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Breitling Chrono-Matic 49  A tribute to a pioneer, a tribute to an era: in launching the Chrono-Matic 49, Breitling revives one of the most famous models in its history – and indeed of watchmaking history as a whole – in a entirely new way... more
July 21, 2008 | | Hublot Big Bang « Classic All Black »  The Big Bang has again evolved, and now mirrors its classic design in a stylish, sporting attractiveness... more
July 20, 2008 |
Wyler Genève Chronograph Tantalium  Geneva, 15 July 2008 — In Wyler Genève’s latest limited-edition chronopgraph, the precious metal tantalum is used to make a new ultra-resistant body for the brand’s shock-absorbing case... more
July 15, 2008 | | IWC Pilot’s Watch Chrono-Automatic Edition Top Gun  No compromises are permitted for anyone who wishes to be among the best. Not in himself, and not in his equipment... more
July 08, 2008 |
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea  The new Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller Deepseais a product of man’s inherent desire to push the boundaries of his dreams and his potential... more
June 01, 2008 | | Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos 561 by Marc Newson  Two designers motivated by passion Since its invention, the Atmos has embodied the passion of its creator... more
May 23, 2008 |
De Grisogono Meccanico dG  With the Meccanico dG, the Geneva-based house's latest entry, de Grisogono is introducing a design that projects hallowed horological traditions far into the future... more
May 19, 2008 | | Harry Winston Opus 8  Biography Frédéric Garinaud: Neither a watchmaker nor a designer. Just a magician. Born in southwest France in 1971... more
May 18, 2008 |
Panerai Luminor Regatta Chronographe 44 mm  While the first watches of Officine Panerai were designed to be used essentially underwater, other models were designed to be used in different situations... more
May 17, 2008 | | Vacheron Constantin « Quai de l’Ile »  Personalized to meet the client’s wishes, this resolutely contemporary watch combines the most advanced technologies with the finest horological savoir-faire... more
May 15, 2008 |
Parmigian Kalpa Hemispheres  To embody the spirit of adventure, Parmigiani Fleurier has created the Kalpa Hemispheres, a new collection dedicated to travel... more
April 18, 2008 | | Hublot scores the first goal of the Euro!  The watchmaker Hublot heralded the introduction of luxury watches into the world of football in 2007 by signing a partnership with EURO 2008... more
April 08, 2008 |
Glashütte Senator Rattrapante  The Glashütte Original manufactory presented an absolute highlight of the fine art of mechanical Glashütte watchmaking last year in the Senator Rattrapante... more
April 04, 2008 | | Hublot “Bullet Bang”  A Big Bang with extreme robustness, in an extra-durable material, totally scratch resistant, which contrasts with the rubber strap... more
April 04, 2008 |
Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon Bi-axial  The origins of the Bi-axial Tourbillon stretch back in a centuries-old quest: the quest for precision in time measurement... more
April 03, 2008 | | Concord C1 Tourbillon Gravity  1801: the invention of the tourbillon, a solution to the challenges of gravity. 2008: Concord pays tribute to this horological tradition with a stunning new interpretation... more
April 02, 2008 |
Richard Mille “Hommage à Boucheron”  In celebration of Boucheron’s founding in 1858, the most daring jeweler of the Place Vendôme and Richard Mille have joined forces to create a unique timepiece... more
April 01, 2008 | | A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret Tourbillon  In 1997, the Cabaret amazed the world with its elegant rectangular shape that evoked the luxury, charisma... more
March 31, 2008 |
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2  Representing a splendid approach to the quest for absolute precision, the three-dimensional motion of the spherical tourbillon fascinates observers by the exceptional speed of rotation of its two carriages... more
March 29, 2008 | | Cartier Pasha Seatimer  Pasha Seatimer chronograph watch in steel on rubber strap Pasha Seatimer chronograph watch, mechanical movement with automatic winding Cartier calibre 8630... more
March 28, 2008 |
IWC Vintage Collection  It all started more than 140 years ago in Boston where the talented and enterprising watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones was looking for an opportunity to set up on his own and do things much differently and better than his colleagues in the flourishing American watch industry... more
March 26, 2008 | | MB&F HM1-Ti  HM1-Ti is an extremely sophisticated timepiece on many levels Visually • Technically • Emotionally As much... more
March 26, 2008 |
