The new Frederique Constant range comprises of six models, each offered in a limited edition of 1888 pieces in stainless steel and 188 pieces in 18-carat pink gold. They all use the same Heart Beat Manufacture GMT calibre (cal FC-938) that offers a second time zone functionality and 42-hours of power reserve. From the front, the watch reveals a second time zone counter and day/night indicator at 12 o’clock, as well as the Heart Beat aperture at 6 o’clock. The former is the distinctive feature of all Heart Beat models as they all have an ape...

This week, David from Calibre11.com, published an exclusive review of two new TAG Heuer Monaco- Steve McQueen watches, which are going to be released in a next couple of weeks. Unlike the previous Monaco watches, this pair is going to be exclusively available at TAG Heuer Boutiques. Monaco Twenty Four McQueen comes in a 40.5mm Monaco 24 case made of stainless steel. It boasts blue shock absorbers and traditional McQueen blue & white dial. The design evokes the racing suite worn by the famous actor in the epic movie Le Mans. The watch is mou...

This playful collection celebrates one of the favorite Walt Disney characters and definitely marks a new era in the relationship between Chopard and the world of film-making. Besides wristwatches, the collection offers a broad range of various white or rose gold creations: earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants… The collection is exclusively sold in Chopard Boutiques and Corners. Caroline Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard presented the collection. “We have always been associated with the cinema and celebrities so why not Mickey Mouse, wh...

It is the Hublot Antikythera watch, inspired by the Antikythera mechanism, developed by Ancient Greeks around 2th century BC. The Antikythera mechanism is actually a mechanical computer, developed to calculate astronomical positions. The ancient Antikyera mechanism was recovered in 1900–1901 from the Antikythera wreck, a shipwreck from the 1st or 2nd century BC. It was so precise that it was capable of specifying the exact position of the moon, sun, and the entire sky, for the decades to come. The new watch, of the inspiring origin, is soon...

The Hublot F1 King Power Suzuka is another fruit of the successful sponsorship between the Formula 1 and the renowned Swiss Watchmaker. As you might all remember, Hublot is the official watchmaker of the Formula 1 since last year. Since then, Hublot creates special limited editions of King Power watches displaying the F1 logo, directly inspired by the exciting world of racing. The inspiration for the watch radiates from its colors, borrowed from the Japanese flag. As any other F1 Hublot watch, The F1 King Power Suzuka is made from high-tech m...

Vacheron Constantin’s Patrimony Collection is established on brand’s founding values, simple and sophisticated aesthetics and contemporary elegance. The collection is now enriched with another model – Patrimony Contemporaine small, which is offered in two variations: crafted from pink or white gold. This feminine piece is designed especially for ladies who appreciate fine watchmaking, as it beats to the cadenza of an in-house mechanical hand-wound movement. The design of a new model is very pure and elegant. It comes in a subtly curved...

About a month ago we’ve learned that TAG Heuer dropped Tiger Woods when their decade-long sponsorship ended May 31, 2011. Last year’s richest sportsman in the world was on a downward spiral as from 2009, when he lost his world champion ranking to Lee Westwood and when shocking infidelity scandals began breaking in the public. TAG Heuer was the sixth sponsor he dropped him, but looks like the Woods again returns to the world of major sponsorships, as yesterday Rolex proudly announced a new endorsement deal with the famous golfer. “Rolex is c...

The newest creation is a tribute to all great watchmakers and ingenious innovators of traditional watchmaking. It was born out of imagination when Maximilian Büsser asked himself what would have happened if he had been born a century earlier, in 1867. He wondered what would his 1911 horological machine look like, and came up with this authentic three-dimensional creation. The Legacy Machine N°1 is available in two variations, crafted in 18k red gold or 18k white gold. Its elegant annular case boasts impressive proportions, it is 44mm wide and 1...

The newest release from imaginative watchmakers of the Bell&Ross manufacture pays homage to the history of military timepieces. Тhe brand just introduced the new pocket watch, PW1, along with its wristwatch reinterpretation – the Vintage WW1. The watches are directly inspired by the pieces worn and tested by French soldiers of the World War 1. The inspiration is visible even in the tiniest detail: the grooved crown, just like the one used by pilots while wearing gloves; the domed crystal and its vintage appeal; clean and simple lines of the dia...

