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Rolex’s new Padellone with a metallic Settimo bracelet builds on the Perpetual collection. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Moon-gazing with the new Rolex Perpetual Padellone

Drawing inspiration from the Swiss watchmaker’s vintage Ref. 8171, the complete calendar watch expands the Perpetual collection first launched in 2023.

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Style Edit: Richard Mille and Ferrari’s definitive luxury partnership

Luxury brands

Vacheron Constantin and The Met unite to celebrate artisanal mastery

Luxury brands

5 horology highs in September, from Geneva and Bangkok watch fairs to new Rolex

Roger Federer sported the new Rolex Perpetual Padellone at the Laver Cup, while Matthew McConaughey wore the relaunched Cartier Roadster at the Emmys.

From left: Rolex released the Perpetual Padellone; Geneva Watch Days brought 71 brands; Gallet was relaunched with pieces like the Classics tribute to the Multichron Yachting. Photos: Handout
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Style Edit: Richard Mille welcomes Turkish actress Serenay Sarıkaya

Sarıkaya, who joins the Swiss watchmaker as its latest partner, previously won five Golden Butterfly Awards and was named GQ Turkey’s Woman of the Year in 2014.

Fame and celebrity

Inside Blackpink star Lisa’s chic and sleek watch collection

From a ‘Tiffany Blue’ Rolex Oyster Perpetual to a customised Cartier Tank, the K-pop icon’s timepiece collection is far more eclectic than fans might expect.

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Celebrity style

How to Style like Off Campus star Belmont Cameli with classic outerwear

Recreate the actor’s cosy and relaxed look with tailored trousers from Piacenza 1733, Bottega Veneta loafers and Ray-Ban sunglasses.

Belmont Cameli in New York City in May, wearing a fur-collar jacket and baggy trousers. Photo: Getty Images
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Style Edit: Rolex’s timeless commitment to tennis shines at the US Open

As the official timekeeper of all four grand slam events, the Swiss watchmaker counts elite players including Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff among its testimonees.

Cinema

Oscars body champions emerging film talent at Toronto International Film Festival

Hosted at the Toronto International Film Festival and supported by Rolex, the awards connect a new generation of filmmakers with the global industry.

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Style Edit: Tudor expands the Ranger collection and brings back the Northflag

Tracing its roots to 1929, the Ranger welcomes a compact 36mm option and a new ‘Dune white’ dial, while the Northflag returns in a 40mm iteration.

The Tudor Northflag features a black dial with monobloc ceramic luminous hour markers and a 24-hour rehaut. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: New Cyrus timepieces at Masterpiece by King Fook

Crafted by Jean-François Mojon, the new models include a pale-blue iteration of the Klepcys Dice, the world’s first double independent chronograph.

Cyrus Etheral Twin Orbital Tourbillon. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: The Longines Master Collection gets a 2026 redesign and a new monopusher chronograph

The line’s star-studded campaign features the watchmaker’s ambassadors of elegance, including Jennifer Lawrence, Henry Cavill and Kate Winslet.

Luxury brands

8 timepieces from Post Malone’s holy grail watch collection

Many of the musician’s most prized timepieces, including a gem-set Patek Philippe Nautilus also owned by Drake and Kylie Jenner, are rarely seen in public.

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Style Edit: Inside Breguet’s tourbillon legacy

From Abraham-Louis Breguet’s 1801 patent to 2025’s Expérimentale 1, the tourbillon remains at the heart of the maison’s ongoing horological innovation.

Breguet’s flagship boutique in Hong Kong features dedicated exhibition zones showcasing limited editions and high jewellery timepieces. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Richard Mille revs up vintage elegance at 3 racing events

The Swiss watchmaker champions classic racing through partnerships with the Richard Mille Cup, Le Mans Classic and Rallye des Princesses.

Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille partners with three sporting events. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s immersive watchmaking masterclass in Macau

The maison brings the craftsmanship of Le Brassus to AP House Macau, giving guests a rare opportunity to assemble its signature Calibre 4302 movement.

Luxury brands

From Rolex to Tag Heuer, pastel watches are taking over

Major brands are adding models in playful tones to their range, with Hublot, Richard Mille, Dior, Gerald Charles and Norqain also following the trend.

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Luxury brands

4 top watch moments in August, from Drake’s Daytona to Sam Altman’s bespoke Vanguart

Watch Ho & Co founder Jackie Ho channels personal yum cha memories in a Selten collaboration, while Ryan Reynolds steps out with an F.P. Journe Automatique Lune.

From left: A bespoke seven-piece Vanguart series for OpenAI; Ryan Reynolds wears an F.P. Journe Automatique Lune; Legare’s debut timepiece, the Chapter 1 AGP Inverted. Photos: Handout; Getty Images
Fashion

Why collectors are buying rectangular watches again

Driven by a revival in classic elegance, rectangular cases are capturing a new generation of collectors looking beyond standard round sports watches.

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Style Edit: Rolex celebrates 25 years with the Monterey Motorsports Reunion

A highlight of Monterey Car Week in California, the Reunion brought together car enthusiasts, designers, celebrated racers and Rolex Testimonees.

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Style Edit: Audemars Piguet makes a splash with 9 new Royal Oak Offshore models

‘The Beast’ gets a colourful 2026 refresh, featuring 3 distinct trios that range from high-octane chronographs to serious divers.

Audemars Piguet 37mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph in turquoise. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Omega’s polished Constellation line is designed for 24/7 wear

The stainless-steel timepieces pair striking dials with diamond or white gold accents, alongside signature details rooted in a 1952 icon.

Omega has updated its Constellation collection with four 28mm models. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Richard Mille’s fresh take on women’s watches

Amanda Mille and Cécile Guenat guide the design of watches worn by women, from Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to football icon Sam Kerr.

Luxury brands

Gucci, Hermès and Chanel all made time for big cats at Watches and Wonders

From lions and a tiger to Cartier’s iconic panther, these pieces bring majestic felines to life through painting, engraving, enamel or marquetry.

Luxury brands

Inside Tom Holland’s esoteric watch collection, from Rolex to Patek Philippe

The Spider-Man and Odyssey star has built an enviable collection of rare and prized timepieces, showcasing a style that is both classy and quirky.

Tom Holland arrives for the UK premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in London on July 29 (left); the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Platinum (right). Photos: EPA; Handout
Luxury brands

Full-lume watches are the new flex, from heritage brands to indie upstarts

Luminescence was a stand-out trend at this year’s Watches and Wonders – here’s how makers are using innovative materials to light up horology.

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume. Photo: Handout
Luxury brands

5 top watch moments in July, from Wimbledon wrist game to an F.P. Journe for auction

Former Audemars Piguet CEO unveils a new brand, IWC and Longines lean into blue dials, and a US watch retailer sues over Trump tariffs on Swiss imports.

How luxury is made

How new materials are reshaping the future of luxury watchmaking

H. Moser & Cie and Hublot are among those experimenting with advanced compounds that boost performance and deliver distinctive finishes.

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