CHRONICLES

From Scottish based AnOrdain to US outfit Astor & Banks, Chrono Hunter covers the best microbrand watches for every kind of enthusiast and connoisseur.

• patekphilippe
• rolex
• tudor
• tagheuer
• vacheronconstantin

Winner of the Challenge Watch Prize at the 2021 GPHG, we review the CIGA design Hunter Tourbillon incorporating grade 5 titanium case and in-house caliber CD-011

With two new solar quartz movements including Ronda 215, we cover the Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Solar and Pontos S Solar Chronograph

Delivering small tweaks such as drilled lugs, new case design and a La Joux Perret G100 Automatic movement, we look at the 5th installment of the MAEN Hudson 38 MK5

• maen

A world first, merging age-old coin-striking manufacturing, in conjunction with the Monnaie de Paris, we cover Beaubleu La Pièce No. 1 and La Pièce No. 2

• beaubleu

Incorporating a slimmer case, in-house micro-rotor movement produced in Morteau and French Renaissance design, we review the new YEMA Granvelle Renaissance CMM.29

• yema

Showcasing an AMT column wheel movement and signature red pusher made of Hyceram, we present the Hanhart 417 ES Heritage Flyback 39mm and 42mm

• hanhart

With full Damascus Steel case, incorporating four dial declinations, Midnight, Solstice, Evergreen, Sunburst, we cover the new McQuaide C1 Cosmopolitan Collection

• mcquaide

Featuring a Swiss made flying tourbillon, a global exclusive for the brand, we review the XP1 Tourbillon Swiss Made from Blackout Watches to see if it’s worth your time.