As shown on the leading picture, the new IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar is crafted in red gold and it measures 46.2mm in diameter. The dial of the watch is also rendered in red gold and it showcases a plenitude of functions, all powered by IWC Caliber 51614 movement. In addition to central hours and minutes, the watch offers a Perpetual Calendar complication, arranged in four sub-counters and a discrete four-digit year display aperture. IWC-manufactured 51614-calibre movement is equipped with Pellaton winding system and provides...

The new OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Blue Dial is crafted in stainless steel and sculptured in 38.5 mm case-diameter. The watch featrues a polished bezel and domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and uses Omega's famous Co-Axial mechanical movement - OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8500. As any other Omega watch fitted with this type of mechanism, Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Blue Dial comes ready with a four-year warranty. The blue dial of the watch clearly indicates that it belongs to the Aqua Terra collection. Its emblematic teak pattern evokes...

As the name implies, the watch is crafted from white gold. The main design codes of the piece clearly evoke the vintage Radiomirs made for the Royal Italian Navy, and feature a number of distinctive elements which make Officine Panerai widely recognized as the brand that blends Swiss watchmaking tradition and refined Italian style. Panerai Radiomir 10 Days GMT Oro Bianco 45mm PAM00496 arrives in a strictly limited edition of only 250 exemplars. It features 45mm in diameter, a deep black dial and highly-polished bezel crafted from 18-carat wh...

In other words, Daphne Guinness is now one of the brand's celebrity ambassadors, who were all selected for their distinguished elegance and style. To mark the new collaboration, internationally renowned photographer Nick Knight has captured Daphne Guinness wearing watches from the fabulous Roger Dubuis Velvet collection, which was unveiled earlier this year at SIHH exhibition. Speaking about this interesting shooting, Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Roger Dubuis, said: "We could not have dreamed of anyone with more mystery and chic than Daphne t...

A grand complication is a watch with several complications and the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication combines some of the most demanding mechanical developments. The Royal Oak Offshore watches are contemporary, ultra-sporty pieces, launched for the first time back in 1993. The model is actually an upgrade of the the model designed two decades earlier by Gérald Genta - the famous Royal Oak. This year marks yet another milestone for the Swiss brand as the Royal Oak Offshore for the first time ever comes with a Grande C...

Graham draws inspiration not from the racing as we call it today, but rather from the genuine racing of the late 19th century, which began soon after the production of the first gasoline-fueled automobiles. The world's first motor race was organized on April 28, 1887, and it ran 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from Neuilly Bridge to the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. What is really interesting about this event is that Georges Bouton, a famous French engineer of the De Dion-Bouton Company, was the only competitor to show up, so he instantly became the winner...

This is not the first time that Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin collaborate on a project. The historical ties between two brands were first established in 1920s when the Swiss watchmaker produced precision instruments for Aston Martin dashboards. Unfortunately, the World War I had have a negative impact on this partnership, and the bonds were re-established much later, in 2004, when two brands develop a watch collection dedicated to all fans of performance cars. The AMVOX collection is inspired by the advanced automobile technology and the...

The beautiful Vallée de Joux is a valley of the Jura Mountains in Switzerland, the birthplace of Swiss horology and the home of Jaeger-LeCoultre, as well as many other high-end watch brands. Ten bee hives were installed at entrance of the Jaeger-LeCoultre' Grand Watchmaking House (Grande Maison) in July earlier this year, and now they are starting with production of the best quality honey possible. Each of the visitors of the manufacture will now have the opportunity to taste the brand's honey, which is produced by Franck Crozet, a profession...

The new Edox watch is created in honor of Christian Redl, a daredevil and an extreme freediver who recently broke a world record ice dive at an altitude of 5160 meters. On October 17, 2012 in Nepal, Redl embarked on the Gokyo ice dive and became the first human who succeeded to conquer the severe mountain conditions and dove at an altitude of 5160 meters. The new Edox Iceman II Limited Edition is available in only 203 exemplars, which is a nod to the deepest point of the deepest of the six Gokyo lakes. The watch is a true divers' instrument...

Dior is releasing a new Haute Joaillere version of their La Mini D timepiece. This refined feminine creation is distinguished by its classic-retro look and timeless elegance. It perfectly fits the shape of the wrist and makes a spectacular light effect with every movement of the wrist. The watch is fully paved with diamonds of different cuts and sizes. The precious stones adorn every inch of the surface, from the dial and the case, to the bezel, bracelet and the crown. The case is crafted in white gold and set with no less than 1.063 diamond...

