The original Romain Jerome Liberty-DNA timepiece was launched back in 2012, to pay a tribute to the city of New York and to its famous symbol, the Statue of Liberty, a colossal figure that represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom and independence. Again this year, a new watch, which celebrates the 127 years of the devotion of Miss Liberty, is made in collaboration with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation and The Gold Leaf Corporation. The new Romain Jerome Liberty-DNA Black is a unique creation with a black PVD-coated bro...

Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 Transponder is the new sequel to the legendary AMVOX lineage, which started back in 2006, with an avant-garde horological innovation – AMVOX chronograph. The AMVOX collection honors the rich legacy of the inventor Edmond Jaeger, and the mark he left on the automobile industry. Jaeger, who was a specialist in fine micro-engineering, was passionate about developing mechanisms for speed measurements. His chronographs, tachometers, kinemometers and counters were widely used in aviation, shipping and, of course, automobiles....

Richard Mille RM 011 White Demon is a special, limited edition watch, which is available exclusively in North and South America. This rare model is offered in a 30-piece limited edition that combines precious gold, high-tech materials, and Richard Mille’s distinctive aggressive styling. The devilish nature of the watch is rendered in scarlet-colored details: numerals, hands, date aperture and inner flange. The body is crafted from white ATZ sand-blasted ceramic, and mounted on a matching rubber strap. The dark backdrop of the dial creates a nic...

Zenith Star 33 MM welcomes three new releases for 2014, available in white or rose gold, including one model fully set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Zenith Star arrives in its recognizable, understated cushion-shaped case, powered by the Elite 681 automatic movement. As its name suggests, the case of the new Star model measures 33x33mm in diameter, it is strikingly pared-down and adorned only with precious stones. These simple two-handers do not house any horological complications, while their core beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph, providing a...

Ulysse Nardin Jazz Minute Repeater is issued in a very small limited edition, which comprises of only 18 timepieces. This unique creation is inspired by Duke Ellington’s famous saying “It’s all music,” which describes the nature of jazz. Ulysse Nardin has tried to unite traditional watchmaking and music, as another form of artistic expression, in its new dynamic creation that features hand-engraved jaquemarts that move in sync with the minute repeater. Ulysse Nardin is one of the rare watch manufactures that still produces the jacquemart, or...

Hublot has been chosen to create the commemorative Official Watch for the 2014 Sino-Swiss Economic Forum, which introduces the Official “Free Trade” agreement between Swiss Confederation and People’s Republic of China. Hublot, as one of the prestige and most popular Swiss brands, has been chosen to make a special, exclusive watch that celebrates this important moment in the economic cooperation between two countries. The 2014 Sino-Swiss Economic Forum has opened today in Beijing, and Hublot commemorated thismoment by presenting two special C...

In case you don’t remember, Pierre Arpels was one of the founders and runners of the Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry business and a person who opened the brand's first boutique at 22 place Vendôme. The very first Pierre Arpels watch, introduced in 2012, was a simple and refined timepiece, designed in the spirit of classic watchmaking traditions and after the vintage model that was created especially for Pierre Arpels in 1949. This elegant and discreet model symbolizes the unadorned luxury that Mr. Arpels appreciated more than anything else – “a perf...

Girard-Perregaux Traveller WW.TC Titanium DLC, a model that is often mentioned as an ideal traveling companion, is equipped with a practical world time function, which lets the wearer instantly find out the time anywhere in the world. In addition, the Traveller WW.TC Titanium DLC provides a chronograph function, which puts it in a prestigious range of high-end sports watches. Girard-Perregaux Traveller WW.TC Titanium DLC features a dark watch face with a three-dimensional representation of the latitudes and longitudes of the Earth. The world...

