Editor’s Picks
A selection of stories and insights from the Perpetual team.
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Specialists' Picks: Watches & Wonders 2026, Part One
Now that the dust has settled, Watches & Wonders 2026 has once again confirmed the show's role as the annual foca... -
The Kudoke K2 Salmon, and the Rise of Stefan Kudoke
Independent watchmaking has a way of bringing the story of the person behind the watch into sharper focus. Without th... -
The Vacheron Constantin 222 – A 1970s Design Icon Reborn
In the pantheon of integrated-bracelet sports watches, a few designs sit above the rest. The Royal Oak and the Nautil... -
Inside the World of 'Black Label' F.P. Journe
No, it's not a Johnnie Walker collaboration; F.P. Journe’s so-called “Black Label” series of watches began as a way f...
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Specialists' Picks: Watches & Wonders 2026, Part Two
Following on from Part One, we continue our Specialists’ Picks from Watches & Wonders 2026 and across Geneva with further highlights selected by Phillips’ global team, ranging from exquisite je... -
Specialists' Picks: Watches & Wonders 2026, Part One
Now that the dust has settled, Watches & Wonders 2026 has once again confirmed the show's role as the annual focal point of the watch community. Beyond the main event at Palexpo, Geneva was ali... -
The Kudoke K2 Salmon, and the Rise of Stefan Kudoke
Independent watchmaking has a way of bringing the story of the person behind the watch into sharper focus. Without the safety net of a centuries-old brand or a global marketing machine, what remain... -
The Vacheron Constantin 222 – A 1970s Design Icon Reborn
In the pantheon of integrated-bracelet sports watches, a few designs sit above the rest. The Royal Oak and the Nautilus, of course – but also the Vacheron Constantin 222. When the brand revived the... -
Inside the World of 'Black Label' F.P. Journe
No, it's not a Johnnie Walker collaboration; F.P. Journe’s so-called “Black Label” series of watches began as a way for the brand to reward longtime clients with an even more exclusive watch. -
The Biver Automatique, in Carbon and Gold
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The Story Behind the F.P. Journe Vagabondage I
The F.P. Journe Vagabondage collection officially dates to 2004, but its roots stretch back several years earlier, to the late 1990s, when François-Paul Journe was actively experimenting with uncon... -
The Sensational, Off-Catalogue Rolex Daytona Le Mans in 18k Yellow Gold
Launched to mark the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Le Mans” arrived as one of the most unexpected and closely watched releases of Watches and Wonders 2023. -
You've Never Seen a Royal Oak Quite Like This
The first gem-set Royal Oak was the 18k yellow-gold Ref. 8756, featuring 80 diamonds on the rim of its bezel, which was released in the late 1970s, not long after the introduction of the inaugural ... -
Born in Paris, This Rare '90s Cartier Tank Was Inspired by East Asian Decorative Arts
The Cartier Tank is among the most well-known and recognizable watches in the world. It’s one of the few timepieces – alongside the likes of the Rolex Submariner and Casio G-Shock – that many will ...