Richard Mille RM020 Tourbillon pocket watch  Never prepared to just accept the past as it is, Richard Mille has revisited that Golden Age of timekeepers in order to bring a thoroughly modern and improved reinterpretation of a classic... more
March 25, 2008 | | Piaget Limelight Paris-New York  The monuments of these two cities, representing authentic architectural icons, feature clearly identifiable and highly stylised motifs... more
March 24, 2008 |
Boucheron Ellipses Anniversaire  Celebrating a 150-year-long tradition of intensely creative endeavour prompted Boucheron to reinvigorate its fine watch-making flair and elevate it beyond time and on to eternity... more
March 23, 2008 | | Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Regulator  The tonneau shape, an integral part of Vacheron Constantin’s history for almost 100 years The Malte Tourbillon Regulator is presented in a new... more
March 22, 2008 |
Piaget Altiplano & Emperador Coussin Perptual Calendar  Reflecting its rich history, the latest decade has been one of intense creativity for Piaget in the area of mechanical movements... more
March 21, 2008 | | Hublot Big Bang Polo Club Gstaad  In anticipation of the “Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad” which will be held in Switzerland next August, the watchmaker today put its seal — in the land of polo — on its partnership with the prestigious club... more
March 16, 2008 |
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ladycat  If the Manufacture Audemars Piguet is particularly looking forward to the start of the 2008 sailing season on the waters of Lake Geneva... more
February 26, 2008 | | Audemars Piguet Millenary Pianoforte  It leads us into a long night, alternating between languorous tunes or spirited rhythms, and allows us to caress the dream of an artist’s life... more
February 21, 2008 |
Hublot Big Bang « Orange Carat »  A Big Bang to launch a range of colours! Hublot succeeds in the fusion of red gold and bright orange... more
February 20, 2008 | | Hublot Big Bang « Aero Bang »  “Aero” — aired in a stylishly designed Big Bang case. The movement is visible through the skeleton-like cut-out dial... more
February 18, 2008 |
Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 44mm  Luminor and Marina, two names that bring to mind Officine Panerai’s specialist vocation, the construction of watches designed to be worn often... more
February 17, 2008 | | Harry Winston Avenue Squared A2  Harry Winston introduces the A2: Avenue Squared timepiece, a statement of sophistication and style. Amplified and elegant... more
February 14, 2008 |
TAG Heuer Carrera  In 2007, the Grand Carrera collection caused a sensation by offering a contemporary high-end evolution of this legendary series... more
February 11, 2008 | | Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique white dial  In keeping with its tradition of innovation, Blancpain has interpreted the instantly recognisable design... more
February 09, 2008 |
Daniel Roth Papillon Chronograph  The makings of an icon First, however, a brief historical reminder is in order. Introduced in 1999 as part of celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the Daniel Roth brand... more
February 07, 2008 | | Gérald Genta Arena in red and black  With its fluted case middle and protected crown, the round Arena line is ready for all kinds of adventures... more
February 05, 2008 |
Blancpain Valentine’s Day  The Valentine’s Day celebration remains a powerful symbol and an apparently inexhaustible source of creativity for Blancpain watchmakers... more
January 28, 2008 | | Audemars Piguet Millenary baguette-cut diamonds  A luminous marvel The art of gem-setting is undoubtedly one of the jeweller’s noblest tasks. It is up to him to discover how best to highlight the qualities of the stone... more
January 23, 2008 |
Zenith Glam'Rock  With a new Elite 68 movement, a small second counter at 9 o’clock, housed in a 37.5 mm diameter case... more
January 15, 2008 | | Valentine’s Day Hublot Big Bang!  Hublot creates a daring Fusion of fiery tones, bringing them to the point of combustion. Red gold is combined with red rubber and sparkling diamonds in a blend of materials and colours that come ablaze and set the tone for a timepiece dedicated to lovers... more
January 14, 2008 |
Perrelet Double Rotor & Titanium Collection  Here, the “double rotor”, a pioneering model within the Perrelet collections and a veritable icon within the world of Swiss watchmaking... more
January 08, 2008 | | Vacheron Constantin Kalla Lune  Since Vacheron Constantin created its first high jewellery wristwatches at the end of 19th century and more recently in 1979 with its legendary Kallista*... more
December 25, 2007 |
Hautlence HLS “Mecanical Spirite”  In 2007, Hautlence is creating its own workshop… and in parallel is presenting its 2nd collection on the same basis movement... more