As you may assume, TAG Heuer is the Official Timing Partner of this prestigious racing event, and this year’s model is issued in honor of Emerson Fittipaladi , to celebrate 40 years since this famous Brazilian racer won the McLaren’s first Formula 1 World Title. There is no official information available at the moment, but thanks to TAG Heuer’s insider blog Calibre11., and a couple more online sources, we can have a first look at it today. What immediately comes to attention is that the new TAG Heuer Carrera McLaren 1974 Edition is based on...

RJ-Romain Jerome and X HardNine Choppers have officially unveiled the results of their exciting new artistic mission: the unique new H9C-DNA timepiece and HardNine Chopper’s latest customization: a WLC 1943 Harley Davidson 750cc that was originally owned by the Canadian Army. The customized Harley motorbike is sold only in pair with one-of-a-kind RJ-Romain Jerome timepiece. Another limited series of 9 timepieces, H9C-DNA Speed Metal, with a mirror polished H9C skull on the dial, is created for nine more watch connoisseurs who would like to get...

As reported yesterday, Vacheron Constantin has recently opened its new boutique in Moscow, in Berlin House. To celebrate this occasion, the brand has released four exclusive limited editions, including the special Patrimony Perpetual Calendar that I will be introducing to you today. In addition to this special watch that is issued in a 30-piece limited edition, the brand has also unveiled a one-of-a-kind Traditionnelle Calibre 2253, a Patrimony retrograde day and date model in a 20-piece edition, and a special Traditionnelle model in a 30-piece...

The four new Vacheron Constantin models for the Moscow Boutique are: a one-of-a-kind Traditionnelle Calibre 2253 model, a Patrimony Perpetual Calendar 30-piece special edition, a Patrimony retrograde day and date model in a 20-piece edition, and a special Traditionnelle model with a hand-guilloché slate-grey dial, which is issued in a 30-piece edition. All four models are available for purchase exclusively at Vacheron Constantin’s new Moscow Boutique in Berlin House, Petrovka Street 5. Today, we’ll take a closer look at the Traditionnelle Calib...

This genuine diver is equipped with a screw-locked crown, rotating bezel, and it has a case that can withstand any ingress of water to up to 300 meters. Ulysse Nardin is one of the few high-end watch manufactures that are tightly tied with the marine world. This prestige manufacture, which is founded in 1846, remains in the continuous production for over 165 years. Throughout its rich history, the company became best known for its marine chronometers. This rich maritime experience is now transferred on the production of reliable diving instrume...

On some very rare occasions, the most fabulous news about fantastic watchmaking ventures may arrive from the places where you least expect them. Something like this has just happened with the introduction of Bulgari’s new Octo Finissimo Tourbillon, a watch that houses the world’s tiniest movement with a flying tourbillon. Bulgari unveiled its new creation at this year’s Baselworld exhibition, in April 2014, but without much fanfare. In fact, two new models in the Octo range deserve much more attention primarily because they are incredibly thin,...

The new strap combines the classical elegance of the alligator-skin strap, with the practicality and water-resistance of the rubber strap. In other words, the newly designed strap is not only very tough, resistant to wear and external influences, but it also looks sophisticated and elegant, while epitomizing Jeanrichard’s Philosophy of Life. The strap is developed in collaboration with Mestel, HEPIA (Geneva University of applied sciences - technology, architecture and landscape) and Agie Charmilles (part of Georg Fischer Machining Solutions) an...

The whole Breitling Avenger line is described as a collection of the most high-performing flying instruments designed to accompany exceptional pilots on their most extreme missions. These automatic wristwatches, characterized by their rough and sturdy design, are fitted with COSC-certified movements and their superior level of water resistance is ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 feet. The new Breitling Avenger Blackbird is designed with true professionals in mind. Its oversized proportions, lightweight structure and highly-legible dial are a...

It is no surprise that Hublot is dedicating its most recent creation to the Bol d’Or Mirabaud, since the famous Swiss brand was announced the Official Timekeeper of the event, last year. To honor the 76th edition of the most important lake regatta in the world, which takes place in the west of Switzerland, Hublot presents the quite unique iteration of its Classic Fusion chrono, which now arrives in a special titanium & carbon version, limited to only 76 pieces worldwide. Hublot’s Classic Fusion Chronograph 76th Edition Bol D’Or Mirabaud...

