 1 Bi-Color
When unveiled in early 2024, the Aperto 1 from BOVET and Pininfarina presented a highly contemporary take on this traditional design ethic. Winner of several design awards, the Aperto 1 put the watchmaking world on notice for a new aesthetic.
27 Apr 2026
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BOVET’s Amadeo Leads the Way in Dual-Faced, Ultra-Complicated Watchmaking
For most watchmakers, a grand complication – by definition, a timepiece which has a timing, chiming, and astronomical complication – is the pinnacle of watchmaking.
08 Apr 2026
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ZENITH Enters a New Era In 2026. Here’s What to Expect.
As ZENITH kicks off its 161st year, the watchmaker is set to become the movement developer and producer for numerous brands in the LVMH Group from Tiffany & Co. to Gérald Genta. Here’s what we know so far.As ZENITH kicks off its 161st year, the watchmaker is set to become the movement developer and producer for numerous brands in the LVMH Group from Tiffany & Co. to Gérald Genta. Here’s what we know so far.
31 Mar 2026
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How Patek Philippe’s Nautilus Became the World’s Most Coveted Luxury Sportswatch
The Patek Philippe Nautilus needs no introduction. The luxury sportswatch collection leads in its category and has shaped the watch industry in numerous ways.
20 Mar 2026
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Throwback Thought: Franck Muller’s Vintage Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar From 1992
A look back at a rare, classically inclined Franck Muller complication that smashed pre-sale estimates at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction in 2024
09 Mar 2026
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Franck Muller’s Individualistic Feminine Allure
Characteristically bold, uniquely brilliant, and always uncompromising, Franck Muller’s creations for women echo the brand’s appetite for the unconventional
04 Mar 2026
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Face to Face: Exploring Franck Muller’s Dial Mastery
Whether one believes in love at first sight or prefers a slower courtship, there is little doubt that the eye leads the heart. This is especially true for luxury horology, where first impressions count for so much, leaving little room for error for watchmakers and designers. And the space where most battles for affection are won or lost? The almighty dial.
26 Feb 2026
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How TAG Heuer Came to Be the Definitive Maker of Timing Complications
TAG Heuer’s latest releases from LVMH Watch Week 2026 set new milestones in its history and demonstrate why it is widely regarded as an icon in chronograph watches.
17 Feb 2026
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The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Collection Celebrates a Decade of Development
When Patek Philippe debuted the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time model Ref. 5524G-001 in 2015, it was an unexpected but welcomed timepiece by collectors.
28 Jan 2026
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Taking Centrestage: Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon
The shiniest star in Franck Muller’s cast of complications holds court with the Grand Central Tourbillon collection
12 Jan 2026
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The Heart of Grand Seiko
From pioneering advanced hybrid movements to exacting decorative techniques, Grand Seiko leaves no stone unturned in its pursuit of perfection in fine watchmaking.
30 Dec 2025
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Patek Philippe’s Chronographs Appeal to Different Lifestyles
Narrowing down a Patek Philippe chronograph to acquire can be a difficult decision. Here are five notable references that each suit a particular lifestyle and personality type.
19 Dec 2025