Geneva Watch Days is unfolding and we are bringing you some of our early favourites, starting with the fabulously named Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph 8Tech.

The French luxury group is exiting the specialist watchmaking segment.

The first watch to come from this partnership is a tastefully modern take on a classic timepiece, that highlights both brands’ focus on stylish design.

Continuing where we left off, we highlight some of the steel sports watches that set the bar for the industry

The steel sports watch rules over watchmaking at all levels, but especially at a certain threshold of exclusivity. We examine the reasons for the unprecedented demand for this type of ticker

The constant force mechanism experiences periodical resurgences in popularity, leading us to explore exactly why this fascinating device isn’t present in every brand that also boasts tourbillons, chronograph, perpetual calendars and repeaters.