Cartier present a new slender edition of their iconic dress watch the Cartier Ballon Bleu Extra-Flat.  At 46mm it’s almost out-size, but it is so slim that the signature blue cabochon crown bulges over the case sides accentuating its presence to stunning effect.     Three versions are available, 18 carat pink gold and white [...]

Last October we announced to you that Armin Strom and the Virgin Racing F1 team would soon be in cahoots in the paddock.  Well, the amorous banter has ceased and here’s a peek at their first off-spring, the Armin Racing Chronograph. Virgin Racing F1 are now Marussia Virgin Racing F1 and this is an Armin [...]

How do you make a dial which is bustling with activity appear utterly serene?  How do you create a dial which is alive with information seem totally harmonious?  Maurice Lacroix are accomplished in the art of dial design and every piece in their Masterpiece Collection confirms their expertise.  The Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Double Rétrograde Limited [...]

Oris present a new addition to their collection, the Oris Big Crown X1 Calculator. If you’re a sporty type then you will love what Oris have to offer.  Whether your sport is in the air, on the road or beneath the sea, the brand from Hölstein have it covered.  Oris watches are pleasing on the [...]

François-Paul Journe presents a new addition to his superb portfolio of timepieces, the F.P. Journe Octa UTC.   F.P. Journe is feisty, out-spoken, innovative, ambitious, in fact just how we at the WatchPress like our Master Watchmakers.  He is a respector of the techniques of the “Old Masters” which he blends with his own pioneering [...]

One for the ladies – Armand Nicolet present a new exquisite addition to their portfolio, the Armand Nicolet LL9 Limited Edition. Armand Nicolet, the Tramelan-based manufacture create some of the finest artisan timepieces available.  Hand-crafted guilloché faces and fine attention to detail are signature features of this very special brand.  Way back when the WatchPress [...]

Kari Voutilainen adds another stunning creation to his exclusive portfolio, the Voutilainen Twenty-8, powered by a new in-house movement the Calibre 28.  The piece is fairly classical in style.  The 39mm case with its “tear drop” lugs is polished, pleasing on the eye, maybe a little bit plain.  But do not be fooled, this is [...]

The pilot’s watch, once an essential piece of kit must above all be functional.  A clear dial, sturdy case, guaranteed accuracy – no frills just the basics.  The Bremont Watch Company was founded in 2002 by Nick and Giles English, two brothers with a heritage of historic aircraft and a love for all things mechanical [...]

Officine Panerai release a new piece, the Panerai Radiomir 3 days Platino 47mm or PAM 00373.  Forming part of the brand’s Special Edition collection, the piece draws on Paneristi-pleasing historical styling.  The beauty of this piece lies in the simplicity of its rich brown dial, using bar-markers and dots in place of numerals, framed with [...]

The Christophe Claret Adagio is the second timepiece presented by the Master Watchmaker.  His first, the DualTow was a bold and powerful debut, a highly technical piece featuring a number of complications, a synopsis of his skills gained thus far.  His second piece, the Adagio oozes refinement and is so different from its predecessor that [...]

Vacheron Constantin had an extremely successful SIHH 2011, one which allowed the world’s oldest watch manufacture to fill up their order books and look forward to an extremely productive year.  Two new in-house Calibres were unveiled, one of which powers the unique Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time model.  The piece displays all of the [...]

Initially, I thought ‘no, don’t post the YouTube video, folk will think I don’t know what I’m talking about and I’m cheaping it by not having to explain. Write a feature instead.’ Well, you know, the first time we see something, maybe it is reasonable – and more honest (to myself anyway) -  to say [...]

Panerai release the  Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo.  It’s not the only piece unveiled by Officine Panerai at SIHH 2011, and many would argue that it’s not the pick of the crop of their new releases, but with a watchcase constructed from bronze it is surely the most unusual.  Known as the [...]

I know, I know, I haven’t been prolific this month, but I have been working tirelessly (as we do) on bringing our humble netzine on a few steps, but tonight amid much joy and celebration, I take to the keys once more as we bring you news, nay, confirmation of what you already knew by [...]

Piaget are so skillful in the art of creating ultra-thin mechanical watch movements that they make the process seem almost effortless, it is simply impossible to review a Piaget piece without measuring their achievements in millimetres.  With their latest release – the brand’s first Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon (with a movement thickness of just 5.55mm)  they [...]