The multi-axis tourbillon began as an answer to one of watchmaking’s oldest enemies: gravity.

While @montresbreguet’s original tourbillon was designed to average positional errors in a pocket watch, the wristwatch created a far more complex problem, moving through countless positions throughout the day. In 1978, British horologist Anthony G. Randall patented a double-axis tourbillon concept, later realised by Richard Good in a carriage clock in 1980.

More than two decades later, the idea finally reached the wrist. @franckmuller_geneve’s Revolution 2 arrived in 2003 as the first multi-axis tourbillon wristwatch, followed by the Revolution 3 in 2004. That same breakthrough period saw @thomasprescherhautehorlogerie’s pioneering triple-axis work, @jaegerlecoultre’s Éric Coudray-led Gyrotourbillon 1, and @greubel.forsey’s Double Tourbillon 30°.

From there, the multi-axis tourbillon became one of modern haute horlogerie’s most expressive technical arenas, interpreted by @aaronbecseiatelier, @vianney_halter_official, @jacobandco, Cabestan, @purnell_official, @mbandf and, more recently, @fam_al_hut_official with the Möbius Mark I.

Explore the full story on RevolutionWatch.com (link in bio), and watch Episode I of Masters of Chronometry, Revolution’s new video series tracing watchmaking’s pursuit of precision from the 17th century to today. ...

@jacobandco Jacob & Co. takes the Astronomia in an unexpected direction with the new Astronomia Régulateur in rose gold and black.

The collection’s familiar planets and celestial decoration are gone. In their place, the hours, minutes and seconds are separated across orbiting displays inspired by traditional regulator clocks.

The hour and minute indications share a three-arm carrier with a double-axis flying tourbillon, completing one full revolution every 60 seconds. That is 20 times faster than the original Astronomia, while the large seconds disc turns in the opposite direction beneath it.

Managing that speed requires serious engineering. Twin barrels supply the energy, while a remontoir d’égalité releases a controlled dose of torque six times per second to maintain consistent amplitude.

At 43mm, it is also the smallest Astronomia case to date. Limited to 18 pieces, the black on gold execution may be the collection’s most restrained expression, but mechanically, it is among its most ambitious.

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@norqain brings a holiday state of mind to its Enjoy Life collection with the new Freedom GMT Enjoy Life “Holiday” Limited Edition.

A first GMT for the Enjoy Life series, the watch is built around a colourful world map dial in orange, pink and turquoise, animated by 24 hand-drawn “Holiday Icons”. The date wheel adds a summer motif every seventh day, including a beach umbrella, sunglasses and flip-flops, while the GMT ring uses icons such as coffee, sunshine and a “Happy Hour” cocktail marker as playful reminders throughout the day.

The watch is based on the 40mm Freedom GMT and is powered by the chronometer-certified Norqain Manufacture NN20/2 by Kenissi, offering a 70-hour power reserve and jumping local-hour GMT function for easy travel use. It is available on either a stainless steel bracelet or white rubber strap.

The holiday theme also extends to the presentation, with each watch delivered in a bespoke aluminium travel case complete with a passport holder, world map insert and pins. Limited to 500 pieces, the Freedom GMT Enjoy Life “Holiday” Limited Edition is engraved “ONE of 500” on the caseback. One piece will also hide a Golden Ticket, giving its owner a holiday for two to Ayada Maldives. ...

@hublot continues its sapphire story with the new Big Bang Sapphire Sky Blue, a limited edition that gives the material a light, summer-toned twist.

Produced in 100 pieces, the watch is housed in a 44mm polished sapphire crystal case with a matching bezel, a matte sky-blue skeleton dial and a structured sky-blue rubber strap. The effect is bold but airy, with the transparent case bringing extra depth to the watch’s openworked construction.

Inside is the HUB1201 manufacture manual-winding Meca-10 calibre, a movement first introduced in 2016 and recognised for its highly architectural layout. Built from 223 components, it features a distinctive rack-and-pinion style power reserve display and delivers a 10-day power reserve via twin mainspring barrels. ...

@cartier takes over Melbourne this winter with Australia’s largest exhibition dedicated to the Maison.

Now on show at the National Gallery of Victoria, Cartier: Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2026 brings together nearly 400 jewels, timepieces and objects, tracing the Maison’s evolution from its Paris origins to the international house shaped by Louis, Pierre and Jacques Cartier.

For those drawn to Cartier’s timekeeping history, the exhibition includes early mystery clocks such as the 1914 Model A and 1923 Portique, alongside a 2023 single-axle creation. Watches are also well represented, with highlights including an original London Crash, a 1915 Santos and a 1920 Tank.

