The beautiful Caribbean islands are notable for the diversity of their animals and plants, and classified as one of Conservation International's biodiversity hotspots. However, during the last decade, 80% of the coral surrounding Caribbean has been destroyed. Hublot has created this special limited edition Hubot Oceanographic 4000 Caribbean, to help to create coral nurseries, which have been endangered. All of the proceeds from the sale of the watch are going to be used to enrich the flora, fauna and sea life of the Caribbean coast. The...

Celebrating the 2012, as the year of the Dragon, Piaget has created a special collection of 20 lyrical pieces inspired by the passionate new era that recurs every twelfth year. Paget’s Dragon & Phoenix Collection, which consists of more than precious 20 models, was unveiled at the Piaget’s Fifth Avenue Boutique during the celebration of New York Dragon Week, about a year ago. The promotional campaign was triggered with an interesting film titled „Dragon & Phoenix,“ which has recently been awarded the Watchmaking Campaign of the Year award in th...

Breguet has released one of a kind watch created in honor of one of the greatest Rusian poets of all times - Alexander Pushkin. This unique piece is a part of the Breguet’s Reine de Naples collection, which is inspired by an early bracelet watch, originally designed for Napoleon’s sister Caroline, Queen of Naples. This whole collection is aimed at women, and it reinvents classic feminine watches in a contemporary jewelry manner. On Another hand, Pushkin (1799-1837) was one of the earlier patrons of Breguet. He even mentioned the famous Swiss b...

At last year’s Geneva Time Exhibition, Louis Moinet unveiled its new concept named “Treasures of the World”. The lead idea is to collect the most beautiful stones from all parts of the world and use them in production of the finest wristwatches and their dials. Following the release of the Australian Opal watch, the brand has now unveiled a gorgeous new Red Stromatolite watch. The piece is actually a classic Louis Moinet Vertalis Tourbillon with an unique stone dial made of Red Stromatolite. Red Stromatolites are one of the Earth’s most...

A couple of months ago, Hublot has signed the partnership agreement with Juventus and became the Official Timekeeper of this prestigious football club. This was actually the very first visit to Hublot by an official representative from Juventus, and a great start of the end of year celebrations. Pavel Nedved is a former player of Juventus and now a member of the board of its directors. He is one of the most successful Czech players, regarded as one of the finest midfielders of our times. Judging by the photos, which are courtesy of Hublot, h...

Rolex 6236 Jean-Claude Killy, the stainless steel triple calendar chronograph that became popular after the Olympic gold medalist Killy won three events in 1968 while wearing this model on the wrist, has set a world auction record at Christie’s Important Watches Auction. This particular piece manufactured in 1960, was estimated at $120,000-180,000, but it fetched a beyond belief price of $638,500, thus setting the world record for the reference. Before the Rolex Sky Dweller, this was the most complicated wristwatch that Rolex has ever m...

The watch was announced earlier this year, with a photo teaser, and described as a creation designed in attempt to achieve the ultimate goal in mechanical watchmaking – a quartz precision using the old-school techniques. F.P. Journe Chronometre Optimum is a symbol of the very essence of precision. The watch combines the finest components ever used in watchmaking, and it is envisioned as the brand's most accurate timepiece ever created! The watch movement features a double barrel with its two springs and a patented constant-force remontoire...

This exquisite new model is, just like the rest of the Linde Werdelin collection, released in a very limited series comprising of only 75 individually numbered pieces. The watch belongs to the special sequence of sport watches designed to meet even the highest demands of professional skiers. All SpidoLite II models come with attachable digital sports instruments for skiing, they are lightweight and designed for use even at extreme altitudes. Now with the new Black Gold edition, the SpidoLite II comes in a family of 5 models, which also includes...

