The latest watch releasing is the Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Phoenix with five key complications: tourbillon, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, equation of time, and a star chart with astronomical indications. Each complications have their own functions that add up to a whopping 15 complications!

1. Minute repeater
2. Tourbillon
3-6. Perpetual calendar (date, day of the week, month, leap year)
7. Power reserve
8. Equation of time
9. Sunrise time
10. Sunset time
11. Sky chart
12. Age and phases of the moon
13. Sidereal hours and minutes
14. Seasons, zodiac signs
15. Striking mechanism torque

In the front of the dial, the perpetual calendar, equation of time, as well as sunrise and sunset indicators, along with a tourbillon can be found at six o’clock. The watch’s back includes the star chart, sidereal time, indicator for the season and sign of the zodiac, as well as a torque indicator for the repeater mechanism.

All this is powered by the hand-wound cal. 2755-B1, based on a movement originally unveiled in 2005 for the brand’s 275th anniversary. It has a power reserve of 58 hours and is compromised of 839 parts.

The case is made of 18k pink gold measuring at 47mm in diameter. The largeness of the case gives enough space for the hand-engraving. The most beautiful part about the case is that almost every surface of the case is covered with a phoenix motif, rendered in a style that takes loose inspiration from East Asian art.

The price of the Grand Complication Phoenix (ref. 9700C/003R-B187) is “upon request”, however, going by the SFr2m retail price of a similar watch from 2014, expect this to cost significantly more.

In the video below by Business Insider, We got to take a closer look at the Récital 22 Grand Récital which comes in red gold and platinum, each hovering around the $500K price range. During the video they will explain why exactly this watch costs almost half a million dollars.

The goal of the Double Balancer collection was to take timekeeping precision to a whole new level.  The Double Balancier uses two fixed oscillators on two different axes on precise, predetermined angles. Because of that, the effects of gravity have less of an effect on the watch, which decreases the margin of error in timekeeping by half, and therefore, maximizing the precision of timing overall.

The crystal case took over 900 hours of machining to create so it allows for an abundant amount of light to pass through. The timepiece features a three-dimensional architecture that is enhanced from every angle. This enhance the look of the dial and the finishes all around. This watch is perfectly executed and even the engraving on the movement itself.

Additional details include black polishing, satin finishing, circular-graining, hand-beveling and a hand-polished blue gold dial. The words “Greubel Forsey” are engraved on two gold plates with the number of each timepiece, while the setting has olive-domed jewels in polished gold chains. Anti-reflective coatings are present on both sides of the crystals for further enhanced transparency as well.

• Displays
  • Hours and minutes
  • Small seconds
  • 4-minute spherical constant differential rotation
  • 72-hours power reserve on a sector
• Case dimensions
  • Diameter – 47.25 mm
  • Height – 13.81 mm
• Water resistance of the case: Water-resistant 3 atm – 30m – 100 ft
• Crown: Synthetic sapphire with engraved GF logo
• Dial
  • Multi-level in gold, blue color, flat back polished
  • Differential rotation and small seconds indicators in gold

The case, in 18kt white or rose gold, measures 46.5mm x 20.8mm. It has a domed AR-coated sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back and it is water resistant to 30 meters. The three arches that cover and encircle the crown on Histoire de Tourbillon 9 – was inspired by the entrance of Harry Winston’s Fifth Avenue Salon in New York City.

Movement is the Swiss manual-wind Harry Winston in-house caliber HW4504 with 58 jewels, 21,600 vph and a power reserve of 50 hours. It is comprised of 408 parts, of which 117 are in the tourbillon. The HW4504 caliber was designed exclusively for Histoire de Tourbillon 9. This development guarantees an exceptional degree of exclusivity, since only 20 models total will be made.

Tourbillons: 1 triaxial tourbillon. Internal carriage: 1 rotation in 45 seconds Intermediate carriage: 1 rotation in 75 seconds. External carriage: 1 rotation in 300 seconds. Fast-rotating series-coupled barrels (1 revolution in 3.2 hours),1 barrel fitted with a spring featuring a sliding brace. It features a Phillips terminal curve and Geneva-style stud. Variable-inertia with 18kt gold adjusting screws. Satin-finished and circular-grained mainplate, titanium bridges, circular satin-brushing and microbeading, titanium tourbillon bridges. Functions are: retrograde jumping hours, retrograde dragging minutes, power reserve with hand indication.

It has a beautiful skeletonized dial with hand beveling. The hour and minute hands circle directly above the movement and point to two zones calibrated with Arabic numerals. The power-reserve indicator at 8 o’clock displays a field and a two-part hand that share a distinctly three-dimensional nature.

The timepiece comes on a black alligator leather strap with 18kt rose gold or platinum thread. Matching with the gold Ardillon buckle.

