The brand new Ulysse Nardin Classico Luna arrives in two basic variations – one intended for women and the other for men. The watch belongs to the Classico collection, which is all about timeless beauty and simplicity, combined with the most valuable horological practices. Moon phase, the most dominant complication of this new watch, is considered the most romantic of all watch features. It showcases the figurine of the moon which mysteriously changes from jagged D formation to the smooth C shape, exactly describing the moon’s motion in rea...

Breitling has offered a completely new interpretation of their famous Superocean 42 model. This time, the watch is coated in white, mounted on a white strap and topped with a white bezel. Amazingly trendy, sporty and sophisticated, this is not only an elegant omen of style but also a superior professional diver’s watch. Breitling’s Superocean 42 White Water is actually designed for women who enjoy in serious underwater adventures. The watch is, at the same time, bold and stylish, and indubitably excellent in the terms of performance. Like...

The watch is, same as the original RM 032, issued in a limited edition and designed for serious underwater adventures. In creation of this piece, master-crafters from Richard Mille have followed the ISO 6425 regulations, which is a divers' watches international standard. For this particular piece it was a huge challenge to achieve the 300-meters of water resistance, since extreme water pressure on the pushers and crown could technically be sufficient to unintentionally trigger the chronograph function. For this reason, the manufacture has devel...

The Miami HEAT team celebrated winning the 2012 NBA Championship in Miami Florida, yesterday. Hublot, the Official Watch and Timekeeper of the team took the opportunity to celebrate HEAT victory in their own special way - with an exceptional gift - A White Hot Big Bang! The watches were given to the whole organization. However, one thing came to the center of attention – the only person who didn’t attend the celebration was actually the star of the championship - the MVP LeBron James, who is actually an ambassador for Hublot’s strongest rival -...

Chaumet has just launched a new Dandy Big Date in a special vintage edition. The new timelessly elegant model is revamped in the spirit of great classics, showing the time & date in an utmost sophisticated and simple manner. The cushion-shaped case and bayadère stripes – hallmarks of the Dandy range – are inspired by the refined elegance of the 1950s, while luxurious leather strap completes the overall impression of excellence. The face of the watch reveals a charcoal grey opalin dial with soft sunray fine-brushed finish. The stripes are eng...

HUBLOT has just unveiled a diver's watch of the famous Oceanographic 4000 model. This time, Hublot’s dive piece arrives in the elegantly luxurious King Gold variant. One of the interesting facts about this piece is that, for the first time, the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, with the Institut Océanographique Fondation Albert 1st Prince de Monaco, has agreed to be associated with a watch. HUBLOT Oceanographic 4000 King Gold White is made of King Gold, which is actually a 18-carat slid gold with 5% platinum. As a result, the case of the watch...

Swiss luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin, a company known for its high-end nautical timepieces, has just partnered with Randy Johnson, a former American Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. The Big Unit - which is the nickname the 6'10" Johnson got back in 1988 when he collided head-first with outfielder Tim Raines - signed with Ulysse Nardin at a special event in the owner’s box at Chase Field, which is the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Johnson and Ulysse Nardin have announced their upcoming collaboration on a new timepiece kno...

The new men‘s watch from Saint Honore, named Carrousel, is a sophisticated contemporary piece distinguished by its pure design and clean, reduced lines. The Carrousel is crafted in stainless steel and it arrives in 42mm-diameter case, enhanced with elongated lugs. This nuanced detail is also this prestige line of timepieces. The case is adorned with alternating bushed and polished finishes, showcasing brand’s dedicated passion for watchmaking and attention to even the tiniest detail. The watch shown on our leading picture sports a partia...

