The new jewelry collection, the Heures Créatives, revisits three illustrative artistic periods: Art Nouveau, Art Deco and the 1970s. The collection, comprising Heure Romantique, Heure Discrète and Heure Audacieuse timepieces, represents a trilogy dedicated to three women with very different appearances, yet all drawn to the same vision of elegance. The designs are enlivened by the same mechanical hand-wound movement, Calibre 1055, which beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, and promises around 40 hours of power reserve. The moveme...

On the occasion of the Watches & Wonders exhibition, the house of Panerai has introduced a couple of new models. The Panerai Radiomir range is enriched more than ten new references, all inspired by the historical timepiece from the beginning of the 20th century. As described by Philippe Daverio, historian and art critic, the Florentine watches of Panerai are classics of modernity: „They are timeless objects, even though they mark the time and indicate it with the absolute precision of their mechanics.” The Panerai Radiomir 1940 was s...

The house of RJ-Romain Jerome has, for once again, joined its forces with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, to create a new watch belonging to its Collaborations range. The latest Romain Jerome timepiece is inspired by Batman the Dark Knight, especially its mythology and recognizable aesthetics. On behalf of DC Entertainment, two collaborators have recently presented the new Spacecraft: Batman limited edition timepiece, which comes in a distinctive trapeze shaped case made of titanium. The watch’s unique design evokes the look of the Batmobile. T...

Breitling presents a new watch designed as a tribute to the Continental GT3 and Bentley’s victories in the world of motorsports. The new Breitling for Bentley GT3 is issued in an exclusive, limited series, comprising 500 pieces. The watch boasts a black titanium case and a sporty carbon fiber dial inspired by the recognizable aesthetics of racing cars. Breitling Bentley GT3 honors the famous British car manufacturer that made its big comeback to motorsports by participating in the GT3 category with a new high-performance vehicle - the Conti...

The house of Jaquet Droz introduces a poetic masterpiece decorated using the Asian art of eggshell mosaic. The first of its kind in the world of watchmaking, this unique watch depicts a scene in which an elephant moves across a landscape of paddy fields. The dial is accommodated inside the new Petite Heure Minute case, which often serves as a stage for demonstrating artistic innovations. This delicate Oriental technique involves the use of duck eggshell tesserae to create unique decorative patterns. The technique has never before been us...

As described by Harry Winston, vibrantly colored butterfly wings are brimming with emotions and symbolism. The bursting dials of the Precious Butterfly Automatic models are created with fragile and iridescent powder found on butterfly wings. It took three years for the Maison’s designers to conceive and develop a technique that allows them to successfully harvest the powder, and set it on the dials. This powder is the only material used to create the unique motif, which is reminiscent of remarkable emerald gemstones. The model is available in t...

Moreover, the newly introduced timepiece marks the arrival of a completely new line of Bell & Ross watches, which is inspired by aeronautical flight instruments. The renowned BR-X1 line now expands to include the exclusive Haute Horlogerie version, the BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon, which is powered by a completely new luxury watch movement - a manual wind Skeleton Tourbillon Mono-Pusher Chronograph. This grand complication movement, which beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, is assembled from 282 components and 35 rubies....

Datograph, which was first introduced back in 1999, is known as the first ever chronograph to be constructed on the classic column-wheel principle with flyback. This highly coveted luxury timepiece, distinguished by its jumping minute counter and a patented oversize date display, incorporated A. Lange & Söhne’s first proprietary chronograph caliber, a column wheel design, and the flyback function. Due to its understated yet highly tasteful aesthetics, Datograph soon became a sort of a symbol of good style. In 2012, the collection was enriched w...

The house of Vacheron Constantin has unveiled the new haute horlogerie creation in honor of its 260th anniversary. For this special occasion, the Maison has designed and developed the most complicated watch ever made – the Reference 57260. Conceived and developed over a period of eight years, the reference 57260 is announced as a double-dial horological masterwork that unites no less than 57 different complications, a couple of which are completely unique. These brand new complications, such as the multiple calendars and double retrograde rattr...

