BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI Who can forget the Muppets? The puppet characters who have been bringing joy and laughter to us for generations. They’ve made their presence felt in the watch world, first with the ProPilot X Kermit Edition at Watches & Wonders 2023, which was a surprise hit. ©Disney This time, Oris is turning the spotlight on Miss Piggy with the ProPilot X Miss Piggy Edition. The ProPilot X Miss Piggy Edition has a downsized 34mm x 11mm stainless steel case ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN Vacheron Constantin announced yesterday that it has re-released a watch from its history books. This trend of reviving older models plays to a few strengths. For this watch specifically it’s an integrated bracelet watch, and those are still all the rage right now, and it’s a strength for Vacheron Constantin as they are steeped in history. Having been around continuously since 1755 and probably having documents from most of their history, we can expect Vacheron Constantin to ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI As the Chinese New Year slithers into our calendars, snake-inspired watches are emerging from the shadows that capture the spirit of this intriguing reptile. Among them is the latest release from Longines, the Conquest Heritage Year of the Snake, a vibrant homage to the sixth animal of the Chinese zodiac. We covered their Year of the Dragon edition last year here, this year the Longines Conquest Heritage gets a striking makeover, embodying the wisdom and rebirth associated with ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN Despite my initial thoughts that the Year of the Snake wouldn’t be as profitable for watch companies as last year’s Year of the Dragon celebrations, it seems that lots of luxury watchmakers are already debuting new limited edition watches to mark the new year in the Chinese calendar. Perrelet just unveiled one, although I’m not sure we’ll cover it, but even if we don’t, we have a new entrant from Louis Vuitton, which has been stepping up ..read more

As we dive into the new year, there’s one collaboration from 2024 that we still cannot get over, the Audemars Piguet x John Mayer Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar. John Mayer, one of America’s best musicians, is also a well-known watch collector. His interest in horology has led to a relationship with the luxury watch company Audemars Piguet. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “John Mayer” (ref.26574BC.OO.1220BC.02) a limited edition wristwatch that exemplifies Mayer’s distinct design sensibility and admiration for ..read more

BY SAM DELAWARE Amid the radical shifts in watchmaking during the 1960s (a period that would eventually lead to the Quartz Crisis) Longines took a bold stand against the rising tide of battery-powered timepieces. In 1966, the brand introduced the Ultra-Chron, a remarkable achievement in fully mechanical watchmaking. With its high-frequency movement beating at 5Hz (36,000 vibrations per hour), the Ultra-Chron made a clear statement: precision and mechanical craftsmanship could still thrive in an era increasingly dominated by quartz technology. Longines ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN Well, folks, we’re back in action. I hope you had a nice time enjoying the New Year festivities; it’s been truly great to interact with so many of you in the comments section of our two most recent articles. Thank you for all your kind words and support! One discussion I remember reading was about the amount of watches that came out for Chinese New Year in 2024; last year was the Year of the Dragon, and ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI If we’re a bit poetic then it’s safe to say that here at WristReview, our hearts tick to the rhythm of horology, and it’s clear that the watch community shares the same pulse. This year, we’ve seen our passion for watches and the art of timekeeping resonate louder than ever. Like a finely tuned movement, our readers have turned every gear, exploring stories that captured the essence of fine horology to more down-to-earth watch releases. Sometimes more unique ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI & HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN Words by Harlan Chapman-Green It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of another year, isn’t it? 2024 seems to have flown by, although all around the world, lots of events have occurred to keep us occupied. From elections in the US and the UK to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Ukraine to events further afield, it’s fair to say that this truly has been one of the most interesting on record. Anyway, there ..read more

BY SAM DELAWARE Brought to market in 2020 as part of Louis Vuitton’s summer collection, The Escale Line (French for “stopover”) is a range of travel related essentials – luggage, hardgoods, etc. Though each unique, the standout pieces have been the handcrafted watches which certainly evoke the same spirited globetrotting ethos of the Parisian fashion house. While the collection saw the addition of a number of interesting timepieces since 2020 and each watch has most often released as a limited edition ..read more