Results for Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin

Forty years of the Patek Philippe Caliber 240

The Patek Philippe Calibre 240 began its career in 1977 in the ultra-thin Ref. 3738 Golden Ellips. We explore its development over the last 40 years.

Review: The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatique

Full hands-on and review of the record-breaking Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatique ultra-thin with high-resolution photos from Baselworld 2017

HANDS-ON: Barely there brilliance – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic

Some of the most important, exciting watches are those made by watchmakers who push the barriers of what’s possible. The deepest, the most complicated, or in the case of this Bulgari, the thinnest. Bulgari has a proven record when it comes to high-end, ultra thin horology. They hold the record for the thinnest tourbillon and … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Barely there brilliance – the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Three colours Piaget – the 60th anniversary Altiplano in blue, green and grey

This year Piaget celebrates 60 years of the ground-breaking Altiplano. Released in 1957, the original model was the perfect vehicle for the revolutionary 2mm thin 9P, which went on to become the gold standard for reliable, elegant, ultra-thin movements. Over the decades, there’s been a clear evolution of the Altiplano (which was named after a high-altitude plateau in … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Three colours Piaget – the 60th anniversary Altiplano in blue, green and grey appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

SIHH 2017: Piaget Altiplano: Timeless Classic

2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the Piaget Altiplano – a timepiece that is famed for its slim profile and elegant good looks. Back in 1957, Piaget made a significant impact in the category of dress watches with its ultra-thin movements. The watch, which features the legendary 9P movement, is simply phenomenal. The manual-winding movementRead More

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a World Time Watch, from Our Archives

For this week's Throwback Sundays, our focus is on World Time Watch, featuring the likes of Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Jaeger LeCoultre.

Modestly priced watches: Hamilton Jazzmaster Face to Face II

A close look at the fascinating, yet modestly priced Hamilton Jazzmaster Face to Face II. Is it an alternative to the revered Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso?

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Perpetual Calendar Watch, from Our Archives (Part 2)

We look at yet another six perpetual calendar watches, from Jaeger LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, MB&F;, H.Moser & Cie., and Bovet.

Chrismas Special: The Editor’s Christmas picks

The Editor makes his Christmas picks from Tudor, Jaeger LeCoultre, Greubel Forsey.

Review: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon

Review of the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon. With high resolution photographs of the ultra thin automatic tourbillon, with analysis and commentary.

Throwback Sundays: Six Tribute Watches to SG50

A short guide for a SG50 watch, with pieces from Jaeger LeCoultre, Hublot, Montblanc, Orient, Ball, and Longines.

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Perpetual Calendar Watch from Our Archives

A short guide for a perpetual calendar watch, with pieces from IWC, A Lange and Sohne, H. Moser and Cie, Jaeger LeCoultre, Vianney Halter and Ulysse Nardin.

Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for a Rich Man, from Our Archives

A short guide for a rich man, with pieces from Greubel Forsey, A.Lange and Sohne, Jaeger LeCoultre, Vianney Halter, De Bethune, and Patek Philippe.

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Fathers’ Day Gift from Our Archives

A short recommendation guide to purchase Fathers' Day gift, with pieces from Breguet, Longines, Bremont, Vulcain, Montblanc, and Jaeger LeCoultre.

Spot The Watch: Massimiliano Allegri, manager of Juventus

Massimiliano Allegri the manager of Juventus quite likes Jaeger LeCoultre timepieces. Check out this weeks Spot the Watch to see which models he wears

Deployant Events: Highlights of the horological fortnight

highlights of the horological fortnight ending may 3 2015 jaeger lecoultre the hour glass mb&f; urwerk de bethune deployant events

Throwback Sundays: Six Recommendations for a Mother’s Day Gift from Our Archives

A short recommendation guide to purchase Mother's Day gift, with pieces from Panerai, Blancpain, Jaeger LeCoultre, Breguet, Corum, and A. Lange and Sohne.

SIHH 2015: His and Hers at Piaget

At this year’s SIHH, Piaget unveiled a series of men and women’s wristwatches that complement each other so perfectly. Some are ultra-thin while others are reinterpretations of Piaget models from the past. No matter your taste, you’re bound to find your happiness in the brand’s variety of new timepieces. PIAGET ALTIPLANO CHRONOGRAPH If you’re a fan of Piaget’s […]

SIHH 2015: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Squelette

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Squelette, an ultra thin openworked, elegant and exclusive.

SIHH 2014: Has The Piaget Altiplano 900P Reached The Theoretical Limits Of What’s Possible?

This was the question I was pondering when the Piaget Altiplano 900P was placed in my hands. Piaget of course, are the masters of the Ultra Thin watch, having dedicated themselves to the pursuit of this particular horological niche throughout their history. The brand holds world records for thinness in up to 12 categories, and for this, there is no denying that despite other brands introducing ultra thin watches from time to time, Piaget have shown that their focus has reaped rewards, and also what can be done when a movement, stripped to the bare essentials, can produce a wonder of mechanical beauty.