As announced by the brand, Arachnophobia is an imaginative creation inspired by a giant spider sculpture named Maman (mother in French), created by Louise Bourgeois (1911 - 2010) in bronze, stainless steel and marble. The monumental sculpture, measuring 9.27 x 8.91 x 10.24 meters, has been installed in a number of different locations around the world. In 2015, MB&F founder Maximilian Büsser, known for his appreciation of art, decided to honor the late French-American artist with a special series of clocks inspired by the famous Maman sculpt...

The newest masterpiece from Parmigiani's creative workshops combines the elegance of the Tonda 1950 model, with a full stone-set dial. As explained by the brand, the original idea behind this model was to create something new and magical, while remaining faithful to its iconoclastic approach. The Tonda 1950 is a streamlined, harmonious model that exemplifies the very essence of the Parmigiani Fleurier style. In conceiving its new creation, Parmigiani wanted to highlight its absolute elegance, but in a discrete, non-disturbing way. This is why t...

Audemars Piguet presents its new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, a timepiece modeled after the rarest watch ever produced by this famous Swiss manufacturer – a model from 1955, which now rests in the Maison’s private museum. The historical model was the first perpetual calendar wristwatch with leap year indication, and it was initially produced in only three pieces. Another six exemplars were added to the range in 1957. Since perpetual calendars are an important part of the DNA of Audemars Piguet, the brand returns them to the center of the stag...

The house of Ulysse Nardin is tightly associated with nautical history. This renowned Swiss brand has conquered its place in history with its accurate marine chronometers, which were supplied at one point during the 1800s, to over fifty different navies around the world. Ulysse Nardin watches have been guiding sailors across the seas or nearly 170 years – no wonder the manufacture is the official timing partner of such an important naval event. The Monaco Yacht Show is hosted at Port Hercules from September 23 - 26 under the high patronage o...

For this special occasion, the iconic Reverso’s dial is graced with Van Gogh’s legendary Sunflowers. The Maison has joined its forces with its Boutique partner, Gassan, to pay tribute to the famous artist on the limited edition Reverso à Eclipse. The idea for this watch came as a result of collision between Jaeger-LeCoultre and its Dutch partner Gassan. Two brands wanted to create a unique piece that not only emanates craftsmanship, but also celebrates art and heritage. As a result, they created a watch that honors the epic Dutch master artist...

The house of Bell & Ross has introduced a new timepiece to its Aviation collection. This time, the brand offers a feminine interpretation of time with two BRS Grey Camouflage Models. The new BR S Grey Camouflage ladies’ timepieces are adorned with a grey mother-of-pearl dial with a camouflage pattern. The model itself is announced as an urban interpretation of the iconic Bell & Ross BR 01, which takes its design cues from cockpit clocks of military airplanes. The „S“ in the name of the model stands for Smaller, Sleeker and Smarter, denoting its...

ArtyA’s leading master horologer Yvan Arpa, owner of the Luxury Artpieces brand (for which he launched the brands BlackbeltWatch and ArtyA), has designed a custom Son of Sound housing for a unique dial designed by Kerbendanz. The Son of Sound collection, by ArtyA, comprises gorgeous guitar-shaped watches, decorated with hand stretched guitar strings, rock star guitar picks, metronomes, or iconic rock ’n’ roll symbols such as skulls or VIP artwork. Kerbendanz, on the other hand, is a manufacturer of unique and highly exclusive timepieces imbued...

The new Graham Chronofighter Oversize Navy Seal Foundation is a highly robust, though timepiece specifically designed with Navy SEAL operators in mind. This limited edition boasts a subdued Navy SEAL foundation logo on a dial, set against a highly technical camouflage pattern. The watch face features an Urban camouflage motif, which blends light gray, medium gray, and black shades. The color combination corresponds to a specific type of terrain – this time, the urban surrounding - making this stealthy timepiece almost undetectable....