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebration that takes place on November 1. Also known as the Day of the Dead, is closely connected with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, yet it can be traced back to the ancient pagan cultures. The Day of the Dead is the celebration in honor of those who have departed and at the same time a celebration that glorifies life, happiness and joy. The traditions connected with the holiday go all the way back to the Aztec culture blending with the customs inherited from Spanish colon...

The new Vacheron Constantin Year of the Snake timepiece presents a modern union of the traditional artistic crafts of engraving and enameling inspired by the traditional art of Chinese paper-cutting technique, also known as Jiazhi. Chinese paper-cutting is traditionally used as a form of decoration for doors and windows, mirrors, lamps and lanterns, and it is based on the principle of symmetry where the basic cut outs create a single image forming a symmetrical design. The magnificent dial of the Year of the Snake repeats a leaf motif which is...

This time, the high-performance professional diver's watch arrives in an exclusive blacksteel variation, highlighted with vibrant yellow accents. The whole Breitling Avenger Seawolf series is designed for serious underwater adventures and it provides complete water resistance all the way down to the amazing depth of 3,000 meters (10,000 ft). The new blacksteel model is completely crafted from steel and undergone a special carbon-based treatment, which gives the spectacular dark appearance to its case. This professional-grade diver's watch i...

As mentioned many times before, the first watch worn on the Moon was the famous Omega Speedmaster. The Speedmaster Professional watches were carried by the crews of all subsequent Apollo missions and the final Apollo VXIII mission have even carried an additional Speedmaster to lunar orbit as part of the Heat Flow and Convection Experiment. This year, for the 40th anniversary of the end of the NASA's Apollo project, Omega releases a special Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo XVII Anniversary watch, with a truly beautiful and unusual silver dial....

Hublot's beauty, enchased with diamonds, is an ideal watch to give for Christmas. The watch is designed for women and aimed at modern but elegant ladies. It features 38mm in diameter and no less than 681 diamonds skillfully arranged on a 18K red gold case, lugs and dial. The watch is available in three versions, all crafted from the same precious material but mounted on differently colored straps. There's a white, black and chocolate variant, each powered with Swiss made quartz movement - HUB2900. The movement drives basic time telling funct...

One of the great classics of Swiss watchmaking - Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Chronograph - is now presented in an original and exciting black and white edition, crafted from scratch-resistant and lightweight ceramic.The contemporary new release is all about contrasts – there’s a white ceramic case, topped with the same-colored bezel and fitted with a white dial, against the dark sub-counters and bold time indicators. What we can’t see on the promotional images of this watch is that its caseback reinforces the concept of harmonious distinctions, rev...

The famous watchmaking brand and the Frecce Tricolori have met at Rivolto Air Force Base, in the north-eastern Italian region, to reaffirm the longstanding partnership and present the new watch to the wider public. The ties between Breitling and the Frecce Tricolori were established back in 1983, when the Swiss brand was chosen to design the official watch for this special Aeronautica Militare division. Only a year later, in 1984, the brand has released the famous Chronomat designed together with the Italian pilots. Today, almost 30 years la...

The brand new Hublot King Power Arturo Fuente is actually a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the rarest cigar in the world – the Opus X. The Opus X Cigars are the best that one of the leading cigar families in the world, Arturo Fuente, has to offer. These are the rarest and the most sought after cigars in the world, wrapped in Rosado leaves from the Chateau de la Fuente plantation in a tropic river valley in the Dominican Republic. Hublot's King Power Arturo Fuente is presented in a specially designed genuine cigar case, made of Maca...

The watch is named after the ocean giant and a symbol of Jules Verne's novel Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. As you can see on the pictures, the watch is truly different from all other RJ-Romain Jerome watches, however, this is not only a fluctuation in aesthetic expression but also in technical performance. One interesting motif echoes through different details of the watch – the number eight. It is the very same number that holds special importance for Jaquet Droz, the lucky number in numerous world's cultures and, of course, the nu...

There is no official information available at this moment, but I'm happy to offer you a sneak peek at the newest edition of the famous El Primero Stratos Flyback (the same one that Felix Baumgartner wore for his epic skydive). El Primero Stratos Flyback Americas Limited Edition is issued to celebrate Zenith's long lasting presence in South America, and will most probably be available for purchase only in American continents. This special model comes in two different variants – in Ti-Alum and rose gold and Ti-Alum. The model crafted entirely...