One of the epic models produced by the Girard-Perregaux manufacture is definitely the Tourbillon with three gold Bridges, initially created back in 1860, by Constant Girard-Perregaux himself. The epic model was a pocket-watch equipped with three parallel nickel-plated bridges and it served as a source of inspiration for another the masterpiece created in 1940's. This year, the famous Swiss manufacture presents a limited edition Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with three gold Bridges, as a modern reinterpretation of one of the most important pieces o...

Their newest line is inspired by art-deco, its elegance, glamour and modern symmetric lines. The modern aesthetic codes radiate from this creation, and they are immediately recognizable in slender and stylized Arabic numerals, as well as in the streamlined silhouette and refined decorative elements. The watch comes in an elegantly curved, perfectly polished square case, crafted of pure 18-carat red gold. In the spirit of ultimate luxury, which is one of the hallmarks of the Tiffany brand, the watch is graced with full-cut diamonds. Precious...

Just a couple of days after releasing the Turbine XL America, Perrelet comes out with another imaginative reinterpretation of their Double Rotor Turbine watches. This time it is the Turbine 007 - License to Play, a limited edition watch inspired by the favorite character of spy novels: James Bond. The new version of the Perrelet Turbine, graced with its golden highlights on a bold black body, evokes the spirit of ultimate luxury, passion and wealth. The watch is crafted from stainless steel and covered with smooth black DLC coating. The cas...

The Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) is open for all brands and the brands are free to choose the category in which they register each watch. However, only those watches that meet the “conditions of participation” are eligible to take part in the competition. There are seven categories: Ladies’ Watch, Men’s Watch, Design Watch, Jewellery & Artistic Crafts Watch, Complicated Watch, Sports Watch, “Petite Aiguille”. The special jury will award prizes in each category, but the special prize will be awarded based on public votes. You can also...

The Jacky Ickx watches are stemming from the inspiring friendship between the legendary racing driver Jacky Ickx and Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele. This year, the brand presents the 5th edition of their Classic Racing Jacky Ickx watches, designed in immediately recognizable Mille Miglia racing style. Just like the previous editions, the new watch uses a tri-compax oriented chronograph layout and a big date complication just below the 12 o’clock. The case measures 42.5mm in diameter and conceals the COSC-certified autom...

The new model of the epic Monaco line celebrates the brand’s tradition in innovation and triumph over the most demanding manufacturing challenges. The new model is made of Titanium Grade 5, which is an exceptional alloy used for air-crafts, turbines and surgical implants. Titanium is known for its superior resistance to corrosion, temperatures and all kinds of shocks. Even though it is very strong, titanium has a low density and feels very light on the wrist. TAG HeuerMonaco V4 Next Generation Titanium Ruthenium and Ceramic is a limited edit...

In case you didn’t know - Ronald David "Ronnie" Wood, a famous rock guitarist and a member of The Rolling Stones, is also a renowned visual artist. Wood polished his skills in painting at Ealing Art College, and his pieces have already been exhibited all over the world. Wood is also a co-owner of a London-based art gallery called Scream, and very much appreciated by the critics and audience. Now, what you see on a leading image is actually a special new Bremont B1 Marine Clock hand painted by Ronnie Wood himself. The watch is painted on the dia...

Tag Heuer Mikrotimer was for a long time kept as a secret Apollo Project watch. The watch was officially unveiled at this year’s BaselWorld, still as a concept that relies on 11 patents pending. What is so extraordinary about this watch is that it vibrates 150 times faster than a standard chronograph, and with its core running at 500Hz it achieves no less than 3,600,000 beats-per-hour! Actually, when a sweep seconds-hand goes into motion it becomes very difficult to even see it moving! This watch is uses the fastest mechanical movement ever des...

This watch stands from the rest of the IWC models as it comes on a strap handcrafted by the legendary Italian shoemaker Santoni. The launching event took place at the Malmaison luxury emporium, run by one of the Asia's largest watch retailers, The Hour Glass. Judging from the images, this was an extremely interesting event. Numerous VIP guests, connoisseurs and IWC collectors were invited to preview the new watch, enjoy high-end models from the Portofino family, and see the finest selection of Santoni shoes on display. A Santoni craftsman, pres...