Djoković, who used to be an ambassador for Audemars Piguet, changed watch sponsors at the end of 2013, when he entered into an endorsement deal with the Japanese watch manufacturer. Since then, Seiko has produced a number of models dedicated to Novak Djoković, while the latest Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Novak Djokovic Limited Edition, joined the collection just in time before Wimbledon 2014. Since last summer, Djokovic has played in 20 tournaments in 20 cities in 12 countries, and each time he shifted from one to another time zone, al...

The Harry Winston Midnight Date Moonphase Automatic 42mm features an off-set date indicator and a moon display. As announced by the brand, the new watch reinterprets the House’s signature elements and functions with off-centered Hours and Minutes, date, and moonphase counters, arranged on a sunburst finish dial. The date complication is housed in a recessed zone, ensuring that the numerals nicely stand out, while the moon disk features a rough and textured appearance in rich, deep, metallic blue. The dial also reveals two applied gold indexes a...

The famous Swiss watchmaker has recently introduced the Chronomat 38 SleekT for ladies, a model that had been announced as a new, feminine version of its Chronomat model. For Fall 2015, Breitling treats feminine wrists with yet another womanly creation – the Galactic 36 SleekT. This time, Breitling presents a new model from its Galactic line. In its feminine rendition, the cult classic features a slimmer case topped with tungsten carbide bezel, housing a chronometer-certified SuperQuartz TM movement. This ultra-sporty and elegant model i...

Remaining faithful to Urwerk’s technically advanced, complex, and classy style, the UR-106 Lotus features the brand’s emblematic satellite hours complication. This time, the satellite system had been revised. It induces three satellites, each with four hour numerals that sweep along the minute scale in an analogue and digital indication of time. A moonphase indicator, with the lapis lazuli of the moon, completes the watchmakers’ vision. As master watchmaker Felix Baumgartner explained, the Urwerk team wanted to create something clean, which was...

For the sixth occasion of the famous humanitarian event, Christophe Claret donates one-of-a-kind timepiece inspired by the notions of Hope (espoir) and Peace (paix). Christophe Claret is one of the most faithful supporters of the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy. For almost 15 years the brand has been contributing for the benefit of research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This year, the special new timepiece will be available for a preview at a traveling exhibition of the Only Watch collection, starting September 23rd. The watch...

Spectre, the 24th sequel to the iconic James Bond saga, will be released on November 6, 2015. To celebrate the occasion, OMEGA will release a special limited edition watch dedicated to the modern James Bond – Daniel Craig. James Bond has worn Omega watches since 1995, but this is the first time ever that the famous brand makes one of the Bond watches available for purchase. The OMEGA Seamaster 300 Spectre will come onto the market in September 2015, a couple of weeks before the film hits the big screen. While all former Bond watches were...

The famous Swiss brand is the official timing partner of the America’s Cup, which is the most important yachting competition of all time. This year, the challenging race celebrates its 35th birthday, while Ulysse Nardin joins the festivities as the official partner of Sweden’s Artemis Racing. Specifically for this occasion, Ulysse Nardin is launching an exclusive limited version of its iconic Marine Diver model. The Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver is one of the most emblematic models of the brand. This is one of the rare dive watches that is both...

Kerbedanz Tourbillon A’Ghrian belongs to a special limited series, comprising 41 pieces, which is inspired by the Celtic musicality and mysticism. A' Ghrian is a traditional Gaelic song to the sun. In Celtic tradition, both the Sun and the Moon are perceived as feminine. The Tourbillon A’Ghrian combines symbolic elements on the handcrafted dial and movement, to represent luminosity and refined femininity. The exclusive three-layer laminated rose gold dial is manufactured and decorated by Kerbedanz. It features multi-layered galvanic tre...