The exhibition also carries a local thread, from Australian opals to pieces linked to Dame Nellie Melba, placing Cartier’s global story in dialogue with Australia’s own cultural history.

Cartier: Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2026 runs at NGV International until 4 October 2026.

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After two decades defined by speed and visibility, @hublot is, today, taking a more measured approach. The brand’s focus returns to watchmaking, product and structure, while @k.mbappe Kylian Mbappé’s first watch for the brand anchors the moment in a FIFA World Cup year.

CEO Julien Tornare, is unequivocal about what the brand has achieved, saying it is “probably one of the biggest successes in the watch industry of the past 20 to 25 years”. Tracey Llewellyn explores how the brand plans to build on that success for daces to come.

The answer, a renewed emphasis on watchmaking, movement development, finishing, quality control and after-sales service. The Unico calibre is being pushed to the centre of the conversation.

On the product side, the Big Bang Reloaded Kylian Mbappé White Ceramic is perfectly timed. Not just for the World Cup, but for the future of the Big Bang. Its 44mm case combines white ceramic with 18K King Gold, while the skeletonised dial keeps the HUB1280 Unico flyback chronograph visible. The golden “10” refers both to Mbappé’s shirt number and the anniversary of his first professional goal.

Limited to 200 pieces, the watch is still unmistakably Hublot. The difference is that there is now a clearer effort to make the watchmaking carry as much weight as the image.

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@vacheronconstantin introduces two new 34.5mm Overseas Self-Winding models, bringing more compact proportions and bolder colour to the collection’s sport-chic design language.

The first arrives in 18K 5N pink gold with a golden lacquered dial, creating a warm monochromatic look across the case, bracelet, markers and hands. The second comes in stainless steel with a deep red lacquered dial, paired with 18K white gold applied markers and hands for a sharper contrast.

Both models retain the key codes of the Overseas, including the hexagonal Maltese Cross-inspired bezel, integrated bracelet design and interchangeable strap system. Each watch is delivered with three options: a metal bracelet, a rubber strap and an alligator leather strap, allowing the watch to move easily between different settings. Inside is Vacheron Constantin’s self-winding Calibre 1088/1, offering hours, minutes, seconds, date and an approximately 40-hour power reserve. ...

@zenithwatches expands the DEFY Extreme line with two new high-frequency chronographs, each taking the collection’s bold architecture in a different direction.

The DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II places its vivid lapis lazuli counters within a 45mm case construction that combines forged carbon with titanium elements. Limited to 25 pieces, the watch builds on the earlier Lapis Lazuli edition with a darker, sharper contrast between engineered materials and the natural depth of the stone.

The DEFY Extreme Ultraviolet takes a different approach, revisiting the violet colour language first explored by Zenith in 2020 and translating it into the more angular form of the DEFY Extreme. Its 45mm microblasted titanium case is paired with violet-tinted sapphire elements and matching subdials, giving the watch a darker, more graphic presence.

Both models are powered by the El Primero 9004, with one escapement beating at 5Hz for timekeeping and a second running at 50Hz for the chronograph. This allows the central chronograph hand to complete one full rotation every second, making the 1/100th-of-a-second display fully visible on the dial. ...

@jaegerlecoultre introduces @dlwlrma IU as its newest Global Ambassador through The Hour Before, a short film centred on craft, precision and control.

As IU assembles a Reverso case, the conversation traces the watch’s evolution from a sports watch created in 1931 to one of the defining design icons of the Art Deco era.

Its clean lines, bold geometry and measured design become a point of reflection for IU, whose own career has been shaped by dedication and a clear sense of identity.

It is a fitting beginning to the partnership, drawing a quiet parallel between the Reverso’s enduring form and the thoughtful artistry behind IU’s work.

Watch IU’s full episode of The Hour Before at jaeger-lecoultre.com. (Link in bio)

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@seikowatchofficial usually works at scale. The Star Time is the opposite: a one-of-a-kind mechanical watch created for baseball superstar @shoheiohtani Shohei Ohtani after 10 years as a Seiko ambassador.

The idea began with a question from Ohtani about how much time remained in his career. Seiko answered by building a watch capable of displaying elapsed time on a far greater scale than usual.

Five rotating discs track 24 hours, 1,000 hours, 10,000 hours, 100,000 hours and, finally, one million hours. Put another way, the outermost disc would take roughly 114 years to complete a full rotation.

The new module is based on an existing Seiko movement and housed in a high-intensity titanium case. Diamond markers indicate the zero position of each disc, while an oversized “17” references Ohtani’s jersey number.

it’s a remarkable watch that is unlike everything else Seiko makes, while also being completely on brand. ...