It has already been well covered in leading online watch blogs Perpetuelle and Hodinkee, but as I have a keen interest in the automotive as well as the horologic, it would be remiss for me to let this announcement pass by without marking it in the columns of The Watch Press. It is only just [...]

The Titans, that powerful race of  giants from Greek Mythology have become headline news of late, thanks to the love-it-or-hate-it movie “Clash of the Titans” and the superior element Titanium, named after that troublesome family of rulers continues to feature highly in the world of watches…….sorry it’s a terrible link……however Perrelet’s latest addition to its [...]

Following several years of development, new watch brand MOLA have taken the wraps off their debut timepiece, the MOLA 923M. Berlin-based MOLA have drawn their inspiration from the exploits of pioneering deep sea explorers William Beebe and Otis Barton who, in 1934, took their bathyscape submersible to a depth of 923m (or 3028 feet), establishing [...]

MB&F present a new piece – Horological Machine No3 Frog, an evolution of the MB&F HM3 series of watches.   Mmm … so should we file this one under fugly or fabulous? …neither of course, this is another fine example of escapism from the restraints of traditional horology from the creative collective think-tank  known as [...]

Chopard present the Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronograph 2010.   Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Startline     Old grand prix cars never die…… they get tuned up and transported back to Monaco every two years for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique.  The Automobile Club of Monaco organise the biannual event [...]

On learning recently about Porsche having to recall every one of their brand new super saloon, the Panamera, due to seat belt issues, I got to thinking about change and the perception of change to the masses. Until very recently, the name Porsche was eponymous with their iconic rear-engined 911 and subsequent 964, 993, 996 [...]

Corum present a new limited edition piece, the Corum Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Bol d’Or Mirabaud.  Corum are the new sponsors of the classic European regatta, the Bol d’or Mirabaud which has been taking place since 1939. There is something very special about the Corum Admiral’s Cup collection.  The rounded 12-sided case and nautical pennants [...]

The Big Bang, signature collection of the Hublot brand is quite simply a fine example of the perfect horological business model – one product (-ish) with infinite possibilities for limited edition versions, all credit to Hublot’s enigmatic CEO Jean-Claude Biver, a master in global product placement. A new edition, the Hublot Aero Bang FMM, a [...]

Jaeger-LeCoultre present a new piece – the AMVOX5 World Chronograph. Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin formed a partnership in 2004 and this latest release is the fifth timepiece created in honor of these two historical brands, although it is the first in the collection to combine a chronograph with a worldtimer. Worldtimers make for a busy [...]

Porsche Design receive the Red Dot Product Design Award 2010 in the category “watches and jewellery” for their P’6920 Rattrapante Limited Edition flyback chronograph. This is another release from the masters of functionality, the  striking 45mm  black PVD coated titanium watchcase from the pioneers of the ultra lightweight sports watch combines with a black honeycomb [...]

The aptly named Chopard Happy Diamond portfolio of watches is I feel impossible to dislike, ok maybe some of the “mother-of-the-bride” pastel shaded chronograph editions are a bit too sugar coated but the collection has a broad appeal and without doubt has gained Chopard a younger client  base worldwide. The original concept was apparently inspired [...]

To promote their commercial partnership as Official Timekeeper to the World Rally Championship, Edox have taken the wraps off their new Edox Chronorally chronograph watch. Incorporating several different automotive design cues such as the wheel-rim inspired caseback, the tyre-tread rubber strap and carbon fibre dial, the new Edox Chronorally chronograph is at once distinctive by [...]

Cuervo y Sobrinos present a new piece the Torpedo Historiador Pequenõs Segundos.   This latest addition to the portfolio offered by the re-emerged Cuervo y Sobrinos brand follows the successful release of the Torpedo Historiador Semanal reviewed by the WatchPress on Feb 8th with its notably busy dial consisting of five different scales, yet the [...]

I was browsing through the catalog for the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches sale and noticed a number of interesting pieces while doing so. Among the many prestigious watches, one piece that did catch my eye was a Heuer Monaco Steve McQueen Chronograph dating back to c.1971. At first glance it’s a rather battered old thing [...]

Oris present a new addition to their portfolio – the Oris RAID Chronograph Limited Edition. The latest release,  limited to 500 pieces,  is a celebration of the brand’s most recent connection with the world of motorsport – Oris are the new official partner of the RAID SUISSE-PARIS classic car rally which sets off from Basel [...]