The Premier range was the first watch collection issued by Harry Winston back in 1989. The range, which is a founding pillar of Harry Winston’s watchmaking, is distinguished by the three arches on the case – reminiscent of the facade of the Harry Winston Salon on Fifth Avenue. As the brand describes it, the Premier collection captures the unique spirit of the Maison, its excellence and creativity. The Premier Collection offers a wide selection of striking women’s timepieces - from diamond set models, to models decorated with feathers, or even g...

The new Perrelet Diamond Flower Amytis is named after Amytis of Media, the famous wife of Nebuchadnezzar, an ancient Assyrian king who envisioned and orchestrated the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. As Perrelet announces, this highly original model pays tribute to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. At the same time, this fine piece of art and craft evokes the beauty of Amytis of Media, Queen of Babylon. Perrelet’s Diamond Flower Amytis is aimed at ladies who appreciate fine watchmaking. This unique creation is...

Erotic timepieces are not a modern day invention. The world’s most important auction houses have offered a wide variety of antique erotic watches dating from past three centuries. More recently, Ulysse Nardin has revealed the Erotica Jarretiere Hourstriker, while Richard Mille now follows up with the playful and provocative RM 69. The new Richard Mille timepiece, RM69 Erotic Tourbillon, features a unique indicator that teasingly displays phrases that evoke desired pleasure. The complication that facilitates this function is completely new, and...

On January 8, 2015, Elvis' 80th birthday was celebrated around the world with remastered reissues of Presley's music for modern-day Elvis fans, and a new website called ElvisTheMusic.com. Graceland livestreamed the 80th birthday celebration, while Legacy Recordings partnered with Spotify to unveil the official music collection, the "#Elvis80: The Fan Favorites Playlist." The King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s favorite watchmaking brand has also decided to pay him a tribute with a special Hamilton Ventura Elvis 80 edition. The relationship between...

Kerbedanz, a relatively young watchmaking brand based in Neuchâtel, has recently introduced a number of new models. Each of Kerbedanz’s creations is highly exclusive, available either as a unique piece or as an exemplar of the ultra-limited series. The brand was founded by Tigran Kerbedanz, and born out of his desire to pay a tribute to an ancestor who was a much respected blacksmith. The brand is fully committed to the preservation of the values of traditional Swiss watchmaking, but its creations are significantly symbolic, inspired by ancient...

The watches from the Symphonette collection are aimed at refined ladies, “whose life is conceived as an eternal performance.” The distinctive oval shape of the cases is attuned to the desires of Longines’ female customers. The Longines Symphonette is a contemporary line that unites the brilliance of steel, gold and diamonds. The elliptical-shaped cases, housing a quartz movement, are graced with exceptional dials and finely crafted bracelets. The Longines Symphonette range debuts with four different versions, which are available in fou...

Just like all exclusive models by Vacheron Constantin, the Historiques Cornes De Vache 1955 is crafted from platinum. The model is powered by the hand-wound Caliber 1142, which housed in a 38.5 mm diameter case. Speaking about the caliber 1142, it is entirely developed and manufactured by the Maison. This mechanical, hand-winding movement is composed of 164 parts and 21 jewels. It beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, and promises up to 48 hours of power reserve. The most distinctive feature of the new model are its cow-hor...

The Grande Heure Minute Quantième is a watch of contemporary poetry that pays a tribute to the brand’s DNA. The watch comes in an extremely thin case of 11.09 mm, which is even thinner than the that of the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantième. This elegant three-hander features a date aperture at 6 o-clock position, and a number of classically decorated elements: blued steel or rhodium-plated Lancine-shaped hands, red-tipped seconds hand, rhodium-treated indexes, sunray crown, box crystal, etc. The date aperture is slightly redesigned and it fe...