December 10, 2007 | | Switzerland-Mexico 1:1  After sponsoring the Swiss football team and then being the first luxury brand to burst onto the pitch by partnering EURO 08... more
December 03, 2007 |
MB&F Horological Machine No.2  Inspiration and Realization: MB&F is first and foremost about people and the key person behind Horological Machine No2... more
November 07, 2007 | | Daniel Roth Athys III  Following on from the Athys I and Athys II models successively introduced in 2005 and 2006 and symbolising... more
November 05, 2007 |
Wyler-Zagato  Just over six months after childhood friends Marcello Binda (President of Wyler Genève’s parent company... more
October 29, 2007 | | Concord C1 COSC-Certified Chronograph  The COSC-certified Concord C1 Chronograph marks the launch of a truly new construction born of an unusually sophisticated concept drawn from advanced technological research and innovation... more
October 25, 2007 |
Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Ceramic  Radiomir was the first watch model created by Officine Panerai. A watch that crossed the history for the heroism characterising the value men who wore the Panerai at the beginning of the ’40... more
October 19, 2007 | | Hublot Big Bang Split-Second Ayrton Senna  What more appropriate occasion could there be than the Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix for unveiling Hublot's very latest Big Bang... more
October 18, 2007 |
Piaget Magic Hour  Three ways to be worn, three styles to be shown, three moods to be expressed… the destiny of this magical and unique watch is to tell the story of our feminine inspirations... more
October 16, 2007 | | Chanel J12 GMT Automatic  The new “J12” GMT automatic watch, created by Jacques Helleu and produced in the Chanel watchmaking workshops in la Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland... more
October 15, 2007 |
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tourbillon  Reflecting 175 years of tireless striving for horological perfection, this watch issued in a platinum limited edition of 300 embodies the inventive spirit that has pervaded the entire history of Jaeger- LeCoultre... more
October 09, 2007 | | Zenith Class Open Traveller  The Grande Class Open this year faced a new challenge, a complication capable of showing the time simultaneously in 24 different locations in the world... more
October 08, 2007 |
Hublot the new Mag Bang!  Hublot is to present an exclusive, unheard-of concept in the shape of its new Mag Bang. Not only is it the first time that a case and movement are being made in the same material and finish... more
October 06, 2007 | | Ebel Brasilia Chronograph Lady, 2007  Through its longstanding reciprocal love story with women, Ebel has developed an infallible instinct for understanding and catering to their infinite variety of personalities and tastes... more
October 05, 2007 |
Hublot, a new Big Bang for Tuiga  Monaco, 12 September 2007 – As this summer draws to a close, Hublot positively reaffirms the links that it has constantly forged with the sea and yachting... more
October 02, 2007 | | Panerai Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT  Ever since the company was founded, research and development have been two of the strong points of Officine Panerai... more
September 28, 2007 |
Ballon Bleu de Cartier  The Ballon bleu de Cartier watch isn’t quite round The Ballon bleu de Cartier watch is round on the top and round underneath... more
September 17, 2007 | | Harry Winston Project Z4  Designed to let you ease your way through time zones and appear in the boardroom after a dip in the ocean... more
September 14, 2007 |
Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL Magnum PVD  Baume & Mercier chooses to enhance its most sophisticated steel model with an aura of prestige and mystery... more
September 13, 2007 | | Bell & Ross Instrument BR02  Bell & Ross has made its name as a benchmark in Haute Horlogerie and the exclusive world of professional users with watches that totally respond to requirements of extreme conditions... more
September 10, 2007 |
Boucheron & L’Art Emmêlé 2007  In the event of the World Rugby Cup, Boucheron has created for the "L'Art Emmêlé 2007" exhibition exclusive creations in homage to the sport... more
September 07, 2007 | | Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Chronographe  This year, the Manufacture maintains this intensive pace of innovations with the unveiling of a new collection... more
September 05, 2007 |
Gérald Genta new Arena Spice  Sporty and precious Born into the Arena line famed for its sophisticated mechanisms and contemporary elegance... more
September 04, 2007 | | Omega Seamaster NZL-32 Chronograph  The OMEGA Seamaster NZL-32 combines elegance with functionality. Designed for the regatta, this attractive watch is also a high-precision instrument capable of measuring performance to one-eighth of a second... more
