Edox is also one of the brands that have decided to offer something that follows the global trend of black watches. Edox Class-1 Ghost Ship Limited Edition is an all-black creation that boasts a spectacular openworked dial and a transparent case-back that reveals working of the Edox Calibre 95 movement. The new member of the Class-1 collection is available in a strictly limited edition of only 100 exemplars, and it is aimed "for the brave guys only." Edox Class-1 Ghost Ship Limited Edition is crafted from stainless steel finished with a slee...

Saint Honore Worldcode Black Ceramic is a brand new chronograph by the famous global watchmaker, famous for its “Paris-Style” creations. This Swiss brand is located in the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg, in the district of Sarine, but their flagship store is founded at 326 rue Saint-Honoré, in the Parisian trendy district, occupied by the world's most prestigious jewelers and watchmakers. For this season, Saint Honore offers a new sporty chronograph inspired by the automotive world, which is now presented in the contemporary new editi...

This year, Blancpain, the famous Swiss manufacture, contributes to the Only Watch auction with a gorgeous model from Women Collection, reference 3300-3554L-55B. The official press release for this watch is very brief, but it certainly gives us some basic information about this unique model crafted in white gold. The watch is moderately sized and it measures 34mm in diameter and 9.4mm in thickness. It comes with a gorgeous dial adorned with mother-of-pear marquetry, showing an image of a dove. The dial is set with 12 diamonds, of 0.09 carats, e...

The very first Mykonos special edition was launched last year, with Hublot Mykonos Classic Fusion Chronograph, which was designed in collaboration with Hublot's Greek partner Flamme Hellas and Gofas in Mykonos. Building upon the success of the premiere edition, Hublot is now presenting two new models, designed for summer of 2013. One of them is crafted from King Gold, while the other one blends titanium and gold in a gorgeous dual-tone creation. Same as last year, the new Mykonos Classic Fusion Chronograph honors the beautiful Greek island o...

Girard-Perregaux's new Vintage 1945 Collection is bringing two new models - one with a large date and moon phase indicator, and the other equipped with a chronograph function . Both watches are crafted from stainless steel and they are offering an interesting aesthetic approach, by playing with contrasts. Their dials are softened by vertically-applied satin finis which stands out nicely against the polished and satin finished case and the bracelet. The dial is decorated with Breguet-type numerals in polished relief, which nicely refracts the li...

A new feminine timepiece, Zenith Heritage Star 33 mm, is available in rose gold or in stainless steel. Both variants are cushion-shaped, and much smaller than previously released Heritage models - now measuring only 33 x 33 mm in dimensions. This slender and elegant timepiece measures only 9.45mm in thickness and incorporates the Elite Calibre 681 automatic movement. The mechanism is extremely precise and reliable, despite of its miniscule proportions. While being only 3.47mm thick, it provides no less than 50 hours of power reserve, and beats...

The new Graham creation is inspired by the works of the famous scientist of the Age of Enlightement, George Graham, who is the inventor of the first Orrery in 1713. The Orrery is the world's first mechanical solar system model, which was, 300 years ago, presented to Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery, from which all such tellurians and planetariums take their name. This year, this remarkable invention - which now rests in the Museum of the History of Science, in Oxford - celebrates its 300th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Graham London has c...

What makes the new Ulysse Nardin caliber essentially different from men's calibers, is its unique design that doesn't require any pushing or pulling of the crown to set date and time, which may eventually save ladies´ manicure. The movement was made by request of Chai Schnyder, Chairwoman of Ulysse Nardin, who envisioned such a movement eleven years ago. The new Ulysse Nardin CaliberUN-310 is controlled via the pusher at the four o’clock. The function of the crown can be changed to three positions by simply turning it forwards and backwards...

For the occasion of Only Watch 2013 auction, Jaquet Droz is offering its newest creation, The Loving Butterfly. This one-of-a-kind watch will be auctioned in September, and all of the proceeds of its sale will aid the fight against muscular dystrophy. Jaquet Droz The Loving Butterfly piece unique is inspired by a historical automata, mechanical dolls, which were designed and built by this renowned watchmaker of the late eighteenth century, to help him sell watches and mechanical birds. Jaquet Droz The Loving Butterfly features a gorgeous Gr...

The new model, OMEGA Seamaster Diver ETNZ Limited Edition, was unveiled at special event, on Wednesday in San Francisco, in presence of the famous brand ambassador Dean Barker. On this occasion, the timepiece was presented to Barker, who will wear the watch while skippering ETNZ’s new AC72 boat during world’s most prestigious sailing competition, on July 7th, 2013. The new OMEGA Seamaster Diver ETNZ Limited Edition is an exclusive professional dive chronograph crafted in stainless steel. The 44 mm polished and brushed case is topped with a...