Movado has just released a new interpretation of their iconic Museum model. This time, the famous Swiss luxury watch company presents a new Cerena watch and, for the first time ever, uses ceramic for the bezel of ladies’ timepiece. This gorgeous monochrome watch is crafted in polished stainless steel and it measures 36mm in diameter. The case is topped by white or smoky lilac ceramic bezel, matching the color of the dial. The main design codes are unmistakably contemporary but aesthetic purity and the legendary simplicity of the historical Muse...

Roger Dubuis has recently announced a completely new and unique creation named Excalibur Table Ronde. This interesting watch is inspired by King Arthur’s knights of the Round Table, and it is going to be officially unveiled at next year’s SIHH 2013 exhibition, in January. Roger Dubuis Excalibur Table Ronde is created in a limited series of 88 exemplars and it features 12 golden figurines of heroes with swords arranged around the enamel dial. The scene depicts the epic meetings of the knights at the round table, from where they would embark on n...

Judging by our newsfeed, Cartier has been very busy lately. In addition to numerous new models, which have been announced in SIHH 2013 previews, the famous high-end brand now offers four new limited edition versions of the historical Crash model. Cartier Crash watch was first introduced in 1967, by Cartier of London. Even though many of you may believe the Crash watch is inspired by Dali’s melting watches or "the camembert of time," as he used to call them, the real story about the origins of its extravagant design is much more interesting a...

I’m sure that you all remember the 5 million Dollar Watch – Hublot’s unique creation that was presented at this year’s BaselWorld exhibition. This extraordinary and quite extravagant Haute Joaillerie piece, encrusted with 1282 diamonds and worth no less than $5 million, has finally found its owner. According to some trustworthy celebrity gossip sources, Hublot’s $5 million watch has ended up on the wrist of the famous hip hop artists and entrepreneur Jay Z, who recently turned 43. The rumor has it that his wife, Beyonce, bought her husband the...

Today I’m giving you the first look at Cartier’s new Ballon Bleu de Cartier Tourbillon Double Jumping Second Time Zone, a watch that is going to be officially unveiled at SIHH 2013 exhibition, in January next year. In a couple of recent articles dedicated to SIHH previews, have already announced Rotonde de Cartier Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, the extraordinary Rotonde de Cartier with Panther Granulation and Cartier’s new Calibre Chronograph. Now it’s time to meet the new regulator watch from Cartier. Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Tou...

This unique piece, named the Victory Watch is also a symbol of recognition for a loyal JeanRichard partner. What is interesting about this rare creation is that its dial is made from the mainsail of the winning boat in the Volvo Ocean Race 2012. The Aquascope is an interesting model distinguished by its neo-vintage design and strongly inspired by the historic JeanRichard models from 1960’s. The watch is crafted in stainless steel and it arrives in a sporty-elegant cushion-shaped case. Two crowns are visible on the case – the first one (at t...

Piaget is getting ready to break yet another world record in production of the thinnest mechanism. For the upcoming SIHH 2013 exhibition, the famous Swiss brand will unveil the gorgeous new Emperador Coussin XL Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater wristwatch, equipped with a movement that is the thinnest of its kind. As from January 2013, the world's thinnest minute repeater movement will be the automatic caliber 1290P. This sophisticated mechanical marvel is only 4.8mm thick even though it is built from no less than 407 individual components. I’m ver...

Blancpain Ultraplate Saint Valentin 2013 is crafted in stainless steel and designed for ladies. It measures 34mm in diameter and has a gorgeous shiny bezel set with two rows of full-cut diamonds. The watch features a white mother-of-pearl dial graced with diamond hour-markers. There are also five lacquered mother-of-pearl marquetry hearts, painted in red. The hearts are applied in liquid form and then carefully fired until they solidify. This three-hand model features a seconds-hand counterweight shaped like Blancpain’s logo. Blancpain Ultra...

The new Cartier watch is going to be official presented at next year’s SIHH exhibition, and it arrives in two basic variations. The first variant is crafted from white gold and it features silver dial, while the second one boasts a case made of rose gold, paired with a beautiful chocolate-brown dial. Both versions are elegantly sized, measuring 42mm in diameter and 14.9mm in thickness. The dial – decorated with a delicate guilloche pattern, looks very elegant and features an openwork grid with sunray finishing. The Roman (for hours) and...