La Grande Maison Jaeger-LeCoultre launches the sixth edition of Jaeger-LeCoultre Arte Portuguesa: A personal view of time by Julião Sarmento Jaeger-LeCoultre presents two limited editions of the Reverso personalized by Portuguese artist Julião Sarmento with a silkscreen print hand-signed by the master. For the sixth edition of Jaeger-LeCoultre/Art Portugais artistic and cultural project Jaeger-LeCoultre joined forces with Julião Sarmento to present the latest offering in this very noble Art Portugais line, one of Jaeger-LeCoultre's most l...

One of the 2012-novelties by Jaquet Droz – the Grande Seconde Off-Centered – has just arrived in stores. This horological timepiece, crafted in precious gold, is a perfect combination of classic watchmaking and innovation, for which the workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds are widely known and respected. The Grande Seconde Off-Centered Ivory Enamel features two different dials, beautifully intertwined to form the number eight. For Jaquet Droz, this numeral is a symbol of luck, fulfillment and infinity. Most of the watches by Jaquet Droz feature figur...

The famous Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Girard-Perregaux, has announced that it has achieved Responsible Jewelry Council certification by meeting the ethical, social and environmental standards established by this international non-profit organization. The Responsible Jewelry Council fights for positive practices, throughout the jewelry industry, from mine to retail. Girard-PerregauxⳠefforts and commitment to source 100% of gold and diamonds from verified operations that do not have a harmful impact on local communities, wildlife or the...

The famous Fine Jewellery and Luxury Watches brand – Chaumet – has just unveiled two new interpretations of their successful Dandy Arty collection. Two new variants are Dandy Arty Open Face model – Snow Obsidian and Tiger’s Eye. Both watches are very fine cushion-shaped wristwatches with off-centered minutes, hours and seconds. The new watch comes with a semi-open dial with exposed gear work. Time display breaks the traditional rules, offering a horizontal architecture with the hour and minute counter located at 9 o’clock, and small second indi...

Chaumet Paris will offer a new range of sporty diving watches – Class One Etonnante – by the end of 2012. The new range comprises of four cheerful models crafted in combination of white gold, precious stones and titanium. Since the launch of the model in 1998, Class One has become an epitome of casual elegance and sporty-chic style. This year it arrives on the market in an updated version, crafted from titanium and much lighter than before. Chaumet Class One Etonnante are truly beautiful watches but, what we have here is a situation sim...

One of the interesting new releases is the Bulgari Endurer Chronosprint, a powerful boldly designed wristwatch made in Staybrite® steel. What is so special about this material is that it enhances corrosion resistance while having outstanding polishing qualities. The watch looks truly impressive, dominated by unusual curves and polished chamfers, leaving a total impression of masculinity, performance and style. Bulgari Endurer Chronosprint is powered by a self-winding mechanism with a simplified chronograph movement. The chronograph measure...

Angular Momentum, a small independent sole-manufacturer brand from Switzerland, has created another of their handmade artisan timepieces. The newest release is named Fire Tiger and it is completely unique. The watch is designed to honor the opening ceremony of “Le Club Horloger,” a new and exclusive private club dedicated to watch enthusiasts and based in Shanghai. Angular Momentum Fire Tiger wristwatch will be officially presented on June 18th, when the prestige club opens its doors for the first time. The watch is crafted from 18-carat...

The newest exciting release from Swiss watchmaking brands is born from collaboration of two of the most exclusive contemporary brands - Urwerk and MB&F- and Eric Giroud, a product designer who is most commonly mentioned as co-creator of the magnificent Harry Winston Opus 9. From such an exciting trio, one can expect nothing less than an extraordinary, unique piece of ingenious design and supreme technical excellence. Three of them have joined their forces to create an experimental platform, and not a luxury brand, named C3H5N3O9. The same name...

The quest and passion for performance, speed and precision. This is the GRAHAM tribute to the most advanced automobile technique. This is also the success story of the Silverstone Stowe GMT chronograph. The unique timepiece pays tribute to the golden age of car racing and its valorous spirit. A limited series of 500, the Silverstone Stowe GMT is on the road of legend The Silverstone Stowe GMT carries powerful connotations to the race. GRAHAM has developed a true wrist machine which carries impeccable control and state-of-art technology. T...

