British Watchmakers' Day is widely regarded as one of the leading watch events in the UK. You see, for many years, numerous attempts have been made to host watch events this side of the pond (specifically in London), and very few have not only stuck around, but also captured the soul and spirit of domestic…
On this week's episode of The Business of Watches, a brand that's very much in the news. We're in Meyrin, just outside of Geneva, to talk to the head of Baume & Mercier, the near-200 year old brand that's just been sold by Richemont to Italy's Damiani Group. Michael Guenoun speaks passionately and with conviction…
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Launched in 2024, the Royal Oak Mini was a welcome nod and a hat tip to the teeny-tiny Oaks of the past, most notably the Mini Royal Oak (ref. 67075) from 1997, still the smallest Royal Oak ever made at just 20 millimeters in diameter. Like the OG '90s Mini, the newer…
Audemars Piguet has, unexpectedly but (in my opinion) happily, returned to its pocket watch roots, launching an incredibly complicated watch called the "150th Heritage." In fact, there are two watches, made in platinum and measuring 50mm by 23.4mm, with eight more planned in 18k white gold.
The idea for this watch came from a conversation…
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Among the most coveted pieces in Audemars Piguet's catalog, Openworked watches have become a favorite among modern clientele. It was only two weeks ago that we shared this white ceramic skeletonized tourbillon, and while feedback was mixed, I guarantee that AP isn't sitting on extras wishing they could sell them.…
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Launches The New ‘Neo Frame’ Collection With The Neo Frame Jumping Hour
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In one of the most surprising releases from Audemars Piguet in a long time (this and their new pocket watch are arguably the most surprising in at least a decade), the brand has just announced a completely new, small, complicated wristwatch, with no connection to recent product lines. In fact,…
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Last year, for Audemars Piguet's 150th Anniversary celebration, I headed to the brand's headquarters in Le Brassus, where the team announced the impressive Caliber 7138, a major overhaul of their iconic Quantieme Perpetual movement that enabled complete adjustment of every single indication via the crown. At the same time, the…