The Ulysse Nardin Freak, with its open-worked dial and flying carousel movement, is one of the watch world’s most recognizable timepieces. It has also become a popular platform for collaborations. The latest of these is the new Freak X Enamel Seddiqi featuring a titanium case and guilloché dial. Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the leading luxury…

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Italian dealer and collector Alessandro Fanciulli – better known as “mr.a” on Instagram. Alessandro is a dealer of all types of vintage watches, but his first love was Universal Genève. So when he visited New York a few weeks ago, he brought along a…

It’s safe to say that 1969 was a strong year on all fronts, including for the watch industry. If the Moon landing is not enough, think of the first automatic chronograph conquering wrists or quartz watches waving their hands to them with a sneer of the coming revolution. That was the general context when Swiss…

In 1924, the first Citizen-branded pocket watch made its debut. So, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Citizen-branded timepiece, Citizen has announced a new model powered by the high-accuracy Caliber 0200 mechanical movement. Limited to only 160 pieces worldwide, The Citizen Caliber 0200 100th Anniversary NC0210-11A watch combines a steel case, a white…

Last year, Breitling gave its Avenger collection a major generational update as one of its cornerstone releases of 2023. While the updated series originally debuted in stainless steel, it was only a matter of time before we would see other executions of the new Avenger. Among its latest releases for 2024, Breitling has further expanded…

What We Know Christopher Ward has unveiled a new selection of four watches to complement their already cult-classic C1 Bel Canto lineup released in 2022. The watches, with their three-dimensional domed design reminiscent of MB&F’s half-above/half-below Legacy Machine line, still have a sonnerie au passage chime that dings once an hour as the minute hand…

Today marks the return of a very special watch from the 1970s, the Girard-Perregaux Casquette. After successful prior reissues, we now get a version in titanium with accents in yellow gold. I got a chance to go hands-on with it to see what’s what. Girard-Perregaux will produce only 820 of these, which is a mere…

Even 30 years on from his tragic fatal accident at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna remains one of the most legendary, beloved drivers ever to compete in Formula One. Senna’s storied career and character have been a constant source of inspiration for TAG Heuer ever since, with Senna-inspired watch…