Yep – from concept to cutting-edge reality – TAG Heuer says it is definitely going to be producing the newest Mikrotourbillon S watch for series (albeit most likely a very limited series) production. The watch, equipped with two tourbillon escapements, was first shown to the world a few months ago as a concept piece. The …
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For jazz music lovers and for aficionados of the famed Vulcain Manufacture, this is an exciting introduction. In honor of, and working with, this great pianist, Vulcain now releases two limited-edition 50s Presidents’ Watch models dedicated to the Herbie Hancock. The Herbie Hancock watches are created in two versions — both with a sunburst dial …
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We’ve written about Hautlence many times before here. Now we bring you this classically elegant rounded HLC06, created in a limited edition of just 88 numbered pieces. It features an opaline chocolate dial in an 18-k rose gold case measuring 41 mm in diameter. To create the watch, the brand has rebuilt its house movement …
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Housed in a 50mm-diameter case, the Steampunk Chrono is devoid of any dial so wearers and admirers can witness the mechanical self-winding movement, composed of more than 300 parts and secured by 4 screw-down pistons symbolizing the brand’s “X” motif. The Steampunk Chrono features a bezel in oxidized and stabilized steel stemming from the extraordinary fusion …
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In honor of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which begin on July 27, 2012, Omega has added three “London 2012” Limited Edition timepieces to its Olympic Timeless Collection. The Omega Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial “London 2012” Limited Edition watch mimes the very first Seamaster that was unveiled in 1948 – the same year of the …
With so many great beach things to do this sunny season — it may be time to don this really cool Chopard Happy Beach Chrono watch from the Happy Sport Collection. It is just a fun, easy-to-wear watch. With its 42mm case in 18 -karat rose gold, the Happy Beach Chrono features a painted dial representing a strip …
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Franc Villa creates innovative timepieces utilizing high-tech materials and forward-thinking technology. All of this comes together beautifully in this FVa35 SuperSonico 5 Minutes Repeater, Superligero Concept watch. All timepieces in the SuperLigero Concept collection are built using Lightnium, an aluminium-lithium based alloy from the aeronautical engineering field. This alloy is incredibly light weight yet offers …
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Just a couple of nights ago at the wonderful Milk Studios in New York City, David Yurman unveiled its newest concept in men’s timepieces: Revolution. This premiere American jewelry and watch designer has not released an all new collection since its Classic line took Yurman followers by storm in 2009. The series, which comprises fine …
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Ring watch in 18K white gold, Rock crystal center stone with pave diamond lunette and mother of pearl dial. Full pave diamond case body, side roundels’ and ring shank highlighted by four briolette diamond cap stones. 347 diamonds with a total weight of 3.70 carats. Ring watches. They were an incredible part of timekeeping history …
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Developed with master watchmaker Emmanuel Bouchet, the newest Harry Winston Opus – 12 – defies all conventional rules of watchmaking. While it is, indeed, a mechanical masterpiece, it is nothing like we have seen before in its display and changing of the hours and minutes. In the Opus12 watch, at the change of every hour, …