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

A WORLD OF GOOD • From providing clean water in Kenya to protecting the mountainous forests of the Andes, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise supports a range of projects, each one as diverse and impactful as the next.

SCENES IN A WATCH • With a rich heritage spanning over 60 years, Grand Seiko has become synonymous with precision, quality, and timeless beauty.

A SPACE FOR TIME AND DESIGN • In a dazzling fusion of heritage and modernity, Audemars Piguet opens its doors to the AP House Milano.

MELTING MOMENTS • Creating ice sculptures as metaphors of time, Singaporean artist Dawn Ng joins Breguet at the 2024 Frieze Art Fair.

IT’S THE BLITZ: 200 MPH IN A MCLAREN 600 LT • Automotive columnist Drew Coblitz recalls driving faster than nature intended, as well as the cars and watches that accompanied him.

WES ON WATCHES • Los Angeles-based artist Wes Lang fell in love with a watch. It was a high-end, avant-garde watch he thought he could only pine for from afar. But obsession became determination, and this is his story of discovering, chasing and ultimately acquiring the magnificent De Bethune DB28 XS Purple Rain.

COLLECTOR FILES MICHAEL ‘SHANI’ SHANLIKIAN • We sat down with the prolific collector of independent watchmaking to learn what makes him tick and get a closer look at some incredible watches.

THE TIME OF LOUIS VUITTON • First with the Tambour, and now with the Escale, Louis Vuitton is on a winning streak.

JOURNEY OF A MAISON • The Louis Vuitton Escale reveals a modern vision of watchmaking, one that’s inspired by the past but intended for the present.

PRIME TIME

THE 12 COOLEST WATCHES OF WATCHES AND WONDERS 2024 AND BEYOND • Revolution founder Wei Koh shortlists his favorites from the Springtime watch fair.

STRONG ON ALL FRONTS • Vacheron Constantin’s ascension to the Swiss watch industry’s billion-dollar club comes down to these five reasons.

GENEVA REPORT: BEST OF COMPLICATIONS • At Watches and Wonders this year, one trend that eclipsed all others was the return of complications.

GENEVA REPORT: THE MOST EXCITING NEW SPORTS WATCHES • Here are the best new watches fit for your outdoor adventures across land, sea and air.

BREMONT’S ABOUT-FACE • The British company’s rebranding gave the watch world whiplash, but its true identity is deeper than logos and designs.

GENEVA REPORT: GEM-SET AND JEWELRY WATCHES FROM THE 2024 WATCH FAIRS • Full pavé watches and baguette diamond indexes are just the tip of the iceberg.

THEORY OF EVOLUTION • Franck Muller’s classic Long Island re-emerges with a strikingly futuristic identity and cool complications involving creative displays of time.

THE RETURN OF RAYMOND WEIL • Millesime ushers in a new era for the family-owned brand.

ROUND IN A CIRCLE • The Hermès Cut is a simple watch that is profoundly sophisticated.

SMASH HIT • The Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal is as epic as it is lightweight

GET THE GLOW • IWC manufactures the world’s first luminous watch with...