Hublot has just unveiled the newest version of their iconic Big Bang. This time, Hublot Big Bang arrives in an elegant monochrome version, crafted in rose gold or steel. The new model is aimed at women, and specially developed to appeal to them. The watch is unveiled at the conference “The superiority of women,” which was held at Hôtel de Paris in Monaco on 11th June 2012. This sophisticated, modern, and feminine interpretation - Big Bang Zegg & Cerlati - is envisioned by designer team Carlo Cerlati and Tina Zegg, a leading figure in luxury wat...

Patek Philippe designed a very special watch in benefit of Children Auction Charity, which takes place on today! The new Patek Philippe 5131J is a unique piece graced with an exquisite cloisonné enamel dial featuring the “View of the City of Geneva” illustration. The watch is to be sold during a charity event at Christie’s auction house, and all of the proceeds from the sale are going to be donated to the Children Action foundation. This charity organization operates since 1994, and it is set up to help children in need, in Switzerland and els...

The newest addition to Corum’s Admiral’s Cup collection is the Seafender 44 Chrono Centro, a sporty new piece aimed at the younger audience. The watch is a COSC certified chronograph equipped with a special complication that allows for a display of chronograph function in the center. A single push-button, located at the right side of the case, controls the function selector, which makes the Admiral’s Cup Defender 44 Chrono Centro different from the other chronographs from this brand. The case is crafted from titanium and it measures 44 mm in...

Graham London has just released the newest variant of their iconic Silverstone Stowe GMT. The watch arrives in 48mm stainless steel case, coated with black PVD and fitted with a crisp white lacquered dial. The case is topped with white ceramic bezel, while the 24-hour GMT indication, printed on its black inner-ring, forms an authentic visual expression of the watch face. Silverstone Stowe GMT is directly inspired by the world of motorsports, and for this reason the watch uses a reliable in-house bi-compax chronograph movement. In addition...

The Admiral‘s Cup collection stands as Corum’s flagship line, ever since 1960 – when the first model of this range was launched. Even today, the brand preserves the identity codes of the original model while offering new, more contemporary and even more luxurious variants. The newest addition, Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 Fiancée, unites all of the important features of high-end watchmaking, featuring a CO 082 self-winding movement, exceptional finishing, mother-of-pearl dials and top quality precious stones. Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 Fia...

OMEGA celebrates the new James Bond movie – SKYFALL – which is to be released in fall of 2012. James Bond arrives on the big screen for the 23rd time, featuring Daniel Craig as world’s most famous secret agent. Naturally, Bond will be equipped with an OMEGA Seamaster, but his fans will also get their chance to wear something exclusive this season. A brand new Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M ”SKYFALL” Limited Edition watch will soon arrive on the market, issued in 5,007 pieces and delivered in a special presentation box. Omega Seamaster Plan...

The world’s leading watch auction house – Antiquorum – has just announced that Elvis Presley’s OMEGA Watch will be offered at the “Important and Modern Vintage Timepieces” auction. The exciting offering of carefully selected vintage and modern timepieces, pocket watches, and clocks, will take place on Tuesday, June 12th at Antiquorum Auctioneers in New York City. The Omega Black Dial Constellation Calendar watch, once belonging to the king of Rock’n’Roll, was gifted to Elvis’ longtime friend Charlie Hodge, a musician who was a confidant and...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom celebrates the 60th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of seven countries. The celebration, known as the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II is held throughout 2012 and all across the world. Jaeger-LeCoultre joins the celebration by creating a special Atmos du Millénaire clock in an exclusive limited edition of only three pieces. The clock is engraved with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s lineage and it provides indications for hours, months and perpetual moon phase. The clock is powere...

