Vacheron Constantin has gone big on retrograde displays this year, with no fewer than three novelties featuring this charming technical complication. If anyone knows retrograde displays, it’s the grand dame of watchmaking. It is thought that the earliest Vacheron Constantin wristwatch with a retrograde hand was from 1940, the ‘Don Pancho’, which achieved the second [...]

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The evolution of post-revival A. Lange & Söhne timepieces has been subtle yet palpable. While Lange watches possess a strong classical core, the illustrious German watch manufacture flirts with modern design frequently to attract younger clientele. Take for instance: this year’s biggest release so far – the Odysseus Chronograph – is a sports watch, with [...]

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The day Chopard cemented its place in modern-day fine watchmaking was the day it introduced the L.U.C 1860 and, with it, the now-esteemed L.U.C collection. The original L.U.C 1860 was highly acclaimed back in the day and remains a legend to this day. Since then, the L.U.C collection has blossomed to include models such as [...]

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Patek Philippe and the chronograph wristwatch go way back, but it wasn’t until 1998 that the modern-day chronograph references that we’re familiar with began production. The Ref. 5070 is a cult classic that’s highly sought after today. Its 42 mm diameter may seem normal today, but back in the late 1990s, it would’ve been jarring. [...]

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