Calibre Stories

Vacheron Constantin Égérie at Calibre Online

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A new age of elegance: Vacheron Constantin Égérie

Vacheron Constantin has launched a line of watches dedicated entirely to women. The meeting point of haute horlogerie and haute couture, the new Égérie collection is a beautiful blend of the classic and the contemporary, and features a pioneering ‘tapestry’ technique.

Breitling AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition at Calibre Online

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Perfect co-pilot: Breitling AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition

Breitling has breathed new life into a classic design with its AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition – a recreation of its original Ref. 765 AVI chronograph that is sure to please fans of the brand

Longines’ HydroConquest in a new colourway on Calibre Online

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Green shoots: Longines’ HydroConquest in a new colourway

Longines has added two olive-toned iterations to its HydroConquest collection, which means this best-selling design offers even more choice. The modern dive watch was first introduced in 2007, and has been a Longines mainstay ever since.

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Visionary versatility: the TAG Heuer Connected

TAG Heuer has created a covetable, cutting-edge collection of chronograph-inspired timepieces that combine watchmaking tradition with state-of-the-art digital technology to deliver the most luxurious smartwatch that’s available on the market today: the TAG Heuer Connected.

50 years of Tudor chronographs at Calibre Online

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Setting the pace: 50 years of Tudor chronographs

Established by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf in 1926, Tudor has always done things differently. This year marks five decades since it began crafting its desirable chronograph sport watches. Here we present two of our favourites: the Tudor Black Bay Chrono and Chrono S&G.

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A date to remember: 75 years of the Rolex Datejust

First released in 1945, the Rolex Datejust has remained an ever-present example of quality Swiss watchmaking, beautifully merging both form and function while spanning numerous eras and fashions. Here we present two of our favourite Datejust 31 models.

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First Look: Oris Aquis Lake Baikal Limited Edition

Oris’s long-standing commitment to protecting the world’s waters continues in 2020 with the launch of the Aquis Lake Baikal Limited Edition. The Siberian location that lent the watch its name is one of the globe’s oldest, deepest and once clearest bodies of freshwater – and the brand is helping to save it.

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First Look: Zenith Defy 21 Land Rover Limited Edition

At January’s LVMH Watch Week in Dubai, Zenith released the much-anticipated follow-up to its Range Rover-inspired launch of 2016. The Zenith Defy 21 Land Rover Limited Edition is as rugged as you’d expect a tribute to the renowned all-terrain British SUV to be.

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First Look: Breitling Avenger Royal Air Force Red Arrows Limited Edition

To commemorate its role as official supplier to a legendary aerobatic team, Breitling has launched a very special watch, the Avenger Royal Air Force Red Arrows Limited Edition.

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First Look: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Collection

If you’re considering becoming the new owner of a professional-model dive watch but don’t know where to start, or you’re simply overwhelmed by the breadth of choice among brands, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer is a sensible place to begin. Jump on in as we explore its significant heritage and adventurous prestige.