The newest addition to the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec line will be slightly changed. Instead of the second time zone - which is present on the basic model - the watch now features days of the week indicator, while the AM/PM indicator now comes with more practical design. The new model actually features a special wandering hours indicator, positioned at 12 o’clock, which shows the hours in two different colors. The numerals are cut into the hour disk and there is a bottom disk below, which is painted in blue. The bottom disk is controlled motion...

Cartier has unveiled another interesting watch, which will be officially presented at next year’s SIHH exhibition, in Geneve. The new Rotonde de Cartier with Panther Granulation belongs to the Cartier d'Art collection, which is a series of unique watches designed in the spirit of wearable works of art. The Cartier d'Art concept revolves around the idea of keeping up with the finest aesthetic techniques put into practice by the most skillful enamelers, lacquers, marquetry craftsmen, engravers and gem-setters. Rotonde de Cartier with Panther Gran...

Girard-Perregaux extends the Cat’s Eye collection with of two new stainless steel versions of this popular ladies’ model. The new Cat’s Eye is subtly redesigned, offered in a steel case and fitted with a feminine elegant dial. This is just slightly refined variant of the original model, still immediately recognizable thanks to its oval shape and both subtle and generous personality. The new Cat’s Eye features slightly enlarged horns and somewhat reshaped bezel enchased with diamonds. The case measures 37.95 x 32.95 mm and it holds a champagne o...

What makes this watch truly unique is the in-house movement Corum Caliber CO100 - a finely openworked baguett-type translucent mechanism enhanced with a flying tourbillon. This is the most sophisticated version of the challenging complication which counters the effects of gravity by mounting the escapement and balance wheel in a rotating cage. Classic tourbillon is usually supported by a bridge, but flying tourbillon is cantilevered and supported only from one side. With the Golden Bridge Tourbillon Panoramique, a flying tourbillon even further...

Just like the Ingenieur AMG Black Series, the new Ingenieur Chronograph Racer is distinguished by its modern sporty design. It seems like IWC has put much effort in redesigning their current Ingenieur offer. The Ingenieur collection is aesthetically inspired by the world of speed racing, but it also relies on high-tech materials and serious engineering to create serious racing timepieces. IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Racer is available in four different variants, each crafted in stainless steel. They all measure 45.5 mm in diameter and come in...

Franck Muller Vintage 7-Days Power Reserve is a mechanical Swiss made watch equipped with a unique hand-assembled mechanical movement FM 1700 endowed with no less than 7 days of power reserve. The movement is composed of 213 parts and it is generously decorated with Côtes de Genève stripes and 27 red rubies. The superior autonomy of the watch is ensured with an extra barrel which is linked to the power reserve indicator located at 11 o’clock. The indicator is numerical, which is pretty interesting. It shows the number of days left before the ba...

The watch is a Richard Mille RM036 Tourbillon G-Sensor, will be available only in a limited edition, starting from 2013. The RM036 is crafted in titanium, which makes it extremely lightweight and resistant to various kinds of shocks. The case is tonneau shaped and very thick with its 16.15mm profile. On the inside beats the RM036 torubillon movement with fully skeletonized baseplate made from carbon nano-fiber. The bridges are made in titanium, while the central bridge is in rigidified ARCAP, which is an alloy that does not contain iron and so...

Mercedes-Benz AMG is famous company in automobile industry, that engineers, manufactures and customizes Mercedes-branded vehicles ever since 1960. AMG models are high performance cars, distinguished by their improved stability and more aggressive looks. These are also the most expensive in each Mercedess class and the famous Black Series, introduced in 2006, is considered one of the major upgrades to the AMG lineup. The Black Series treatment, which is currently available only on 2 door vehicles, was developed to make these outstanding cars eve...