Earlier this year, Chopard has been declared the Official Timing Partner of Porsche Motorsport, thus becoming a single watchmaking brand to accompany the return of Porsche Motorsport at the LMP1 Endurance Championship and its “24 Heures du Mans” endurance race. For this special occasion, Porsche has designed its new 919 Porsche Hybrid, which was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2014. The new sports-prototype racing car debuted at the “24 heures du Mans” on June 14-15, 2014, marking Porsche's return to the top level of sp...

Jeanrichard is the official partner of the 7th edition of The Steve Nash Foundation Showdown New York. To mark this special occasion, the brand has released a unique Terrascope timepiece, a multicolored aluminum version of the brand’s most popular Terrascope model. The Steve Nash Foundation Showdown NY is an annual charity soccer match held by two-time NBA MVP, Steve Nash. The event is held to raise funds for the Steve Nash Foundation, which is devoted to supporting underserved children in their health, personal development, education and enjoy...

Louis Moinet has announced its new creation, the Russian Eagle Tourbillon, a new masterpiece that will be launched in a couple of days! The brand has released a sneak preview on its Facebook page, describing the Russian Eagle Tourbillon as a creation that embodies fine arts of decorative engraving and haute horlogerie. Louis Moinet Russian Eagle Tourbillon is the brand’s third launch for 2014. The watch is crafted from white gold and it features a glorious detailed engraving of a double-headed eagle on its dial. In the words of Louis Moinet...

On the occasion of the SIHH 2014 exhibition, the famous Parisian jewelry, watch and fragrance company - Van Cleef & Arpels – launched its new Midnight Constellations collection of Extraordinary Dials. The new range of gorgeous and delicate watches includes four different dials, each inspired by the depth of the nocturnal sky and the symbolic power of its constellations. The skillful watchmakers and decorative artists of the Maison had combined various traditional crafts to create graphic images of Gallus, Aquila, Pegasus and Phoenix – four dif...

In its latest iteration, the dial of the Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Lady is graced with a row of delicate white diamonds and with crisp and polished Arabic numerals. This famous vintage-inspired model, designed in the spirit of Art Deco aesthetic, is made of stainless steel, and its case is also gem set. A whole new square watch face represents the best of the Art Deco design with its double curve that forms a convex dome, forming a steady and harmonious unity of dimensions. The center is set with 42 brilliant cut diamonds, evoking the track...

Ulysse Nardin Lady Diver is a fresh, maritime-inspired model designed for ladies that are living for the trill of the oceangoing adventures. The design of the Lady Diver is enthused by the beauty of the sea, and each of Lady Diver’s individual components evokes the strength and sensuality of its depths. The Lady Diver’s renewed aesthetic repeats a wave motif on the dial, bezel and strap, while its iridescent mother-of-pearl dial shimmers brightly, call to mind the never-ending interplay of sunlight and water. The dazzle and shine is further pro...

This unique collaboration will raise funds for the Emirates Airline Foundation through a silent auction of one-of-a-kind timepiece the Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon. Since it is designed specifically for this noble partnership, the new incarnation of the famous model is a genuine collectors’ piece. The auction will run from August 15th 2014 to March 15th 2015, at the Roger Dubuis Boutique at The Boulevard, Emirates Towers in Dubai, where the watch will also be on display. The winning bidder will get the opportunity to visit Roger...

Hublot has created a special limited edition Big Bang Ferrari Rusia, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer in Russia. Since this is the very first limited edition Ferrari watch designed specifically for Russia, Hublot has decided to make it even more exceptional, and just 25 individually numbered pieces will be available worldwide. Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Russia is made of black ceramic and it measures 45.5mm in diameter. The watch is topped with a cylindrical carbon fiber bezel with red edging, whic...

