
Horological Digest
Introducing Jaquet Droz Joyful Birds – Great Wall
Reading Time: 2 minutesJaquet Droz’s Joyful Birds Great Wall reads like a private commission turned into a compact piece of high watchmaking. The brand pairs a hand-painted scene with a technical base that stays discreet, but the execution carries serious depth.
News
Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon Sapphire Crystal: 360 Degrees of Transparency
Reading Time: 3 minutesTwo years after the original Bugatti Tourbillon set the horological world alight, Jacob & Co. has pushed the concept to its absolute limit. Unveiled in April 2026, the Bugatti Tourbillon Sapphire Crystal substitutes every exterior component — the caseback, caseband, and upper bezel — with solid, lab-grown corundum. Jacob &
Review
Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Speed Silver – Watch Review and Event Report
Reading Time: 6 minutesChopard just released a Germany-exclusive piece that stopped me in my tracks. The Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Speed Silver, Ref. 168619-3019, draws from one of motorsport’s most dramatic origin stories and channels it into a 40.5 mm instrument that feels both historically loaded and technically compelling. I have handled plenty
For her
Piaget Spring 2026: Limelight Gala and Possession Vibrant Palace
Reading Time: 4 minutesSpring 2026 arrives at Piaget with some technically ambitious pieces the Maison has presented in recent years. Two new Limelight Gala jewellery watches and the Possession Vibrant Palace collection draw on over six decades of in-house goldsmithing tradition and, together, they push that tradition firmly into new territory.
Lifestyle
Bugatti W16 Mistral ‘Caroline’: an ode to a beloved daughter, by Bugatti Sur Mesure
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bugatti W16 Mistral represents the pinnacle of open-top hypercar performance, marking the final chapter of the marque’s legendary W16 era. Through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure program, the roadster surpasses a feat of engineering and becomes a true piece of craftsmanship and a singular work of art. The W16 Mistral ‘Caroline’
Interview
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: In‑Depth Interview with Matthieu Humair on the Future of the Salon
Reading Time: 5 minutesWatches and Wonders Geneva has never stood still, but the 2026 edition feels like a step change – not just in scale, but in ambition. With a record 65 exhibiting brands, eleven of them newcomers including heavyweights such as Audemars Piguet alongside l’Epée 1839, Corum, Credor and Sinn Spezialuhren, the
The Vintage Cabinet
Phillips Announces Asia’s First Auction Offering Of The Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 First Series In Pink Gold
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to announce the offering of a historically important and equally rare Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 First Series in pink gold, set to lead The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XXII on 30-31 May. This landmark sale marks the very first time a






























































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