2024 brought us the return of the Toric, the first timepiece developed by Parmigiani Fleurier when the brand was founded in the 1990s. After remodeling the Tonda PF recently to high praise, Parmigiani Fleurier has turned its attention to its first and arguably most important collection, the Toric. The new launch includes two different models, the ultra-minimalist Toric Petite Seconde and the limited-edition Toric Chronograph Rattrapante. Both are distinguished by a hand-grained dial, the new oval-shaped PF logo, and gold movements finished to the highest detail. For this hands-on review, we focus on the Chronograph Rattrapante, produced in limited quantities…

While the past time-only Sellita-powered Aera watches clocked in at around $1,400 USD, the pricing of these chronographs is quite a step up. Converting the price to USD, the Cloud chronograph comes in at a bit over $2,500 pre-tax. That’s slightly more expensive than, for example, a Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster. Of course, there are material differences, such as the usage of 904L steel and Globolight, and the brand tries to make up the value by including two straps and a handmade pouch. Aera has sold out of their previous time-only editions, so I’m sure that the brand will also see…

Cyrus is unveiling the Klepcys GMT Royal Purple, a sophisticated and user-friendly GMT model distinguished by its vivid purple dial.This model features a three-dimensional openworked dial that showcases an original palm-tree-shaped upper bridge, revealing the intricate movement beneath. An easy-to-read semi-arc indicates the retrograde 24-hour second time zone.Building on the Klepcys GMT Palm Green and Ocean Blue 2023 editions, which introduced the first titanium bracelet alongside a Cordura strap and are now also available with a matching alligator strap, Cyrus presents its GMT model in this striking new shade.A GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) function, also known as “second time zone”…

Krayon, a watch design and engineering studio led by Remi Maillat and based in Neuchatel, caught the world’s attention in 2017 with the release of Everywhere, the first super-complicated wristwatch capable of calculating and displaying sunrise and sunset times anywhere on the globe. In 2020, the company followed up with the Anywhere – a seemingly simpler yet also highly complex timepiece offering sunrise and sunset times for a specific location once a watchmaker has set the date, latitude, longitude, and time zone. Today, Krayon presents the Krayon Anywhere Arborea, a timepiece that reimagines Henri Rousseau’s famous painting The Virgin Forest…

The debut edition of the Reluxury & Barnes Pre-Loved Luxury Show in Paris is the first event of its kind dedicated to pre-loved and circular luxury and prestige products. ReLuxury & Barnes Pre-Loved Luxury Show Co-organized by ReLuxury, a leading Swiss player in the circular movement, and Barnes, experts in luxury real estate and lifestyle, this trade show is open to both industry professionals and members of the public looking for a more responsible approach to consuming luxury. Exhibitors, workshops and talks will spotlight the foundations of the circular movement: reselling, repairing, renovating, rehabilitating, reusing, recycling and reinventing. The event…

Back in 2016 we saw the launch of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute collection to celebrate the 85th anniversary of their iconic reversible rectangular-cased watch. This year they added four new watches to this collection, two of which finally get us back to a case size that is nearly identical to that of the original Reverso from 1931. The Reverso has been a canvass for so many of JLC’s designs and watchmaking innovations over the years but I have to say it is so nice to get back to the basics with a legitimately unisex size and a monoface dial. As nice…