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Vacheron Constantin Pays Homage to Great Classical Composers

By Patricia Dempaire • Nov 23rd, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Vacheron Constantin created an extraordinary collection of 15 one-of-a-kind models as a tribute to the greatest composers, who inspired Marc Chagall’s 1964 monumental painting on the Garnier Opera House ceiling. The first watch in the Metiers d’Art — Chagall & l’Opera de Paris collection entitled “Tribute to Famous Composers,” debuted on November 20th 2010, celebrating [...]



Blancpain’s Villeret 2010 Collection Offers $56,500 “Complete Calendar 8 Jours” Timepiece

By Giuliana Guillen • Oct 5th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Since the early eighties, the Villeret Collection has been an essential line for the Blancpain family. This year, Blancapain’s prestige line has unveiled nine new creations which include a pocket watch, an “Eight-day Complete Calendar” and a “Eight-day Power Reserve” timepiece. Blancpain’s Villeret Collection of fine timepieces has always been defined by round double-stepped cases, [...]



Vacheron Constantin’s Limited Edition Patrimony Contemporaine for Venezuela’s Bicentennial

By Asa Drake • Oct 4th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Celebrating Venezuela’s 200th independence anniversary in proper fashion, Vacheron Constantin will release a variation on it classic Patrimony Contemporaine to commemorate this exciting milestone in Venezuela’s history. Reflective of Venezuela’s Independence Day, April 19th, 1810, only 19 of these watches will be made. Of these select timepieces, 10 will be constructed with rose gold and [...]



Bentley Boutique’s Limited Edition Line Will Launch at the Paris Motor Show

By Giuliana Guillen • Sep 29th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Bentley, world renowned British car maker, has announced the debut of an exceptional boutique. A broad selection of Bentley branded merchandise from the Bentley Collection as well as a limited edition line of newly designed products made exclusively for the 2010 show will be accessible to the public. Other well known brands including Breitling, Tibaldi, [...]



Celebrate Nigeria’s Indpendence with Limited Edition Rolex Amosu Watch

By Asa Drake • Sep 27th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

In celebration of Nigeria’s 50 years of independence, Alexander Amosu has collaborated with Rolex to create a signature timepiece. Amosu, a young Nigerian entrepreneur, made his name in the mobile phone industry by launching one of the first ringtone companies in the UK. Since then, his company has expanded to provide some of the most [...]



Zadora Debuts $145,000 Enamel Guilloche Timepiece

By Giuliana Guillen • Sep 23rd, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Gemologist extraordinaire, Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof has introduced a new line of bespoke timepieces to his repertoire of remarkable jewelry. Each piece carries an inimitable cylindrical dial upon which a stunning embellishment, of one’s personal choice, is mounted. Creator of some of the most exquisite works of art existent today, he has revisited the early evolutionary [...]



Maximilian Büsser & Friends HM4 “Thunderbolt” Watch Coming July 7th

By Andrew Seagrave • Jun 24th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Maximilian Büsser & Friends are known for producing some of the most radical horological machines on the market. In just a few weeks, they’ll be releasing their newest and most intriguing timepiece yet, the Horological Machine Number 4, otherwise known as the ”Thunderbolt.” At first glance, when you look at this exclusive image of the HMN4, you won’t quite know what [...]



Urwerk Releases the CC1 Black Cobra

By timbaysinger • Jun 21st, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Urwerk recently unleashed the “Black Cobra,” the newest model (only 25 are being released) of the CC1 series.



Pininfarina and Bovet Release $300,000 Ottanta Tourbillon

By timbaysinger • Jun 16th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Pininfarina, celebrating its 80th anniversary, has collaborated with Bovet to present the $300,000 Ottanta Tourbillon.



Blancpain Opens Second Boutique in Shanghai

By timbaysinger • May 27th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Blancpain has opened its second boutique in the Shanghai area, located in The Swatch Art Peace Hotel. This is the 275-year-old watchmaker’s 37th boutique worldwide.