As we reported before many horology brands opted out of attending the next Baselworld. Among these dissidents was Breitling, who has since then opted to produce their own showcase event that have been dubbed “Summit”. Recently in October during one of these events they unveiled a series of new “Avenger” models. Continue reading “Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 Night Mission” »

Let’s take a flight back in time with Breitling and their newly released “Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph Mosquito”, which further widens the rang of options within their “Aviator 8” collection. This is a fine piece set to please modern needs, as well as those in search of a nostalgia trip. Continue reading “Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph Mosquito” »

We all know about the ongoing debate over global-warming, but equally alarming is the growing pollution of our ocean and fish full of plastic that can lead to the extinction of innumerous species, as well as ruling many of them out as a viable human resource. But, thankfully there are some high-profile brands such as Breitling that have been actively contributing with creating awareness and funds via the sales of ocean themed timepieces, such as the new “Breitling SuperOcean Chronograph Heritage Ocean Conservancy”. Continue reading “Breitling SuperOcean Chronograph Heritage Ocean Conservancy” »

Many are familiar with the “Fifty Fathoms” collection by Blancpain, but shortly after they introduced that model, along came the “Air Command”. The reason one is a well-known timepiece, while the other had been forgotten, is a wrong Blancpain now intends to correct. But, although reissuing classic watches has been a current trend in the horology industry, there are many factors that need to be kept in consideration. Continue reading “Blancpain Air Command Chronograph” »

IWC unveiled several new pilot themed watches at SIHH 2019. For this particular new edition to their Pilots’ collection in the “Top Gun” model line, IWC has found inspiration in the driest desert in North America: the Mojave Desert.

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A fleet of new arrivals is descending from the heavens to SIHH 2019, thanks to IWC Schaffhausen. In total they are releasing seven new models, but let’s focus in on a couple of pairs. As we run down these pairs, we encounter the: “Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire”. Continue reading “IWC Pilot’s Chronograph Spitfire” »

There has been a steady trend in oversized watches going on in the horology industry for over a decade now, but Breitling is taking a turn in its own direction. This luxury watch brand highly associated with aviation timepieces has been opting to recuperate vintage curves with reasonable dimensions, as we can see on their new “Premier Chronograph 42” and “Premier B01 Chronograph 42” models.
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One of the most iconic watch designs returns to market in yet another complication packed edition. Its demeanor in size provides enough room to keep it simple, or be jam packed with technical features. This new edition has opted for the latter approach, introducing the new “Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked Material Good”. Continue reading “Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph Openworked Material Good” »

IWC produced their first watches with blue dials 50 years ago, setting a design trend that has been mimicked throughout the entire watch industry. So, the time has come to re-embrace their trend-setting ways. Introducing two new IWC Schaffhausen blued “Portugieser” models. Continue reading “IWC Portugieser Chronograph & Automatic with Blue Dial” »

A year after Hublot teamed up with Berluti to use strap material as a dial, they’re back! Seems like the patina seeping thru is either gorgeous, or not a reason for concern because this time around they’re taking their leather dial further, introducing the new: “Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti”. Continue reading “Hublot Berluti Chronograph” »