Gallet has picked a fairly ambitious moment for its comeback: its 200th birthday. The Swiss watchmaker, founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1826, returns under Breitling with four collections built around two centuries of aviation, racing, sailing and exploration, bringing the brand’s distinctly adventurous outlook into the present day.
“Gallet was born in an age of exploration and has followed that path ever since,” says Georges Kern , CEO of House of Brands (Breitling, Gallet and Universal Genève). “We’re proud to bring Gallet back for a new generation.”
Breitling is producing the new watches and bringing its technical expertise, after-sales service and global distribution network to the relaunch, while selected Breitling boutiques will feature dedicated safari-inspired Gallet spaces. “By manufacturing every watch within Breitling’s infrastructure, we’re able to honour that heritage while ensuring the quality, reliability and service expected from a modern Swiss watch brand,” says Erwan Rossignol, Managing Director of Gallet.
Flying Officer Chronograph 40 by Gallet.
At the centre is the Flying Officer , first introduced in 1939 as a companion to the earliest era of intercontinental travel. Its rotating city ring allowed pilots to keep track of the time at upcoming refuelling stops, and the new 40mm version updates that idea with 24 destinations ranging from major international gateways to more remote points of exploration.
The chronograph comes in light blue or black with tone-on-tone subdials and the Gallet 23 automatic calibre, while the three-hand version arrives in dark blue or a bright orange inspired by the patina of an aged Flying Officer, powered by the Gallet 17 automatic calibre. Both can be fitted with interchangeable leather, rubber, field or fabric straps, alongside a stainless-steel bracelet with an integrated micro-adjustment system.
The Multichron family takes Gallet in a more technical direction. The 42mm Multichron Pilot draws on the 1969 chronograph created for long-duration timing and second-time-zone tracking, adding a bidirectional bezel, telemeter scale, luminescent hands and indices, and a date window at six o’clock. The 41mm Multichron Sport looks instead to the brand’s motorsport history, pairing a tachymeter scale with vivid orange chronograph hands against dark blue or black dials.
Multichron Sport Chronograph 41 by Gallet.
The pinnacle of the bicentennial comes with Gallet Classics , a trio of 38mm hand-wound chronographs developed with the help of Gallet historians, collectors and longtime enthusiasts. All three use Breitling’s Caliber B09 manufacture movement and offer around 70 hours of power reserve.
The Tribute to Multichron Yachting Big Eye revisits a 1960s regatta timer with its distinctive oversized countdown subdial, the Tribute to Multichron 45 brings a deep black dial to a chronograph inspired by aviation and racing, while the Tribute to Silverlight draws from the Multichron Navigator through a silver-toned dial and stylised numerals.
Gallet is also bringing a new cast of adventurers into the story, with photographers, filmmakers, conservationists and explorers documenting their journeys through the brand’s ‘ Field Notes’ video dispatches . Their assignments range from tracking injured elephants and paragliding across the Himalayas to sailing Arctic waters and documenting wildlife in Kenya.
After two hundred years, Gallet has decided that retirement was simply too overrated. The watches are available now through selected retailers and online. Find out more here.
photography. courtesy of Gallet words. Gennaro Costanzo
The Royal Oak has been through enough incarnations to qualify for its own memoir, but Serena Williams has given it a particularly personal new chapter. Today, Swiss manufacturer Audemars Piguet unveils the Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph ‘Serena Williams’ Limited Edition .
After more than a decade as a house ambassador, the legendary athlete has had a direct hand in shaping a timepiece that brings together her sporting heritage, her interest in design and a convincing argument for putting pink on a ceramic sports chronograph.
The reference measures 38 mm and comes dressed almost completely in white ceramic, a demanding material that shapes the case middle, bezel, crown, push-pieces and integrated bracelet. Audemars Piguet hand-finishes each component with an alternation of satin-brushing and chamfering to highlight the signature octagonal architecture.
“Working with Audemars Piguet on this watch has been special because it reflects so many parts of who I am. I’ve always believed that strength and feminine energy can exist side by side.
People often see strength, determination and competition, but there’s also creativity, intuition and joy,” says Williams. “The white ceramic feels strong and resilient, while the pink mother-of-pearl dial brings warmth and softness.
Every detail was intentional. To me, this watch is a reminder that you don’t have to choose between power and grace – you can embrace both.”
That refined, pink-tinted mother-of-pearl dial fully alters the visual mood, offering a soft iridescence that contrasts with the robust white casing. The layout features 18-carat white gold hands and luminescent markers, with rhodium-toned pink gold threads encircling the chronograph counters.
A coordinated pink date window with white numerals sits between 4 and 5 o’clock. For a more casual option, the package includes an additional pink rubber strap featuring white ceramic studs and a titanium folding clasp.
Inside the 11.1 mm case lies Calibre 6401, the manufacture’s latest-generation integrated automatic chronograph movement. Composed of 350 components and 44 jewels, this in-house calibre replaces the historic Calibre 2385, which has powered the brand’s smaller chronographs for nearly three decades.
The redesigned architecture moves the minute and hour counters to 9 and 3 o’clock, using an integrated column wheel and a simplified, patented vertical-clutch system engineered to enhance structural reliability. The mechanism runs at a frequency of 4 Hz, guarantees a 55-hour power reserve and showcases its 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight through a sapphire caseback framed in titanium.
The watch highlights a long-term connection to Williams’ own timeline, running parallel to her historic return to professional tennis. Having joined Audemars Piguet in 2014, she has worn the brand’s sports models in high-performance settings, competing in a Royal Oak Offshore Diver during her 2021 Australian Open run and a pink-dialled Offshore at Wimbledon earlier this year.
