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A. Lange & Sohne Releases $508,900 Tourbograph as Part of 165th Anniversary Collection

By Carla Nichols • May 25th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

A. Lange & Sohne have released a trilogy of exclusive timepieces in honor of their 165th anniversary. Each limited edition watch ranges in price from $24,500 to $508,900.



Patrizzi to Auction F.P. Journe Watch for $450,000

By timbaysinger • May 17th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Highlighting its June sale of “World Time” watches, the Sonniere Souveraine from F.P. Journe will be offered for an estimated $450,000 to $550,000.



Vacheron Constantin Opens Second Boutique in Istanbul

By timbaysinger • May 11th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin opened its second boutique in Istanbul.



MB&F Debuts New “Frog” Horological Machine

By timbaysinger • May 4th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Bringing a sense of playfulness into his sleek and futuristic horological machines, Maximilian Büsser has given his new version of the HM3 an amphibious flavor.



Hublot and Bode Miller Renew Partnership

By timbaysinger • Apr 23rd, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

On April 23rd, Olympic skier Bode Miller and Swiss watchmaker Hublot officially announced their renewed partnership. Hublot becomes the first sponsor to renew with Miller since his success at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Earlier this year, the company released the watch nicknamed the “Bode Bang.” A simplistic yet sophisticated design, the newest take on the [...]



Girard-Perregaux Opens New Boutique on Madison Avenue

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

Swiss watch manufacturer Girard-Perregaux continues its expansion by opening a new boutique in Manhattan’s Madison Avenue, their first in America and eight worldwide. This new boutique is housed in New York’s famous Leonori building, which sits between 62nd and 63rd street. The 701 Madison Ave address is known for being the home to many prestigious [...]



Icelandic Volcano Forces Patrizzi to Postpone Horological Auction

By timbaysinger • Apr 20th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Patrizzi & Co’s upcoming auction, originally slated for April 25, is being pushed back until the 7th of May because of the disruption of global air traffic caused by eruptions from the Icelandic Volcano Eyjafjallajokull.



Vacheron Constantin Opens New Boutique in Saudi Arabia

By timbaysinger • Apr 19th, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

A month after opening a boutique in India, Vacheron Constantin continues to expand, opening another in Saudi Arabia, their second in the Middle East.



Richard Mille to Unveil RM 010 Le Mans Special Edition

By timbaysinger • Apr 2nd, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

Richard Mille has long been a supporter of the automobile racing industry. His many F1-inspired watches, especially driver Felipe Massa, attest to his love for the track. For the fifth time, the luxury watchmaker will be on hand at the famed Le Mans Classic (taking place July 9-11). As a primary sponsor and official timekeeper, [...]



Beyer 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Perpetual Calender Watch at Sotheby’s for $150/250,000

By timbaysinger • Apr 1st, 2010 • Category: Horology, News & Noteworthy

On April 19th a Fine and Rare 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Perpetual Calender Wristwatch with Red Dot Leap-Year Indication and Moon-Phases from Beyer will highlight Sotheby’s sale of “Important Watches.” This is the first piece that contains a red dot leap-year indicator to come to auction, as well as the first from the Zurich-based boutique. [...]