One of the most interesting luxury launches is the new Louis Vuitton Tambour Diving II Chronograph, which is actually the first diving chronograph the French luxury brand has created for the wider public. Their first ever diving chronograph was actually produced in a strictly limited edition of a single piece and especially for the Only Watch auction in 2011. The original diving Louis Vuitton diver was crafted from 18K black gold, highlighted with vibrant orange details and mounted on the orange rubber strap. This unique piece was presented i...

The Tecate Score Baja 1000 races, in the Mexican pampa, are taking place down the entire length of the Baja California Peninsula, in extreme desert conditions and every year. The location known as Ensenada, in Baja California, Mexico offers nothing but the most demanding surroundings: sand, desert, mountain passes, lakes, hot weather, and mountainous terrain – but this new Graham piece is especially designed to withstand all of the challenges and provide nothing less but the extraordinary performance. Speaking about the new project Eric...

As we all know, this year is marked by the lordly return of Formula 1TM to the United States. Especially for this occasion, the new "Circuit of The Americas" is built in Austin, Texas, and there are just a couple of days left before starting of the Grand Prix of the season, which takes place from the 16th to the 18th of November. To celebrate the occasion, Hublot has just released the new version of their most popular racing watch – the F1 King Power Austin. As most of the Hublot's pieces, the new model arrives on the market as an exclusive lim...

Pierre Jaquet-Droz, the founder Jaquet Droz manufacture, holds a special place in watchmaking history as the extraordinary genius that designed and built watches and mechanical brids, also known as automata. His wonderful automatic mechanisms have fascinated the kings and emperors of the eighteenth century and from all over the world. is automata – the Musician, the Writer, the Draughtsman are some of the most complex of all creations that he ever made, and they are now exhibited at the Neuchâtel museum of art and history. The illustrious hist...

Following the release of Panerai Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio PAM00427 and two exciting Panerai Composite models Radiomir 3-Days and Radiomir Black Seal, the famous luxury watches brand introduces three special variants of the Radiomir 10 Days GMT model: PAM495, PAM496, and PAM497. Each of the new Officine Panerai pieces arrives in a 45mm diameter-case, crafted from one of the noble materials: platinum, white gold or pink gold. The watches are fitted with the in-house automatic movement P.2003, distinguished by its unusually long...

Michael Schumacher, one of the famous Audemars Piguet ambassadors, is one of the world's best Formula One racing drivers of all times. Statistically, Michael Schumacher is the greatest driver the racing sport has ever seen, the seven-time World Champion, and the only driver in Formula One history to finish in the top three in every race of a season. Such a legend surely deserves a horological tribute to his illustrious career, and the iconic Royal Oak Offshore is an appropriate choice. The famous Swiss brand has not only praised Michael Sch...

Each of these watches features a recognizable motif of Armleder’s work - the skull. Ten unique pieces are created as a part of the Romain Jerome Art-DNA collection, and they all feature the same skull-motif on the dial, which is inspired by the Amerindian culture, and intended to evoke a memento mori – a remembrance of our own mortality. Speaking about the Art-DNA collection, the artist said: ″All these watches that give the impression of looking alike are ideally suited to death, which is basically the same for everyone, but which takes place...

Two most recent creations by Bell & Ross are PW1 and WW1 Argentium Hand-Wound, both crafted from Argentium, as their names imply. The Argentium sterling silver is a modern silver alloy that is actually a variation of the traditional silver alloy, an amalgam of silver and copper. The copper is added to strengthen the silver, which would otherwise be too soft for practical use. Argentium retains 92.5% of the silver content in the alloy, but partially replaces some of the copper with metalloid germanium. The result is “the new silver,” with new...

It is now official – Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th is the first watch to break the sound barrier in a near space environment! Yesterday, whole world was watching as Felix Baumgartner makes the historical space jump from the stratosphere. The world's highest sky-dive, the Red Bull Stratos project, started from the edge of the space, at the amazing height of 39 kilometers (24 mi)and at speed of 1342 km/h (833.9 mph). Felix Baumgartner thus became the 1st man ever to break the speed of sound in free fall as well as the unoffici...

The whole lower portion of the dial is here reserved for the open aperture in which the floating tourbillon dominates. Traditionally, tourbillon is mounted on the plate and it is normally visible only from one side of the watch. With floating tourbillon, situation is a bit different since the tourbillion carriage and its components are here cantilevered and only supported from one side. This brings an unusual airy look to the watch, as the tourbillon appears to float freely in space. At the first glance, there is no visible connection between t...

