Swiss watch exports tumble following surge as tariffs loom

Swiss watch exports are on something of a roller coaster ride so far this year, surging in April, particularly in the U.S., as retailers and brand boutiques stocked up ahead of speculation about tariffs in an endeavour to avoid inevitable price hikes. Exports then dropped dramatically in May. According to the Federation of the Swiss […]

Breguet’s 250th party rolls on with a flying tourbillon and starry dial

Breguet adds the Sidéral 7255 to its growing anniversary lineup – a flying tourbillon with no visible drive and a dial that looks like deep space. Released on June 26, the same date Abraham-Louis Breguet patented the original tourbillon in 1801, the new reference is limited to 50 numbered pieces, so good luck getting your […]

The new Type XX Chronographe 2075 from Breguet. Image: Supplied

Breguet revisits its aviation roots with two new chronographs

Breguet has added two new Type XX chronographs to its collection, each paying tribute to the brand’s 250th anniversary and a legacy tied to aviation. The new Type XX Chronographe 2075 models – one with a black dial and the other in solid silver – draw from a civilian model Breguet introduced in 1955. Both […]

Best ladies’ watches of 2025, so far

There is a quiet renaissance happening in ladies’ watches right now, resulting from the culmination of various improvements in design, movement technology and proportioning. The development of scaled-down automatic movements combined with a renewed sense of restrained design has emerged, which means ladies’ watches are less girly and more dignified. At the same time, a […]

Jacob & Co. creates the world’s first four-axis tourbillon

To mark the 10th anniversary of its Astronomia collection, Jacob & Co. introduces its most technically ambitious creation yet: the Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon. As the name states, this new timepiece adds a fourth axis to the collection’s signature tourbillon architecture, once again pushing boundaries in the realm of high horology watchmaking. The standout feature […]

How the Zenith G.F.J stole the show at Watches and Wonders 2025

The Zenith G.F.J., with its bright blue lapis and mother-of-pearl dial, brickwork details and hero movement, quickly became the social media sensation of the 2025 Watches and Wonders, with journalists and collectors worldwide choosing it as a favorite. A few things account for the popularity of the watch, whose social media hits rivalled that of […]