Every Air Force has an elite group of pilots who elevate flying to an art form: precision and grace at speed and altitude. The UK has the Roulettes, the US has the Thunderbirds, and the French have the Patrouille de France. For 67 years, this squadron has exemplified the skills of the French Air and … Read more

Back in 2020 Breitling launched a limited edition Superocean watch in partnership with Ironman, the famously grueling triathlon series that has bred champions and fostered feelings of inadequacy for decades now. Yesterday in Los Angeles the two launched another collaboration in the way of a duo of Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman watches from the brand’s Professional collection. Though two … Read more

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the original A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Perpetual Calendar, Glashutte, Germany-based A. Lange & Söhne is set to release two new limited-edition (of 50 pieces each) versions of the Langematik Perpetual watch with midnight-blue dials — fitted with either an 18k white gold or 18k pink gold case … Read more

Officine Panerai watches are well known for their oversized dimension. Despite having a large variety of diameters between 38mm to 60mm, the majority of the product line is reserved for the 44-47mm range respectively. Considering the brand’s connection with naval world, we are not surprised to see a Depth Gauge equipped timepiece from the brand… On the … Read more

Montblanc’s 100 years of brand excellence speaks volumes about the brand’s legacy. However, despite Montblanc’s long-standing reputation as a provider of prime luxury goods, the brand remains a rookie in watchmaking. Montblanc watches officially launched in 1997, particularly with the celebrated Meisterstück model. From there, the brand began providing its market not only high-quality pens … Read more

Audemars Piguet‘s new Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41 mm combines the largest-sized case with a multicoloured bezel, and most importantly, the twin-oscillator movement. The calibre relies on twin balance wheels, each with its own hairspring, to average out positional errors and improve stability, making for better timekeeping over the long run. This … Read more

Just how many Tokyo 2020 Olympics watches does omega seamaster aqua terra 150m have up its sleeve? Well, apparently one more – and it saved the shiniest for last. Feast your eyes on two new Omega Aqua Terras – one 38mm, and the other 41mm – in 18k yellow gold no less. Both watches come on a … Read more

THE NEW 34 MM AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK SELFWINDING IN BLACK CERAMIC The newest addition to the Audemars Piguet Selfwinding collection is crafted in black ceramics in a 34 mm size, perfect for smaller wrists. This all-black model’s sleek, bold look is complemented with pink gold accents for an enticing contrast. The making of the black … Read more

Zenith has led the world with their technical innovations and mastery of various complications. The El Primero Rattrapante holds true to this statement with its functionality and overall precision. As the name suggests this model uses the spectacularly efficient Zenith El Primero mechanical self-winding movement which beats at an astounding 36,000 vph. The high rate of alternations … Read more

Breguet presents a faithful re-edition of its renowned pilot’s watch, produced as a one-of-a-kind piece for Only Watch 2021. Following on from the Type 20 military chronograph put up for sale at the 2019 auction, this new model pays tribute to the civilian editions of the Type XX chronograph from the 1950s and 1960s. It meticulously reproduces the visual and mechanical codes of this emblematic Breguet timepiece.Its 38.30mm diameter case us as per the original, as well as atypical curvature of the horns embellished by a lateral bevel along with some generously-sized pushbuttons .Unlike its military versions, this unique piece comes equipped with a straight crown, as seen in the Type XX civilian-use models. The bidirectional steel bezel has been given the same attention to precision on this piece, which comes fitted with a 12-hourscale, along with aluminous triangular marker that is strongly inspired by the first generation of civilian Type XX pieces. This model is also notable for its rather specific dial, the bronze color is a nod to the extremely rare civilian and military models with dials colored in this way that were sold at the time. Following sustained exposure to sunlight or moonlight, black dials may acquire a bronze hue.The Breguet Type XX Only Watch 2021 chronograph features a small-seconds subdial at nine o’clock and a 30-minute totalizer at three o’clock with an increased diameter, luminous markers and the teardrop-shaped hand that differ from the original military versions. This watch offers excellent readability in all conditions, while the shape of the hands leads them to be colloquially referred to as “syringes”. Both the hands and the large Arabic numerals are treated with Super-LumiNova. The Breguet signature is visible at 12o’ clock, as one would expect on a civilian version. The Breguet Type XX Only Watch 2021 comes equipped with a Valjoux 23513-line movement, directly derived from the Valjoux 22214 lines used by Breguet in the 1950s and early 1960s. This hand-wound column wheel chronograph movement has been restored and returned to service by the House of Breguet. In doing so, the Type XX Only Watch 2021 respects the historical functions and proportions of the pieces upon which it is based. Of course, this movement is fitted with the flyback function.As with the original, the Breguet Type XX Only Watch 2021 is fitted with a screwed steel caseback providing water resistance to 30 meters. It also features “Only Watch 2021 Pièce Unique” wording engraved on the case back. This unique model features a calf skin leather strap with a steel pin buckle, and is presented in an airplane wing-shaped case.