Watches & Wonders 2026: See for Yourself
What’s fashionable and trendy in watches? The world’s leading watch
exhibition has the answers.
Entries by Alexey Kutkovoy
New Release: Laurent Ferrier Sport Traveller Slate Grey
At this year’s Watches & Wonders exhibition, the brand is presenting the Sport Traveller, arguably the most practical watch in its collection.
New Release: Lab Series 1 by Holthinrichs Watches skilfully transports us into a retrofuturistic reality
Today, I present two new models that caught my attention: the automatic Lab Series 1.S, which offers the rare combination of automatic winding and small seconds, and the Lab Series 1.GMT, featuring a straightforward second time zone function with a central 24-hour GMT hand.
30th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore: ROO F1s, High Octane Fairy Tales of Super Star Racing Drivers
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore limited editions dedicated to the world of Formula 1 are one of the most interesting chapters in the history of the Offshore collection, which turns 30 this year. The release of such Offshores did not last long, from 2004 to 2012. Many of us were there, but for many everything was somehow forgotten and it is worth refreshing memories.
30th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore: Here Come ‘The Beasts’
While reflecting on the various limited edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshores, Alexey Kutkovoy realized something that had escaped him: there are not many ROO versions of the original ‘The Beast’ design. In fact, there are very few. You can count them on one hand.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 30th Anniversary: 4 New 2023 Releases
Alexey Kutkovoy considers the introduction of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972 to be one of the most important turning points in the evolution of wristwatches in the 20th century. Here he looks at the history of the Offshore and highlights 4 new models for the Offshore’s 30th anniversary.
Felipe Pikullik: One of the New Generation of Independents Specializing in Superlative Hand Finishing and Hand Made Watches
Felipe Pikullik’s watches are characterized by their fine decorative finishing, but as Alexey Kutkovoy discovers, he has ambitious plans to go much much further down the hand made path.
30th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore: Tourbillon plus Chronograph Models
To Alexey Kutkovoy’s overview of complicated Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshores (ROO), here is a very special combination of complications: chronograph and a tourbillon.
30th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore: Complications from Start to Finish (well, almost)
The 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore (ROO) is an excellent time to think seriously about how good this watch is as a collector’s item. An essential aspect of this subject is mechanical watches with complications.