The Watch Keepers is what Audemars Piguet is calling its new certified pre-owned program, one which promises to be an end-to-end service for customers. Rather than just offering CPO pieces in boutiques (or houses, in the case of AP), The Watch Keepers is built as a digital platform which promises to be a safe, community-driven space which allows access to watches, as well as offering guidance and assistance. The platform requires registration and will be rolled out first in Switzerland and Europe, with other regions coming online progressively.

The digital space is themed as a virtual home (or maison, in watch parlance), with colour-themed rooms for the brand’s various offerings. Real AP team members, AKA Expert Watch Keepers, are available at all times for bespoke support through the education and discovery process, which is geared to engendering trust and building community.

As for selling a watch, it’s a process that begins with the serial number and proof of ownership. And eligibility is limited to watches that are at least two years from their first sellout date. Insured couriers handle the transit to internal authentication and condition reports, along with images created for sales listings. The seller then reviews this information and can choose between a listing with a set price or a bidding system, and is in control of when the listing is published. Interestingly, it is not clear at this point whether or not the seller has any control over the price set. Until sale, the watch is stored and secured within Audemars Piguet’s facilities. Watches sold through this service (to registered buyers) are delivered with a certificate of authenticity and a two-year warranty covering functionality. ...

There was plenty to get through last week, from platinum and diamonds to hand-cut guilloché, skeletonized movements and a PRX that doubles as a pocket watch.

@alangesoehne marked 20 years of the Datograph Perpetual with a platinum bracelet and baguette-cut diamond hour markers. @breitling brought two hand-wound Navitimers into its permanent collection: the B09 Chronograph 41 and the B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute.

@chopard`s unique L.U.C Full Strike "Día de los Muertos" Edition 13 combined blue straw and eggshell marquetry in a calavera dial that took one artisan 160 hours to create. @favreleuba gave its Chief Tourbillon a blue hand-guilloché dial, while @renaudtixier opened up the Monday with the skeletonized RVI2025 movement.

There were personal touches from two basketball and football stars, too. @moserwatch`s Saquon Barkley edition referenced his jersey number and birth year, while @tissot`s PRX Skeleton Damian Lillard arrived with burgundy accents, a monogram seconds hand and a pocket-watch conversion set. We also catch up with @hamiltonwatch`s Khaki Field Mechanical Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, worn by Captain Price in the game.

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Nearly 15 years in the making, Universal People, Universal Dreams: A Personal Journey is a labour of love by Luca Mignini, better known as @universalpeopleuniversaldreams.

A vintage chronograph collector for over 25 years, Luca was drawn to Universal Genève for its exceptional craftsmanship, beautiful designs and remarkable diversity. Today, his collection spans hundreds of vintage chronographs, making him one of the most respected authorities on the brand.

Featuring 111 exceptional timepieces, the book is also a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Soňa, whose birthday falls on 11 November. Through stunning photography and Luca’s own detailed descriptions, it celebrates some of the rarest creations from the historic manufacture.

Produced in-house and curated by @bernardinimilano , the book is more than a reference guide. Built on three pillars: curiosity, community and watches, it honours the people who have supported Luca’s journey and aims to inspire the next generation of collectors.

With Universal Genève entering a new chapter under Georges Kern following its acquisition in late 2023, there has never been a more compelling time to revisit the brand’s rich heritage.

Our full interview with Luca is coming soon on Revolution Watch. Stay tuned.

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@alangesoehne marks 20 years of the Datograph Perpetual with a 50-piece edition in platinum, pairing a black dial and baguette-cut diamond hour markers with a matching platinum bracelet.

The bracelet is a return to the model’s beginnings. The original 2006 version offered one as an option, while the new design replaces its curvier links with a squarer profile. With bracelets now rarely seen on Lange’s dress watches, it’s a particularly interesting part of this anniversary edition.