As its name suggests, the new Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Tourbillon Aventurine is now issued in a very delicate version in which the dial and oscillating weight are cut from a disc of aventurine. The gorgeous tourbillon is for the very first time graced by the poetic mineral gleam that evokes a mysterious nocturnal skyscape. The famous tourbillon is now redesigned to measure 39mm in diameter. It arrives in a case that is made of white gold, while its bezel, lugs and the contours of the figure 8 motifs are set with 382 brilliant cut diamonds....

In the words of the Officine Panerai, the new Table Clock express the two authentic identities of its brand: the dial in the front is linked to its long history of Italian excellence, while the P.5000 manufacture movement in the back refers to Panerai Swiss watchmaking expertise. The classical Panerai dial is installed in the center of the sphere, while its transparency allows the spectators to admire it from the front as well as from the back. The reverse reveals details of its hand-wound in-house 127-component P.5000 calibre movement, whic...

The Grand Prix de Monaco, which took place in May 2014, was TAG Heuer’s 499th Grand Prix with its longtime partner McLaren Mercedes and yet another opportunity for the famous Swiss brand to prove its long-standing legitimacy and legacy in F1 Motor Racing. TAG Heuer, the watch brand that invented the motor-sports chronograph, is the The Official Partner of the Monaco Grand Prix with Automobile Club of Monaco (ACM) since 2011. It has also sponsored more first-place Monaco drivers than any brand in history, including some of the most famous names...

Richard Mille has introduced a new limited edition RM 011 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Red Demon, a fresh new take on the brand’s iconic RM 011 Automatic Flyback Chronograph, which now features a vibrant red accents. The Red Demon watch by Richard Mille is created in a strictly limited edition that comprises of only 30 pieces, and its exclusivity is even more pronounced by the fact that it is available only at Richard Mille Beverly Hills, Richard Mille Las Vegas, and authorized Richard Mille retailers in North and South America. As you can...

The automatic edition of the Steampunk collection is now enriched with new summer-ready timepieces on which the Roman XII and VI numerals, the logo and the hexagonal crown have been colored in yellow, white, red, blue, green and orange depending on the model. Romain Jerome Steampunk is immediately recognizable for its retro-futuristic design. The watch is housed in a black PVD-coated steel 50 mm case, and fitted with an open-worked movement that reveals the circular graining and thoroughly bead-blasted blackened bridges. As its name suggests...

This is the fourth Richard Mille watch designed to pay a tribute to the exceptional Le Mans Classic race, which is a biennial vintage sports car event held in France, on the grounds of the world's oldest active sports car race in endurance racing event - 24 Hours of Le Mans. This year’s event will take place on July 4, 5 and 6, when more than a couple of thousands of car fanatics will gather around the Bugatti track. As a tribute to this extraordinary event, Richard Mille presents a new limited edition watch, the Richard Mille RM 030 Le Mans Cl...

Girard-Perregaux Chrono Hawk was announced in December of 2012, as a new range of high-performance watches. At that time, the brand introduced a revamped version of its Sea Hawk diver’s watch along with the entirely new Chrono Hawk. Since then, the Chrono Hawk has appeared in a number of different variants including the special Yao Ming Chrono Hawk timepiece, the limited edition Hollywoodland Chrono Hawk, the Chrono Hawk for Only Watch 2013, and the All-Steel, which was introduced earlier this year. Now, the famous Swiss brand presents the Chro...

Next year, the Swiss Space Systems company – also known as the S3 – will be organizing the first public weightless ZeroG fight, for a broad public. Since Breitling is the official partner of this product, it will equip the passengers with an exclusive zero gravity chronograph designed specifically for this experience. The ZeroG project will begin in 2015 in over 15 locations worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East and Central America. The registration for two hour flights aboard an Airbus is now open, and each of them will include 15 “pa...