The refined new tourbillon is the most recent addition to the celebrated Roger Dubuis Excalibur collection. This time, it comes in 42mm-diameter crafted from 18-carat pink gold. The watch bears all of the distinctive hallmarks of the contemporary luxury watches brand founded by Carlos Dias and Roger Dubuis: a flutted bezel, a skeletonized movement and the quality hallmark of the Poinçon de Genève. Roger Dubuis Excalibur 42 Tourbillon Squelette is powered by caliber RD505SQ manually wound movement with tourbillon. The movement, with a tourbil...

A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Lumen is a gorgeous high-end watch designed in the spirit of one of the brand’s previous models – the renowned Lange Zeitwerk Luminous from 2010. Both models have a beautiful dial made of slightly tinted sapphire crystal. The dial is lightly smoked and still translucent, allowing the wearer to admire the delicate mechanism that powers the functions of the watch. The big date indicator, placed at 1 o’clock is more than rare – it is the first luminescent outsize date display by A. Lange & Söhne. The power r...

JeanRichard Terrascope is a casual and yet refined watch, which is designed for modern men and for everyday wear. The watch is crafted from stainless steel and presented in a cushion-shaped case with 44mm in diameter. The bold and masculine character of Terrascope emanates from the watch face with U-shaped applied hour markers, luminescent details, and oversized arrow-shaped hands. There are also a date indicator at 3 o’clock and a small seconds hand with a vibrant red tip. Terrascope is powered by JR60 calibre, which beats at 28,800 vibrati...

Over the last 20 years Chopard has established itself in the world of classic car racing. The brand is, for many years now, the official partner of famous rallies such as Grand Prix de Monaco Historique and the Mille Miglia. The Classic Racing Collection is the bridge between automotive engineering and mechanical watchmaking, where each of the pieces is designed to honor the timeless classic cars, their power, precision and performance. Superfast models stand out from the rest form the Classic Racing collection with their generous proportion...

This time, Opera Piano Winter Set arrives in two different sizes - 33mm and 37mm - both presented in perfectly round case. Each of the watches in the Opera Piano Set is graced by the brand's proprietary Eclair Effect. This is an exclusive finish developed by Saint Honore that looks like a genuine pavé of diamonds. Eclair Effect is actually an innovative manufacturing process that duplicates the glittering look of diamonds but at a very reasonable cost. Saint Honore watches with Eclair Effect therefore showcase brilliant, sparkling stones that l...

The new range of Girard-Perregaux high-performance wristwatches has adopted the brand's aesthetic codes and its historical expertise, positioning itself as a contemporary line of luxury timepieces and a strong reminder of the brand's centuries old experience in the field of fine watchmaking. Hawk - a common name for birds of prey - symbolizes the power, the wisdom and performance. The name of the collection hasn't been chosen by chance as Girard-Perregaux's new creations stand high in the challenging world of luxury sport watches....

As you can see on the images from this article, the new Excalibur model is literally encased with diamonds.There are no less than 672 diamonds (approx 4.78 carats) embedded in white gold, making this watch a true hymn to femininity. The main design features follow the line of inspiration that spreads throughout the Excalibur lineup - the same avant-garde spirit that forms the core of Roger Dubuis creations. Avant-garde translates as a pushing of the boundaries of what is traditional, it is an insignia of modernism. The brand's DNA echoes throug...

The Clifton collection will be officially presented at the upcoming SIHH 2013 exhibition, but there's already some information about the new Baume & Mercier timepieces. The press release from the brand presents us with the new hand-wound Clifton 1830 piece in 18-carat red gold, simple and refined, designed for all those who appreciate elegance. The brand has also launched a special microsite designed for all those who wish to discover the new Clifton watch collection for men. In addition to the Clifton 1830 piece in 18-carat red gold, here...