The diamond hour markers are a first for the Datograph Perpetual. Their clean baguette shapes suit the watch’s serious appearance, adding a little sparkle against the stark black dial.

The familiar twin-counter layout remains, complete with the outsize date at 12 o’clock and moon phase at 6 o’clock. Its flyback chronograph allows a running measurement to be reset and restarted with one press. The perpetual calendar is thoughtfully considered too: a pusher at 10 o’clock advances all its indications at once, while recessed correctors allow individual adjustments.

Inside the 41mm × 13.5mm case, the manually wound calibre L952.1 retains its slow 2.5Hz beat rate and 36-hour power reserve. It remains unapologetically classical, with the beautifully layered chronograph architecture and hand finishing giving you plenty to admire through the caseback.

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@favreleuba’s Chief Tourbillon returns for its second edition, this time with a blue hand-guilloché dial. Its grain d’orge, or barleycorn, pattern radiates from the centre, cut by a craftsperson working on a rose engine lathe from the late 19th century. Each dial requires a minimum of five to six hours of work, producing a textured surface that catches the light differently as the viewing angle changes.

Power comes from the hand-wound FL T01, based on the Chronode C502 and developed in collaboration with Jean-François Mojon. It delivers a 60-hour power reserve, with a one-minute tourbillon at six o’clock. The cage’s upper bridge echoes Favre Leuba’s hourglass emblem, while a flame-blued hand indicates the small seconds.

The cushion-shaped steel case measures 41mm across and 11.45mm thick, with water resistance rated to 10 ATM. It comes on an interchangeable steel bracelet with brushed H-shaped links and polished central links, alongside an additional blue FKM rubber strap to match the dial. The Chief Tourbillon Guilloché is limited to 25 pieces. ...

@bvlgari’s Octo Finissimo has come of age at 37mm and now that the dust has settled from its debut at Watches and Wonders, we take a closer look.

After more than a decade of record-breaking thinness, the 37 marks a different approach for the Finissimo family with a smaller case, a new automatic calibre and a bracelet redesigned with years of customer feedback in mind. Getting there required quite a bit of work. The existing BVL 138 was too wide for the smaller case, so Bvlgari spent three years developing the BVF 100. Equipped with a platinum micro-rotor and a redesigned barrel, the new calibre delivers 72 hours of power reserve, up from its predecessor’s 60 hours. The automatic models measure 6.45mm thick, with a thicker dial opening up possibilities for different materials and finishes.

The bracelet gets its own set of refinements, including links built from multiple components, a fixed first link that closes the visible gap at the case, and release pushers on the butterfly clasp. Three automatic versions introduce the new proportions: sandblasted titanium, satin-polished titanium and satin-polished 18K yellow gold.

There’s also a limited edition minute repeater in the 37mm lineup. Housed in sandblasted titanium and measuring 6.85mm thick, it retains the hand-wound BVL 362 introduced in 2016, paired with an opaline titanium dial with cut-out indexes and numerals.

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@thehourglass_official has opened its latest Sydney boutique at 108 King Street. The building, designed by Harry Seidler, was completed in 1978 as part of the 25 Martin Place complex.

The boutique celebrates the original building, the city around it and the watches within. Sandstone and layered greens evoke Sydney’s geology, with terrazzo floors, carved timber, green marble and nickel detailing giving The Hour Glass’ identity a local twist.

The brands on show range from Rolex and Cartier to Akrivia, Daniel Roth, De Bethune, Krayon, Ressence and Urwerk. The boutique also houses Australia’s first dedicated MB&F space and first F.P.Journe space.

Digital screens and LED showcases built into the curved staircase present a rotating selection of independent watches. Upstairs, a salon offers plenty of seating and private spaces, while a high bar presents a further edit of independent watches for discovery. On the ground floor, a private screening room shows The Persistence of Time, a short film produced by The Hour Glass tracing the story of horology through to today’s independent artisanal watchmakers.

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