Orient Introduces New Dials for its Stretto Line
Launched just a year ago, the Orient Stretto is getting additional dials for 2026, five each for the Stretto Date and the Stretto Day & Night models. The name “Stretto” means a quickening of tempo in Italian. The new dial colors and patterns perfectly embody the term “Stretto”. Orient Stretto The Orient Stretto date now…
The Quest: Vacheron Constantin’s 270th Anniversary Celebration
Vacheron Constantin is the oldest continuously running watch manufacturer in the world. Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin celebrated its 270th year in the industry. The Maison hosted VIP clients in Manila which started with the viewing of the beautiful Philippine sunset by Manila Bay. Principals from both Vacheron Constantin and Lucerne then formally opened the…
Orient Introduces New Dials for the Bambino and a New No-Date Model
Orient has hit the ground running this 2026 as it expands its popular Bambino line. For the first time, Orient has released five new Bambino 38 models without a date display. This watch creates an even cleaner dial than what the Bambino is already known for. Also, Orient has released six new fresh dial designs…
IWC Releases the Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium
IWC has announced the release of a limited run of 1,500 pieces of the Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium®. It is the first time that the Portugieser line has seen an all-black execution of its watch. Ceratanium® (ceramized titanium) is as tough and almost as light as titanium but at the same time similarly hard and scratch-resistant…
Orient Star Launches M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding Model for its 75th Anniversary
Renowned Japanese watch manufacturer Orient Star has released a 75th anniversary M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding model, limited to 430 pieces, as part of its Contemporary Collection M34. Similar to the M34 F8 Date with Meteorite dial, the design of the dial of this piece is inspired by the Perseid meteor shower. The ring-shaped openwork…
Orient Star Launches 75th Anniversary M34 F8 Date with Meteorite Dial
Orient Star has launched a 75th anniversary limited-edition (limited to 255 pieces) M34 F8 Date featuring its first model with a meteorite dial which takes inspiration from the Perseid meteor shower. Meteorites have travelled through the vast expanse of the universe and are used in some of the world’s most coveted timepieces. The dial of…
Panerai Holds Manila Watchmaking Masterclass
During the final quarter of 2025, Panerai held a Watchmaking Masterclass in Manila wherein VIP clients and select media members were invited to disassemble and reassemble a Panerai movement. Watch Manila’s Atty. Sieg Suarez was invited to take part in this event. Carlos Da Costa Saraiva, Customer Service Director of Panerai, led the Masterclass. The…
Square Watches Are Cooler Than They’ve Ever Been
Square watches have always been somewhat cool, but they never really sold that well. However, in the past few years, there has been a visible renaissance of square and rectangular watches, wherein these have landed on more wrists than at any other point in recent history. The release of the Patek Philippe Cubitus late last…
Orient Star Releases New M34 F7 Semi Skeleton Models
Orient Star recently released two new M34 F7 Semi Skeleton watches, one in navy blue dial and one in white dial. The navy blue dial is inspired by the views of the beautiful night sky during the Perseid meteor shower. On the other hand, the white dial provides versatility to the wearer as the watch…
Orient Star Launches Three New M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase Watches
Orient Star has introduced new M45 F7 Mechanical Moon Phase watches. The popular white dial and navy blue dial remain in the regular collection while a limited edition of 190 pieces in light blue dial has been added. The most prominent update to these new models is the expression of the moon phase. The moon’s…
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