BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN IWC has been busy this past year working on many new timepieces. They added four new colourways to many of their Portugieser watches and introduced a whole new piece, which we’ll cover another time. For now, we’re looking at the main event from IWC’s new launch: their ‘tribute to eternity’ in the form of the Portugieser Eternal Calendar.  What we’re dealing with is an entirely new watch which happens to look like one of their very best pieces ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN I’ve just got back from a long weekend and, man, it feels like Watches & Wonders was a lifetime ago. Still, there’s plenty of buzz around and I’d imagine most of the folks I spoke to who were there working will be just getting back to work after their time off (I feel you, we’re in this struggle together).  One of the brands that got the most attention this year was Ulysse Nardin, and that’s despite only having ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI Omega’s partnership with the Olympic Games isn’t a secret, it dates back to 1932 where they became the very first official timekeeper, a role they’ve proudly held for over 90 years. With the 2024 Olympics fast approaching, Omega has unveiled two new limited-edition Speedmaster Chronoscope models to commemorate the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This release marks the 30th time Omega will serve as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games. Offered in stainless steel and 18K ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN There are lots of brands that people talked about at Watches & Wonders Geneva, one of them that people talked about a lot was Piaget, which is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. You may know Piaget as a maker of extremely thin watches, in fact, it’s something they’ve been doing for decades. However, they’ve been having a bit of a hard time with it at the moment thanks to several innovations from their competitors at Bulgari and ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is, arguably, their flagship model. Sure, it’s not as complicated as the Daytona or the Sky-Dweller, but it’s been the go-to watch for the world’s most important people for decades and has looked resplendent all the while. There is a reason it’s nicknamed the ‘President’ after all. Rolex introduced some new versions this year, while the ‘Slate Ombré’ model got all the attention, naturally, I was looking the other way. Anyway, here are ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI Chanel debuted the J12 Automaton Caliber 6 at Watches & Wonders 2024. This groundbreaking release marks a significant leap for the brand, not only for its technical complexity but also for its playful tribute to the house’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. The J12 Automaton showcases a 38mm x 13.65mm black ceramic case in a unique matte finish, a first for Chanel’s J12 line. This modern touch is balanced by a classically elegant, polished and chamfered caseband.  A black ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI Few timepieces evoke as much fervor and admiration as the Rolex Daytona. This legendary chronograph, with its roots tracing back to the 1960s, has entrenched itself as an icon among watch connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. Now, Rolex has expanded its Daytona collection with four striking new models, offering a luxurious twist on the iconic chronograph. Daytona models with mother-of-pearl dials The first two luxurious Daytona models are in 18k white gold. The 40mm timepieces feature diamond-set bezels with ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI Rolex has a storied reputation for crafting tool watches built for extreme conditions. This was further solidified in 2022 with the introduction of the Deepsea Challenge, a watch made in titanium that conquered the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth. Now, Rolex throws a curveball with the Deepsea 136668LB; a solid 18k yellow gold version of the professional dive watch, prioritizing pure luxury over functionality. The Deepsea 136668LB is a hefty beast on the wrist. Its 44mm ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN At Watches & Wonders Geneva last year Rolex completely revamped its dress watch collection again. You may remember about ten years ago or so Rolex redesigned its Cellini line of watches, their only “true” dress watch. While any of Rolex’s lineup these days can be used as a dress watch as the meaning of the term has shifted greatly over the last decade, the Cellini was Rolex’s only watch sold on a leather strap with no alternatives offered ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN The Santos de Cartier is an icon of the watch world, it’s the choice for people who like the idea of a DateJust but don’t fancy something as, well, obvious. While both watches are physically excellent pieces, the Santos has a completely different style to it. The exposed screws and bolts have long defined this piece, and Cartier has expanded the range once again for 2024. We got to go hands-on with some of them at Watches & ..read more