WORLD EXPLORER

The Montblanc 1858 GMT puts a twist on a familiar complication to offer functionality in a new form

VINTAGE CONTEMPORARY

The new Longines Record Heritage matches classic styling with modern technical appointments for the best of both worlds

FEVER PITCH

Hublot extends its role as official timekeeper of the World Cup with a smartwatch tailored for the championship

PARISIAN HERO

Hermès Horloger presents a métiers d'art watch featuring a scene straight out of a comic book

GOLDEN JUBILEE

Franck Muller unveils five unique creations based on the Vanguard Revolution 3 Skeleton to celebrate Cortina Watch's 50th anniversary

CULTURAL INTEGRATION

Blancpain gives the stage to the water rabbit to shine as the new year's zodiac sign

TI FOR THE WIN

For explorers looking to discover the depth of our oceans, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge makes the best companion

GAME ON

The newly launched Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Programme has us hopeful, if a little wary...

NEW DIMENSIONS

Finally we want to rest our case for the Tonda PF with the new Tonda PF 36mm, which is a surprisingly different take on the standard issue 40mm Tonda PF Micro-Rotor.

PACIFIC BLUE

When humans began to measure time, we turned to the skies. While we have no written records, we do know that ancient humans tracked the motion of celestial objects, and common sense tells us that the day and night cycle would have been obvious.

SUBTLETY TRIUMPHANT

The story of the Parmigiani Tonda PF continues as the brand adds more depth and breadth to the collection

NEW DAWN

Orient Star delivers for watch collectors and enthusiasts who want a playful version of the rarefied open-worked, or semi-skeletonised in this case, mechanical watch

DREAMING IN COLOUR

Franck Muller watches are certainly unique and striking, virtues that are fully on show with the Vanguard Skeleton Color Dreams

ALTERNATIVE BLACK TIE

Stake your claim and push the boundaries even if black tie calls for stricter dress codes

NEW HIGHS

On the heels of the success of the Bell & Ross BR-05 range, the firm follows up by levelling up with the 41mm BR-X5.

THE RIGHT STUFF

Bell & Ross enters the manufacture club with the Kenissi-powered BR-X5, and celebrates with a stellar event in KL

SPACE CONSTRAINTS

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF SHH Edition tells a tale even from this side of the watch

Fashionable Precision

Luxury watch brands partner with fashion and other players to create amazing timepieces…

LAST WORD

Ten years after Bulgari set out on its multifaceted Octo adventure, the brand has delivered something special to the culture of watchmaking itself with the Octo Finissimo Ultra. We take a look at how Bulgari went about creating the world’s thinnest watches

FUTURE PROOFING

A. Lange & Söhne debuts three watches that are the result of careful planning and consideration, including the vagaries of market forces. Director of Product Development Anthony de Haas explains

DARK TIDINGS

We finally get to properly tackle the story of the Monaco, thanks to three new models in 2022, all of which confirm that it is indeed a paradoxical superstar

HORN SECTION

How the wristwatch would never have become the convenient and preferred means of wearing a timepiece, without the advent and simplicity of lugs or horns

PALPABLE DESIRE

Montblanc Managing Director of the Watch Division Laurent Lecamp talks with us about creating desire. He has identified three pillars, all of which are to be found in every new Montblanc watch this year

TRIPLE THREAT

Moritz Grossmann CEO Christine Hutter re-introduces us to the brand, which we have been following from afar. Hutter is possibly the only independent founder, owner and business leader at a watchmaking firm who also happens to be a watchmaker

CATALYTIC PROPERTIES

Platinum is, first and foremost, an important metal in industry, and its application there limits its potential in traditional watchmaking

PRECIOUS TIME

With steel watches still streaking, collectors may want to shift their attention to more personal propositions. Nothing is more personal than a yen for precious metals

ORIGIN STORY

Presenting the general properties and fascinating history of platinum

PLATINUM STANDARD

Arguably the most noble of metals to grace watchmaking, platinum is frightfully difficult to come to grips with. Even so, the economic stars are looking right for this incredibly dense white metal to figure ever more prominently in watchmaking. We shed some light on the topic in our annual materials special.

THE CONVERSATION: GETTING PHYGITAL

Physical watch fairs are back, and the editors of WOW are all-in on the experience, even if they are not so keen on the word phygital. Of course, they also cheerfully educate each other on some watches…

MIXED FORTUNES

The full platinum or gold watch may be too weighty for all tastes. Is bi-metal the way to go then? We make the case for and against