Swiss powerhouse Swatch has embarked on their latest mission to the moon! This time, there’s a twist – and a special someone will ..read more

Girard Perregeaux and Saint Laurent have collided once again, releasing a new version of the subversive quartz timepiece! Founded in 1791, Girard Perregeaux is living proof that even the oldest dogs can learn new tricks. They’ve seen it all, from the early days of pocket watches to the invention of the tourbillon, there’s no cornerstone of watch history not within their oversight. When the time came for the Quartz Crisis, instead of rolling over and fading away, they rebelled in the face of seeming inevitability. The original 1976 Casquette was a defiant statement unlike any other timepiece pr ..read more

Last week, Longines held a special night to launch their new Conquest models to VIP guests and collectors in Brisbane. Watch Advice was there to capture the moments. Earlier this year, Longines brought their new Conquest collection to market. A suite of vibrant colours and strap combinations in both men’s and women’s sizes and styles which seemed to have been well received by the market. This sentiment was echoed strongly by guests when last week, the Brisbane Longines Boutique held a cocktail evening to launch this new range to the market. Watch Advice went along to capture the moments and wa ..read more

With Anant Ambani being in the headlines for the last few days due to his extravagant wedding, it seems like the perfect time to do a watch-spotting article on the youngest son of India’s biggest business tycoon. Last week, Anant Ambani married Radhika Merchant, his childhood sweetheart, to become one half of a very influential power couple. Anant Ambani is the youngest son of one of Asia’s richest men, Mukesh Ambani, and he is a partial heir to the $118 billion fortune. His wife, Radhika, is also the daughter of extremely wealthy pharmaceutical tycoons! Born on April 10, 1995, in Mumbai ..read more

The IWC Ingenieur is, in my opinion, one of Gerald Genta’s most underrated designs. But does it hold up compared to some of his most iconic pieces? Let’s find out! What We Love: Breathtaking design Moulds perfectly onto my wrist Genta heritage, but feels unique What We Don’t: A micro-adjust butterfly clasp would be nice Would love a display back We have to talk about the movement Final Score: 8.5/10 Value for Money: 8/10 Wearability: 9/10 Design: 10/10 Build Quality: 8/10 There are a few watch brands that I would consider to have a love-hate relationship with. Oka ..read more

Only a week after Richemont announced executive changes, LVMH has a re-shuffle at the top with Hublot, TAG Heuer, and Bvlgari moves In a surprise announcement overnight, it has been announced that after 12 years as CEO of Hublot, Ricardo Guadalupe is stepping down from the role. According to LVMH, he will be taking a back seat from operational duties and has been appointed to a new role – Honorary President of Hublot. While there is not a lot of information about what this title represents, or means for Ricardo on a day-to-day basis, our strong feeling is that it is more of a figurehead role t ..read more

For the first time in Australia, Van Cleef & Arpels is bringing a dedicated pop-up to Chadstone, Melbourne, to celebrate the Poetry of Time. Poetry of Time is Van Cleef & Arpels is at the forefront of their watchmaking as they blend inventiveness and fantasy together to create enchanting timepieces. From July 17th to 30th 2024, Van Cleef & Arpels as a first for the Australian market, will highlight some of their most emblematic timepieces. These creations will be displayed at the timepiece pop up in the Chadstone shopping centre in Melbourne. Pop up Chadstone, Melbourne details ..read more

Cartier has had a resurgence of late among the watch community, and we visited their Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds to see how they create their timeless pieces. This article is written in collaboration with Cartier Just under 2 hours outside of Gevena in the canton of Neuchâtel is a picturesque town called La Chaux-de-Fonds. The name may sound familiar as this is where many Swiss Watch Manufactures are located. Nestled in the valley with mountains in the background and rolling hills in the foreground, this region paints an almost watercolour backdrop for the art of watchmaking. Yes, this ma ..read more

The Cartier Santos Dumont is a watch frozen in time – aesthetically and functionally true to the century-old classic. But did the OG age as well as they wanted? Let’s find out! What We Love Classic and timeless design Thin, elegant, and comfortable on the wrist Movement is smooth and appropriate for a dress piece What We Don’t Wears larger than anticipated Pin buckle is finicky and hard to adjust A display case back would be great! Overall Rating: 8.5/10 Value for Money: 8/10 Wearability: 8/10 Design: 9/10 Build Quality: 9/10 Ah, Cartier: One of the pillars of mod ..read more

This week, WatchAdvice was honoured to attend an exclusive event with Oris and Wallace Bishop. We enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and the unveiling of a new Limited Edition Aquis! Founded in 1904, Oris has always strived to create a legacy of its own in watchmaking. Its ability to maintain a respectable watchmaking standard while ‘going its own way’ is unparalleled, and freedom from outside influence has allowed its passion to stretch further than just watchmaking. Of course, I am talking about their fascination with environmental sustainability, particularly the conservation of marine life. I ..read more