INSIGHTS
Patek Philippe in Milan: Laura Gervasoni discusses Watch Art 2026
From October 2 to 18, 2026, Patek Philippe will bring the "Watch Art" Grand Exhibition to Milan, opening the doors of its universe to the public. We spoke with Laura Gervasoni about the manufacturer's relationship with Italy, its independence, the preservation of métiers d'art, and the emotional value that continues to distinguish the mechanical watch. For Milan, it will be one of the most important watchmaking events [...]
Inside Rolex Patents: From the Grande Date to a New "Padellone"
In recent months, several Rolex patents have begun to paint a more interesting picture than might seem when looking at each document individually. First, a system for displaying the date using two separate displays. Then, in 2025, new patent applications related to a more complex, compact, and instantaneous jumping calendar. Finally, in 2026, a solution [...]
Rolex is auctioning off four exclusive Daytona 'Four Seasons' for the Federer Foundation and Re:wild.
On September 28th, in London, Phillips will offer four one-off Cosmograph Daytona watches inspired by the seasons. This project, developed by Rolex in collaboration with Roger Federer and Leonardo DiCaprio, will benefit the Roger Federer Foundation and Re:wild. Rolex is certainly not a brand accustomed to chasing the buzz of auctions. For this very reason, the news of the four Cosmograph Daytona “Four Seas [...]
OMEGA Speedmaster 38 mm: a new identity in seven references
OMEGA renews the Speedmaster 38 mm with seven new references, introducing aesthetic changes that strengthen the link with the Moonwatch without sacrificing the collection's most elegant and versatile identity. This isn't a revolution, but rather a targeted intervention on proportions and details. The result is a Speedmaster 38 mm cleaner, sportier and more consistent with the codes [...]
Why Drake's Daytona "Ice Gradient" Is a Strong Choice for Rolex
The Daytona "Ice Gradient" created for Drake isn't just a discontinued Rolex. It's a choice that questions the way the brand builds, protects, and perhaps is beginning to transform its own idea of excellence. A Daytona entirely covered in diamonds and sapphires, a one-of-a-kind piece for one of the most listened to—and discussed—artists of our time. The Rolex Cosmograph [...]
CHANEL J12 Superleggera 2026: The return of the J12's sportiest soul
In 2005, CHANEL presented one of the most radical interpretations of the J12: the Superleggera. A 41 mm chronograph combining black ceramic and anodized aluminum, the watch designed by Jacques Helleu took on an overtly automotive imagery. More than twenty years later, the name is back on the scene. The new CHANEL J12 Superleggera Calibre 12.1 abandons the chronograph, grows [...]