The new supercharged Hublot Big Bang Black Fluo is available in four different versions - blue, yellow, pink and green. Each of the variants is issued in a limited and numbered edition of 250 exemplars. The watches are crafted in stainless steel and coated with deep black PVD. Their 41mm wide cases are lit with 430 black diamonds weighing a total of 2.36 carats. The black gem stones are joined by 36 brilliant cut precious stones, which are aranged across the bezel. Depending on the version of Hublot Big Bang Black Fluo, the stones are either b...

Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 Diamonds Are Forever, the new haute joaillerie model, features no less than 1,444 sparkling stones, both diamonds and sapphires. Dazzling gems are creating a stunning effect, thanks to the skill of Corum's gemsetters, who have used their own hands to conduct invisible and snow-setting techniques on the golden surface of this piece. The inspiration for this watch was driven from three keywords: floral, feminine and flamboyant. Shortly after the first sketches have been unveiled, it was clear that only the purest...

Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Jewellery Tourbillon with Gold Bridge is embellished with no less than 1,000 snow-set diamonds and has a delicate mother-of-pearl dial embedded in a white gold case. Hidden behind the iridescent glints of the dial is the GP09700 Manufacture movement, which shows its face at six o’clock via the complex Tourbillon with the skillfully hand-engraved gold Bridge. The movement is built on 177 individual parts and it offers a minimum of 70 hours of power reserve. Even though this mechanical marvel is hidden behind the solid...

The new Graham Chronofighter Oversize is made for adventurers, explorers, and modern-time conquerors. This ultimate time telling instrument is developed to survive toughest environments: deep forests, harsh mountains, deep waters… There are a couple of major improvements for the good old Chronofighter. For example, the start and stop lever is now made from a single block of carbon, which increases is stiffness and makes it even more reliable. The bezel is also made from hard ceramic, which is beautifully polished and enhances the overall impres...

Together they held a special event organized in support for UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime – to provide a financial aid for this important institution that analyses, monitors and prevents global drugs and transnational organized crime threats. For this occasion, Hublot has created a special Classic Fusion Falcao limited edition wristwatch, which is available in only 100 pieces (60 in titanium and 40 in gold). All of the proceeds from the sale of this piece will be directed to UNODC to aid its project to provide the wetland com...

Baume & Mercier Capeland Worldtimer celebrates the visionary Baume brothers who had understood the importance of winning new markets outside Europe. The first branch of their watchmaking business was established in London in 1851. Later on, in 1876, a subsidiary was opened in Philadelphia, followed by an immense sales network extending from India to Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Singapore and Burma. Baume & Mercier Capeland Worldtimer evokes the exciting history of the brand and talks to world-travelers and international executives who...

Breitling Transocean Unitime Pilot is a robust masculine piece distinguished by its pronounced technical look that strongly embodies Breitling’s recognizable DNA. This pilot’s chronograph with a world time complication is based on the brand’s in-house movement Breitling Caliber B05, which is officially chronometer-certified by the COSC. The world time system can be easily adjusted by crown, where a single move instantly corrects all indications, including the date. The dark watch face, with its white indications, is extremely readable and sh...

Piaget for Only Watch 2013 is a unique version of the Piaget Altiplano Skeleton, which now comes in 38mm white gold case, coated in black PVD. This is the first time ever that the famous Altiplano Skeleton arrives on the market in a black finish. The watch is the world’s thinnest automatic open worked wristwatch ever produced, and it measures only 5.34mm in thickness. It features manufacture Piaget 1200S ultra-thin mechanical self-winding skeleton movement with hours and minutes function. The movement is gorgeously finished, in the spirit o...

With this unique piece, created for Watch 2013, Roger Dubuis, for the very first time, introduces its exclusive automatic flying tourbillon movement within La Monégasque collection. The RD520 movement is a self-winding mechanism built on 30 jewels and composed of 227 components. The movement features rhodium-plated circular-grained plate, “Côtes de Genève” decoration, and a tourbillon carriage in the shape of a Celtic cross, positioned at 7:30 o’clock. It beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and provides about 60 hours of power reserve. The w...

This time, the famous JeanRichard cushion-shaped watch comes in all-black version, fitted with a black dial and mounted on a black rubber strap. The new look is very masculine and modern, even though nothing significant has changed. A large round bezel still dominates the watch face, and accentuates the game of contrasts between the vertical satin-brushed flat parts of the middle case, and nicely polished top. The vertical satin-brushed black dial is lit by applique indexes, while the hour and minute hands boast a rich layer of luminescent coat...

