Sometimes even a time-only movement’s debut can be an exciting development — and who else to count on than Bulgari for such a premier? Behold the Bulgari Lady Solotempo Automatic, also known as the Bulgari BVS100 Automatic caliber, which is completely new for the brand and was designed specifically to power watches in which the…

Welcome to Panerai’s latest release, the PAM01643 Radiomir 8 Giorni. This is not just any Radiomir 8 Giorni; oh no, this is the Eilean Experience edition. When Panerai says “experience,” you get an experience. In this case, you get to live the Sicilian life, complete with a cruise on the namesake 1936 yacht and an…

The reinterpreted Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 62GS Sekki watches show bluer and greener dials than ever before. These 40mm watches also come in the brand’s Ever-Brilliant Steel for the first time. “GS” calls it a superalloy because it has a whiter sheen and greater corrosion resistance than conventional stainless steel. Both €8,000 watches also feature…

What We Know Not many brands are actively out there marking tourbillons that are somehow also suitable for everyday wear – yet, H. Moser & Cie. keep pushing out tourbs that do. In this case, Moser updates their most wearable tourbillon model in the 40mm Pioneer Tourbillon ‘Burgundy.’ The Burgundy fumé is the star of…

It’s no secret that the Middle Eastern market has been a major player in the growth of the watch market over the last few years. It should be no surprise either – the Middle East has a long history with watches, and vintage watches with provenance from the region are among some of the most…

What does it take to create a timepiece that transcends mere function and becomes a work of art? How do watchmakers incorporate elements of design and aesthetics into their creations? And what specific skills and techniques are necessary to elevate a watch from a simple tool to an object of beauty and wonder? With a…

Since 2019, the Panerai Experiences Program has represented a unique opportunity for collectors, where limited-edition models are paired with exclusive experiences that allow fans of the brand to immerse themselves in one of the pillars of Panerai’s heritage. The types of experiences fall into three categories, which Panerai describes as “adventure, military, and Italianity,” and…

With our long-lasting Thursday vintage column rebranded, it would be criminal not to look back closely at my 2024 watch-collecting moves. Here are some highlights: my obsession with vintage Gallet chronographs goes on (with room for impulse purchases still there), and I invested more in research, lost motivation to share on social media, and struggled…