PARTNERSHIP MATTERS

TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault firmly believes that one needs good partners to achieve success. From the Connected Watch to Ryan Gosling and Porsche, we get into it with him

GIRARDPERREGAUX CASQUETTE 2.0

As a child of the 1970s, I feel connected to objects from the period of the swinging 1970s and the roaring 1980s.

PANERAI LUMINOR 8 GIORNI PAM00914

For the second part of this story, I join Asaph in revealing my next target for acquisition.

THEMATIC PLAY

When I started out on my watch collecting journey, I spent a few years “accumulating” very different watches.

THE SWAP: GRAND SEIKO SPRING DRIVE

With that said, I have my eyes set on my next acquisition already; it is just a matter of when I commit to the purchase.

TALE OF TWO WATCHES

As crazy as it sounds for a watch writer, buying watches is seldom a consideration for me.

BLANCPAIN FIFTY FATHOMS

Those who read the first instalment of this series last year will notice that I did not purchase any of the other pieces on my list.

FINE FORM

For the second year running, I am writing about a Rolex I bought, but I humbly submit that my decision has little to do with current commercial realities – yes, that includes advertiser consideration.

MANY MORE HANDS

Our year-end celebration of timekeeping is back for the second year in a row, with yet another editor adding a watch (or two) to their collections

PARTNERS IN TIME

Sustainability and conservation take centre stage with the first watch marking the partnership between Panerai and Razer, the Panerai Luminor Quaranta Razer PAM01353

WORLD EXPLORER

The Montblanc 1858 GMT puts a twist on a familiar complication to offer functionality in a new form

VINTAGE CONTEMPORARY

The new Longines Record Heritage matches classic styling with modern technical appointments for the best of both worlds

FEVER PITCH

Hublot extends its role as official timekeeper of the World Cup with a smartwatch tailored for the championship

PARISIAN HERO

Hermès Horloger presents a métiers d'art watch featuring a scene straight out of a comic book

GOLDEN JUBILEE

Franck Muller unveils five unique creations based on the Vanguard Revolution 3 Skeleton to celebrate Cortina Watch's 50th anniversary

CULTURAL INTEGRATION

Blancpain gives the stage to the water rabbit to shine as the new year's zodiac sign

TI FOR THE WIN

For explorers looking to discover the depth of our oceans, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge makes the best companion

GAME ON

The newly launched Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Programme has us hopeful, if a little wary...

NEW DIMENSIONS

Finally we want to rest our case for the Tonda PF with the new Tonda PF 36mm, which is a surprisingly different take on the standard issue 40mm Tonda PF Micro-Rotor.

PACIFIC BLUE

When humans began to measure time, we turned to the skies. While we have no written records, we do know that ancient humans tracked the motion of celestial objects, and common sense tells us that the day and night cycle would have been obvious.

SUBTLETY TRIUMPHANT

The story of the Parmigiani Tonda PF continues as the brand adds more depth and breadth to the collection

NEW DAWN

Orient Star delivers for watch collectors and enthusiasts who want a playful version of the rarefied open-worked, or semi-skeletonised in this case, mechanical watch

DREAMING IN COLOUR

Franck Muller watches are certainly unique and striking, virtues that are fully on show with the Vanguard Skeleton Color Dreams

ALTERNATIVE BLACK TIE

Stake your claim and push the boundaries even if black tie calls for stricter dress codes

NEW HIGHS

On the heels of the success of the Bell & Ross BR-05 range, the firm follows up by levelling up with the 41mm BR-X5.

THE RIGHT STUFF

Bell & Ross enters the manufacture club with the Kenissi-powered BR-X5, and celebrates with a stellar event in KL

SPACE CONSTRAINTS

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF SHH Edition tells a tale even from this side of the watch

Fashionable Precision

Luxury watch brands partner with fashion and other players to create amazing timepieces…

LAST WORD

Ten years after Bulgari set out on its multifaceted Octo adventure, the brand has delivered something special to the culture of watchmaking itself with the Octo Finissimo Ultra. We take a look at how Bulgari went about creating the world’s thinnest watches

FUTURE PROOFING

A. Lange & Söhne debuts three watches that are the result of careful planning and consideration, including the vagaries of market forces. Director of Product Development Anthony de Haas explains