For the summer of 2012, Chopard launches two sophisticated sporty-elegant watches in the Happy Sport collection. Chopard Happy Sport Medium Black and White are designed in the same casual-chic spirit as the rest of the Happy Sport range. In this interpretation, their monochrome dials are illuminated by the moving diamonds, spinning against the refined guilloche backdrop. The watches are crafted in stainless steel, measuring 36-mm in diameter, each topped with a matching bezel: white or black gloss. A final touch of elegance is a sparkling c...

The last in the series of Monaco Grand Prix official chronographs is the TAG Heuer Monaco Twenty-Four Calibre 36 Chrono, another contemporary interpretation of Steve McQueen’s famous square chronograph. Everything about this watch is strongly influenced by the technical and aesthetic codes of F1 – its robust construction, tubular design and exceptional shock-protection. The watch is equipped with an Advanced Dynamic Absorber system that protects the movement, and it uses a superior TAG Heuer Calibre 36, beating at 36’000 beats/hour. Monaco T...

Piaget: As the leader of the world’s most powerful superheroes, Nick Fury—Samuel L. Jackson’s character in the new blockbuster film, “The Avengers”—needed a timepiece that makes a bold yet sophisticated statement. The Piaget Polo was the perfect choice. Handcrafted in 18k white gold and presented on a black alligator strap, Fury’s watch features Piaget’s in-house 880P flyback chronograph movement. The ultra-thin automatic timepiece offers a unique dual time function, perfect for Jackson’s character. Piaget is proud to have dressed...

I’ve already introduced TAG Heurer Calibre 12 and TAG Heuer Calibre 16, the official chronographs of the famous rally. Today I’ll show you Monaco Heuer Calibre 11 Chronograph, which is actually a model based on the piece Steve McQueen wore in “Le Mans.” The original creation was the first waterproof watch in a square case, and the first self-winding chronograph, as well. This vintage-inspired piece celebrates the amazing heritage and arrives in the recognizable square case with the blue dial featuring iconic Le Mans strips. The watch is cra...

Jaeger-LeCoultre has just presented a feminine Rendez-Vous Collection, honoring the Hollywood star Diane Kruger. In the words of the brand, each of the Rendez-Vouz pieces embodies a free-spirited and spontaneous persona, being more than a watch - state of mind. However, Rendez-Vous watches are not only charming and beautiful, but also technically perfected. Each of these pieces uses the mechanical automatic movement entirely developed, crafted and assembled in the Jaeger-LeCoultre manufactures. As you can see on the promotional images,...

The brand has previously launched Black Mood and Steel Mood of the same model, each issued in a limited edition of 1,969 pieces. The new RJ Romain Jerome Moon Dust Red Mood Chrono is lunar-inspired timepiece crafted in red gold, having the exactly same design as its predecessors. The watch arrives in the round 46 mm case featuring the iconic RJ-Romain Jerome “paws” holding a carbon-fiber bezel. The all other Romain Jerome design codes are also present, including the circular satin-brushed counters at 3 and 6 o'clock, screw-licked lugs and ov...

Girard-Perregaux has just unveiled the newest model in the Cat's Eye series, which is known as a perfect example of an union between high-end watchmaking and haute joaillerie. Honoring the women who appreciate fine watchmaking and mechanical movements, Girard-Perregaux's Cat’s Eye Jewelry uses an in-house mechanism– a self-winding GP03300-0072 caliber, built on 27 rubies. The movement beats at the frequency of 2,800 Vib/h (4 Hz), providing a minimum of 46 hours of autonomy. As you can see on the images, Cat’s Eye Jewelry is truly elegant and...

One of the four new TAG Heuer watches, unveiled for the Monaco Grand Prix, is this Carrera Calibre 16 Chronograph - a watch based on the vintage 1964 Jack Heuer tribute to the grueling Carrera Panamericana Mexico road race of the 50’s. This model arrives on the market in 3,000 exemplars, bearing the insignias of modern motorsports. A very nice detail is the vintage F1 rubber tire strap, inspired by Carrera Panamericana car, but everything else about its design, up to the tiniest detail, follows the same line of inspiration. The chronograph...

