BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN Zenith’s Defy watch range has become one of its most popular, with so many different varieties of the model available to buyers. The Defy Skyline is a variation of the Defy that looks a bit different from the regular collection.  When the range launched in 2022, Zenith described the Defy Skyline as being “dedicated to those who follow their light and forge their own path on their journey towards their star”. Now, two years after the launch of ..read more

BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN One of the most talked about brands in the Carré des Horlogers at Watches & Wonders Geneva was and, well, always is, Czapek & Cie. This brand came to light in the mid-teens of this century, springing from the roots laid down by Franciszek Czapek, who built watches in Switzerland with Antoine Patek (yes, that Patek) in the early half of the 19th century before going his own way. The name disappeared from the history books in 1871 ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI Panerai unveiled a duo of Submersible timepieces and a limited-edition experience watch at the prestigious Watches and Wonders 2024 exhibition. Headlining the release were two members of the Submersible family and a limited-edition Experience Edition. Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech The Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech boasts a revolutionary case material.  Panerai’s “Ti-Ceramitech” is a lightweight (44% lighter than steel) and ultra-tough titanium alloy boasting a beautiful blue hue.  This 44mm timepiece is water-resis ..read more

BY JOVAN KRSTEVSKI Bell & Ross stunned audiences at Watches and Wonders 2024 with the BR 05 Black Ceramic. This impressive trio boasts complete scratch resistance thanks to a striking black ceramic case and bracelet. The BR 05 Black Ceramic features a bold 41mm x 11.2mm black ceramic case for a lightweight and scratch-resistant design.  Its automatic movement offers 54-hour power reserve and all models are water-resistant to 100 meters. BR 05 Black Ceramic This classic iteration features a satin polished ..read more

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