For this special occasion, Hublot is presenting imaginative new pieces designed i collaboration with popular female photographer Mika Ninagawa. The popular artist has designed special limited edition straps that feature her emblematic flowers and butterflies. The straps, made from leather, are designed for the 38mm and 41mm Big Bang, and the 33mm Classic Fusion. A limited edition of 30 in each pattern is currently offered for purchase. Each customer will also receive a gift of an original serviette with a pattern matching the strap. In a...

The new Romain Jerome Moon Orbiter is an unusual sci-fi looking watch that comes in a bezel-free case made with elements from Apollo 11. The architecture of the dial is much unexpected, as well. As you can see, the hours and minutes are read off from an off-centered counter at 3 o’clock, while the large flying tourbillon dominates the left side of the dial. An interesting solution for power reserve indicator is offered between the lugs at 6 o’clock, where the red lacquered cursor shows the amount of remaining stored energy. In the words of t...

Parmigiani Fleurier has launched the new Parmigiani Ovale collection, which comprises of oval-shaped wristwatches inspired by a restoration piece - an old oval watch with telescopic hands - which was made by English jewelers Vardon and Stedman. The piece entered the Parmigiani's restoration workshops back in 1997, and immediately captured the attention of the brand's master watchmakers. Being very distinctive, thanks to its elliptical form, telescopic hands and the pantograph complication, this rare creation has inspired the new Ovale line. Wit...

Back in 2010, the famous watchmaking brand has presented the unique he Chagall et l’Opera de Paris - Tribute to the Great Composers, with enamel dials featuring miniature reproductions of the Parisian Opera Garnier ceiling, as painted by Chagall in 1964. The brand has decided to keep this extraordinary creation in its private collection, but to make eleven unique timepieces, each dedicated to one of the great composers featured on Chagall’s masterpiece painting. The latest addition to Vacheron Constantin’s collection is a unique timepiece dedic...

The famous auction house Antiquorum will be offering James Dean’s pocket watch at its upcoming auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” in Hong Kong, on June 22nd. From a brief description, provided by the world's major auction house of modern and vintage timepieces, we found out that James Dean considered this watch as his “Lucky Watch.” He purchased it back in 1951, while he was still young emerging actor pursuing fame and fortune in New York City. Coincidentally not, his career started to blossom at that time, which made already su...

Jaquet Droz the Eclipse, which was until now available in 43-mm version only, is an elegant timepiece equipped with an annual calendar and an unusual moon phase indicator. The dial of this piece is very reduced, almost minimalistic, with a serpentine hand paired with a day-track and a nocturnal celestial scene showing the face of a moon. The moon, inspired by the 18th-century aesthetics, is partially hidden or revealed by paddle shaped disc attached to the base of the dial, while the top of the watch face features two rectangular shaped apertur...

The new Hublot MP-06 Senna is the fourth piece in the Senna collection. Following on the success of the Big Bang Senna from 2007, the Big Bang Foudroyante Senna from 2009, and the King Power Ayrton Senna from 2010, the MP-06 Senna celebrates Senna’s 41 victories and 3 championship titles. The watch will be released in 41-piece limited editions and in distinctive models. Hublot MP-06 Senna is produced in King Gold, titanium or black PVD Titanium. The watch comes in a sporty tonneau-shaped case with openworked sapphire dial that showcases the...

This is the Richard Mille's famous watch that Yohan Blake wore at the 2012 London Olympics Games, and the very same one that created a major media buzz when the brand's secret about who is the Richard Mille’s “yet-unnamed” ambassador was revealed by mistake. Here’s another link for one of my older articles on Richard Mille’s watch for Yohan Blake. Richard Mille’s Tourbillon Prototype for Yohan Blake is based on the RM038, and it was adapted to Yohan Blake’s specifications. The watch is graced with the vibrant colors of the Jamaican national...

With Turbine Helvetia, Perrelet pays a tribute to its motherland, its rich heritage and watchmaking expertise. The watch is fitted with a classic Perrelet 12-blade turbine that rotates on the dial and makes an interesting optical illusion in which the white cross emerges from the red background, evoking the Swiss national flag. This special edition watch is available in two versions, both crafted in stainless steel. First of them is a men’s version with featu- ring on a blackened millimeter diameter case. The other is a ladies version that meas...