Animal prints have long been a popular style in design of clothing and accessories, but this season zebra stripes seem to be in the height of fashion. This trendy pattern that resembles the skin of a zebra is now transferred onto a black ceramic, ultra-feminine Hublot watch with zebra-print dial, zebra-print calfskin leather strap and subtle black and white accents. The bezel of a watch is decorated with 48 topazes and baguette-cut spinels while the eight bright diamonds capture the light to showcase a trendy zebra-print dial. The watch-case...

The new member of the Duomètre family is a travel-time watch crafted in white gold and sculptured in 42mm case-diameter. Inside of it beats a new movement, caliber 383, equipped with a dual-wing system. This actually means that there are two separate movements where one of the independent mechanisms drives the local time indications, while the second one powers the second time zone. Both of them are, conveniently, wound and adjusted by the same crown: to set the local time, wearer turns the crown counter-clockwise, while setting the travel-time...

Roger Dubuis Excalibur was, until recently, available in 45 mm and 36 mm diameter versions but the brand also released Excalibur 42 Automatic model and Excalibur 42 Precious Stone Dials model, a couple of months ago. The medium-sized 42-diameter retains all of the recognizable features of the famous Excalibur - the triple strap-attachment horns, the fluted bezel and oversized Roman numerals. Roger Dubuis Excalibur 42 Chronograph with a blue dial is going to be sold exclusively through the Roger Dubuis boutiques, but there is no information...

According to the Mayas, the 400-year cycle of the calender closes on 21 December 2012, when, judging by some eschatological beliefs, the major cataclysmic or transformative events will take place. A. Lange & Sohne has decided to mark the beginning of a new epoch with an innovative tourbillon fitted with a perpetual calendar, and symbolically mark the start of time in which the world of watchmaking will undergo a positive transformation. A. LANGE & SÖHNE - Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar is aimed at all those who look to the future wit...

The new chronograph is an addition to the existing Calibre de Cartier Line, and it features an in-house movement. The new chrono is a sporty elegant wristwatch for men, which beautifully exemplifies brand's recognizable DNA. There will be two basic variants of the watch - one in rose gold and one in stainless steel, both with a diameter of 42 mm. Calibre de Cartier Chronograph utilizes the brand new 1904-CH MC movement, which is an automatic column-wheel chronograph that beats at 28.800 vibrations per hour. The movement is generously finished...

After the RM 01 Felipe Massa Flyback Chronograph RED KITE limited edition, which was released last summer, Richard Mille now introduces the BLACK KITE. The initial version is distinguished by red accents, while the new one features black finishing, evoking the wings and the tail of the Black Kite raptor. The watch is crafted in matte black DLC titanium and it boasts 50.00 mm X 40.00 mm X 16.15 mm in dimensions. All of the details, including the inner rim, pushers, numerals, crown and hands, are crafted in red gold. Richard Mille RM 011...

The exclusive Patek Philippe Ref. 5396G is an annual calendar crafted in 18-carat white gold, and graced with a sleek and elegant black dial that bears Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co insignia. The double window at 12 o'clock is a day and month indicator, the date is shown through the aperture at 6 o'clock, while the sub-counter in the lower portion of the dial serves both as a moonphase indicator and a 24-hour register. The watch is fitted with a see-through case-back which bears a commemorative engraving "Patek Philippe – A Shared Vision – 20...

This time, the famous sports timekeeper comes with an unusual blue dial, echoing the main design features of the first Admiral’s Cup Legend watches from 1983. The special series is a tribute to the historical model, and it is issued in a 400-piece edition. The Admiral’s Cup collection was first unveiled in 1960, but it was not before 1983 that Corum's Admiral’s Cup wristwatches gained their recognizable identity codes. Ever since then and up to this very day, each of the watches from the Admiral’s Cup lineup features 12 nautical pennants a...

Longines Ladies Diamond Conquest brings a sophisticated twist to this renowned sporty line. The feminine models in the Conquest range are graced with diamonds, strengthened by ceramics, and aimed at women who appreciate luxury and style. The watch you see on the leading picture is graced with no less than 120 diamonds on the bezel, while the other variant combines the sparkle of the precious stones with the high-tech ceramic. The inspiration for both creations was a harmony between performance and elegance, which echoes through the choice of ma...