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Hommage à l’Art de la Danse collection highlights the art of classical ballet by reinterpreting the works of Edgar Degas, a French artist famous for his works on the subject of dance. Three new watches, each highlighting one of the aspects of a ballerina’s daily life, are created using the ancient art of Grand Feu grisaille enamelling, a technique by which an image is created entirely in various shades of grey. Grisaille enamelling is typically used to create the illusion of a sculpture, or relief, and to...

Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute 35 mm, which was introduced back in 2012, is now issued in five different variants, all made from precious materials combined with mother-of-pearl, aventurine, ruby heart… It still retains the same portions, measuring just 35 mm in diameter, and has an off-centered hours and minutes counter, positioned at 12 o’clock. The five new versions of the Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute 35mm are created to demonstrate the skill and expertise of Jaquet Droz artisans. Their dials are made of mother-of-pearl or rare and p...

The new Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 24H is designed for frequent travelers, as it allows the wearer to read time in a second time zone simultaneously with the main time. This is made possible via an independent central hand, which completes one full circle around the edge of a dial in exactly 24 hours. This model is the first watch from Officine Panerai that uses a brand new in-house movement, the automatic P.9003 caliber, a modernized version of the P.9001 caliber, that now employs the GMT function and an innovative circular power reserve...

The new Longines Heritage Divers are inspired by the measuring instruments that Longines made for the bathyscaphe Trieste, back in 1950s, and by the robust and reliable divers that the brand produced for amateur divers during the 1070. The new Longines Heritage Diver is available in two different versions – a classic three-hander and a sporty chronograph – both revamped versions of the old Longines diver watches from the 1970’s. As you can see, these are unambiguously vintage-inspired watches that arrive in cushion-shaped steel cases, preservin...

Girard-Perregaux unveils a new version of its famous Cat’s Eye model. This time, the elegantly feminine oval timepiece arrives in the Power Reserve version, while preserving its recognizable asymmetrical profile, as a signature mark of the collection. Same as before, the new Cat’s Eye Power Reserve unites a sophisticated mechanical movement with a feminine, guilloche-embellished watch face and a constellation made of diamonds that beautifully illuminate its polished surfaces. Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Power Reserve is bringing a fresh...

Chopard is, once again, paying a tribute to the historical cars and the world’s most renowned classic car race – the Mille Miglia 2014. Same as every year, the famous Swiss watchmaking brand is releasing another limited edition vintage-inspired timepiece with gentleman’s driver-style personality. The Mille Miglia 2014 model is an old-fashioned chronograph distinguished by its elegant, sophisticated and distinctively Italian profile. The watch features a red tachometric scale and hands, white dial and green minute circle, to evoke the...

Graham has launched a new version of its famous Chronofighter Oversize chronograph. This time, the renowned model is dressed with a military camouflage and equipped with a carbon trigger and its emblematic telemeter function. The Chronofighter Oversize Black Arrow watches, are said to be dedicated to action and courage. Their military-style dials are rendered in a silkscreen printing technique, which involves using an ink-blocking stencil on the surface to create a desired image. Each dial is engraved with its unique serial number, which appear...

IWC Ingenieur Automatic Carbon Performance Ceramic is one of the two new watches that have been recently launched by the IWC Schaffhausen. The other new watch is the IWC Ingenieur Dual Time (Ref. IW324402/IW324404), but I will get back to this one in some of my future posts. Both models belong to the Ingenieur family, representing a stylish reworking of its iconic design codes, which is recognizable with its appealing sporty an indisputably technical conception. The very first watch in the Ingenieur family was designed by the famous Gérald Gent...

The Breitling Superocean Chronograph Steelfish belongs to the very special series of watches that combine the unparalleled performances of the Superocean range, with bold, sporty and technical look. This masculine piece is immediately distinguishable from all other members of the Breitling family, thanks to its broad ratcheted rotating bezel with black rubber-inlaid numerals and markers. In addition, the Superocean Chronograph Steelfish model features an oversized day&date double-window display, and an elegant, satin-brushed and high-polished c...

