This year at Watches and Wonders 2025, Patek Philippe has once again redefined haute horology with the introduction of the Patek Philippe Quadruple Complication Reference 5308G-001. Originally unveiled as a limited-edition platinum model during the 2023 “Watch Art” Tokyo Grand Exhibition, this Quadruple Complication now enters Patek’s regular collection in an elegant white-gold case. A…
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Although Rolex already offered the GMT-Master II in all three shades of 18k gold, only the white-gold “Pepsi” version was available with more than one dial option. Vintage yellow gold and two-tone GMT-Master II watches can be found with either black or brown dials, but within the modern ceramic-bezel era (i.e., the last 20 years),…
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When Patek Philippe released the first Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G at Baselworld in 2015, the watch world was somewhat shocked. It was far from a novelty, however. Over the subsequent 10 years, the brand has continued to iterate on the pilot watch theme, adding additional complications and sizes. As part of its Watches and…
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Making an early yet impressive start to the much-awaited deluge of Watches and Wonders 2025 releases, Patek has just introduced fifteen new models to its catalog. Among them is the new Patek Philippe Calatrava 8 Days Ref. 5328G-001. This is a new watch that also debuts a new movement: the caliber 31-505 8J PS IRM…
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What We Know Patek Philippe adds a new reference to the Ladies’ Nautilus Luce lineup with the release of the 7010G-013. This version brings a white gold case, a lacquered azure blue dial with the familiar wave pattern, and a matching blue composite strap. Following the 2023 rose gold variants with purple lacquered dials (7010R-013…
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What We Know At Watches & Wonders 2025, Patek Philippe has updated their most classically styled and, dare I say, iconic watch. The reference 6196P-001 is the refresh that so, so many have been waiting for. We have the updated, case-filling caliber 30-255 PS, first seen in the ref. 6119 of 2021. Time-only Patek fans…
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What We Know For Watches & Wonders 2025, Rolex pushes the 1908 into a new chapter with the debut of a newly developed fully polished seven-link “Settimo” bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, marking a decisively dressy aesthetic. The watch retains its specs: 39mm case diameter, 9.5mm thickness, and sapphire display caseback, and is still…
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At Watches & Wonders 2025, IWC has just dropped the Ingenieur Automatic 42 in black ceramic (Ref. IW338903), and it’s a game-changer. For the first time, the Gérald Genta-designed integrated bracelet is done entirely in ceramic, marking a major milestone for the Ingenieur lineup. IWC has been working with ceramic for nearly four decades —…
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