Montblanc has just unveiled its latest model, which is dedicated to the memory of Nicolas Rieussec, the inventor of the inking chronograph. This time, the famous haute horlogerie brand commemorates Rieussec’s second invention, from 1825 – the ink-trace chronograph. Rieussec’s discovery offered a new way of measuring short time intervals, using the tip of a direct-drive seconds hand loaded with ink. The Montblanc Homage to Nicolas Rieussec II is presented in a 43 mm stainless steel case, same as the original 1825 hand-equipped chronograph. Th...

Ulysse Nardin unveils its sensual side with the new Hourstriker Erotica Jarretière. This edgy, provocative timepiece reinterprets an erotic scene, one of the ancient motifs of the watch industry, through e Hourstriker movement and Jaquemarts. The watch is available in two strictly limited editions of 28 exemplars, each repeating the same suggestive scene in either red gold or platinum. The watch face of the Hourstriker Erotica Jarretière reveals a handcrafted miniature depicting two lovers, viewable from the interior balcony, enjoying each othe...

The house of Girard-Perregaux has recently introduced The Masters of Maps to its Chamber of Wonders Collection. The range comprises three exquisite timepieces inspired by the secrets of the world. The Chamber of Wonders reveals the amazing treasures of the world, and curiosities of all kinds, captured in miniature on the limited space of a watch dial. Each dial- from this exclusive series is hand-made by the artisans of miniatures, over a background of the most noble materials. The three new watches of the Chamber of Wonders series are...

The house of A.Lange &Sohne has recently introduced the second generation of its Lange 1 model. The new version of the flagship Lange 1 was presented on the occasion of the 200th birthday of Ferdinand Adolph Lange, who established the Lange manufacture back in 1845. Especially for this occasion, the famous haute horlogerie brand is placing a new movement inside the Lange 1 case, as a symbol of its own determination in reinventing itself. The legendary resign of A.Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 model has remained unchanged, but its very core ha...

The famous independent watch manufacture, De Bethune, renews its support for the Only Watch charity auction. The young, fine-watchmaking brand is presenting an exceptional, one-off version of its high-tech DBS model. The unique rendition of the DBS celebrates 10th anniversary of this exceptional model of innovative design. In 2005, the DBS set on foot of what has now become one of the most respected Research and Development laboratories of the watch industry. This year, it returns as one-of-a kind model that repeats some of the emblematic desi...

The watch is a new member of the J-Class Collection, which is inspired the beauty and refinement of the world's finest racing yachts. Same as any other model belonging to Speake-Marin's J-Class range, the Shenandoah watch is a prestigious timepiece of timeless elegance, sophistication and complexity. Even though it retains the emblematic design codes of the collection, the Shenandoah is a feminine timepiece, all the way down to the tiniest details. Like all other models from the J-Class collection, the Shenandoah is named after a sailing ship –...

The house of RJ Romain Jerome introduces a new timepiece inspired by Mexican culture and tradition. The all-new Lucha Libre Mexicana timepiece, the latest member of the Historical Icons collection, honors the popular free fighting sport, which is much respected throughout Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries. Lucha libre, which, translated to English, means "free wrestling," is a form of professional wrestling without the restrictions of Greco-Roman style. Mexican wrestling is characterized by colorful masks, which have inspired the Mais...

The house of DeWitt is showing its support for the sixth edition of the Only Watch charity auction. The event, which benefits scientific research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will be held on the 7th of November 2015, in Geneve. Same as all other contributors, DeWitt has created a special, one-off timepiece which will be offered at auction to support research into this serious degenerative disease. The biennial event is held under the patronage and in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II, and DeWitt has participated ever since 2005. For th...

The new member of the DeWitt's Academia collection is yet another example of timelessly elegant masculine timepieces inspired by the sporting world. Same as all other creations belonging to this range, the new Chronostream II features an relentless avant-garde design, and a distinctively sculpted bezel evocative of the famous 24 imperial columns - a nod to the noble origin of DeWitt's founder Jérôme de Witt, who is a direct descendant of emperors and kings in Europe, including the Emperor Napoléon. As announced by the brand, the new DeWi...