Dior has recently launched a gorgeous new model that celebrates the art of origami, as well as the historical connection between the famous French luxury goods company and the land of the rising sun. The new Dior Grand Soir Origami is inspired by the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, a craft which started in the 17th century AD and later evolved into a modern art form. Today, the principles of origami are applied to many different fields of creative expression like design, fashion, craft, and, now, watchmaking. Dior Grand soir O...

Glashute Original, the famous Saxon watch manufactory, presents its new Senator Manual Winding Skeletonized Edition, a gorgeous airy wristwatch equipped with the in-house Calibre 49-18. This elegant, manually-wound timepiece, is crafted from red gold, and sized at 42mm in diameter. The dial is made of galvanized silver, and it is fully skeletonized and framed with a black railroad minute ring. The finely drawn Roman numerals and blued hour and minute hands are highlighting the beauty of the watch face. The in-house Calibre 49-18 is protected...

Blancpain has always been a brand that recognizes and appreciates women’s interest in fine horology. Back in 1930, the Manufacture has produced its first self-winding wristwatches for women, that were formerly reserved exclusively for men. Blancpain Heure Decentre Petite Seconde Retrograde is another example of sophisticatedly feminine timepieces endowed with delicate horological complications, a watch that continues wedding elegance with horological complexity. Blancpain Heure Decentre Petite Seconde Retrograde is announced as a true anth...

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Haute Joaillerie REF 4895R combines the craftsmanship of Swiss watchmakers, as exemplified in the Calatrava legacy, and the artistry of the Manufacture’s jewelers. The gorgeous golden case of this watch is crafted from 18-carat rose gold and modeled after the classic Calatrava watches, that date back to 1932. It features no less than 162 baguette-cut diamonds (weighting approximately 5.62 carats), which are arranged around the dial in up to five rows, creating a beautiful contrast with the precious hue of the case....

A couple of days ago, in Beijing, at Johnnie Walker House Beijing at Ch’ien Men 23, Hublot unveiled its latest limited edition watch – the Hublot Big Bang Aero Johnnie Walker Hose. As its name suggests, the watch is designed in collaboration with the world’s most widely distributed brand of Scotch Whiskey. The newest example of “The Art of Fusion” is issued in a strictly limited edition of 25 pieces, and it is currently available exclusively in China. This is the first time that Hublot partners with Johnnie Walker. The fruit of their mutual...

At this year’s BaselWorld exhibition, Patek Philippe manufacture has marked its 175th anniversary and announced the official celebratory ceremony, which will take place this coming autumn. Patek Philippe is one of the true doyens of the BaselWorld Watch and Jewelry Show, exhibiting every year since 1931. This year's Basel debuts include four new watches revolving around the theme of "The art of permanent development." The most notable among them, and certainly the rarest, is the new Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5960/1A, which is the brand’s...

On the occasion of the BaselWorld 2014, Patek Philippe presents a new version of its Perpetual Calendar 5940 model. This ultra-thin self-winding perpetual calendar, originally launched in 2012 (in yellow gold version) to celebrate the brand’s heritage in perpetual calendars, now arrives in a stunningly beautiful white gold version. Same as its predecessor, the Patek Philippe 5940G-001 is an Art Deco inspired watch, whose design is strongly influenced by sleek and clean lines of this aesthetic movement. This form watch arrives in a cushion-shape...

Girard-Perregaux’s signature Cat's Eye collection is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Girard-Perregaux has released the new Cat’s Eye Anniversary watch decorated with striking motifs created with precious gemstones. The Cat’s Eye is one of the most popular models designed by Girard-Perregaux manufacture, a watch designed for the Manufacture’s female clientele. This model is distinguished by its delicate oval case and a complex range of Haute Horlogerie features. Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye 10th Anniver...