The Only Watch charity auction will be held, for the fifth consecutive time, on September 28. 2013. Zenith will be one of the brands to donate one unique piece in favor of the research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Their piece unique is crafted in stainless steel and it features a black ceramic bezel, mounted on top of the 45.5mm-diameter case. The dial is silver-toned and decorated with sunray finishing. It reveals three colored counters in anthracite, midnight blue and light gray, paying a tribute to the original El Primero chronograph la...

Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic is powered by the in-house caliber P.9000 with a three-day power reserve. The piece is crafted from stainless steel and it features a protective lever, placed over crown, which ensures water resistance to up to 100 meters. The case is nicely polished and it frames the bright white dial with large black numerals and hour markers. The contrasting color-scheme of the watch face provides maximum legibility, while the arrangement of the elements repeats Panerai’s typical design which dates ever the 1940s....

The unique Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time for Only Watch is an expression of the three artistic crafts – engraving, enameling and gem-setting – and it beautifully illustrates the artistic mastery of the Manufacture. Back in 2011, Vacheron Constantin released the Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time model, powered by the in-house movement Calibre 2460 WT. This very same creation is now made in one-of-a-kind edition which is crafted in platinum and inspired by the city-state of Monaco, in which the exceptional charity auc...

The new Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver is crafted from 18-carat rose gold and it arrives in a rather large, 42.7 mm-wide case. The latest addition to the range reflects the brand’s emblematic DNA in massive golden rotating bezel with large diving scale figures. What is new is the wave-patterned black dial with applied luminous indexes. The vibrant white color of the luminant stands out nicely against the dark backdrop of the dial, while gold and red accents highlight the important details, such as the 1846 date imprint, which commemorates the...

The fifth edition of Only Watch charity auction will be held on September 28, 2013. The last year’s auction raised above € 4 million for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year, no less than 38 watch manufactures to help finance the research into this severe degenerative neuromuscular disease, Van Cleef & Arpels among them. The auction itself will take place on September 28th at 11 a.m. (GMT+1) in the “Salle Belle Epoque” of the Hôtel Hermitage Van Cleef & Arpels has created a gorgeous piece unique, Lady Arpels Une journée à Mon...

The Breitling Avenger II line is a collection of professional diving instruments, and these new models are still serving the same purpose as the original ones. However, the watches have now been redesigned to offer a maximum security and legibility, being even more shock-resistant, yet more slender and more ergonomically designed than the classic Avengers. The watches are now equipped with a large screw-down crown and non-slip grip, while the glare-proof sapphire crystal and oversized hands, numerals and hour-markers, ensure the maximum of read...

Girard-Perregaux Chrono Hawk for Only Watch 2013 is one of a kind piece which will be donated to the charity watch auction benefiting research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Chrono Hawk Only Watch is the newest iteration of the recently introduced Chrono Hawk model, which was released to accompany the redesigned Sea Hawk. The Chrono Hawk now comes in a new, angular case, with 44mm in diameter. These robust, sporty and yet elegant watches are extremely bold and very modern. The Only Watch model is crafted from ceramic and it is topped...

In its most recent incarnation, Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon Bi-Axial is made of tantalum and it features three sapphire bridges. Tantalum was chosen for the case material because of its ability to withstand various environmental effects under specified conditions. It is malleable and corrosion-resistant, but above all this it lends a distinctively masculine and modern twist to the creation. Three historical bridges are cut in sapphire, but this time they have a metallic black finish, which is responsible for a stunning visual impact. The tou...

Dior Chiffre Rouge wristwatches are made exclusively for men and they are typically issued in limited editions. Dior Chiffre Rouge are distinguished by their simple and elegant, rather contemporary design, even though they come in many different variants - from luxurious gold editions to sportier brushed-steel issues. In 2013, Dior launches the Chiffre Rouge A3, which is the newest addition to this well-established range. The Chiffre Rouge A3 is crafted in stainless steel and it comes in the save-shaped assymetrical case, as the rest of the...

She is a feather master that nurtures one of the most ancestral ornamental arts in which this rare material serves for creative purposes. Three new watches are issued as a limited edition and each of them features a unique dial decorated using the marquetry technique on feathers of the birds specifically bred for this purpose. The watches are crafted in white gold, and their 36mm-wide cases are set with 66 brilliant cut diamonds. Three arches, extending from the case to the bracelet, are sculptured to evoke the neoclassical façade of the Harry...

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este is an elegance competition for classic and vintage cars which takes place every year since 1929, on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. A couple of days ago - on Sunday, 26 May 2013 – the famous American fashion designer Ralph Lauren received the jury's "Best of Show" award for his Bugati 57SC Atlantic. To celebrate the occasion, A. Lange & Sohne CEO Wilhelm Schmid gifted him a special edition of the Lange 1 Time Zone, which was produced exclusively for his Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Coupé. Ralph Lauren’s prizewinn...