Charles Fleck has worked for more than 30 years at the Zenith Manufacture, between 1925 and 1956. These were the most fruitful years for the brand,when a number of extraordinary pattens and in-house calibers were registered under his own name. His most important creation is certainly the highly prized Calibre 135, which was extremely precise and even accountable for five consecutive winnings of the Best Wristwatch Prize. The exceptional man is worthy of an exceptional watch and that's why Zenith choose its Academy Christophe Colomb to honor...

The original Girard-Perregaux (ref 49525-52-131-BK6A) is presented in a 38-mm case diameter, and it looks almost exactly the same as its larger couple. In the case of Girard-Perregaux 1966, the larger housing isn't only an aesthetic feature or a commercial attempt to please the customers who would prefer a slightly larger watch. This time the stylish Girard-Perregaux 1966 houses the GP4500 caliber, instead of the GP3300, which was used for the 38mm model. The self-winding mechanical calibre GP4500 is an in-house creation developed by Girard-...

Panerai Composite is a relatively new material, which was unveiled for the first time in 2010. The composite is actually obtained through an electrochemical process in which the aluminum is ceramizated to make it even harder and lighter than the regular ceramics or even aluminum, steel and titanium. Panerai Composite possesses some truly unique features, which make it comfortable for wear and aesthetically very pleasing. The material can also be synthesized in different colors, it is manipulable enough for even the most complex geometric shap...

The new, modern twist is visible not only in design lines, but also in the choice of materials, since the new Sonata Streamline now arrives in titanium case and in two basic variants: paired with ceramic or 18-carat gold. Ulysse Nardin Sonata Streamline features an alarm with cathedral gong, at 2 o'clock, a countdown indicator, at 10 o'clock, a Dual Time system with instant time-zone adjuster, at 6 o’clock, and a Big Date indicator in a double window. The aperture showing the second numeral is divide into three segments, and equipped with...

There is no official press release from the brand yet, but what I can say for sure is that the new Graham Silvestone Stowe USA arrives in a robust 48mm case crafted in polished stainless steel. The body is topped with a black ceramic bezel and a steel rim with engraved tachymeter scale. The watch is an automatic bi-compax column-wheel chronograph, controlled by the pushers positioned on the right side of the case. The buttons are graced with "Clous de Paris" high grip pattern and arranged on each side of the crown bearing the brand's insignia....

The watch is inspired by celestial mechanics, the mysterious workings of the luminous spheres on the sky, the beauty of the Moon and its mysterious lunar phases. Graham's new Geo.Graham The Moon combines a flying tourbillon with a high-precision retrograde moon-phase perpetual function which predicts the lunar phases for a period of 122 years. The moon phase, actually, requires manual adjustment once every 122 years, which is easy to do using a single push on the corrector. The upper portion of the watch face reveals the Moon, which is...

Girard-Perregaux, the famous true Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture, was established back in 1971 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. This vivid city, located in the Jura mountains at an altitude of 1000m, was established in 1656, and then completely destroyed by a fire in 1794. La Chaux-de-Fonds was soon rebuilt and ever since 19th century, this place enjoyed great prosperity in the field of watchmaking. Historically, the growth and the wealth of the city were mainly bound to watchmaking industry, but this place is also a birthplace of many of...

Just before the holiday season of 2012, Maurice Lacroix releases new models in the Miros collection. This line of watches revolves around the “less is more” concept and offers timelessly elegant watches of perfect proportions and ultimate simplicity. The Miros Date watches are available in versions for both men and women: men's in five different variations and women's in no less than seven. Ladies' pieces are nested in 32mm-wide cases and rendered in steel or in pink gold-plated steel. The brand also offers a bit more exclusive diamond-set vers...

The end of the year and the beginning of the holiday season are for all fine brands marked by introduction of special new releases. The same goes for Swiss watch manufacturers, who are slowly starting to launch their end-of-the-year models and to announce new and ambitious projects for the next year's SIHH and BaselWorld exhibitions. One of the recently introduced pieces is Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7, which is strongly inspired by the world of aviation, as well as the brand's rich history in production of aviator's timekeepers. Longi...

The new model is Panerai Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio, crafted in titanium and graced with an exclusive logo of the Panerai Transat Classique 2012. This exclusive special edition is available in only 500 exemplars, but one of them is already reserved for the owner of the yacht winning the exciting nautical race. Panerai has always been a promoter nautical sports, and historically associated with the Italian Navy. The spirit of the brand and its rich heritage are embedded in the DNA of this watch, which has been entirely developed...

