Editorial – Once Every Four Years
To kick off the week, our editor-in-chief Suzanne Wong sheds some light on the phenomenon that are leap years. These extra days bring a special twist to our calendar, and in the watch world, it’s the perpetual calendar’s time to shine. Here are some Audemars Piguet models for your eyes to feast on.
The Watchmakers Catching Waves
Bridging the gap between precision timekeeping and the adventurous spirit of the sea, watchmakers are joining forces with professional surfers to wear, design and test their watches. In this piece, our Editorial Director Sophie Furley highlights how these partnerships celebrate the deep cultural roots of surfing.
Interview with Nicolas Bos, CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels
Next up, GMT Publishing CEO and founder Brice Lechevalier sits down with Nicolas Bos, CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels to discuss the Maison's unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern watchmaking technology. Catch the whole conversation here.
Team Test: WorldTempus x Ressence
Speaking of innovation, the editorial team tested the Ressence Type 8C this week. Discover what they thought about the watch in this review where our journalists pass the watch around to get not just one, but five different points of view.
Five Maurice Lacroix Aikons We Can’t Get Enough Of
Next, Sophie delved into Maurice Lacroix's Aikon collection, a hip and environmentally conscious brand with unique designs. She curated a selection of five models that she is convinced should be in every watch collection. Find out more here.
From the Forges of Le Brassus
To celebrate this year’s leap day, Blancpain released a brand-new perpetual calendar – the Villeret Quantième Perpétuel. To better understand this piece, Suzanne jumps into the history of the brand and the inspiration for its intense green dial.
New Releases
Last but not least, for our new releases of the week, aside from the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Perpétuel, we have the Corum Golden Bridge Dragon and the Ralph Lauren Safari Chronometer 42mm.
