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As we are in Switzerland, and not in Glashütte, GO is not able to show us the manufacture. But they did the next best thing – they brought part of the manufacture to Geneva. We were welcomed by the CEO. We started looking at the Sixties Annual Edition 2019. The manufacture of the orange dialRead More
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We visited the manufacture at Plans-Le-Ouates. All watch production are made here, including jewelry watches. 180 people work at the Manufacture. Movements are made by ETA and Blancpain. No photography in the manufacture. We began in the Joaillerie Department. This is where the jewelers work with microscopes. Each station is equipped with a torch andRead More
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New: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Répétition Minutes Perpétuelle features an innovative gong system paired with an evolutionary case design.
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We started the visit with a viewing of the vintage automata pieces made by Pierre Jaquet Droz. Jaquet Droz is famous for automata. On entering the room we were startled by this figurine which looked amazingly realistic. First a Singing Bird Clock. 3 day power reserve with automata having the same power reserve. The birdsRead More
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The building is an environmental friendly optimized for production, and constructed in concrete and wood. The visit began with the automated central stock warehouse. The warehouse is built in the center of the factory for optimal operations. Totally automated with robots, only two employees operate the entire system and it runs 24/7. The operations continueRead More
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The second brand we visited is Breguet in Le Brassus. Breguet now comprise of five buildings totaling 21,000 sm about 800 employees. We started at the machining room. Full of multi axis CNC machines making the movement blanks and plates. We next went to the beveling specialist. The raw piece is filed to beveled eachRead More
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We started at the manufacture which formerly housed the F. Piguet movement manufacture. The Swatch Group does not allow photography inside the manufacture, so no live photographs of the machines. We started at the beginning with the raw materials storage. Brass, maillechort are stored as rolls. Blancpain makes 100% of all components and tools in-house.Read More
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Next week is Swatch Week. We will be focussing on the top 6 Swatch brands as we go live from Switzerland with "Time to Move"
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In this week's Throwback Sunday article, we take a look at some of the finest two-hand watches that are available in the market right now.
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The new Grand Seiko Elegance collection which marks the 20th anniversary of Spring Drive, reveals a new manual-winding thin dress series. The collection is made up of four different models, with the most talked about model, the Platinum SBGZ001 with a hammered case and snowflake dial.
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Breitling announces the Superocean Chronograph in an event in Bali with the Surfer Squad in attendance. Here is our hands on review.
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Fortis partners with the Swiss Air Force aerobatic formation team PC-7 TEAM, with a Aeromaster chronograph and a day date. Details here.
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Spot the Watch goes to the streets of Seoul, and laments on the dearth of high horology watches in public places. Are we right with this hypothesis?
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This year, Patek Philippe releases a new version of their annual calendar regulator timepiece. Enter, the Annual Calendar Regulator Ref. 5235R.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre extends warranty for all clocks and watches to 8 years via a new online registration service. Details within this significant announcement.
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Laurent Ferrier enters the luxury sports watch world with - the Tourbillon Grand Sport, with the coveted LF Tourbillon in a new sporty case. Full review.
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With the appointment of the new Japanese emperor, we take a look at some of the best Japanese watches that are fit for the new ruler.
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TAG Heuer introduces the new Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon, an all black tourbillon chronograph with sporty yellow accents. TAG Heuer scientists have developed a carbon composite hairspring.
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A close look at the Daizoh Makihara Kikutonagimon Sakura. Exceptional execution of traditional Japanese art with classic watchmaking, by a new Indiependent.
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Romain Gauthier extends the Insight Micro Rotor collection with a series of enamel dials in a white gold case. Limited 3 x 10 pieces.
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On April 26th, a new brand emerges. Announcing the Chopin Op.10 No.12 timepiece. A tribute to Chopin's Étude in C minor Op. 10 No. 12.
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The MB&F; adds to the LM Split Escapement collection with 33 pieces in grade 5 titanium case and a a sun-ray, green CVD dial..
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Chopard presents a new watch regulated by a flying tourbillon as well as being automatic, a double first for the brand. Enter the L.U.C Flying T Twin.
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We take a look at one of the latest creations from Casio: the G-Shock G-Steel GST-S300L/S330L. Click here to find out our review of the new G-Shock.
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Zenith released a new first in watchmaking technology, with the 100th of a second chronograph named DEFY El Primero 21 – which began in 2017. The same year, Zenith unveiled DEFY Lab, an ‘archetype’ regulated by a revolutionary oscillator developed by the Manufacture and issued in a 10- piece limited edition.
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Maurice Lacroix announces a new addition to the Aikon Quartz family - the Aikon Quartz Chronograph Camouflage. With live photos, specs and price.
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One of the more interesting releases this Baselworld from the Independents is the new Voutilainen 28 Ti aka "Inverse". Full hands on review.
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As announced, Lange is releasing a new Lange 1 every month this year. For April, it is the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar 25th Anniversary.
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Today's Watchscape exploration is a on the iconic and extremely difficult to obtain Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A in stainless steel.
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They say sequels never live up to expectations, but spoiler alert: this one does. We bring you details and our thoughts on the Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II.
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