August 31, 2007 |
The Richard Mille Planetarium-Tellurium  Of the Planetarium-Tellurium. The Richard Mille Planetarium is a rare and unique object of its kind, containing a vast number of extremely precise indications and astronomic representations within the limits of mechanical design... more
August 28, 2007 | | Zenith Chronomaster Open 2007  Chronomaster does not belong to any era or any style: it has its own unique style. It has become what is known as a « classic »... more
August 17, 2007 |
Breitling Flying B Chronograph & N°3  Two new luxurious mechanical marvels Flying B. For decades, the famous “winged B” ruled the roads as the mascot of the most prestigious British automobiles... more
August 07, 2007 | | Ebel Caipirinha  Dazzling, fun-loving and obviously at home in the spotlight, the Haute Joaillerie Caipirinha model is a vivid embodiment of the spirit of the Brasilia line first launched by Ebel in 2006... more
August 06, 2007 |
Vacheron Constantin Malte Reserve & Date  Two useful complications, a power reserve and date, are combined in an attractive round case with slightly fanned horns... more
August 04, 2007 | | IWC Top Gun Edition  IWC Schaffhausen has been building pilot’s watches for professional use for more than 70years. It knows what pilot’s watches must be able to achieve and endure... more
July 31, 2007 |
The Panerai Marine Chronometer  Precision not only in the depths of the sea, but also on the surface. Officine Panerai’s skill and experience is further confirmed by a remarkable new timepiece which represents a development of the instrument recognised as being one of the most absolutely important in the history of horology and navigation... more
July 12, 2007 | | Patek Philippe Tonneau-shaped Gondolo  But there are more facets that make this watch a paragon of refined timepiece design. Its flanks are decorated with a reliefed... more
July 08, 2007 |
Panerai Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge  With the Luminor 1950 Submersible Depth Gauge, Officine Panerai is marking its historic continuity and reaffirming its great traditions in the field of professional precision and measuring instruments... more
July 05, 2007 | | Harry Winston Duchesse  An “Imaginary” Duchesse… The first of this trio of haute jewelry watches is the very embodiment of the company credo... more
July 04, 2007 |
Hublot Bat Bang Tourbillon All Black  This Big Bang evokes the famous Chaplin’s film “Modern Times”. Resulting from the blending of traditional watch-making know-how and futuristic design of subtle black lines... more
June 29, 2007 | | The Wyler Genève Tourbillon  Geneva, 10th May 2007 – Thanks to its unique combination of shock-absorbing features, the Wyler Genève Tourbillon is... more
June 27, 2007 |
Giuliano Mazzuoli Manometro S  Firenze, Italy. April 2007. Giuliano Mazzuoli has created a sportier version of his innovative Manometro timepiece... more
June 19, 2007 | | Zenith Defy Xtreme 2007  Conceived as a Formula 1 car, the design of the DEFY XTREME is closely linked to its function. The dials... more
May 19, 2007 |
Vacheron Constantin perpetual calendar  Only by bringing several traditional watch crafts together could such a work of art be created. Using transparency and shimmering light to transform a complicated watch movement into an aerial ballet of pierced bridges and gear-trains is an art that Vacheron Constantin has mastered to perfection... more
May 12, 2007 | | Girard-Perregaux Jackpot Tourbillon  More than original, the Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon shakes up accepted traditions. Who thought that the precision of the greatest watchmaking complications could never harmonize with the uncertainty of games of chance? Girard-Perregaux merges these two worlds in one exclusive Haute Horlogerie model of unexpected complexity... more
May 04, 2007 |
Audemars Piguet Millenary Starlit Sky  Radiating its own unique style, the Millenary collection reinvents moments where time can be savoured at leisure... more
April 30, 2007 | | Breitling Superocean Heritage  In 1957, having already established its mastery of the skies, Breitling set off to conquer the maritime depths by launching the Superocean... more
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Geneva – September 2008 The traditional presentation of the year’s limited edition series «Black» URWERK is an event awaited with no small amount of impatience by aficionados of the brand. Ever since URWERK’s creation in 1997, the company has reserved the privilege of celebrating each new collection by dressing 10 timepieces - 10 exceptional timepieces - in black. This year the waiting is finally over, because today heralds the unveiling of the new black platinum «Hexagon». The birth of URWERK’s «Black» limited editions goes back to 1999 with the presentation of a special version of URWERK’s very first watch... 
