The Hublot Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic watch finally marks a big new chapter for the brand’s “art of fusion” ethos, as it debuts as the world’s first multicolor ceramic timepiece. As with any “world’s first” claims, this one also comes with its own fine print, and requires some digging into. We are only so…

Origin Story Last summer, I was a little shocked to hear that Raphaël Abeillon – Cartier’s Senior Watch Designer and mind behind everything from reimaginations of classic Cartier designs to outlandish watches like the Santos Dumont Rewind – was leaving Cartier to join a brand I had never heard of before called ALTO. And yet,…

The evolution of the Louis Vuitton that started in 2023 continues apace! In 2023, we saw the reinvention of the drum-shaped Tambour line with the introduction of three models in steel, two-tone, gold, and rose gold. Since then, we’ve seen the rethinking of the Escale and the a new take on the impressive Tambour Spin…

The Louis Vuitton Tambour first appeared in 2002, although the French luxury fashion brand reimagined its signature timepiece in 2023 to create an integrated bracelet model with a slimmed-down case and a micro-rotor movement. Along with representing a fresh chapter for the Tambour itself, the updated models also marked the start of Louis Vuitton’s shift…

Michiel Holthinrichs, an architect turned watch manufacturer, made a name for himself and his brand by introducing the world’s first watch with a 3D-printed stainless steel case in 2016. State-of-the-art technology and machining processes created cases with swooping lines and sensual curves, but the human touch made the watches sexy; the machines could only do…

One of the strangest things I have been asked to do during my time as a wristwatch media professional is to advise investors about the wisdom of investing in luxury watch brands. Whether that investment involved shares in a corporate group that owns a number of brands, shares in a single brand company, or even…

Since its launch in 2023, the redesigned Louis Vuitton Tambour has led a watchmaking renaissance for a marque best known for its handbags and trunks. The iconic Parisian fashion house isn’t new to watches, but the focus on upscale pieces that compete with traditional watchmakers began in 2011 with the purchase of La Fabrique du…

Back to Basics is our series aimed at newcomers to our lovely watch hobby. In this installment, we will delve into bracelet sizing. Maybe you just got a brand-new watch as a gift, or perhaps you ordered one online. In any case, you now have an oversized watch bracelet in your hands and are wondering…