The history of the Portugieser (or Portuguese in English) begins in 1939, when IWC used a high-precision pocket watch movement to create a distinctively large wristwatch with chronometer precision. For its elegant lines and optimal dial readability, this wristwatch has become a timeless classic. This year, the Schaffhausen-based brand reworked several models of the Portugieser collection, perfecting them to the smallest detail while also adding new fresh colours. After the presentation of the Portugieser Eternal Calendar, today we focus on the Portugieser Automatic 42, one of the most appre ..read more

Patek Philippe revisited the Nautilus Reference 5980, its self-winding flyback chronograph launched in 2006, with the Nautilus Chronograph 5980/60G, a new version in white gold with a blue-gray opaline dial. The lines of the 40.5 mm x 12.2 mm case and its signature bezel are highlighted by alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces. A screw-down crown contributes to ensuring water-resistance up to 30 metres / 100 feet. Chronograph indications are grouped in an original and legible large 6 o'clock monocounter with three concentric scales. The central chronograph seconds hand can a ..read more

At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024, Nomos Glashütte presented the Tangente 38 date "175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte", a collection of 31 different colorful editions of the classic watch, each limited to 175 pieces. These special editions inject personality and delight into the realm of fine watchmaking offering a wide range of emotions and moods. Each watch is endowed with a unique name and narrative: Ariel, Bubblegum, Haifischgrau, Super Sardine, and Zirkus are just a few of their playful names. Whichever colour combination, each of the 31 models maintains the unmistakable style of the ..read more

At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024, Rolex presented a new Perpetual 1908 model in 950 Platinum that adds to the inaugural timepieces of the Perpetual collection, in white gold and rose gold, launched in 2023. The classic round case measures 39 mm x 9.50 mm and is crowned with a bezel that is domed in the upper part and finely fluted in the lower one.  The curves of the lugs are highlighted by a gentle chamfering on their top edges. Waterproofness is guaranteed up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 metres / 165 feet). A standout feature is the ice blue dial adorned with a guilloché rice-gr ..read more

Launched with great success last year, the Carrera Chronograph Glassbox line by TAG Heuer keeps expanding. At the recent Watches and Wonders 2024 exhibition held in Geneva (April 9-15), the Swiss brand presented a new version of the chronograph inspired to a Carrera from the late 1960s, the reference 7753 SN, featuring a silvered dial with black subdials, a layout known as "panda". The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox "Panda", ref. CBS2216.BA0041, refreshes the charm of this distinctive look in the new Glassbox construction.  The 39 mm x 13.86 mm stainless steel case is top ..read more

To mark the Maison's 150th anniversary since its founding in 1874, and 6 years after it revealed the exceptionally thin Altiplano Ultimate Concept, Piaget is presenting the Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon, an exceptional timepiece that boasts the same incredible thinness as its predecessor - 2 mm - while adding a sophisticated flying tourbillon. This isn't merely an addition; Piaget has overhauled 90% of the components from the original Altiplano Ultimate Concept, even developing new machinery for the task. Inside the Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon, every part is newly cra ..read more

Hublot, the fully integrated watch Manufacture based in Nyon, in the canton of Vaud, presented a new interpretation of its sculptural MP-11 model, marking the debut of a case entirely made of a translucent water blue sapphire. The new Big Bang MP-11 14-Day Power Reserve Water Blue Sapphire features a 7-barrel movement with a 2-week - or 336 hours - power reserve, a benchmark for the watch industry. The seven barrels are coaxial and positioned vertically. Rather than being integrated into the thickness of the movement, they are physically in front of it, set at 90° to it. This ing ..read more

Tudor is introducing an additional model to the Black Bay line, the Black Bay 58 GMT, a versatile timepiece available with either a sleek metal bracelet or a sportier rubber strap. Named after the year in which the first Tudor divers’ watch waterproof to 200 metres was introduced, and adhering to the proportions of the 1950s, this new model features a 39 mm diameter case and a slimmer profile compared to the Black Bay GMT 41 mm. The bidirectional rotating bezel is a defining feature of the watch, distinguished by its anodized aluminum insert adorned with warm hues of burgundy, black ..read more

Inspired by the elegant and minimalist watches produced by Vacheron Constantin in the 1950s, the Patrimony collection has celebrated elegance and style since 2004. This year,  the Geneva-based Maison is enriching the Patrimony line with three new models featuring a new sunburst antique silver-toned dial, new strap colours, a customisable caseback and a reduced size for two models. The design maintains its understated and timeless appeal while embracing a distinctly contemporary aesthetic. The first model, the Patrimony moon phase retrograde date, ref. 4010U/000G-H070, offers two refin ..read more

On the occasion of the Watches and Wonders 2024 exhibition (Geneva, April 9-15), Swiss independent watchmaker Cyrus is unveiling the Etheral Twin Orbital Tourbillon, the inaugural timepiece of the new Etheral collection. Marking the Maison's debut in round case designs, this collection combines ultramodern style with avant-garde mechanics, drawing inspiration from the patterns, rhythms and elements that can be found in nature and the universe. The result of more than six years of work under the direction of the talented master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, the Etheral Twin Orbital Tourb ..read more