The exhibition called “Cabinet de Curiosités de Thomas Erber” is an exciting annual event organized by art director and brand consultant Thomas Erber. After a successful exhibition at Colette in Paris in 2010, the “Cabinet de Curiosités de Thomas Erber” was on show in London and Browns and it will again open its doors to all curious connoisseurs of beauty and craft. Tomas Erber travels the world searching for the most interesting, original and talented brands and creators, characterized not only by their expertise and know-how, but also by thei...

Yesterday, I posted a short info about RJ-Romain Jerome's brand new and long-waited model DeLorean-DNA, which was born in collaboration with the famous DeLorean Motor Company. We've already seen the first promotional image of the watch, and today the brand released the official press release unveiling all about DeLorean-DNA's technical specifications. The watch is, above everything, aesthetically fascinating and it repeats the same hi-tech and truly amazing design for which the DeLorean is best known for generations. The vehicle, which came ou...

The new watch is designed in collaboration with the DeLorean Motor Company and it's just another of RJ-Romain Jerome's imaginative creations inspired by the aesthetic of the Eighties. RJ - ROMAIN JEROME DeLorean-DNA was announced almost exactly a year ago, when the famous motor company sealed the deal with the avant-guarde watchmaker, giving a birth to the new sci-fi inspired partnership. Why sci-fi? In case you're too young to remember, the legendary DeLorean DMC-12 vehicle is most famous for its appearance in the 1985 American science fict...

Graham Prodive is a true luxury diver's watch designed for serious underwater adventures and so water resistant to the amazing depths of beyond 2000 feet (600m). Graham Chronofighter Prodive Professional is colored in yellow and coated in bright blue and green super-luminova. Deep down in the ocean depths, the Graham Prodive reveals a completely different face, thanks to a new generation of luminescent coatings, which is completely free of radiation. The watch face is entirely readable even in the deep darkness and murky underwater surroundings...

For IWC Schaffhausen, 2012 marks the 140th anniversary of the brand. To celebrate the occasion, the brand launches six vintage-styled models from the past, reviving the legends of Da Vinci, Portofino, Portuguese, Pilot's Watch and Ingenieur. The iconic Ingenieur is reinterpreted as a special 500-piece limited edition, which will be available exclusively at The Watch Gallery boutiques at Fulham Road, Westfield, and the Wonder Room in Selfridges, London. IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic 2012 Limited Edition is crafted in stainless steel a...

With an appearance that is at once classical and timeless, while at the same time fresh and modern, this new model perfectly illustrates all that is good, all that is exciting, and all that is unique about Frederique Constant timepieces. Individually numbered, only 188 of each Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture model will be available to the public. Each will be presented in a beautiful wooden gift box, and features a technologically advanced manufacture movement that is unique to Frederique Constant, the silicium escapement wheel and lever....

Vacheron Constantin presents the new Patrimony Traditionnelle Self-Winding watch, which is certainly one of the timeless creations built upon the authentic chronological tradition. Everything about this watch is elegant and sublimed: its pure lines, harmonious proportions and classical details. In the spirit of true haute horlogerie, the Patrimony Traditionnelle Self-Winding bears the Hallmark of Geneva, which stands as a proof of superior quality for not only the movement but also the the entire finished watch. The watch is crafted in r...

The Lange Zeitwerk was first introduced three years ago, as the first ever mechanical watch equipped with a constant-force escapement. This delicate mechanism, and the finest example of watchmaking artisanship, is used for jumping numerals display, and it ensures its maximum precision. However, the most distinctive feature of the new A. Lange & Sohne Lange Zeitwerk Ref. 140.048 is actually its unique black-rhodiumed dial crafted in white gold and graced with tremblage engraving. This decorative technique results in finely grained metallic s...

Piaget. In a last couple of months we saw a number of interesting new editions crafted using the various minerals and precious stones. One of the exciting recent editions is Roger Dubuis Excalibur 42 Automatic Precious Dial edition, which comprises of three models distinguished by their unique dials made of mother-of-pearl, onyx and lapis lazuli. Earlier this year we saw Jaquet Droz's Grande Seconde Minerals with their dials made of the most precious and the rarest gem stones: bronyite, lapis lazuli, jadeite, red moss agathe and astorite. There...

This is not only an extremely rare and truly extraordinary piece, but also something that used to belong to the most famous of all English guitarists and singer-songwriters, and the only person in music history that has bin inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for three times! Believe it or not, the fact that Patek Philippe Ref 2499 comes from the private collection of Eric Clapton isn't the most interesting feature of this offer. What makes this watch truly exclusive is the fact that this watch is one of only two Patek Philippe 249...