The new Montblanc model, which is dedicated solely to the ladies, has a discrete small Day and Night complication set against the emblematic Bohème guilloché dial. This romantic indication is of no practical purpose for a modern lady, but it beautifully exemplifies the great tradition of Swiss complications, and the artistic expertise of Montblanc. This purely poetic indicator allows the wearer to find out which part of the day or night it is precisely. The complication is, actually, a rotating disc, on which the day segment is indicated throug...

The Montblanc Bohème collection is enriched with new timepieces featuring elegant cases with the slightly curved faceted horns, and floral Arabic numerals with distinctive sensuous curves. First of them, the Montblanc Bohème Moongarden, is announced as an exclusive timepiece inspired by the moon and its magical and practical influence on humans. As Montblanc reminds us, people have kept track of the movement of the moon to measure the passing time, while naming full moons with different names, to signify the evolution of their lives over the...

The house of Richard Mille presents another of its astonishing timepieces dedicated to the famous American professional golfer Bubba Watson. This time, the Bubba Watson timepiece comes in a special all-grey version, and in a strictly limited edition comprising of 50 pieces (the individual limited edition number is engraved on the back of the watch, at 6 o'clock position). The new iteration of the Bubba Watson watch is available for purchase only from Richard Mille boutiques in Europe and the Middle East, and its price is no less than 105.000 Sw...

The Bell & Ross Vintage WW1 Edición Limitada was unveiled earlier this year, at the BaselWorld 2015 trade show. This exclusive rendition of the famous Vintage WW1 model, retains all of the main characteristics of the aviation-inspired collection, which commemorates the Centenary of the Great War, and a legendary pilot Georges Guynemer. The watches from this range are inspired by the history of aviation and modeled after the historical wristwatches worn by pilots of the WW1. The case, which measures 42mm in diameter, is perfectly round and attac...

Parmigiani Fleurier presents its new creation – the Tonda 1950 Tourbillon, which is the watch fitted with the thinnest automatic flying tourbillon movement. The new version of elegant and restrained Tonda Tourbillon is released in expectation of Parmigiani Fleurier’s 20th anniversary. To celebrate this special occasion, the brand releases the world’s thinnest automatic flying tourbillon with micro-rotor (3.4mm). This technological feat is a new milestone in the dynamic history of the tourbillon development. Tourbillon, a special addition to the...

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Tourbillon Solo de Jazz is a swinging new rendition of the pure and harmonious Tonda Tourbillon. To celebrate one of the world’s most famous jazz festivals, Parmigiani Fleurier has unveiled a unique version of its flagship model. The Solo de Jazz edition features a trumpet player with his instrument, set against an urban backdrop. The bell of the trumpet, which appears at 6 o’clock also happens to be a magnificent mechanical tourbillon. The vibrant, dynamic scene of this unique marquetry piece is rendered using wood...

About two days ago, in New York, Hublot debuted the Official Watch of Paris Saint-Germain French Football Club. The Big Bang Unico BiRetrograde Paris Saint-Germain timepiece was unveiled to celebrate the team’s North American summer tour. The newest football-inspired creation is announced as another example of the “Hublot Loves Football” campaign, which was launched during FIFA World Cup Brazil™ last summer. The Hublot Big Bang Unico BiRetrograde Paris Saint-Germain is the brand’s second timepiece dedicated to the famous French football...

To celebrate the legend of Nelson Mandela, Hublot has partnered with the House of Mandela, the foundation established by the family of the celebrated defender of human rights. Mandela, who passed away two years ago, at the age of 95, is regarded as the father of the South African nation, and a symbol for a global movement and act to change the world for better. Hublot has decided to pay him a tribute with a gorgeous new model named Classic Fusion House of Mandela. As the brand explains, the creation is an homage to both Mandela’s exceptional ch...