REVOLUTION WATCH

REVOLUTION is a magazine that lives and breathes horology. Published in 8 countries in a wide range of languages, REVOLUTION is an integrated lifestyle title that celebrates the mechanical watch as the primary tool for self expression. REVOLUTION covers all aspects of watchmaking and the watch industry, from the vibrant personalities who inhabit this rarefied sphere to exquisite timepieces that exemplify the pinnacles of craftsmanship, technology and hallowed tradition. For the individual who appreciates the finer things in life, REVOLUTION is a paean to the one true luxury in this world — time.

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SPLIT SECONDS

ICONS ON A JOURNEY • In an immersive exhibition titled “A Journey Through Time,” Cartier invited enthusiasts and collectors alike to explore the Maison’s illustrious history and unparalleled expertise in design and aesthetics.

FIT FOR A LEGACY • Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch unveil the opulent rebirth of their Marina Bay Sands boutique.

STATE OF SHOCK • We speak with the “Father of G-SHOCK” and engineer extraordinaire, Kikuo Ibe, about his conceptualization of the world’s toughest watch and what its future looks like.

THE STARS ALIGNED • Tudor’s latest Born to Dare Journey welcomed David Beckham into Kuala Lumpur for a celebration of style, sports and Swiss craftsmanship.

RECORD TIME • The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked “Cactus Jack” caused a stir with its celebrity connection, but its brown ceramic case is the real star of the show.

FROM JAPAN WITH LOVE • The esteemed Japanese watchmaker took up residence at the iconic rockin’ Roosevelt Hotel in the heart of Hollywood for a day celebrating all things Grand Seiko.

IT’S THE BLITZ: DRIVING MY LAMBORGHINI HURACÁN STERRATO IN THE SNOW • Meet Drew Coblitz, a watch guy who’s also a car guy who didn’t think he’d ever be won over by Lamborghini’s off-road Huracán Sterrato, until getting behind the wheel.

WES ON WATCHES • Artist Wes Lang is one of those watch collectors who, when he gets interested in something, goes all-in. And there are few watches that capture his attention quite like those of Japanese independent watchmaker Naoya Hida. Here, in his inaugural column for Revolution, he talks to his friend Adam Golden (of Menta Watches) about these unique modern watches and the vintage icons they draw from.

DOUBLE QUICK TIME • TAG Heuer’s latest feather in the cap is the Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph, an haute horlogerie timepiece that draws deeply from the brand’s long heritage in precision timekeeping.

PRIME TIME

THE TECHNICAL EVOLUTION OF THE PIAGET POLO • As the Piaget Polo makes a comeback in all its golden gadrooned glory, let’s take a moment to appreciate how its movement has evolved from the original 7P quartz to the self-winding ultra thin caliber 1200P today.

IT’S ROCKET SCIENCE • The new Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon “Apollo 8” introduces key updates to the collection and details worth nerding out on.

AROUND WE GO • Cartier’s definition of what constitutes a round shape is a design made manifest in the iconic Ballon Bleu. And the latest 33mm model gets a softer side, with a new face in blush pink.

THE SPIRIT OF ARTISTRY • Exceptional timepieces from Hermès showcase métiers d’art just ahead of Watches and Wonders 2024.

ART AND SOUL • Jaeger-LeCoultre Métiers Rares reveals the pioneering maison’s enduring legacy of excellence.

UNPREDICTABLY COOL • Franck Muller teams up with leading young Japanese artist Ryoko Kaneta for a dragon-themed Cintrée Curvex.

HIGH AND DEEP • The Swatch × Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms “Ocean of Storms” celebrates a different kind of...