Vacheron Constantine has been around since 1755, making it one of the oldest watch manufactures in the world. In an effort to celebrate part of its history, the 250 year old company will unveil two new pieces: Historiques Ultra-fine 1955, and 1968. Bolstering its “Historiques” collection, these two new creations are directly inspired by [...]
For more than 250 years, thirteen generations of watchmakers have passed through Blancpain’s workshop, each one handing down their own expertise and creativity. The Swiss brand, which has been described by CEO Marc A. Hayek as “a little bit crazy,” has done it once more with their newest piece, the Specialities Tourbillon Diamants. This [...]
This past weekend, the watchmaking community gathered in Geneva to honor the best in watchmaking at the 9th Annual Grand Prix d’Horologerie de Géneve. The coveted “L’Aiguille d’Or”, or “Golden Hand” award went to A. Lange & Söhne for their latest creation, Lange Zeitwerk. The most prestigious award at the Geneva ceremony effectively makes the [...]
Renowned watch maker Richard Mille has come out with his latest creation: the RM011 Felipe Massa Titanium Black DLC Grand Prix Brazil. This is Mille’s latest homage to Ferrari F1 driver and Mille’s close personal friend Felipe Massa, who survived a horrific car accident earlier this year. Paying tribute to Massa’s home country of Brazil, [...]
We introduce to you this elegant alarm clock made by Asprey, the leading brand for refined luxury goods since 1781. Known as the Large Clic Clac Clock, its smooth stainless steel center is flanked by calf leather with mini lettering on either side. Also available in tan, orange, and jeans blue, this timepiece is essential [...]
A European mogul has commissioned luxury Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin to create a one-of-a-kind $6.5 million timepiece which will automatically become one of the most expensive watches in the world. The horological feat incorporating several astronomical and astrological complications could take years to complete. The finished product will surpass Vacheron’s most expensive and complicated watch [...]
An extremely rare 1956 Patek Philippe chronograph that’s never before been offered for sale is expected to fetch up to $1.2 million at Antiquorum’s Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks auction at their Madison Avenue US headquarters on Oct. 16. The Ref. 2499, first series 18K yellow gold wristwatch has a square button chronograph, [...]
The making of a perfect tourbillon is an art which some of the world’s greatest masters of watch making have taking years to perfect. The first Tourbillon may have been created by Breguet in 1789, but ever since that time a number of the world’s most renowned watchmakers have become professionals in the art of [...]
The new Smythson Men’s Collection Watch and Accessory Cabinet is a testimony to the Smythson tradition but at the same time it embraces newer, more familiar concepts of class and style in the modern age we live in. Designers at Smythson speaking about the project, attributed modern art as the main influence behind this innovative [...]
At first glance architecture and watchmaking are two diverse concepts that should have no direct correlation with each other. But the Ebel 1911 BTR Perpetual Calendar Chronograph isn’t a watch you take a mere first glance at, it’s a study in the art of watchmaking. It explores the depths and the similarities between architecture and [...]