About more than a year ago, Jaeger-LeCoultre announced the Tribute to Memovox Deep Sea and the Tribute to Deep Sea Chronograph, both designed to pay a tribute to one of the historic pieces from 1959, inspired by the Jacques Cousteau’s famous documentary film “The Silent World" (Le monde du silence). The Prototype N°1 of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea “LeCoultre Spécial Amérique 1959” was given on auction for the benefit of the Malpelo marine site, and the winning bid reached 11,220 euros. Following the same line of inspiration, the brand has...

The new Monaco Calibre 12 Chrono is a limited edition of 1,200 exemplars designed to honor TAG Heuer's partnership with the Automobile Club of Monaco, also known as ACM. The club was founded in 1890, and it changed a couple of names throughout its long history. The current name was adopted in 1925, just a couple of years before the first Monaco Grand Prix was held on April 14, 1929. The new limited edition tributes the one of the world’s oldest and most esteemed moto-clubs and the organizer of the prestigious Monaco race. The new TAG Heuer M...

The 5th of June marks the World Oceans Day, the international celebration dedicated to the world's ocean that promotes awareness of the crucial role of the ocean in our lives. The purpose of the celebration is to point to the fact that our oceans are in health-crisis, and their ecosystem decline - the great waters need our urgent care and protection. There are numerous actions we should all take right now as each person has something to contribute to advance a pollution prevention and motivate the others to rethink how they relate to the ocean...

Formula 1 returns to the United states on November 16-18, 2012. This is a huge event for all racing enthusiasts of the New Continent, since the fastest circuit-racing championship was absent for five long years. To celebrate the occasion, Richard Mille launches a limited edition RM 011 Felipe Massa Flyback Chronograph in a case made of carbon. What is really interesting about the RM 011 piece is that Felipe Massa actually collaborated on its original design. The watch is a flyback chronograph which uses a single push of the button for contro...

Ulysse Nardin Black Sea Chronograph is water resistant to 200 meters, and suitable for serious water sports and marine activities. Everything about this watch, except its ultimately elegant design, obeys to its ability to withstand the most challenging environments. The screw-down crow is rubberized, the case is topped with unidirectional turning bezel, and all tiny details of the dial are coated in rich luminescent layer - to ensure perfect legibility even in deep waters. The case is crafted from stainless steel and reinforced with black ru...

Breitling Navitimer is the world's first spacegoing chronograph - launched to space in 1962, when the Lt Commander Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times aboard the Aurora 7 capsule. On this important mission, Scot Carpenter was wearing this particular model on his wrist. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historical event, Breitling is launching a new Navitimer Cosmonaute, which this time comes equipped with the manufacture movement. There are two nods to the historical date of May 24th 1962: the watch arrives as a limited editi...

The new watch symbolizes the first year of successful cooperation between the famous Swiss brand and Kronometry 1999’s boutiques. The Richard Mille RM 030 Kronometry 1999 limited edition is carved from black DLC-treated titanium, with applied charcoal numerals and bright orange highlights on the dial. The vivid details echo through various features including the second markers, power reserve, declutchable rotor indicator, and tips of the hands. The watch is powered by the new RMAR1 automatic movement, which is built on 40 jewels at beats at...

What is so special about this Hublot watch is that it actually arrives on a strap made from exactly the same leather as the shoes Usain Bolt wore when he won the gold medal and broke the world records, in Beijing in 2008. The watch is a fusion of symbols representing the famous athlete and everything that he holds dear. On the small seconds counter, at 9 o'clock, there is a silhouette of Bolt striking his signature "To Di World" pose. The watch utilizes automatic chronograph movement, which reflects in a central 60-second hand and a 30-minute c...

