Sony Just Un-Discontinued the WH-1000XM4, Its Most Beloved Pair of Headphones
An EU battery law killed them; a smaller battery brought them back.
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Breitling Revives Gallet, the 200-Year-Old Brand That Timed the Wright Brothers
Harry Truman wore the original, and now Breitling builds every new one.
Here Are The Finalists for the 2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève
Last week, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) announced the finalists for the 2026 edition of watchmaking's premier awards ceremony, which will be held in Geneva on November 7. Being a finalist has the potential to be a big deal for any participating brand, but it can be a watershed moment for small first-timers…
First Look – The Gold Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Limited Edition 100
Since its founding in 1906 in Hamburg, Montblanc has built its reputation on luxury writing instruments. In 1997, Montblanc expanded its offerings to include watches. Bringing the two seemingly disparate worlds of fountain pens and mechanical watches closer together, Montblanc released the Nicolas Rieussec in 2008, a monopusher chronograph inspired by an 1821 inking chronograph…
Introducing – The Nomos Orion Gold Neomatik “New Black” Edition
The Orion is one of Nomos Glashütte’s most formal series, with the restrained proportions and curved case design that have defined the collection since its introduction. The new Orion Gold Neomatik “New Black” pairs an 18k yellow gold case with a deep black dial and fine golden details. The combination relies on the contrast between…
Introducing – Union Glashütte Unveils the Compact and Dressy Seris Small Second Collection
Recent releases from Union Glashütte have been largely about chronographs, from the latest Averin Chronograph with its white embossed tile-pattern dial to the Belisar Chronograph with its monochromatic look. Now, the Glashütte-based brand has something different in store with a new addition to its Seris family. Positioned as a more feminine collection, the Seris has…
First Look – The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Sport Returns in New 42mm Versions (Incl. Video)
As Formula 1 arrives in Madrid this coming weekend for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix, TAG Heuer, Title Partner of the race and Official Timekeeper of Formula 1, is using the occasion to bring its Carrera Chronograph Sport back into focus. The new series is an evolution of the 2020 Carrera Sport Chronograph, a contemporary,…
Recap – The Best New Watches From Geneva Watch Days 2026
Fresh from a hot week in Geneva (weather-wise, as well as watch-wise!) it’s once again time to take it all in and see what’s what for this year’s edition of the Geneva Watch Days. With more brands than ever before being part of it, drawing in crowds from all over the world, there was plenty…
First Look – The Marcu Initial, The Debut Watch of an Experienced Watchmaker
Among the new independent watch brands recently unveiled, Marcu stands out for several reasons: not only for the originality of its debut timepiece, but also for the original background of the man behind it. Jérôme Marcu is no rookie when it comes to watchmaking. With a career that began in the 1980s, it is remarkable…
Introducing – The New Oris Social Club Edition II
The Oris Social Club is no longer a local initiative. With 62 chapters now established around the world, the community has become a truly international network of collectors, enthusiasts and friends. The new Oris Social Club Edition II celebrates that growth with a watch designed to unite all chapters rather than focus on a single…