photo of Clive Owen (c) Jon Bues @ IW MagazineAs if the SIHH isn’t exciting enough by itself, Jaeger-LeCoultre brought in Academy Award nominated actor, Clive Owen to present the new fine watchmaking Duomètre collection. I had the privilege to be among the few invited journalists to see and hear the eloquent Owen make his …
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Cartier's Straw Dial Watch
Yes, a watch dial made of straw — leave it to Cartier. Last year this brand released the wood marquetry dialed watch with brown bear motif. Now, Cartier has taken the minute and extremely time-consuming marquetry dial to an all-new level – creating a Koala Bear motif out of straw marquetry. More details on this …
Time Capsule: Peter Speake-Marin Unveils Renaissance Tourbillon Minute Repeater
Ok, so if you know Peter Speake-Marin, the visionary British watchmaker with a gentle manner, affable spirit and a classical approach to timepieces, you know that when he builds something he pours heart and soul into it. Such is the case with the beautiful and extraordinary new Renaissance Tourbillon Minute Repeater. Named Renaissance for a …
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Weekend Sojourn: The Age of Aquarius by SEAH Watches (January 20-February 18)
This week starts the dawn of the Aquarius – if you are into the zodiac. SEAH® Watches offers wonderful timepieces that reflect each astrological sign – at an affordable quality/value relationship. I am a Pisces and wear this watch a lot – it is the one that just simply says who I am and reminds …
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Watch Stops 2012: SIHH – Vacheron Constantin Shows Off the Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon
Complete with the Hallmark of Geneva, the new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Tourbillon offers an amazing 14 days of power reserve. Created in pure watchmaking classic beauty, the timepiece houses the new VC Calibre 2260 – the first tourbillon to boast 14 days of power reserve and the brand’s first to be approved according to …
Watch Stops 2012: SIHH – Jaeger-LeCoultre Releases Memovox Deep Sea Vintage
Since the 1950’s Jaeger-LeCoultre has been supplying ocean explorers with Memovox timepieces for underwater accuracy. Then in the 1970s the Memovox Deep Sea made its foray into the seas. Now the brand unveils a new piece in tribute to that rich heritage. The Memovox Deep Sea Vintage watch is a classical yet sporty timepiece. The …
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Watch Stops 2012: SIHH – Cartier Unveils Rotonde de Cartier Cadre Love' Flying Tourbillon
credit: Laziz Hamani © Cartier 2011 In the past six years, Cartier has made an all-out effort to further underscore its haute horlogerie expertise—regularly unveiling new masterpieces of complexity and distinction. This year is no exception. Here at SIHH, the brand has an impressive array of luxury and technology. Such is the case with this …
Watch Stops: SIHH 2012 – Montblanc’s Wonderful New Vintage Tachydate Villeret
At SIHH this year, Montblanc unveils a host of truly exciting new timepieces (and writing instruments!). Top among them is the Vintage Tachydate, Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858. The 43.5mm timepiece houses a special hand-wound movement with chronograph function, small second and date indication. The monopusher chronograph watch with column wheel and horizontal coupling will be …
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Watch Stops 2012: GTE – Cabestan Unveils the Trapezium Watch
At the Geneva Time Exhibition – which opened today – a crowd formed around the Cabestan booth to get a closer look at the Trapezium. Cabestanis used to doing things differently. This brand is the creator of the Winch Tourbillon Vertical Movement and its designer, engineer and master watchmaker Eric Coudray is renowned for his …
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Watch Stops 2012: Pre-SIHH – It’s Show time!
Today, we start our journey to Switzerland — Geneva, actually — where this week we will cover the Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE), which opens its doors for the third year in a row and showcases approximately 70 exhibitors. Concurrently, we will bring you the news from the 21st annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie …
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