As any other limited edition range, the Michele Cloette Fleur Collection offers unique and hard to find watch-designs and, this time, even a little bit more than that: two rows of sparkling colored topaz stones, dazzling white diamonds, and the finest mother-of-pearl dial. The new collection is actually an addition to the existing Cloette Fleur Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl range. The original watches from the Cloette Fleur Collection are a bit more luxurious - adorned with one hundred twenty diamonds, weighing 0.60ct. The Colored Topaz and Diamo...

Breitling's Transocean Chronograph Unitime was officially presented at this-year's BaselWorld exhibition, in the spring of 2012. The watch is endowed with the new Caliber B05 with a patented mechanism that allows continuous reading of the time in all 24 timezones. You can read more about this watch in one of my former articles: BREITLING Transocean Chronograph Unitime. The brand has also released a short movie about the worldtimer equipped with a double disk that provides at-a-glance time-telling anywhere in the world. This user-friendly piece...

The special series is aimed to all fans of the brand, who would appreciate having a truly rare piece of Breitling's history. Breitling Chronomat 44 With Transparent Caseback is produced in only 50 pieces and it is distinguished from the rest of the Chronomat 44 variants by having a see-through case-back. The transparent crystal provides a stunning view on the 100% in-house made chronograph Caliber 01, which is the brand's first movement entirely developed and created in their workshops. This Chronomat 44 Limited Edition therefore provides ind...

The partnership was officially announced about a month ago, at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. At the same time Henrik Fisker - the founder of the Fisker Automotive and former sports car designer for BMW and Aston Martin - has joined the league of Maurice Lacroix ambassadors. Speaking about the partnership, Marc Gläser - managing director of Maurice Lacroix SA - said: “I am delighted by this partnership with Fisker Automotive! It is a fantastic and unique opportunity for Maurice Lacroix to collaborate and share ideas with some of the m...

Thursday, November 15, 2012, may be the perfect day for all those who have been eying one of the Hublot's watches to finally make a purchase and help to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Hublot has decided to give 25% of the proceeds from all sales in US Hublot boutiques on this day to help Sandy’s victims. Jean-Claude Biver, Hublot’s Chairman and Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot’s CEO agree that: “So many lives have been severely impacted by this devastating storm and it’s our duty as human beings to offer support during this time of...

The exibition, which tends to gather all of the leading independent watchmakers at one place, giving them the opportunity to boost their sales, present their new creations and attract new clients. This is the fourth consecutive year of the Geneva Time Exibion, and this year the show is relocating to the heart of Geneva, to the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices. The new Belle Epoque surrounding will set the stage for the finest watchmaking brands including Frédérique Constant, Alpina, Ateliers deMonaco, Milus, RSW, Saint-Honoré and others. About...

This soul-stirring photo shows Obama hugging his wife, smiling gently with his eyes closed, against a cloudy and backdrop, as it embodies the president's crucial values of love, loyalty, trust - and his taste in watches. The watch Barack Obama was wearing on Presidential Election Day - on Tuesday, 6 November 2012 - is the Jorg Gray 6500, which was given to him by the Secret Service as a birthday gift in August 2007. The watch has a United States Secret Service seal printed on the dial and Obama wears it regularly on all important public occasio...

Ulysse Nardin Big Unit Chronograph is developed in collaboration with Randy Johnson and it will be available at select boutiques in late 2012 or early 2013. The watch is produced in a limited edition of only 100 pieces and priced at $15,500. The watch is presented in a specially designed baseball-themed presentation box autographed by Johnson himself. Ulysse Nardin Big Unit Chronograph is crafted in stainless steel and coated in black PVD. The watch measures 45.8 mm in diameter and features blue and red accents all over the dial. The ca...