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Thirty years ago, Chopard's co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele opened the factory in Fleurier. The first in-house caliber, LUC 1.96, a sleek automatic micro-rotor movement, made its debut the following year in the LUC The modern Strike One (from 2022) has been developed over time and features the brand's patented sapphire crystal springs. It is the template […]

Bulgari returns to Watches & Wonders this year with several new editions of its Octo Finissimo Automatic, in more compact 37mm case sizes and powered by the new BVF micro-rotor automatic movement. However, somewhat secretly, Bulgari also installed an Octo Finissimo minute repeater in a 37 mm case. The more compact brother of the record-breaking […]

After the big impact of Rolex's main release in 2025, the much discussed, technical and unexpected land-dweller, this year it is time for the crown to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Oyster case. And that's why the focus of the year is on the playful entry-level collection Oyster Perpetual. But that's not all […]

Like every year, Patek Philippe relies on Watches and Wonders Geneva to release most, if not all, of its new watches for this year. Without further ado, here are all the new models for Patek Philippe this year. Patek Philippe 6105G Heavenly Sunrise and Sunset Packed with innovations (no less than 6 patents), this new […]

Independent watchmaker Sylvain Pinaud launched his first timepiece, a monopusher chronograph, in 2018, followed by the Origin, a time-only watch, in 2021. In recent years, his work has gained recognition among connoisseurs and the watch industry, winning several awards from the prestigious GPHG. For Geneva Watch Week 2026, it is time for him to present […]

Norqain, founded in 2018, quickly emerged as a challenger in the mechanical sports watch segment, offering robustness, innovative materials and a distinctive look. Important to the brand's identity, the Wild ONE collection is designed to be worn during physical activity or outdoor adventures without compromise. The new Wild ONE Skeleton The housing construction is essential. […]

When it comes to ceramics, Rado is the brand that comes to mind. Rado introduced its first ceramic watch in 1986, just 40 years ago. This anniversary marks not only a technological breakthrough, but also the beginning of many years of expertise that have become a trademark. This special occasion allows us to sit down […]

It's no secret that when you look closely, cars and watches aren't all that different. Both are designed for performance and precision, even if one lives on the road and the other on the wrist. The Bianchet UltraFino Maserati, presented ahead of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, is a good example of this. This collaboration […]

Norqain's Wild One high-performance sports watch collection was developed with the collaboration of industry expert Jean-Claude Biver. The 2022 launch introduced the brand's proprietary Norteq material, a carbon fiber composite that is six times lighter than steel and 3.5 times lighter than titanium. Norqain presents the Wild One Skeleton Chrono at Watches & Wonders 2026, […]

Few initiatives in modern watchmaking truly place craft over product. The Time Æon Foundation is a foundation whose aim is to preserve and pass on traditional handcrafted techniques at the highest level. The Naissance d'une Montre series has become the best expression of its mission, not just watches, but knowledge workshops where historical methods are […]