In the video below, NOMOS Glashütte shows how the master watchmaker creates the in-house movement. All of their movements are built in-house and by ourselves in Glashütte. This also applies to their watches—Tangente, Orion, Zürich and all the other models. This short film can give you a first impression of what they do.

The new H2O evolved from that initial design that offers new perspectives on the horological object.  This H²0 Brown comes on a stainless-steel case with an earthy brown PVD coating. At first glance, it looks soft when it comes to touch it feels as it has been polished by sea waters and feels nice and soft. Everything is round and fluid in this timepiece. On the backside we could see the roundness where the double barrel hovers over the two rhodium-plated bellows.

This timepiece represents both science and art. It is pure innovation mixed with the symbolism of art. The fluidic system  and the mechanical caliber is a very advance technology made specifically for HYT by APRP. The watch brings out an ‘earthy’ feeling with the rich brown colored case, the platina, and the bridges. The red color evokes the blood of earth, lava. Adding the red fluid slowly replaces the transparent one, embodying the future. HYT makes this reference more enhanced by adding the red-tinted sapphire crystal case back.  At the back, the past, mechanical, red; at the front, the future, fluidic, transparent, who wouldn’t want this timepiece?

The models that used the Rubber B straps include various Panerai models (Luminor, 1950 & Submersible),  which feature a nice and elegant feel to it. The rugged Vulcanized Rubber strap that incorporates many Rubber B original patented technologies.

Each and every Rubber B strap includes solid carbon insert that has been micro-calibrated to provide a motionless, rotation-less, and gap-free mount to the 44mm Luminor case. This helps with the weight of the watch being too heavy making it balanced, secure, and comfortable.

All the products and straps produced by Rubber B is 100% manufactured and produced in Swiss horology specialized workshops. In the same factory as many independent luxury watch brand straps you know and trust. Rubber B straps are made of natural, supple, allergy free, lint free, and chemical free vulcanized rubber for a comfortable and reliable fit.

These inserts within the strap ensure a safe, dependable mount to its intended watch and clasp, along with ease of spring bar insertion. Most importantly, Rubber B is the only integrated strap company in the world which features the most respected and internationally regulated marking “Swiss Made” on the actual product bodies, so the purchasing value is very clear.

In the video below, Watchfinder & Co. features a Hysek Kilada 41mm Tourbillon KN4126R01 and describes it as the cheapest Swiss tourbillion watch on the market. This watch goes for around $23,000 which is a t a more affordable price than the $125,000 Bvlgari torubillion. This Hysek Kilada Tourbillon is 1 of only 8 ever made and is a timepiece which represents the avant-garde nature and strong personality of Hysek as a company. The torubllion can be seen proudly through the dial.

Sports luxury is a popular subgenera in the watchmaking world. Watchmakers could label any oversized solid-gold diver as sports luxe, but the reality is that most of these watches will never see any actual sports time. The watches below are timepieces that could be found both on the court or at dinner.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut

Like the Rolex , the Aquanaut has the winning combo of rubber strap and slender case. Beyond that, the details are very dazzling , an interesting dial and top-notch movement. Beautiful but not delicate. This watch could be taken anywhere from a tennis match to a meeting or even a basketball game.

Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Oysterflex

Similar to the Patek Phillipe, a sporty luxury watch should have a comfortable strap and a slim case. Just looking at this Rolex you can definitely tell it is a pretty comfy timepiece. The slim case profile and Cerachrom bezel are also key attributes in the Yacht-Master’s success as a sports-ready status symbol. RRP $31,650

Hublot Classic Fusion Racing Grey

When thinking about brands that are very sporty, Hublot should come to mind, no doubt about it. Big and bold watches is what Hublot specializes in.  The Classic Fusion line shares this sporty aesthetic and DNA but in a dressier, more refined package. What’s cool about this watch is the rubber backed leather strap which mean you can sweat all you want with no worries. RRP $30,300

The movement used in this UTC is the Eterna Cal. 39 with 65h of power reserve. At first glance, this watch has beautiful colors that attracts the eye. The blue color on the dial has a great finish that shines amazingly in the light or sun. The watch has a water resistance of 100 meters or 330 feet.

What catches my eye most is the back of this watch. For such new brand with little experience in the market they have developed a very beautiful caseback. Engraved on the back is “Intégralement ouvré en Suisse” with its acronym « I.O.E.S. » on the dial. Which translates to English as “Entirely made in Switzerland”.

The price tag of the watch is inspired by Fair Trade. They have published the manufacturing cost which is € 950, and the selling price for the first 100 pieces is € 1,300 excluding tax. The next 200 will be on sale for € 1,600. And the Morse UTC is a limited edition of 300 pieces.

A beautiful things about this brand is that 10% of its profit is donated to NGOs committed to the conservation and protection of marine life. Also, they will provide each customer with a warranty of 3 years.

The name of the brand came to be because it was appealing to founder, Lionel Bruneau. In French, les territoires ultramarins, means overseas territories, represented by the blue.