Martin Green
Watch of the Week: Bulgari Octa Roma Grande Sonnerie
While Bulgari has made quite a name for itself in recent years with record-breaking, ultra-thin watches, there are also other areas in which they excel. With the purchase of the esteemed independent brands Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta in 2000, Bulgari amassed even more knowledge about creating high-end complications and has done so ever since. The Octa Roma Grande Sonnerie is an excellent example of this, dedicated to bringing the most beautiful sound, both visual as well as audible.
Grand Seiko Continues Celebrating With Two New Models
Today, Grand Seiko launched an additional two models, further expanding its already impressive collection. As part of the Heritage Collection, they take part in the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, further continuing the celebrations around this legendary watch. Both creations focus on the three fundamental pillars for the brand; precision, durability, and beauty.
TAG Heuer Welcomes New Aquaracer Professional 200
At the LVMH Watch Week, TAG Heuer is expanding its collection with the exciting Aquaracer Professional 200. This is an important model for the brand, as TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault puts it; "The Aquaracer is every bit as much a TAG Heuer signature as Carrera or Monaco. Its codes and the philosophy behind it were defined decades ago and continue to be as relevant and exciting as ever, particularly in this season of new beginnings and new journeys. The Aquaracer Professional 200 is a companion for a fast-paced, unforgettable life full of adventure and achievement, a life lived beyond the edge."
Haute Complication: Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Mysterieuse Tourbillon Volant
La Fabrique du Temps, or "the time factory" in English, is one of the most coveted places in the watch industry. Here, Louis Vuitton creates its mechanical marvels like the Tambour Moon Mysterieuse Tourbillon Volant. This watch is quite a feat, not only in a technical sense but also in terms of design, as it is a Louis Vuitton, after all. The distinct case of the Tambour is sculpted from platinum and given a polished finish. With a diameter of 45mm, is the watch relatively large. However, the short lugs and supple alligator strap ensure great wearing comfort, even on smaller wrists.
Zenith Launches Very Important Defy Skyline
In the world of watches, not all creations are equal. Some are just more important than others because, like any other industry, market share and profitability play an essential role. With a few exceptions, this is usually not achieved with very highly complicated, limited edition, pieces but more with a strong base collection. Zenith is strengthening theirs with the introduction of the Defy Skyline.
Throwback Thursday: Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm
Few vintage watches possess such a flair as the (Jaeger-)LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm. Although over sixty years old, it combines an exciting complication with a captivating design, housed in a case with a very contemporary diameter of 39mm. It is a true rarity, not only because diving watches with an alarm function are seldomly seen, but also because Jaeger-LeCoultre made this model for only three years, between 1959 and 1962. It was launched as Jaeger-LeCoultre in Europe, while this American version only carried the name of LeCoultre.
Haute Complication: Richard Mille RM 72-01
In the collection of Richard Mille is the RM 72-01 a landmark creation, as it was the very first timepiece of the brand featuring an in-house movement. As is traditional with Mille, they went all in and created something extraordinary. Not only in a mechanical sense but also with the use of innovative materials, all combined in a unique design that makes it instantly recognizable as a watch from the coveted brand.
Zenith Adds Vintage Flair To Its Collection With 1969 Defy Revival A3642
1969 is one of the most important years in the history of Zenith, as the brand not only launched their famed El Primero but also introduced the very first Defy. This collection would grow to become one of the pillars for the brand, which it still is today. To mark this momentous beginning, Zenith is launching the Defy Revival A3642, a watch with a distinct vintage flair and a generous dose of character.
Watch of the Week: TAG Heuer Monaco Green
Green dials look surprisingly good on a great variety of watches, including the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco. The brand launched a limited edition of this model to commemorate its partnership with the prestigious Grand Prix de Monaco Historique last year. At this unique event, old race cars will battle each other on the streets of the city that gave its name to this well-known watch model.
Throwback Thursday: Heuer Single Button Chronograph Ref.2403
(TAG) Heuer's heritage in the field of chronographs not only runs deep but also goes back for more than a century. Already around 1880, the firm was making this complication, and this rare single button Ref.2403 from about 1930 shows that they were also among the first to introduce it in wristwatches. What makes this watch even more remarkable is the refinement with which it is made.
Zenith Goes Two-Tone With Manga Inspired Chronomaster Revival
It is rare that a watch brand partners with a Japanese Manga and anime series, but when it happens, it can result in a timepiece unlike any other. Lupin The Third is an institution in the world of Manga, with the very first edition being published in 1967. Shortly after the launch of the original El Primero in 1969, it appeared on the wrist of Daisuke Jigen, the partner in crime of the main character Arsène Lupin III. It featured a black, grey, and gilt dial Zenith had never produced, but a bond was formed between the watch brand and the Magna series. This was strengthened even more in the final episode of the first series, with Jigen wearing a "panda" dial version of the watch.
Haute Complication: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Bacchus
Vacheron Constantin is a brand that dedicates a lot of time and resources to the preservation of fine artistic crafts. Combined with their passion for making highly complex watches, this results in one-of-a-kind timepieces like the Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Bacchus. As the name already indicates, it is dedicated to the Roman god of vines and wine. The engraver and gem setter worked in tandem to execute this theme in great detail. The bezel, lugs, and sides of the case were engraved with vines in a bas relief, where the gem setter placed the cabochon cut rubies representing the grapes. The result is as mesmerizing as it is breathtaking.