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From an engineer’s watch to a design icon, the IWC Ingenieur SL has remained true to Gérald Genta’s distinctive vision for half a century.

Panerai boutique in Florence celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. To mark the milestone, the Maison is staging a special exhibition while also unveiling the new Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni timepieces.

Geneva Watch Days 2026 sets the tone for the new season with a rich selection ranging from independent makers to long-established maisons. From bronze cases and high-frequency movements to minute repeaters and unconventional time displays, we bring together some of the fair’s most noteworthy watches.

Longines reinterprets the Master Collection with new three-hand models, moonphase chronographs and the collection’s first monopusher chronograph.

One of the most exciting weeks on the watchmaking calendar, Geneva Watch Days 2026 will take place in Geneva from 2 to 6 September. Which brands and events should be on your radar this year? Let’s take a closer look.

Whether Peter Parker has a watch collection of his own remains a mystery. But Tom Holland, the actor who brings Spider-Man to life, is a genuine watch enthusiast.

Timepieces have been crafted for nearly five-year centuries in Switzerland, where watchmaking was born. Since then, the watchmaking industry pushes boundaries through surprising innovations each year. And, at the center of this perpetual cycle stand the best Swiss watch brands.

Have you ever noticed that the layout of a chronograph with three sub-dials resembles the face of a panda? That visual similarity has given rise to one of watchmaking’s most enduring nicknames. For decades, these distinctive dial layouts have simply been known as “panda dials.”

From the Gérald Genta-designed King Midas to the Prince Brancard known as the “doctor’s watch,” discover the most extraordinary Rolex watches ever made.

Basel is preparing to host a new trade fair years after the end of Baselworld. Announced for April 2027, the new Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair has already become a topic of considerable interest across the watch and jewellery industries.

The veil has finally been lifted on one of the industry’s most talked-about collaborations, as the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collection has been officially unveiled. Judging by the early reaction, long queues outside Swatch boutiques are about to become a familiar sight once again.

Watches and Wonders 2026 hosted vibrant brand booths enriched with immersive installations, alongside innovations that once again showcased the artistry of fine watchmaking. As the Saatolog team attending the fair on-site, we have curated a selection of standout timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2026 for our readers.

As one steps into the enchanting world of horology, one of the first distinctions to grasp is between automatic and quartz watches. For newcomers fascinated by timepieces, the question often arises: which should I choose?

Japanese designer Jiro Katayama’s brand, Otsuka Lotec, has emerged as one of the most coveted names in contemporary watchmaking, thanks to its unconventional timepiece designs.

The Reverso watches that left a mark on the 1930s meet collectors and enthusiasts in New York through The Collectibles exhibition.

Born from the historic watchmaking tradition of Glashütte, Germany, these brands have long shaped the world of fine horology. From A. Lange & Söhne to Kudoke, we spotlight the best German brands.

British farmer James Steele lost his Rolex while feeding his cows in the 1970s and never found it again. So that, it reappeared in recent weeks.

Let’s take a closer look at the iconic watches in Zenith’s history and once again witness the captivating stories of haute horlogerie.

The grandson of the founder of Fiat, Gianni Agnelli is best known his business career, high life as well as his different watch style.

Bringing together the exceptional craftsmanship of Kari Voutilainen, one of the finest watchmakers of our time, with the legendary Calibre 135-O, this remarkable collaboration gave rise to one of the rarest timepieces in contemporary watchmaking.

In the midst of the Quartz Crisis, when all hope for the future of mechanical watches had been lost, Charles Vermot stored all the parts and drawings for the El Primero in the attic of the Zenith factory.

From Catherine the Great to Joseph Stalin, Russia carries a horological legacy uniquely its own. Among its most renowned contemporary watchmakers is Konstantin Chaykin.

American watch brand Welsbro brings an extraordinary color to the haute horology with new models that produced with vintage movements and cases after 50 years.

We’re diving into the archives to discover the most expensive Rolex watches ever sold at auction.