The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue Limited Edition is a watch that is inspired by the history and heritage of motorsport. It has the iconic Monaco square case, which was launched in 1969, with a blue color scheme that alludes to the French racing tradition. The watch is limited to 1,000 pieces. Press Release with Commentary [...]

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We got acquainted with Depancel late last year, when we were offered a loaner with the Serie-A Stradale which featured a meca-quartz chronograph movement. They followed up with a new manual winding mechanical chronograph. We took the watch for a short test-drive, and we will share our thoughts on this timepiece. Review: Depancel Legend 60s [...]

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For the Watches & Wonders 2023 season, Jaeger-LeCoultre released a number of new Reverso watches, including a new rendition of their Reverso Chronograph first seen in the 60th Anniversary Edition Series launched in the 1990s. The new Reverso Tribute Chronograph is now available in either a steel case or rose gold case. Here is our [...]

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And to round up this year’s picks, the Chief Editor makes his top 3 picks from this year’s show. Chief Editor’s Choice of the most impressive 3 watches of the W&W 2023 season Another year. Another show. Though last year, I missed the show…lots of reasons, though the fear of COVID was not one of [...]

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Our writer, Frank, picks his three favourite watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (that happen to be from three different countries). Armchair Picks: Frank’s 3 of the Best from W&W 2023 Another year, another Watches & Wonders successfully held. It’s always been the most exciting time of the year for the watch-crazed among us and [...]

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A. Lange & Söhne introduces a chronograph model to the brand’s sports watch collection. The new Odysseus Chronograph model features the German manufacture’s first automatic chronograph movement. Press Release details with commentary in italics. New: A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Chronograph The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Chronograph is a 100-piece limited edition, boutique-exclusive watch. Price is [...]

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In the same way that the Overseas is Vacheron Constantin’s flagship sports line, the ‘Chronograph’ is the flagship model of the Overseas collection. Since its introduction in 1996, the Overseas has always been about sporty elegance. Now already in its third generation, no other Overseas model captures this spirit as well as the Chronograph. The [...]

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The Monza is a rather interesting collection from TAG Heuer, although it is undoubtedly a lesser-known collection as compared to the flagships (think Monaco or Carrera). Although it may have taken a backseat in recent years, TAG Heuer may just have revived this collection in a spectacular manner. First debuted in 1975, the Monza was [...]

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When Tissot introduced the PRX in 2021 (and subsequently, the PRX Powermatic 80 later in the same year), it immediately captured our attention. Here, we have a rather well-designed and handsome timepiece, with a great value proposition. It seems like we have found a winner here. So, after the inclusion of an automatic movement in [...]

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What a decade this year has been. It felt like the world collectively hit rock bottom and is now on the mend. At the risk of jinxing it all, it would seem like the worst is behind us. As we hit December and Michael Bublé’s Christmas album starts playing incessantly over the mall speakers, I [...]

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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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Bulova is presents a re-edition of their original 1973 Chronograph “31008-6W” timepiece, popularly known as the “Parking Meter.” Press Release details with commentary in italics. New: Bulova re-edition of the original 1973 31008-6W “Parking Meter” Chronograph The new Bulova Parking Meter Chronograph re-issue is limited to 5,000 pieces, available first on Windup Watch Shop and Bulova’s official website for [...]

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Luminox has always been an advocate of saving the seas with its association with ocean warrior, Scott Cassell and his non-profit organization, UnderwaterSea Voyager Project. With technological improvement, Luminox has decided to take its support of ocean conservation and sustainability efforts to the next level with its up-cycling efforts through a partnership with #tide. #tide [...]

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MB&F extends their Legacy Machine collection with a new watch featuring two separate chronograph mechanisms in one movement: introducing the LM Sequential EVO. Press release info with commentary in italics. New: MB&F Legacy Machine Sequential EVO Retail price is SGD 249,000 inclusive of GST. International price before VAT/tax is CHF 160,000 / EUR 160,000 / [...]

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Girard-Perregaux partners with Aston Martin F1 to release a new Laureato Absolute Chronograph in charming, very British inspired dial in British Racing Green and the innovative Absolute titanium carbon case. Press release information with commentary in italics. New: Girard-Perregaux Laureato AbsoluteChronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition Retail price CHF 26,500 / GBP £21,500 / USD $27,800 [...]

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Chronographs have been a source of fascination to us for a long time. The ability to measure bits of time is both fun and practical, while the mechanics which allow mechanical watches to do so requires expertise to properly adjust and ensure excellent timekeeping. While we have done Throwback Sundays on chronographs before, we update [...]

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One moment you’re in your lane making jewelry, the next you’re out breaking watchmaking records at an unsettling rate – just another Tuesday at Maison Bulgari then. Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo line has been around for (only) eight years and has broken as many thinness records. One of these world beaters is none other than the [...]

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Zenith releases the latest update to its ‘Open Heart’ collection with the new Chronomaster Open. The new model comes on a stainless steel bracelet and a 1/10th of a second movement. Review: Zenith’s 2022 El Primero Chronomaster Open The Case and Dial In 2003, Zenith introduced the Chronomaster Open with the aim of making the [...]

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Cigars anyone? Bell & Ross releases a new version of their popular BR 05 Chrono Edición Limitada a cigar themed watch in two tone rose gold and steel. Here is our comprehensive review. The BR 05 Chrono Edición Limitada is the latest addition to the Bell & Ross collection, inspired by the world of cigars. [...]

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We come to the final episode of our armchair picks from this year’s watch fairs with our Chief Editor rounding up the Armchair Picks instead of his usual, live reporting as he chose not to attend the fairs this year, for various reasons. Anyway, here are his top 3 picks from the shows. Armchair Picks: [...]

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