Author: Peter
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From Terrestrial Aviation to the Final Frontier
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The skies have always fascinated IWC, but 2026 marks a decisive turning point in the transition from terrestrial aviation to the conquest of outer space. At Watches and Wonders, the Manufacture presented the Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive, the first timepiece engineered and certified for human…
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Celebrating Forms, Complications and the Five Decades of Patek Philippe Nautilus
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Patek Philippe unveiled twenty new creations at Watches & Wonders 2026, headlined by four limited-edition Nautilus models marking the collection’s 50th anniversary. This selection focuses on the brand’s return to the icon’s sporty roots and its latest advancements in the masterfully shaped complications and time-only…
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Patek Philippe Grand Complications in 2026
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True to form, Patek Philippe unveiled twenty stunning new models and countless artistic pieces at the Watches & Wonders 2026 exhibition. From the first Patek wristwatch to display sunrise and sunset times to the debut of a grand complication in the sporty Cubitus line, this…
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Jaeger‑LeCoultre Master novelties at Watches & Wonders
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At Watches & Wonders 2026 Jaeger‑LeCoultre unveiled three striking additions to its Master line. The Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère, the Grande Tradition Tourbillon Jumping Date and the Ultra‑Thin Minute Repeater marry the brand’s historic quest for precision with daring new engineering, while echoing the rugged creativity…
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Cartier Santos-Dumont, Privé novelties, and the Return of the Roadster
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At the Watches and Wonders 2026, Cartier unveiled three new pieces in the tenth edition of the Cartier Privé “Les Opus” collection. The Santos-Dumont received an obsidian dial update, while the Roadster finally returned after a 24-year hiatus with refined movements.
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Bonniksen Revives the Carrousel as Naissance d’une Montre 4 Begins
With the support of Greubel Forsey, Bonniksen launches Naissance d une Montre 4 to revive Bahne Bonniksen 1892 Carrousel mechanism in a hand crafted wristwatch under 40mm.
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Ferdinand Berthoud Unveils Chronomètre FB 2TV of the New Mesure du Temps 1787 Collection
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The Manufacture enters the second decade of its modern era with the ‘Mesure du Temps 1787’ collection. The Chronomètre FB 2TV, the collection’s debut model, draws significant inspiration from the architecture of the hand-made Naissance d’une Montre 3. In late March, we visited Ferdinand Berthoud’s…
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Visiting Ferdinand Berthoud’s Atelier Tradition
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Reviving forgotten techniques over six years, the Naissance d’une Montre 3 saw its steel prototype auctioned in late 2025. With all ten gold editions sold in advance, we visited the Atelier Tradition to witness the first unit ready for its new owner.
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TAG Heuer’s Connected Calibre E5 45 mm × Formula 1
TAG Heuer launches the Connected Calibre E5 45 mm × Formula 1, a titanium‑cased smartwatch timed to the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The ‘Race Track’ dial and a dedicated F1 app send the beat of every practice, qualifying session, and race straight to the wearer’s wrist.