It’s official! Launch of World Watch Day

The official announcement took place on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Watches & Wonders, during a dedicated panel in the salon’s main auditorium on horology and UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Press release: The worlds of high-end watchmaking and elite sports have collided in Bangkok, as Vanguart, the innovative Swiss luxury watch brand, has been announced as the Official Timing Partner for the highly anticipated Reignwood Icons of Football event. This groundbreaking partnership signals Vanguart's entry into the world of golf, bringing its signature precision and prestige to Thailand's most exciting sporting spectacle.

Breaking News: In a move that signals a significant shift in the luxury watch landscape, Rolex has announced the discontinuation of the Carl F. Bucherer watch brand. This decision, reported by BILANZ Watches and later confirmed by other sources, marks the end of an era for the brand with a 137 year old legacy of family ownership, which was a passion project of the late Bucherer patron, Jörg Bucherer. Read the story here.

Press Release: The collaboration between Louis Erard and the Swiss artist, Sylvie Fleury once again positions Le Régulateur as the driving force behind an unconventional design culture. Sylvie Fleury's make-up palettes invite themselves into the counters of the Regulator: ‘Is it more than a women's watch?’ Read the story to learn the answer.

21st January: The first big watch week of 2025 is bigger and better than ever. LVMH hosted its sixth edition of the LVMH Watch Week in New York on 21st and 22nd January. 9 prestigious Maisons came together to exclusively unveil their latest creations to attending guests in a celebration of the tremendous creative dynamic across the Group’s Watches division.  Read the highlights.

Press Release: Peter Speake has returned to the independent watchmaking scene with the debut of two new timepieces by his brand, PS Horology. Today's flourishing independent watchmaking scene owes much to pioneers like Peter, and it's exciting to see him back in action. Watch the full documentary film on his comeback.

Press Release: A New Team Watch in the Signature Petronas Green. As the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™Team gears up for the 2025 season, IWC Schaffhausen reinforces its longstanding partnership with the team by unveiling a new Pilot's Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team edition. Read The Full Story.

Press Release: Phillips Watches Surpasses US$200 Million in Annual Auction Sales for Four Consecutive Years, Reaffirming its Position as the Global Leader in Watch Auctions. Read the Key Highlights.

Press Release: According to the traditional Chinese calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Wooden Snake and will be ruled by the words perspicacity, intelligence and prudence. In its honour, Arnold & Son is creating Perpetual Moon 41.5 “Year of the Snake”: a series of eight limited edition timepieces in red gold. Read further to learn about Arnold & Son’s masterful interpretation of the Year of the Snake.

Press Release: Parmigiani Fleurier unveiled the Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse, a timepiece that harmoniously combines artistry, tradition, and acoustic mastery. Designed as a tribute to Michel Parmigiani, this ultra-limited edition embodies the pinnacle of horological innovation. Read the full story here.

Press Release: The iconic AMIDA Digitrend, a 1970s classic and GPHG 2024 nominee, makes a bold return with two stunning re-editions: a sleek Black Edition and an ultra-limited Gold Edition. Available from November 27, these timeless pieces are perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Read the full story here.

Press Release: MICROMILSPEC's latest release, The Monogram, marks a bold step in personalised watchmaking. Combining military history with royal heritage, it allows customers to engrave monograms, initials, or family insignias onto the dial, creating a truly bespoke timepiece. Limited-edition and made-to-order, this innovative watch is available from November 18th to December 31st, 2024. Read the full story here.

Konstantin Chaykin’s Wristmons Panda watch is the latest whimsical addition to his collection, blending artistry with horological mastery. Inspired by the panda, the design features black carbon fibre lugs shaped like ears and a carefully crafted dial with sandblasting and guilloché patterns. Read the full story of how this timepiece marries functionality with creativity, offering collectors a unique and playful expression of fine watchmaking.

Press Release: Massena LAB, in collaboration with Swiss independent watchmaker Raúl Pagès, unveils Petrichor, a one-of-a-kind timepiece for the TimeForArt Auction hosted by Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo. With 100% of auction proceeds benefiting the Swiss Institute, this unique timepiece is set to be a rare collector’s treasure. Read the technical insights of this exquisite timepiece here.