Piaget 900P: Cutting Edge

Basel Fair, 1957; Piaget stunned the world with the introduction of Caliber 9P. The importance of this movement for Piaget cannot be stressed enough. With a diameter of 20.5mm and a thickness of just 2mm it is not only one of the “founding fathers” of Piaget’s ultra-thin tradition, but it also provided Piaget’s designers the […]

JLC Gyrotourbillon 2

The Jaeger LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon series is now nearing the completion…with the release of the Gyro3 this year. But the piece which still keeps its special place in my mind is the Gyro2. Round like a circle in a spiral Like a wheel within a wheel Never ending on beginning On an ever-spinning reel Not onlyRead More

SIHH 2013: the new JLC Perpetual Calendar with Cylindrical Tourbillon

Jaeger LeCoultre’s offerings this SIHH produced some of the interesting highlights of the show for me. The latest Gyrotourbillon 2 was unveilled…but only 2 pieces were made…one on the showcase, and the other on CEO Jerome Lambert’s wrists. SIHH 2013: JLC Perpetual Calendar with Cylindrical Tourbillon So, its a series of facelifts which drew theRead More

SIHH 2011: Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin is one of the three Grande Dames of watchmaking…the othe two being Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. Interestingly, it is currently the only one which is within a large group, in this case Groupe Richemont, which count amongst the members of its stable luminaries like A. Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Cartier,Read More

Vacheron Constantin Historique

This year’s novelties at SIHH 2010 finally made it to our shores. I attended an evening hosted by Vacheron Constantin…great food, wonderful company, and of course, fine watches. The Historique Ultra-Fine 1968 in a square case, and the Historique Ultra-fine 1955 in the round case. The watches are truly thin, the 1956’s hand wound movementRead More

Vacheron Constantin Brings Back the Traditionelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar

What is the ultimate first world problem? I can think of a handful. There’s the classic notion that we just have too much content to scroll through, stream, and consume. As the Boss put it, there’s 57 channels and nothin’ on. As I sit here typing up this article on hot early summer day with my AC blasting, I’m realizing it’s getting cold enough in here that I might need to add a layer. Woe is me! Just a few weeks ago, I bought a new iPhone and quickly found that Apple Music hadn’t automatically moved over all of my locally downloaded tunes during the initial data transfer. I was pretty disappointed when I realized only the second half of Turn on the Bright Lights was available to me on a late night drive home over the weekend. I just want to hear “Obstacle 1”! These are all annoyances, for sure. But none of them truly compare to the King of First World Problems, which is very obviously not being able to keep your perpetual calendar sufficiently wound. I mean, have you tried to reset one of these things recently? It can be really frustrating. Plenty of brands, like IWC earlier this year, have made moves to make their perpetual calendar movements more forgiving when resetting. Gone are the days, hopefully, when jumping past the current year means an expensive trip back to the manufacture in Switzerland.  Vacheron Constantin has a slightly different solution, which is to enable your perpetual calendar to remain wound for weeks at a time by allowing the wearer...

Its TGIFriday! This month’s great champagnes and wines

And quickly, as with all things enjoyable, we have come to the 7th article. This month, it is a mix of champagnes and still wines. Here is the run-down.

The Formex Aria Turns the Integrated-Bracelet Watch Into Its Own Thing

This Affordable Titanium GMT Avoids The Typical Microbrand Watch Formula

The Unimatic Modello Ultratool GMT combines lightweight construction, quartz durability, and minimalist design in a limited-release watch.

Introducing: The Mermont La Parfaite Considers The Simple Art Of Time Telling In Elevated Form (Live Pics)

What We Know If our ability to value our precious time is a gift, then the simplicity of the Mermont La Parfaite reminds us to slow down and savor it. The debut public model from the new Swiss brand is a study in elevated minimalism. A solo hour hand, polished and hand-finished by master watchmaker Nicolas Delaloye, is the centerpiece.  Sculpted and curved with a heart or spade-shaped cutout, the heat-treated, single stainless steel hand has been hand-finished and sits high enough from the dial that it can be observed from multiple angles. It circles the slanted minute track dial once every twelve hours, making precise reading of the time more of a loose, approximate estimate than an exact by-the-second measurement. That's despite the fact that the hand-wound movement is regulated by Delaloye to high accuracy. And that's the point. The pared-down time telling demands one take stock and consider the few, but highly considered design choices from the brand, founded by Swiss-based collector and watch expert Sebastien Bey-Haut, that is produced and assembled in Geneva at Delaloye's facilities. The color-shifting blue dial features a colimaçon sunburst finish, achieved with colored pigments mixed with Zapon varnish. And indeed, seen in person, the colors of the dial can change dramatically depending on the light, from a bright blue to inky navy and even dark purple. The classic slanted minute track is surrounded by printed Breguet-style numerals. While the 'Mermont' brand lo...