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Phillips Watches Presents Le Concours de Complexité – A F.P. Journe Watch Collection

Making a Mark: Understanding the 1931 Alphabet Typeface by Jaeger Le-Coultre

Watchmakers have long embarked on collaborations with artists, from Geneva jeweller Gilbert Albert and his Brâncuşi-inspired designs for Patek Philippe to the Zen creations by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando for Bulgari. Such collaborations are amongst the best ways for a watch brand to broaden its appeal. Jaeger-LeCoultre (JLC) has been exploring such relationships with “Made of Makers”, an initiative made up of collaborations with varied designers and artisans from other disciplines, including mixologist Matthias Giroud and the Michelin-starred pastry chef Nina Métayer. Its latest partnership is with Spanish typographer and illustrator Alex Trochut, who has penned a font specifically for the brand, the 1931 Alphabet. Alex Trochut Initial thoughts On its face, this might sound like the typical artistic collaboration embarked upon by a watchmaker. But this has a subtle twist in engaging with watch enthusiasts as it’s all about personalisation of the watch.  The 1931 Alphabet can transform a stock Reverso into something unique and something that would not be out of place Jay Gatsby’s wrist. It’s a prime example of typography as a decorative art in watchmaking. The attention to detail in the font design is evident in the kerning of the letters, which includes the use of negative space to create balance.  The 1931 Alphabet Given this typeface’s strikingly bold design, it is a perfect pair for the Reverso. Since its introduction in 1931, the model has evolve...

Introducing: Carrera Fusion: TAG Heuer’s Newest LE Turns The Classic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Into A Watch (Live Pics, Pricing, And Bonus Pictures Of Vintage Porsches)

Announced yesterday in Paris, these new chronos take the Carrera cursive from the side of the car to the side of the watch.

Why The A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon Pour Le Mérite Is One Of The Most Historically Important Modern Wristwatches – Reprise

Why is this timepiece important from a holistic view of horological history? The reasons are manifold and include the unheard-of technology nestled within its movement, the audacity of a German newcomer in challenging Swiss status quo, and the symbolic value for A. Lange & Söhne's rebirth as well as the golden age of mechanical timepieces.

Hands-On: This Seiko LE Won't Make You A Better Athlete, But It Honors Those Who Compete

A watch that commemorates the World Athletics Championships 2022 and Seiko's rich chronograph history.

Introducing: The Hermès Arceau Le Temps Voyageur Dual Time Zone Encourages You To Get Out Of The House (Live Pics And Pricing)

Two-timing has never looked so good.

Introducing the Hermès Arceau Le Temps Voyageur

Hermès surprises once again with a travel centric, dual-time watch, which quite literally requires time itself to travel across dial

Introducing Le Régulateur Louis Erard x seconde/seconde/

Wagering its Régulateur, Louis Erard’s collaboration with seconde/seconde/ delivers a tongue-in-cheek send-up of the frustrations of the digital age.

Hands-On: The Seiko Alpinist LE With A Mesmerizing Dial

Plus, a new Presage, as part of the brand's 140th anniversary celebration.

Found: Carroll Shelby's Prize Patek Philippe From The 1959 24 Hours Of Le Mans

A pink gold Ref. 1463 trophy.

Ulysse Nardin Uses A Panda Dial For The First Time In New Marine Torpilleur LE

The watch is classic and modern.

Introducing: The Doxa 600T LE In Titanium

An Aubry-era throwback, now in titanium.

In-Depth: Grand Seiko's Kiyotaka Sakai Breaks Down The New 'Tree Rings' LE – And The New Series 9 Design (Live Pics & Pricing)

The fourth timepiece to house the new Hi-Beat caliber 9SA5 is also a pretty-in-platinum showcase for the new Series 9 design.

Introducing: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Edition 'Le Petit Prince'

“No one is ever satisfied where he is.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

John Mayer Tests Fanaticism with LE Invicta Release

While some AD’s fear this could lead to cross-contamination of brand identity, others have resigned to embracing the inevitable demand. 

Breaking News: Steve McQueen's Monaco From 'Le Mans' Brings Home $2,208,000 At Phillips, Setting New Heuer Record

The watch gifted to the film's mechanic becomes the most expensive Heuer ever.

Steve McQueen, The Set Of ‘Le Mans,’ And A Surprising Cartier Tank – Reprise

In the 1968 film 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' Steve McQueen played the title character, a millionaire businessman and avid sportsman involved in a cat-and-mouse game with an insurance claims investigator played by Faye Dunaway. McQueen chose two of his personal watches to wear in the film: an elegant Cartier Tank Cintrée and a Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox. But when Nick Gould looked further into this, he discovered that contrary to popular opinion McQueen also surprisingly owned a Tank.

New release: Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter with Editorial Commentary (critical)

Louis Erard continues to partner with watchmaking creators, and builds another bridge with high-end watchmaking by working alongside Vianney Halter, an artist whose every creation is a collector’s dream item. Here, the latest novelty is the Louis Erard x Vianney Halter – a 178 piece limited edition, automatic regulator, priced at CHF 3,500. Press releaseRead More

Breaking News: Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 & One Of Steve McQueen's Heuer Monacos From 'Le Mans' Will Hit The Block At Phillips New York (Exclusive Live Pics)

Talk about a double-header...

Introducing: The Grand Seiko SLGH003 Hi-Beat 60th Anniversary LE, Featuring The New Dual Impulse Escapement

Grand Seiko's new Hi-Beat caliber 9SA5, in steel for the first time.

Introducing: The Cartier Santos-Dumont Le Brésil, La Baladeuse, And No. 14 Bis Limited Editions

A trio of LEs with hand-wound movements and special engravings.

Auctions: Porsche, RM Sotheby's To Auction Last 911 (991), Special LE Porsche Design Chronograph, In COVID-19 Fundraiser With United Way

For a very good cause, two compelling machines.

Photo Report: A Visit To Villeret And Le Locle With HODINKEE And Montblanc

Two locations, two different experiences of watchmaking.

Bring a Loupe: An Onyx Datejust, An Educational Piece From Technicum Neuchâteloise Le Locle, And A Rattrapante Pocket Watch From Omega

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Hands-On: The Rado True Thinline Les Couleurs Le Corbusier

Rado's Thinline watches in a color palette by one of architecture's modern masters.