Team Test with Maurice Lacroix
Let’s kick off with our Team Test of the Maurice Lacroix Aikon #tide in hot pink. We had a blast testing this timepiece that is made of upcycled ocean-bound plastics and comes in a range of cool colours for summer.
Bulgari X Ducati
Equally colourful, check out the latest collaboration between Bulgari and Ducati. The two Italian brands have joined forces to design a new Bulgari Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph Special Edition in Ducati red. Our Managing Editor Jordy Bellido got his leathers on to test both watch and motorbike.
Ulysse Nardin and the Ocean Race
Continuing in the world of upcycling, WorldTempus joined Ulysse Nardin in Alicante for the launch of its new Ocean Race Diver. We talk to the brand’s CEO Patrick Pruniaux about this new sustainable timepiece.
The Latest Audemars Piguet X Carolina Bucci Collection
Audemars Piguet announced its third collaboration with famous jewellery designer Carolina Bucci with a timepiece that features a rainbow-infused tapisserie dial. This is something quite different from Bucci who is best known for her frosted gold technique. More details here.
Zenith X Kari Voutilainen X Phillips
The WorldTempus Team was at an exclusive event last week for the launch of a new collaboration between Zenith, Kari Voutilainen, and Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo. Check out what has been happening with these watch-loving friends and their very special project.
Touring the Workshop at Reuge
WorldTempus takes a look into the magical world of Reuge with the brand’s CEO Amr AlOtaishan who gives WorldTempus viewers a personal video tour around his musical automaton workshop. Join the tour here.
How Brands are Winning Back the Youth
This report looks at the next generation of watch lovers and how the top brands are trying to get watches on the wrists of the 15-25 year-old segment. It also provides some ideas for brands looking to capture this market.
Her Majesty the Queen and her Watches
As the United Kingdom was in full-on Jubilee mood over the weekend, we thought it might be fun to have a look back over H.R.H Queen Elizabeth II’s royal watches. She certainly has good taste and some favourite watches that pop up on her wrist time and time again!
Iconeek Upcoming Auction
If you like the auction scene, then definitely tune in to this online auction tomorrow – Sunday 12th June – by Iconeek. With 169 lots that start at a couple of hundred Swiss francs and go up to the six figures, this is really an auction that has something for everyone. You will find all the details here.
In Other News from around the Watch World
In other news from around the watch world, check out the latest developments and strategy at Kerbedanz, a new boutique opens in Saudi Arabia for Bovet, Trilobe presents two new dial colours in its Nuit Fantastique line, Frederique Constant celebrates the 70th anniversary of its car partner Austin Healey, Gucci introduces British actor Idris Elba as the face of its new Gucci 25h campaign, Hublot prepares for the annual Bol d’Or on Switzerland’s Lac Léman, and Schwarz Etienne talks business.
New Releases
For new releases, we have the Ralph Lauren Summer Bears with a Cricket Sweater Bear and Riviera Bear, MB&F introduces the Legacy Machine Sequential Evo (more coming about this very soon), Glashütte Original presents its latest Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date, Jaeger-LeCoultre announces two new Master Control Calendar models and Ralf Tech releases its new Académie Bronze.