The release continues a lineage of athlete-focused collaborations for the Royal Oak chronograph, which launched in 1997 and has previously honoured figures like sailing team Alinghi, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and football legend Leo Messi.
“Serena’s influence extends far beyond sport. Through discipline, constant reinvention and a strong sense of community, she continues to open paths for women across fields,” says Ilaria Resta , Chief Executive Officer at Audemars Piguet. “Our relationship is rooted in the belief that progress is collective, shaped over time and forged by those who support and challenge us along the way.”
Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, the titanium caseback frame is engraved with ‘Limited Edition,’ marking the latest chapter for one of watchmaking’s most recognisable designs.
The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph ‘Serena Williams’ edition is available to explore through authorised boutique channels. Find out more here .
photography. courtesy of Audemars Piguet words. Gennaro Costanzo
During New York Fashion Week, Tommy Hilfiger booked one of the city’s most recognisable addresses — The Plaza Hotel. For Spring/Summer 2027 , ‘Plaza Prep’ took over the landmark Fifth Avenue building, a particularly personal choice for Hilfiger given that he once lived there with his family. The grand interiors became the backdrop for a collection that takes American prep apart and puts it back together with considerably more personality.
“For 40 years, I’ve been inspired by the style of New Yorkers — how the people of the city take the classics and make them their own,” Hilfiger says. “This season, The Plaza is our playground, where Tommy icons feel remixed and refined for today.”
The collection is recognisably Tommy, although very little has been left completely alone. Red, white and blue return alongside brighter yellow and green, while traditional prep staples get new proportions and unexpected fabrics.
Rugby dresses arrive colour-blocked, Oxford shirts appear in Ithaca stripes and tartan finds its way onto blazers and Ivy jackets. Polos swing from intentionally shrunken to generously oversized, finished with tiny Tommy crest embroidery and collars turned upwards in a collegiate nod.
Chinos receive one of the more entertaining updates, transformed into high-cut hot shorts in vivid colours, while more restrained versions borrow from denim with subtly twisted seams. The Tommy Flag is faded and washed across superfine suede and silk-cashmere, also appearing on oversized totes that seem designed with the very realistic problem of needing somewhere to put everything you bought at The Plaza in mind.
Accessories keep the ‘90s references coming, mostly due to rounded two-tone skate sneakers, boat shoes and penny loafers. Meanwhile, a leather version of the pool slide takes something firmly associated with summer holidays and gives it a slightly dressier finish.
The runway itself supplied plenty of star power, with Gigi Hadid opening the show in a slouchy khaki blazer with cherry-red trousers, followed by Romeo Beckham , who closed proceedings wearing the final streetwear look.
The guest list was almost as eclectic as the clothes, with Kate Moss , Camila Cabello , Jisoo, Patrick Schwarzenegger , Arón Piper and more filling the Palm Court and Terrace Room. The high-energy finale culminated with a surprise performance by Slayyyter , who illuminated the room in custom red shirting, cropped shorts, a collegiate necktie and striking black knee-high boots as she sang her hit song ‘DANCE’.
Slayyyter performing for Tommy Hilfiger, by Noam Galai.
The Plaza has remained woven into Hilfiger’s own New York story since his family lived there, and Spring 2027 turns that personal history into the backdrop for his latest take on Classic American Cool. After all, there may be no better place to put modern prep through its paces than a hotel where everybody already knows how to make an entrance.
Discover the Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2027 collection here .
photography. courtesy of Noam Galai for Tommy Hilfiger words. Gennaro Costanzo
AlphaTauri arrives in Madrid to unveil ‘Moments That Unite’ its latest campaign, captured through the distinctive lens of photographer Neil Bedford .
More than a campaign launch, the evening brought together the worlds of Red Bull and AlphaTauri, uniting the people, personalities and shared spirit at the heart of the brand.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Spanish capital, the collection comes to life through the Fashion Energy Walk, blending fashion with movement and performance. The evening continues with live showcases from BMX rider Matthias Dandois , skateboarder Danny León and parkour athlete Hazal Nehir , who bring a dynamic energy to the presentation of the women’s line, offering an exclusive preview of AlphaTauri’s growing women’s business ahead of 2027.
In Madrid, ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen joins the event from the front row. “I’m wearing a lot of AlphaTauri stuff because it’s still very stylish. It’s flexible, breathable, comfortable, and I enjoy wearing it a lot” he says.
A familiar face of AlphaTauri, Verstappen also features in the brand’s latest campaign, “Moments That Unite,” shot ahead of the race weekend. He joins a distinctive lineup of athletes and personalities, including Jürgen Klopp , Fernando Torres , Mario Gómez , Danny León , Hazal Nehir , Edgar Canet , Joel Schwärzler , Ryōyū Kobayashi and Matthias Dandois .
Throughout the campaign, each athlete shares one moment that changed everything for them: on the bike, on the board, when they received their Red Bull helmet, on the pitch or far away from the spotlight. At the core of the campaign is a collection of limited-edition pieces from AlphaTauri, based on the AW26 collection. Each style is personalised with a handwritten label referencing a defining moment from the athlete’s career.
Through these individual choices, fashion meets performance, and each piece becomes a reflection of personal identity and experience. With ‘Moments That Unite’, AlphaTauri continues to explore the relationship between fashion and function, bringing to life the experiences that connect people across disciplines and communities. Unfolding over 90 days, the campaign will be released participant by participant, allowing each moment and each look to stand on its own.
The limited-edition pieces will be available online and at selected retailers. Find out more here .
photography. courtesy of Neil Bedford for AlphaTauri words. Clara La Rosa