Hajime Asaoka released yet another of his tourbillons. This time in 37mm with the same Art Deco aesthetic with a black lacquer dial. Review: Hajime Asaoka Tourbillon Noir (new for 2023) We have always loved the works of Hajime Asaoka. This adoration extends not only to the modestly priced mainstream watches made under the brand [...]

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From the folks who bring you the least expensive Swiss made tourbillon, Ba111od releases a new model combining their tourbillon with a GMT feature, bringing travel functionality to the watch. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Ba1110d Chapter 4.6 GMT Tourbillon 1920 Limited Edition The Ba1110d Chapter 4.6 GMT Tourbillon 1920 Limited Edition [...]

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‘Tis the season for retrograde date displays here at Vacheron Constantin, a functionality that has been in the family since the 1920s. This year, no fewer than three new models were introduced at Watches & Wonders celebrating the spritely complication, one of which was the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface. Review: VC Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde [...]

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You’ve heard the story before; the story of a wristwatch designed in 1931 that could survive a game of polo. That wristwatch was the original Reverso. For the longest time, the Reverso was time-only – no complications. In fact, it wasn’t until 1990 – as the 60th anniversary coincided with a renewed interest in mechanical [...]

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A brand first started by Louis Brandt (who also started Omega) was revived in 2019, and now releases the second model – the Brigadier Tourbillon Subscription. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Patria Brigadier Tourbillon Subscription Edition The subscription series of the new Patria Brigadier Tourbillon Subscription Edition has price of CHF 18,000 [...]

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Louis Moinet creates a real work of art with their new Savanna Tourbillon – with artisanal dials which are assembled from 81 jigsaw puzzle pieces on 4 levels. Press Release with commentary in italics. New: Louis Moinet Savanna Tourbillon – the real jigsaw watches The Louis Moinet Savanna Tourbillon are released as three piece uniques. [...]

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Parmigiani Fleurier is a watchmaking company that seeks to redefine the industry by combining traditional values with innovative technology. They value rarity, meaning, form, and content in all of their new watch models showcased at Watches and Wonders 2023. The following are the latest releases in the Tonda collection. Watches and Wonders 2023: Parmigiani Fleurier [...]

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In 2020, the world bore witness to something off the beaten path from Grand Seiko: an openworked, concept movement which incorporates a constant-force mechanism and a tourbillon as one unit on a single axis. This was the T0 Constant-force Tourbillon concept movement. While impressive, the T0 was an uncased, unwearable movement; it was not a [...]

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Jacob & Co releases a new addition to their Casino lineup in the form of a Tourbillon movement only visible from teh case back. The dial side is left clean to be the stage for the roulette complication. New: Jacob & Co Casino Tourbillon The Jacob & Co Casino Tourbillon will retail for USD 280,000. [...]

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Ulysse Nardin adds to their Blast collection with a new Tourbillon in Blue & Gold. This is a new model with the combination of rose gold and blue. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold The new UN Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold will retail for SGD [...]

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The world of affordable Swiss made tourbillons is red hot! Swiss maison, Ba111od released a new model – the Chapter 4 in 2021. A Swiss made tourbillon for less than CHF 4,000, launch price. We received a loaner for review. And here is our comprehensive review of the Ba1110d Chapter 4. Review: New king of [...]

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They say that “watch guys are also car guys”. It may be a stereotype but it is a stereotype for a reason – watch guys generally do appreciate automobiles as well. These are mechanical marvels breathed into life by craftspeople and given a soul by the nerds/geeks/collectors/enthusiasts/connoisseurs who obsess over them. Inevitably, this bond has [...]

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Vacheron Constantin continues to delve into its massive capabilities in  Métiers d’art with a new Traditionelle Tourbillon with a sculpture of the Phoenix and Dragon on the dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Tourbillon Phoenix and Dragon Commentary Fine watchmaking and artistic crafts unite in a timepiece available in [...]

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We have almost reached the end of the year, and almost all the novelties for the year has been already released. In today’s Top Picks, we look back a the novelties released in 2022, and take note of six of those which piqued our interest. Top picks: Six novelties that piqued our interest this year [...]

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Holder of the least expensive Swiss made tourbillon in the market – Horage follows up with their first effort feat with another. They call this new tourbillon the Lensman 1, and is a tribute to photography. Press release details with commentary in italics. Horage releases a new tourbillon – the Lensman 1 The price for [...]

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Laurent Ferrier releases a new variant of its Grand Sport Tourbillon in a red gold case and bracelet with a gradient chocolate dial. Press Release details with commentary in italics. Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon The Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Red Gold retails for CHF 225,000(excl. tax). Limited Edition of 25 pieces. Commentary Overall, we [...]

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Another newish (established 2017) independent brand Bianchet releases a new version of their only watch – the Tourbillon B1.618 now in Orange Openwork. Release details with commentary. Release information with commentary in italics. New: Bianchet Tourbillon B1.618 Openwork Orange Carbon Retail price of the Bianchet Tourbillon B1.618 Openwork Orange Carbon is CHF 55,000 excluding taxes. [...]

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Tourbillons. Are they worth it? Or just hype? We think they are worthy of your hard earned money, and recommend six of the best to consider. Top six recommendations for a tourbillon released in recent years Historical notes The fascination of the mechanism of a tourbillon is one of the big ones in horology. A [...]

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Bovet adds to their recently reimagined Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two with an additional watch with a new aesthetic to the traditional. Here is our detailed review take on the Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two in a sand blasted titanium case and SuperLumiNova dial. Comprehensive Review: the new Bovet 1822 Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two in sandblasted titanium [...]

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De Bethune enhances their spectacular DB25 Starry Varius lineup with a 5 piece a year limited edition rendition in a magnificent meteorite dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite The price of the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius Aérolite is available on application. Commentary This is a [...]

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