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Louis Vuitton Announces Semi-Finalists For Its 2025-2026 Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
The group of 20 semi-finalists spans the globe, with some familiar young faces and some new names you probably haven't heard before.
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The group of 20 semi-finalists spans the globe, with some familiar young faces and some new names you probably haven't heard before.
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The Cartier Tank is one of the most thoroughly and exhaustively discussed watches of all time. At one point or another, the Cartier Tank has been worn by JFK, Princess Diana, Ralph Lauren, Michelle Obama, Muhammad Ali, Andy Warhol… the list really goes on and on. The first Cartier Tank was a prototype worn by none other than U.S. General "Black Jack" Pershing, who was the commander of the Allied forces in World War I. And while the collection was formally debuted with the Tank Normale, it would be the Cartier Tank Louis that would go on to be synonymous with the iconic rectangular-cased watch. Of course, there is so much history and lore to get lost in with the Tank and our own resident expert, Mark Bernardo, did a complete job of it, which you can read here. The Cartier Tank Louis is an Art Deco classic that has inspired countless imitators but, as with all great things, there is the real thing and then there’s everything else. Cartier Tank Louis Case The contemporary Cartier Tank Louis comes in a few different sizes, starting with the mini quartz which is 16.5mm wide, 6.2mm thick, and 24mm tall; to the small mechanical, which is 22mm wide, 6.8mm thick, and 29.5mm tall; to the size I will be reviewing here, which is the large manual-winding model, which is 25.5mm wide, 6.6mm thick, and 33.7mm tall. There is also the automatic Tank Louis that was introduced at this year’s edition of Watches & Wonders, which is 27.7mm wide, 8.18mm thick, and 38.1mm tall. When mos...
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A deep dive into the mind of two unique creatives and how time shapes their process.
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Don't call it XL, but maybe "Jumbo," the newest Tank LC features a self-winding caliber, for the first time in decades.
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The second of a five-piece limited series that started with Rexhep Rexhepi, the watch is far more than just a GMT – it's a work of art.
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The brand brings new materials and high-end gemsetting to its recently revamped Tambour line.
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A new spin on a classic, if you will.
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Referencing 100-year-old designs, LV's Convergence underlines the unification of Vuitton's watchmaking workshops.
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Craftsmanship and watchmaking come together in three new collections from LV's High Watchmaking.
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Inspired by stained glass windows and proudly displaying the Geneva Seal.
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The independent watchmaker's detent escapement wins the inaugural award.
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This Breguet souscription pocket watch number 1836 was created just after the French Revolution in 1796 and was sold in 1807 for £600. A testament to the quality of the movement’s design and the skill of its watchmaker, after more than 200 years it still runs impeccably today, which makes it the perfect role model for Breguet's modern Tradition line.
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At the helm of LV Watches for a short time, Arnault is already making waves. Just wait until you see his collection.
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Big news out of La Fabrique du Temps as Jean Arnault and LV release a totally new take on the Tambour.
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Ken Gargett thinks that the 2015 Cristal is a wine of purity. Wonderfully fresh, we have notes of white florals, citrus, honey and chalk. Gentle notes of stonefruit emerge, with a walnut backing, all held together by that line of salinity. This is layered and complex, a beautiful Cristal with serious intensity. Great focus and such length. Impeccably balanced and with a lingering finish. It should drink beautifully for the next 10 to 20 years.
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The Voyager case goes bones and all with a brand new automatic time-only skeleton movement.
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Earlier this year, LV Director of Watches Jean Arnault teased a serious committee. Today, the names are revealed.
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With help from Genta's widow, Evelyne, the focus will be on high complications and limited production.
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A quartet ranging from modern minimalism to glamorous glitz.
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Building on the innovation of the Carpe Diem, LV heads to China.
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"Now get you to my lady's chamber and tell her, let her paint an inch thick, to this favor she must come." – Hamlet
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For many watch enthusiasts, it is probably not a stretch to say that fine timepieces are often enjoyed with a fine glass of bubbly. So without further ado, here are five much-heralded prestige champagne releases from the stellar 2012 vintage that stand out for their extraordinary “taste.” Just in time for you to toast the start of 2023!
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The new award kicks off in the New Year and is geared toward furthering creativity and entrepreneurship in horology.
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Drum roll, please.
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