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Tissot Seastar 1000 38mm Chronograph

Going small, staying strong

Some are putting it down to burgeoning influence of mid-century vintage design, while the slipping of gender-specific luxury slipping into obsolescence (checked out the scent scene lately?) is surely another factor. Whatever the reasons, watch case sizes are shrinking: and the six new interpretations just introduced to Tissot’s Seastar 1000 Chronograph line, at 38mm (down from a whopping 45.5mm), are an example of a watch brand embracing the downsizing trend with gusto.

TISSOT SEASTAR: OVER 60 YEARS OF UNDERWATER PRECISION

Tissot’s foray into water-resistant (as well as shockproof, dust-tight and anti-magnetic) watches began in the 1930s, and experiments carried out in collaboration with the Swiss Laboratory for Watchmaking Research of Neuchâtel. When it debuted in 1952, the Seastar – the brand’s first hermetically sealed waterproof watch – was the kind of dressy looking piece that might be deemed de rigueur not just while exploring the coral reefs, but whilst taking cocktails afterwards too. Check out models such as the ‘Seastar T12’ (launched in 1956), the Seastar Automatic (1973) and the Seastar 1000 Automatic (2003), and you see the evolution that led us to the fit-for-purpose-looking tool…

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Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria

The world’s most complicated wristwatch

For the second year in a row, Les Cabinotiers has stunned the horological world, this time with the most complex wristwatch ever made. A true masterpiece. What sets the Solaria Ultra Grand Complication far above any other contenders is not just that Vacheron Constantin has combined the maximum number of functions into a 45mm x […]

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Bovet Récital 30

A World Time Masterpiece for the Global Traveller

With the Récital 30, Bovet refines its horological vision by focusing on the standout feature of its magnum opus, the Récital 28: an industry-leading world time complication. Now occupying the entire dial, this sophisticated mechanism is not only supremely legible but also beautifully retro in design. More importantly, it’s the only mechanical watch to date […]

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Certina DS Action Diver

A professional dive watch that delivers

The Certina DS Action Diver is a compelling choice for anyone seeking a rugged, reliable, and affordable dive watch. Although not traditionally known as a luxury watch, this newly updated model is ISO 6425:2018 certified. It meets all the professional standards expected of serious underwater timepieces. It boasts an impressive 300-metre water resistance. Additionally, it […]

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London Concours 2025

The Capital’s Ultimate Automotive Garden Party Returns

London Concours returns to the Honourable Artillery Company from 3rd – 5th June 2025, bringing over 100 of the world’s rarest and most desirable cars to the heart of the City. Now in its ninth year, the event has cemented its status as the capital’s leading international concours, blending cutting-edge automotive design with classic elegance. […]

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Micromilspec x Black Badger Milgraph Sabotage

A Tactical Timepiece Engineered for Covert Precision

It’s conceivable that even the most ardent horolophiles amongst our readership will not yet have heard of either Micromilspec or Black Badger: and the piece before you – the Milgraph Sabotage – is a collaboration which proves both participants should be on the radar of anyone who appreciates watch aesthetics that reside in the sportier zone. In […]

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Gulfstream’s Reimagined London Showroom

Bringing bespoke private aviation to the heart of Mayfair

If you want to experience luxury private aviation, tailored to your needs and tastes, without your feet leaving terra firma, make a beeline for Mayfair’s Sackville Street, and the newly revamped London Sales and Design centre belonging to Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. It’s a place where your dream of owning a private jet can become tangible. […]

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Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top

The return of an icon

Land Rover has revived one of its most iconic models with the launch of the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top – the first official Defender Soft Top since 2016 and arguably the most desirable classic Defender yet. This new release, developed by Land Rover Classic, combines the rugged, go-anywhere spirit of the Defender […]

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Alpiner Extreme Automatic Titanium

When the going gets tough, Alpina watches get going

The new Alpiner Extreme Automatic Titanium represents the first all-titanium piece for a brand known for its robust and reliable sports watches, instantly recognisable by its red triangle logo, Alpina has been creating watches for demanding environments such as mountaineering, diving, and aviation since 1883. Traditionally, Gerald Genta is hailed as the inventor of the […]

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Harley-Davidson 117 Low Rider Softail

A musclebound cruiser that’s more than just a pretty face

The Harley-Davidson 2025 117 Low Rider Softail shakes off the staid image of the American marque. It’s a bike that covers all bases: from laidback cruiser to daily commuter or a sportier weekend thrill machine. Whatever the scenario, it impresses – it’s capable, confident and thoroughly rewarding to ride. For 2025, Harley-Davidson continues to build […]

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Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25”

A Carbon-Fibre Masterpiece for the Track

In the realm of motorsport-inspired timepieces, Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25” emerges as a formidable contender. This limited-edition chronograph, restricted to just 2,025 pieces, pays homage to Tudor’s enduring association with high-speed racing, notably its partnership with the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team. The watch’s 42mm case is a fine example […]

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IWC Big Pilot Shock Absorber Tourbillon Skeleton XPL

Human ingenuity to protect horology’s most delicate mechanism

With the Big Pilot Shock Absorber Tourbillon Skeleton XPL, IWC has found a way to truly protect one of the most sophisticated complications in horology. Ask the average person in the street to name a human invention that defies gravity, and they will inevitably say an aircraft. Ask the same question to passers-by in the […]