Kiu Tai Yu is an important name in independent watchmaking — one of the pioneering figures in promoting Chinese watchmaking, in 1992 Tai Yu was the first Chinese member of the ACHI, and is credited with the first Asian-made tourbillons. The Hong-Kong-based watchmaker is perhaps best known for his Mystery Tourbillon, with an oscillating balance wheel that rotated every 60-seconds, seemingly without cage or bridge.

Kai Tai Yu passed in 2020, but his legacy is being honoured by collector Benjamin Hui @le.collektor, founder of Independent Atelier @independentatelier, which is working to make 25 faithful examples of the Mystery Tourbillon, exceptionally faithful to the original design, down to the 35mm case size and ETA 2824-based calibre. It is commendable that Project Tai Yu is honouring this important figure in the history of watchmaking and breathing fresh life into this ingenious take on the tourbillon. ...

On 15 January, Chopard hosted a private screening of the second episode of the eight-part series Man of the Hour, now available for streaming on discovery+ in the United States.

The event, held at New York’s Whitby Hotel, brought together more than 100 guests who joined the Chopard US team and Revolution’s founder — and host of Man of the Hour — Wei Koh, for an evening of cocktails, conversation and a private viewing of a curated selection of Chopard timepieces brought in especially for the occasion.

The episode explored Chopard’s legacy of elegance and innovation, delving into the world of the Maison’s Co-Presidents: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s visionary approach to haute horlogerie, Caroline Scheufele’s mastery of high jewellery, and the next generation bringing modern sophistication to the family-run house.

From Alpine Eagle conservation to métiers d’art and the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival, the cinematic journey revealed the passion and craftsmanship that define Chopard.

The screening was followed by a Q&A session moderated by Chopard U.S.A.’s Marketing & Communications Director, Constance Tawilian, during which Wei spoke candidly about his personal life and his experience hosting the series.

Notable guests included Fred Savage, Andrew Lauren and Jay McInerney, who joined collectors, friends of the Maison and the wider watch community for an evening that celebrated storytelling, creativity and connection.

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Golden hour is a fleeting moment — but @norqain captures it on the wrist with its first North American limited editions.

The Adventure Sport 42mm “Golden Hour” Chronometer in bronze and the 44mm “Golden Hour” Chronograph in DLC-coated steel reinterpret the warm glow of sunset through contrasting aesthetics: one nostalgic and earthy, the other bold and contemporary.

Available exclusively in the U.S. and Canada, and produced in just 100 and 50 pieces respectively, these editions mark a striking debut for NORQAIN’s regional exclusives. ...

@hublot is not a name that lends itself to neutrality. It is well-loved by some for its audacity and dismissed by others for the same reason. Its reputation rests largely on spectacle – larger than life designs, unexpected combinations of materials and high wattage marketing. But behind the pyrotechnics is a story that has rarely been told on its own, that of a brand that has consistently pursued the future of mechanical, technical watchmaking.

From the Unico chronograph to the MECA-10, from the MP experiments to the Antikythera project, this is an attempt to look past the noise and examine the mechanics on their own terms. It’s a long read, and an overdue one – a survey of what Hublot has accomplished over the past two decades when judged not by taste or marketing but by the innovations that lie beneath the sapphire.

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One of most famous names in @cartier`s catalogue — Santos — has always evolved with the times.

First conceived as a practical solution for early aviation, it was reborn in 1978 as the Santos de Cartier, a sports watch for the modern era. Since then the famous integrated design has been carefully adapted, preserving the integrity of its identity.

The latest addition is that of an unusual case material for Cartier — titanium. In addition to being lighter on the wrist, titanium feels like a metal of the future, thanks its surprisingly secretive aviation history. In addition, the matte surface finish of Cartier’s case subtly alters the familiar character of the Santos de Cartier, emphasising function and wearability without disturbing the fundamentals of the design. It’s a small shift on paper, but a meaningful one in practice — particularly for a Maison that has traditionally favoured polished metals and precious materials.

Rather than signalling a new direction, the titanium Santos de Cartier reinforces an old one: that enduring icons remain relevant not by standing still, but by changing slowly, and with intent.

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@jacobandco has never played within the traditional boundaries of high watchmaking, and God of Time is its most unapologetic statement yet.

Designed around a record-breaking tourbillon that completes a full revolution every four seconds, the watch pushes mechanical speed well beyond what was previously considered reasonable — or even necessary — in a wristwatch. The movement was developed from scratch to handle the immense energy demands, using lightweight titanium construction and a constant-force system to maintain stability at extreme velocity.

The theatre is equally deliberate. A hand-sculpted rose-gold Chronos presides over a blue aventurine dial, quite literally holding time itself, while the monumental 18K rose-gold case reinforces the sense that this is less an object and more a miniature monument. Limited to 60 pieces and created to mark Jacob Arabo’s 60th birthday, God of Time is watchmaking as excess, ambition and myth made mechanical.

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