In 2004, when Vacheron Constantin inaugurated the limited series of watches created in honour of the great explorers, the Geneva-based brand was displaying a fierce determination to ensure the continuity of one of its most fundamental values: the workmanship traditions involved in fine watchmaking “metiers d’art” – or artistic crafts. Vacheron Constantin’s deep-felt commitment to highlighting the value of these decorative arts now continues with a magnificent demonstration of the expertise faithfully ultivated by the world’s oldest watch manufacturer for the past 250 years... 
For lovers of contemporary architecture and devotees of mechanical watchmaking – including many who are proud to be both – Ebel introduces a stunningly inspired pink gold version of its 1911 BTR Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, issued in an exclusive limited edition of 200. This spectacular face of this new landmark creation is strongly reminiscent of contemporary architectural achievements such as modern art museums with their large bay windows amid a metal frame creating an alternating pattern of glass and steel... 
The new "Big Bang Real Club Nautico de Palma", created especially for the prestigious sailing club, combines everything which has contribute to create the Hublot watches success story. As a matter of fact, as well as the link with the yachting world which is clearly expressed through the sound of their name, remember that Hublot watches have been chosen from the time of their creation by royal families. The surname of the "Watch of Kings" was even given to the chronometer that everybody is familiar with... 
The precision chronographs in the Olympic Timeless Collection pay special tribute to the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing and to Omega's key contributions to the art and science of sports timekeeping. The watches recall the chronographs used at the 1932 Los Angeles Games when Omega was named Official Timekeeper for the first time. Six of the models in the Collection feature the Arabic numerals and the red OMEGA name and logo found on those early models and share an extraordinarily striking feature... 
Inspired by the Stealth Bombers that no radar can detect, the Defy Stealth did not in fact go unnoticed when it took the Public Award at the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie in Geneva. This year, ZENITH is pushing the boundaries even further, and presenting a new, even more extreme version. Cased entirely in black or grey titanium, this timepiece features an unexpectedly sporty design picked out in extreme colours, a matte red that highlights the balance-wheel bridge and the helical hand of the 30-minute counter... 
This year Montblanc is celebrating a major jubilee - it has been 150 years since the foundation of Minerva... 
The well-named Overseas is the line for frequent travellers, a line that crosses land and sea, that transcends time-zones... 
The C1 WorldTimer dares to flaunt a taste for excess and extravagance – whether in terms of volume, technical features or style... 
In 1978, Audemars Piguet caused a sensation by introducing the first ultra-thin selfwinding perpetual calendar... 
In the late 1950s, having established its mastery of the skies, Breitling set off to conquer the maritime depths by launching the Superocean... 
In the presence of Cherie Blair, patron of the Foundation, renowned lawyer and specialist in the defence of human rights... 
Scarlet flowers, crimson hearts, Cupid’s fiery arrows: red is everywhere in the run up to Valentine’s Day... 
Over recent years the “J12” collection has established itself as an international watchmaking reference... 
From as early as 1820, Vacheron Constantin was one of the first watch manufacturers to master the art of working with platinum... 
They offer a choice between two unusual automatic complications in the feminine Master Compressor collection... 
The more than 250 years of uninterrupted history pursued by Vacheron Constantin are punctuated by many significant milestones... 
Thursday 20th September 2007 – A most exceptional Auction took place in Monaco. Organised by Antiquorum and supported by His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Monaco... 
Haute joaillerie meets… The case of the new Ref. 5971 is a masterpiece in itself and a showcase of the jeweler’s art... 
Among its 2007 novelties, Hublot has launched the largest watch – 48 mm in diameter – in its collection... 
