Bhanu Chopra

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Watch Journalist at Freelance

Contributor at Forbes

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Dennison And Collectability Pay Homage To Vintage Elegance

1 week ago | forbes.com | Bhanu Chopra

In recent months, micro brand Dennison has gained attention for its A.L.D. collection, named after Aaron Lufkin Dennison, co-founder of the original company in 1874. All the models have a cushion-shaped case with either Sunray or natural stone dials. These watches represent the timeless design of 1960’s and 1970’s slim dress watches made by the Holy Trinity of watchmaking.
New Edition Of Vintage Rolex Book By David Silver

1 week ago | forbes.com | David R. Silver |Bhanu Chopra

Rolex watches have transcended their utilitarian purpose to become symbols of status and achievement. The brand’s association with high-profile events, celebrities, and athletes has further reinforced its standing in popular culture. Cultural icons like Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, James Bond, and Martin Luther King Jr. have all sported Rolex watches. The collector's market for vintage Rolex watches is diverse, with enthusiasts that are casual buyers to serious investors and focused collectors.
All The Best Jewelry Watches from Watches and Wonders 2025

4 weeks ago | revolutionwatch.com | Celine Yap |Bhanu Chopra |Katherine Arteche

Out of the 60 brands exhibiting at Watches and Wonders 2025, only a small handful is capable of bringing something new to the jewelry watches table. These maisons bring something completely different to the industry as they tap into their goldsmithing and gem-setting skills. Over the past few editions of Watches and Wonders, they have also demonstrated immense creativity and audacity in design.
Tariffs Are Here: First Reactions From Watch Industry And End Consumers

1 month ago | forbes.com | Bhanu Chopra

On April 9th, tariffs on Swiss watch imports were implemented at a rate of 31%, while EU watch imports are subject to a 20% tariff. There is currently no clear guidance from the administration regarding the duration of these high tariff rates or their implications for affected countries. As a result, Swiss and EU watch manufacturers, U.S. distributors and retailers, as well as consumers are evaluating strategies to mitigate the impact of these tariffs.
IWC at Watches & Wonders 2025: Ingenieur's In Solid Gold Are Just As Great As You'd Imagine

1 month ago | revolutionwatch.com | Bhanu Chopra |Katherine Arteche |Felix Scholz |Cheryl Chia

IWC’s latest incarnation of the Ingenieur first dropped in 2023 to widespread rapture and adulation. The modern interpretation of Gérald Genta’s 70s-era Jumbo SL models was a perfectly timed fresh face in the ever-popular integrated sports watch segment. That initial launch was pretty pared back, with only a handful of references, and scarce new developments in the Ingenieur space.
Chopard L.U.C 2025: Full Details And Live Photography

1 month ago | revolutionwatch.com | Celine Yap |Bhanu Chopra |Katherine Arteche

It is no secret that the Chopard L.U.C collection represents the pinnacle of fine watchmaking for Chopard. The L.U.C manufacture in Fleurier devotes itself to the pursuit of watchmaking authenticity since its establishment in 1995. Today it produces some of the most original and innovative movements in the watch industry. Among the Chopard L.U.C 2025 novelties, one movements celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Quattro Calibre 98.01-L.
Chopard Watches and Wonders 2025: Platinum Alpine Eagle, L.U.C Quattro, L’Heure Du Diamant

1 month ago | revolutionwatch.com | Celine Yap |Bhanu Chopra |Katherine Arteche

As watch journalists, it is thrilling for us to see Chopard’s watchmaking identity growing steadily from strength to strength. The L.U.C line has never been more appealing collectors, both from a technical and an aesthetic standpoint. The Alpine Eagle has come into its own, symbolizing the vision of a manufacture and the cross-generational bond of the Scheufele family. The Happy Sport retains its unique positioning in the industry. Even L’Heure du Diamant is getting its time in the sun this year.
Hublot’s Latest Horological Marvels

1 month ago | revolutionwatch.com | Troy Barmore |Felix Scholz |Thor Svaboe |Bhanu Chopra

Hublot’s latest horological marvels showcase the brand’s technical competence and reflect its artistic vision. From the vibrant ceramic creations of the Spirit of Big Bang Collection to the mechanical ingenuity of the Big Bang MECA-10 and the groundbreaking use of SAXEM in the Big Bang Tourbillon, Hublot demonstrates its dominance in the competitive landscape of luxury watchmaking to “be the first, be unique, be different”.
Watches And Wonders 2025: What We Hope, Expect, And Secretly Wish For

1 month ago | revolutionwatch.com | Wei Koh |Oliver Muller |Oliver Müller |Felix Scholz |Bhanu Chopra

It is human nature to anticipate and predict information relevant to our day-to-day life before it actually occurs, using both past experiences and current context to determine what is likely to be revealed in the near future. Unsurprisingly, then, the world of horology is currently abuzz with chatter about what Watches and Wonders will reveal on the latest trends in the watch industry.
Rosenbusch Watches - The Building Of A Micro Brand

1 month ago | forbes.com | Bhanu Chopra

The watch industry has witnessed a surge in micro brands in recent years, where enthusiasts, designers, and craftsmen have turned their love for watches into business venture. I receive at least one or two emails from micro brands on weekly basis introducing themselves and their watches. While it is hard to decipher from an email the sincerity and quality of a micro brand, there are certain clues that can easily weed out the bad ones.