The new Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon is a successor of the Ref. 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon, which is regarded as the manufacture’s most complicated watch, with no less than 12 different complications on two dials. The Ref. 6002 is based on the original Sky Moon Tourbillon, and it possesses all of the same complications as its predecessor. What makes the new model outstanding and completely different from the rest of the Patek Philippe watches are its flowery case and ornamental dial, which require the highest level of workmanship and talent...

These fast sailing ships were built the south-eastern coastline of the USA, and principally at the port of Baltimore. The watch is named after the Baltimore-built topsail schooner Chasseur sailed by one of the famous American privateers, Captain Thomas Boyle. On his first voyage, back in 1814, Boyle sailed to British Isles, captured a first-rate wooden warship of the Royal Navy - HMS St Lawrence - and sent a notice to George III announcing that the whole British Isles were under naval blockade by Chasseur alone. This daring plan actually caused...

The interesting new creation by Hublot is designed for Only Watch 2013 auction, and it is paying tribute to Monaco, and its national flag featuring red band. This year’s Only Watch auction is to be held in Monaco on 28 September 2013. It is the fifth edition of the charity auction benefiting research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. No less than 38 of the world’s principal watch manufactures will each provide a unique timepiece specially created for the occasion. As always, all of the proceeds from the sale of these unique pieces will be donate...

This beautiful quartz-powered watch is aimed at ladies and it comes in polished golden case, measuring 36mm in diameter. The watch is quite unusual as it features randomly set diamonds, arranged to achieve a glacial impression. Even though it looks like the gem stones are placed in disorganized manner, the truth is quite the opposite – Harry Winston’s gem-setters have worked hard to envision this invisible complex setting. The first step in construction was to make a special dial plate with a carved grid. The dial is engraved to hundredths o...

Graham Chronofighter Oversize Superlight TT is a modern timepiece crafted from high-technology materials such as a lightweight black carbon nanotube composite. Its shock resistant case is extremely durable even though it weighs less than 100 grams. This model is created to honor the legendary drivers and motorcycle riders who risk their lives to compete in a time trial and secure the fastest time. This special limited edition, comprising of only 200 pieces, is actually dedicated to speed and excitement. The sporty case of this watch, made fr...

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph Day-Date Grand Prix de Monaco Limited Edition is the newest incarnation of the first sports chronograph designed for professional drivers – the famous Jack Heuer’s Carrera. The original model, dating from 1963, was named after the Carrera Panamericana Mexico Road Race, and it was for many years worn by Ferrari drivers. The newest edition is developed for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers and sports car enthusiasts. It is dedicated to the most challenging race of our times – the thrilling Monaco Grand Pri...

Royal Ruby Tourbillon is a gorgeous new model from Ulysse Nardin’s Tourbillon collection. The watch is a beautiful example of high jewelry and high-end watchmaking, blending together in a body of a complex tourbillon watch. The tourbillon mechanism is made along the principles of famous Swiss watchmaker James Pellaton, but in this incarnation it comes even more glorious than ever before – the bridges and main plates are crafted in ruby gemstone, while the tourbillon body appears floating weightlessly in its cage. The watch is aimed at ladies...

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde is one of the brand’s flagship models, and the Grande Seconde Quantième wristwatches, belonging to this collection, have been introduced for the very first time in 2011. This is when the stainless steel version, equipped with a useful date indicator, was unveiled. This year, the existing line will be enriched with two new, even more contemporary, versions. Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantieme for 2013, is offered with blue and chocolate brown dials decorated with Côtes de Genève (Geneva Stripes) pattern. They stil...

Breguet Marine Chronograph is inspired by 18th century portable navigational instruments that were once used to determine longitude by means of celestial navigation.The model is especially suited for ladies and distinguished by its modern, contemporary design. However, the watch utilizes a classic mechanical movement, keeping up with the good old watchmaking tradition. The model was first introduced a couple of years ago and now the brand unveils a new version that features a 34.6mm steel case water resistant to 5 bar (50m). The dial is crafted...

With its robust 42mm-wide steel case, which is water-resistant to 1500 meters, Breitling Superocean 42 is definitely ideal for summer. This watch will accompany its wearer through many different fashion styles, even though this particular variant offers a youthful and sporty twist, being a bit more casual than any of its previous incarnations. In the words of the brand, the modern take on Superocean 42 is a tribute to its aquatic talent. This watch is designed as a true professional diving instrument. It even feature a helium-escapement valve t...