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At the 25th edition of the SIHH, Vacheron Constantin will also kick off the celebrations for its 260th anniversary. As to be expected of the brand, these celebration include lot’s of new watches and even a unique collection of  table clocks. The Métiers d’Art Arca consists out of only twelve pieces, only available through the […]

SIHH 2015: IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “75th Anniversary”

The Lange Zeitwerk Minute Repeater with live pictures, prices and specifications

There is hardly anything more impressive in the world of watchmaking then a Grande Complication. All the skill and know-how of a brand incorporated in one single piece, resulting in a watch that can and has almost everything. These watches are as prestigious as they are rare, not only to their owners but also to […]

SIHH 2015: Panerai PAM 604 Radiomir Firenze 3 Days

DeBethune DB28 GS

Normally I hate working on Sundays, I would much rather potter around the house in my PJs, cup of coffee in hand, a little Scooby Doo with my six year-old, maybe bake some cup cakes if I am feeling particularly energetic  (I know I could rock the FT How To Spend It’s Perfect Weekend!). But […]

Geneva 2015: DeBethune DB25T Zodiac -Limited Edition of 20 Pieces

There is no such thing as a conventional Parmigiani, and there should never be something as a conventional Parmigiani. It doesn’t suit the brand. Parmigiani is all about constantly developing the art of classical watchmaking to define current and future expression of its art. With SIHH 2015 just around the corner, Parmigiani introduces a new […]

Pre Baselworld 2015: Blancpain Villeret Collection Grande Date

When it comes to haute horlogerie, Arnold & Son is often a brand that is overlooked by many purveyors. There is little wonder, since the British watchmaker is often overshadowed by their more illustrious counterparts like Patek Philippe. However, that does not stop them from making wonderful pieces, such as the Time Pyramid and DBS. ThisRead More

When a watch has the word traditional in it and it is a Piaget you can count that it will also feature a gold bracelet. Although a watchmaker long before venturing into the field of jewelry making, Piaget has been merging both crafts for longer than half a century. This has always been Piaget’s strength; […]

Celebrate the art of chronographs and win yourself a Raymond Weil Freelancer 7730. Centered on freedom of artistic interpretation, elegance and an urban personality, the Freelancer collection is made for those with a “free spirit.” The Freelancer clearly displays a Valjoux 7750 movement – a popular and reliable movement used in majority of mechanical chronograph […]

Longines celebrates Singapore’s 50th Anniversary of Independence with a limited edition watch

A dramatic event occurred in the financial markets yesterday that will certainly affect many of the Swiss watch brands that we love and follow. The SNB (Swiss National Bank) made the sudden announcement of its decision to scrap its cap on the Swiss Franc against the Euro (at 1.20CHF per Euro). This news sparked a […]

New Ambassador for Speake Marin: Pierce Brosnan

When you hear the words Carbon and Green, especially quickly after each other, you probably think that the conversation is about the environment and not about high end watches. The exception to this rule is Linde Werdelin’s latest edition to the line-up; the Oktopus Double Date Carbon – Green. The name actually says it all; […]

Vacheron Constantin reveals the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Goat, from its Metiers D'art collection. An interesting piece

Breguet’s claims to fame are many, to put it mildly –his list of firsts, and improvements on the designs of others, is one of the longest in the entire history of horology (his work on and experiments with escapements alone would keep a bevy of grad students in horological history busy for years, if there […]

Ulysse Nardin Classico: "Year of the Goat"

There was a time, in the not so distant past, when people discredited Hublot for being too similar to Audemars Piguet. It was unpleasant, but it was not too difficult to see why. The design, the concept, and the execution were uncannily familiar. But things have changed . The new Hublot MP-05 “LaFerrari” is oneRead More

Antonio Calce is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sowind Group

  At first glance, luxury watch brand Hublot may appear to have little in common with the world of professional poker. Think for a bit though, and the parallels become apparent. Like big-time poker pros, Hublot’s Chairman Jean-Claude Biver and CEO Ricardo Guadalupe are not afraid of risk. Together, they have fueled Hublot’s rebirth and […]

Today Kering announced that Antonio Calce has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Sowind Group, effective immediately. He will report to Albert Bensoussan, CEO of Kering’s “Luxury – Watches & Jewelry” division. As part of his new role, Calce will supervise the management of the brands Girard-Perregaux and Jeanrichard, both parts of the Sowind […]

The hamilton khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono Limited Edition, a handsome looking toolwatch with an unconventional design.

Pre SIHH 2015: IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Pure Classic

In the rarified world of fine skeleton tourbillions, Roger Dubuis stands at the forefront. At SIHH, the Manufacture will introduce a timepiece that takes the art form to new heights: the Excalibur Spider Skeleton Flying Tourbillion. The Spider name is, of course, inspired by the creators of the complex, gossamer sculptures found in nature. The […]