We've been expecting to see new dedicated Aquaracer watches ever since TAG Heuer partnered with Oracle Racing Team USA, for the 34th America's Cup. The brand has finally announced two new limited editions, both paying a tribute to the Oracle Team USA partnership. Both pieces are sporty models – one with “Defender” logo and one with “Team USA” insignia. The new Aquaracer models are proudly boasting the Team USA colors on the dial: black, red and white. By using the Defender logo on the dial, TAG Heuer actually encourages the Oracle Racing Te...

Audemars Piguet announces a series of short movies in which their Ambassadors speak about Defining Moments, as rare and valuable moments of time that are all about action, determination and chance. Defining Moments are those tiny points in time that can change the course of our lives. The famous Swiss brand has just released a teaser for Novak Djokovic's Defining Moment : It's a semifinals of the Grand Slam. It's a fifth set. I'm playing one of my biggest rivals – Roger Federer. He was match points up, crowd starts making more noise... W...

Chopard Happy Fish appears in two new versions, both graced with multicolored dials, reflecting the beauty and the freshness of the ocean depths. Each of the dials is graced with delicate gem-set moving figurines shaped like charming clown fishes. The decorations are crafted from 18-carat rose or white gold, and set with sapphires, tsavorites, rubies and onyxes. The precious stones shine brightly against the blue backdrop of the dial, representing a vivid coral reef. Chopard Happpy Fish watches are available in two basic variations: craft...

This vibrant and bold version of the classic 44mm Superocean Chronograph II is not going to be included in the permanent offer of the brand. The red-colored Superocean Chrono II is an exclusive watch, offered in a limited and numbered edition that comprises of no more than 2,000 exemplars. The rest of the technical details about this piece are pretty much the same as for the Breitling Superocean Chronograph II. It is a dive watch endowed with 500 meters (1,650 ft) of water resistance and equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel. The r...

Same as any other Linde Werdelin timepiece, the new watch is defined by its cool and masculine look, and designed in contemporary technical style. Gold, as a noble material, has traditionally been used for classic designed cases, but Linde Werdelin breaks up with this tradition, offering a luxurious and refined but modern example of pure craftsmanship. Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed is directly inspired by the racing car industry and presented in a fully skeletonized case. Just like in auto-engineering, the case body is pierced out to maintain t...

As a part of their Summer Time 2012 offer, Chopard launches the latest model in its Happy Sport collection: the Happy Beach Chrono. Bold and witty, the new model celebrates the summertime and its pleasures, in a casual, laid-back and spontaneous creation powered by rather simple, but reliable quartz chronograph movement. The watch arrives in a 42mm case crafted in rose gold, paired with a painted dial representing a strip of sandy beach. The color scheme evokes the warm summer: the shades of blue, representing the water and the clear skies,...

The very first timepiece by Ulysse Nardin equipped with a patented Dual Time system was launched in 1996. Dual Time watches have almost instantly became recognizable as great watches for travelers and a symbol of executive style. Thanks to the easy-to-use and very legible Dual Time system, the wearer was now able to instantly adjust time to a different time zone by simply pressing the ceramic pushers positioned along the bezel. This functionality is useful not only while traveling, but also whenever an executive wants to keep in touch with coll...

The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique race was first organized in 1998, to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Grimaldio Dynasty. Since then, the race is organized as a biannual event, that gathers high-speed racing enthusiasts from all over the world. For the famous watchmaking company, events such as this one are always a wonderful occasion for creation of new watches. In 2012 Chopard unveils Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Chronographs 2012 in titanium or titanium and rose gold versions. Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historiqu...

The iconic Mille Miglia Race will take place from May 16th to May 19th. Since 1988, Chopard is the official sponsor of the famous racing event, and this year's race is just another opportunity to unveil new dedicated wristwatches. In 2012, Chopard launches two new Mille Miglia GMT Chrono timepieces, this time even more legible than before, featuring oversized counters and providing practical dual time function. Same as any other piece in the Mille Miglia series, the new GMT Chronographs are designed in a sporty and elegant manner, and issued a...