We’ve written about Louis Moinet before – about the brand’s storied past and unique abilities.You can read about that here. Now, we bring you one of three new Treasures of the World watches – this one with a stunning Australian Opal dial. Inspired by Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, this watch brand began …
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Spotted this one and loved it. Classic, elegant and a superb L.U.C caliber inside! This Chopard L.U.C Lunar One is crafted in 18-karat rose gold, with superbly applied Roman numerals on the dial. The watch offers day, date, month, leap year indications and a stunning portrayal of the moonphases. This is a must-have for the …
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Always on the cutting edge of design, craftsmanship and dream-making, the legendary French jewellery house of Boucheron is renowned the world over for its intriguing haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie creations. This year at BaselWorld, the brand does not disappoint. In fact, Boucheron, working with Girard-Perregaux, brings forth one of the most regal interpretations of …
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It’s been more than a decade now that Chanel has been creating tourbillon timepieces. The newest one unveiled this year may take the cake. It is a one-minute flying tourbillon. Naturally, Chanel remains ever faithful to its vigilant female followers, but surprises and delights with this Premiere Flying Tourbillon watch. Crafted in a fully diamond-adorned …
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We brought it to you here first – the news of the HYT watch that features a liquid module for time indication. Then we showed you another Video a month later here that explained how this proprietary movement from Hydro Mechanical Horologists works. Now we bring you the finished product in the H1 case. Super …
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Recalling its amazing heritage of saddlery and timing, Hermes comes full circle with its own Manufacture movement and vintage-inspired watch series. March 8, 2012 – as seen on World Tempus.com By Roberta Naas The excitement of BaselWorld 2012 brings with it a host of announcements and unveilings that leave their mark. Such is the case …
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The Schaffhausen-based Swiss watch brand has done it again – brought luxury, technological advancement and purity of looks to the forefront in the new Meridian Dual Time watch. Offeredin platinum or in stunning 18-karat rose gold (for approximately $38,500), the alluring watch houses an automatic manufacture mechanical movement HMC 346.121, with 29 jewels , and …
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Last year, Ulysse Nardin announced the brand’s newest in-house-made caliber, the UN 118. It was not yet finished and housed in a case. Now, it is – and this is one sweet looking piece that is loaded with patents and accomplishments. The escapement of Caliber 118 is produced in collaboration between Ulysse Nardin and Sigatec …
It’s here! That amazing time of year when the best of the best in luxury watches comes to the forefront. BaselWorld 2012 – starts tomorrow with a complete day of press conferences and announcements. The long-anticipated, easily most important watch exhibition in the world, has arrived once again. This week, the watch world converges in …
photo by Kenji TomaOne of the hottest categories of timepieces on the market today is pilot watches. While the concept of synchronizing crew watches to the navigator’s watch may have taken a back seat to today’s cockpit instrumentation, the look and quality of a true pilot’s watch remains steadfast and in demand. Typically, today’s pilot …