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Futuristic horology

The De Bethune DB28XP Steel Wheels Tourbillon is the latest ultra-thin timepiece in the iconic collection, characterized by its futuristic aesthetics. The unique stylised bridge on the dial holds the movement gears, escapement, and hands. It is a striking blend of artistic design and technical innovation. While the look is instantly recognisable, the mechanical movement, most of it on view from the front of the watch, is protected by a raft of various patents that De Bethune has acquired in the last two decades since their foundation.

The watch is striking. Thanks to the all-titanium construction, from the polished case with its patented floating lugs and triangular central bridge to the satin-finished chapter rings and bridges with their blue microlight decoration, the De Bethune DB28XP Steel Wheels Tourbillon feels ethereal on the wrist.

At its heart, we find the patented ultra-light titanium tourbillon that completes one rotation every 30 seconds. This ensures enhanced precision, as the faster the tourbillon the less the impact of gravitational forces upon it, and showcases DeBethune’s advanced engineering. The speed at which the escapement revolves, accentuated by the blue…

Lightning smart

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, luxury watch brand Greubel Forsey has launched its very first chronograph, a timepiece that includes the company’s 10th fundamental invention, the Nano Foudroyante EWT (Experimental Watch Technology). Over the past two decades the focus of Greubel Forsey has been on the refinement and progression of the mechanical wristwatch through fundamental […]

The pin-up watch of the retro-future is back… for the last time

One of the coolest quartz watches of the 1970s, the Casquette became a horological icon of its era. Its lates iteration, the Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 in titanium and gold is the last model ever to be produced. Initially available in three case variants: steel, gold-plated and the uber-resistant Makrolon polycarbonate, the Casquette was Girard-Perregaux’s solid […]

A horological homage to Remembrance Day

Following the success of the M36, launched earlier this year to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Vertex has launched the M36 Armistice Day Limited Edition. Only nine of these watches are available, made in bronze with a burgundy dial, and all proceeds are going to the Royal British Legion. One of the “Dirty Dozen”, […]

Let’s have some serious electrifying fun

Founded by a former NASA engineer, Zero Motorcycles was born to push the boundaries of technology and design. Like many great ideas, it all started in a garage, with the intention of transforming the riding experience on an electric bike. Zero has changed the narrative for good. Electric riding is no longer the domain of […]

Pushing the boundaries of horological engineering

The Richard Mille RM065-01 McLaren W1 represents the fourth collaboration between the famed watch brand and McLaren Automotive, launched in conjunction with the presentation of the luxury marque’s third “1” supercar, the W1. After the first McLaren road car – the F1 – launched in 1993, the automotive manufacturer waited another two decades to deliver its first […]

Talking to Kevin Pietersen about the limited time to save the rhino

Hublot’s commitment to conservation continues with another watch designed and made for SORAI (Save Our Rhinos Africa and India), an organisation set up by former England cricketer and brand ambassador Kevin Pietersen. This is the fourth limited edition watch to come out of the partnership that looks to add funds to help preserve the species and […]

Stealth haute horlogerie

The new Urwerk EMC SR-71 “Blackbird” released just before Geneva Watch Days 2024 is one more example of why the brand holds such a unique place in the luxury watch industry. It combines traditional watchmaking with notably different and futuristic designs. Often extravagant in terms of mechanics, materials and shapes, Urwerk timepieces have a certain […]

The next chapter of the revival

After the success of the Daniel Roth Tourbillon Souscription earlier this year, La Fabrique du Temps presented at Geneva Watch Days 2024 a new interpretation, the Daniel Roth Tourbillon Rose Gold. Made under the expert direction of Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini – long-time friends of Daniel Roth and founders of La Fabrique du Temp – […]

An edition marked by collaborations and sophisticated variations

Against the backdrop of Lake Leman and in sweltering weather, once again watch lovers from all over the world came together at Geneva Watch Days 2024 (GWD). Mostly populated by independent and micro brands, this year we saw mostly either sophisticated interpretations of models in existing collections or ingenious collaborations. In terms of themes, there […]

The classic manga hero robot from the 1970s now on your wrist

As we approach the 50th birthday of Grendizer, Tissot has launched the PRX UFO Robot Grendizer. This special edition watch pays homage to possibly the most iconic manga robot that has ever existed. Created by Japanese manga artist and author Kiyoshi Nagai (pen name, Go Nagai) Grendizer and his pilot, Koji Kabuto, lead the war […]

The Grace of the Spirit of Ecstasy herself

Rolls-Royce Phantom Scintilla is a goddess car. Taking its name from the Latin word for ‘spark’, ten of them are being produced, evoking the grace of the Spirit of Ecstasy herself. This extended-wheelbase homage has been one of the company’s most challenging undertakings in terms of its craftsmanship, with its embroidered interior featuring 869,500 stitches. […]

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