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Every single human industry has its undeniable stars, in the form of legendary brands and products. The same happens in the watchmaking universe, where something called the Valjoux 72 is held in very high regard. The name belongs to a manual-winding, column-wheel chronograph movement that was in production from 1938 to 1974 and was used in some legendary sports and racing watches over the years,…
Generally speaking, whenever the name Singer pops up in a conversation, images of restomodded Porsches are the first to come to mind. And it's only natural, as a crew by this name has been in the business of reimagining the German sports cars for some 17 years now. So, it's a bit understandable why, when I first came across the term Singer DualTrack, I immediately pictured in my head some kind of…
Singer Reimagined isn't the same as Singer Vehicle Design, but they share common DNA - the founder, Rob Dickinson, also went into high-end watchmaking, in Switzerland, of course. That was in 2017, and since then, they've been trying to make a name for themselves. ( continue reading... )
The exotic British carmaker Aston Martin recently announced Breitling as its Official Watch Partner in a global, multi-year partnership that also extends to the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. Aston Martin is spreading its ethos all around the world - though not necessarily just via the cars and SUVs it builds. Instead, the British a... ( continue reading... )
Bugatti's latest hypercar, the Tourbillon, is not only pushing the limits of performance and engineering but also influencing design well beyond the automotive world. In parallel with the car's development, Bugatti partnered with Jacob & Co. to create two timepieces that carry the same name and philosophy: the Bugatti Tourbillon watch and the diamond-covered Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette. The link…
The new Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari is the luxury watchmaker's second Ferrari-themed timepiece, after the UP-01 from 2022. The price is spectacular, ranging from $1.3 million for the titanium version to $1.53 million for the Carbon TPT model. Naturally, this is a limited-edition product, as Richard Mille will only be making 150 pieces in total. Before we get…
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition is meant to deliver a "sensation-rich ownership experience" to the tune of $22,700. It was conceived by the Swiss brand with the help of Aston Martin, featuring a stunning green dial and a perfectly sized 42 mm case. Girard-Perregaux has worked with Aston Martin in the past, and this special edition Laureato Chronograph is merely the…
TAG Heuer has embarked on a new journey after becoming Formula 1's official timekeeper, replacing Rolex at the pinnacle of motorsport. So, starting this year, whenever you see TAG Heuer proudly displayed on every possible banner during races, know that it's happening because an even more dominant company, the LVMH Group, decided to step in. Of course, the LVMH Group owns several premium and luxury…
Tudor's new Black Bay Chrono in Flamingo Blue is giving off serious South Beach vibes and it's all on purpose. The price is a sweet $5,875 and you can expect that every single player on David Beckham's Inter Miami FC squad has either gotten one already or will eventually get one for free. Before Tudor unveiled this new watch officially, Beckham strategically leaked the design a day earlier. He did…
Longines' Ultra-Chron collection now features a new wristwatch built using the world's most popular innovative material that is known to be both strong and lightweight. Dubbed the Ultra-Chron Carbon, this timepiece is powered by Longines' exclusive high-frequency movement, putting out 36,000 vibrations per hour. Visually, it draws its inspiration from an iconic 1968 watch - the original…
