Independent watchmaker Louis Erard has been changing things up in recent years and the latest shakeup (aside from a new watch that we’ll get to) is the reorganizing of its catalog. Gone is the long-running Excellence collection, replaced by the Noirmont line, which is further segmented into three distinct categories: the classic Noirmont, the artistic Noirmont Métiers d’Art, and the Noirmont X for collaborations. The new Louis Erard Le Régulateur Gravé Noir watch joins the Noirmont Métiers d’Art collection, telling us right off the bat that the piece will have been decorated with some traditional handicrafts. Despite all the name…

THIS IS BRAZIL! The last month has been a roller coaster when it comes to the Drivers and Constructors Championship. As rain, the great equalizer, became a certainty for the Brazilian GP, we found ourselves licking our chops at the battle we were sure to witness amongst the frontrunning teams. Instead, Max Verstappen displayed one of the greatest driving performances of all time. We discuss the odds that were stacked against him as well as what this does for his legacy. While Max found himself dancing in the rain, McLaren and driver Lando Norris put forward a performance that left…

As for the Pateks, there are multiple ref. 2499s in the sale but my pick is Lot 18, a ref. 1563 split-second chronograph in a “Tasti-Tondi” case. If I could own one vintage Patek, it would be this exact watch. Three examples are known and while the other two were owned by jazz legend Duke Ellington (now in the Patek museum) and Jean-Claude Biver, this particular 1563 is the best of the trio. The provenance is unconfirmed but a caseback engraving reads “L. Estée” with the monogram “S.G.H.” A very, very similar engraving is found on this Breguet pocket watch…

Bold colours have firmly established their place in high horology, with trends evolving nearly as swiftly as in fashion. Among these, a rich cherry red remains refreshingly unique – perhaps why Voutilainen’s atelier chose it to set apart the latest edition of the KV20i Reversed with its remarkable inverted movement. This cherry-themed model contrasts with the blue KV20i Reversed unveiled earlier this year and is now featuring the intricate hand-guilloché detailing that has become a Voutilainen hallmark and was offered as an option at launch. We’re happy to introduce this exquisite new version to you. The technical specifications and overall…

Breitling has shown the U.S.A. markets a lot of love in recent months, first representing every NFL team on the dials of 32 special-edition Chronomats, and now with a pair of limited-edition Chronomats in unique configurations available exclusively to North American consumers. The revitalized Chronomat collection hosts a myriad of sizes, complications, and materials all within the familiar design language that dates back to the 1940s model’s first major revamp in the 1980s. These new limited editions, both hailing from the robustly sporty Super Chronomat series, present a unique dial, made of mother-of-pearl, that runs against expectations and assumptions thanks…

As the Official Partner of the International Ski Federation (FIS), Longines is linked with major alpine skiing events, including the upcoming FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, scheduled from 4 to 16 February 2025 in Saalbach, Austria.To mark this prestigious biennial event, the winged-hourglass watchmaker is introducing the Conquest Chrono Ski Edition, a sport chronograph limited to 2,025 pieces.Longines Ski Ambassadors Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt wearing the Ski editionThis new model comes in a 42 mm x 14.30 mm case in stainless steel with alternating polished and satin-finished surfaces and equipped with a fixed stainless steel bezel featuring a black ceramic insert with…