This museum dedicated to horology is located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, which historically remains one of the central places of the Swiss watchmaking industry. Honoring this renowned institution, Zenith developed the most accurate series-produced calibre and an innovative complication. The museum’s curator, Ludwig Oechslin, envisioned this useful construction: an annual calendar with an ability to display the day of the week, date and month, requiring just a single adjustment per year. Traditionally, annual calendars are able to ad...

The Chopard LUC Triple-Certification Tourbillon bears the COSC certificate, the famous Poinçon de Genève (or the Geneva Seal), as well as Qualité Fleurier, a certification that stands for superior aesthetic and technical characteristics of a true high-end watch. These three certifications are the most prestigious in the world of Haute Horlogerie. The Chopard’s L.U.C Triple Certification Tourbillon is crafted in 18-carat rose gold and comes in a nicely curved round case. The case and the lugs are polished and satin-brushed, and completely re...

Until recently, this independent watchmaking exhibition was organized each year at brand’s manufacture in n the village of Genthod, on the borders of Geneva. Since last year, The Fine Watchmaking & Jewellery Exhibition is exported to Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum. The exhibition will be held again this year, from 30 September to 2 October. The same as every year, many exclusive timepieces and world premieres will be launched specially for this event. Some of the participants include: "Cvstos, an acclaimed watchmaking brand, Valmont, a specialist...

The special guest at the auction, which was held at the Hotel Hermitage in Monaco, was the Ronnie Woods of the Rolling Stones. The auction was organized in the presence and under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. This year’s event was even more successful than the previous one, from 2009, that generated €2,285,500. Luc Pettavino, President of the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies and founder of Only Watch comments this year’s results: “With €4.5 million, the auction result is more than exceptional. O...

This limited edition model is actually a brand new interpretation of Perrelet’s famous Tourbine watch, based on the innovative double rotor technology. The brand owns a patent for Double Rotor since 1995. This innovation features two rotors, one on the dial side and one on the movement side. The rotors are put on show with this new model that offers a deconstructed perspective of the American flag. The 12-blade wheel, which is an emblematic feature of the Turbine collection, rotates over a dial and reveals red and white stripes of the Americ...

Hublot made this limited edition watch in collaboration with The Constitution Center and the Liberty Medal as the "Official Timekeeper" for 2011 and 2012. The watch is produced in only 100 exemplars, crafted from black ceramic and topped with a matching bezel. The black sapphire dial of a watch is extremely interesting as it features inspirational words about the Constitution, borrowed from the founding fathers. The letters are colored in blue, white and red, using a superior laser technology. From a normal distance, the letters melt together i...

If you’re looking for a refined but affordable Swiss-made watch, then you should definitely consider Tissot models. Tissot is a Swiss manufacturer since 1853. After more than 115 years of tradition, the company is today a member of the Swatch Group and it offers a versatile range of high-quality timepieces at an attractive price. Unlike many other Swiss luxury brands, Tissot is committed to making the excellence more accessible. Their newest watch is this beautiful limited edition model dubbed Tissot PRC 200 Danica Patrick. Danica Patrick i...

Design of this watch captures both its high technical performance and aesthetic beauty. This is in particularly emphasized in the moon phase complication, which is one of the most romantic and very feminine watchmaking accomplishments. This watch belongs to the line of Classical Zenith legacy watches, and it features an ultra-thin case with 33mm diameter. The body of a watch is crafted from 18-carat pink gold, as well as the gracious central hour and minute hands. Instead of the numerals, Zenith uses 11 sparkling white diamonds for hour-mar...

This special edition watch is limited to only 15 exemplars and truly represents the best of artistic virtuosity and watchmaking skill. This brilliant masterpiece incorporates two superior complications: a fusée-and-chain transmission and a tourbillon. A fusée-and-chain transmission is a complex and rarely used complication, and only a couple of luxury brands offer this kind of watches. The movement of these pieces is fitted with a delicate hand-made chain that mediates the flow of power between the mainspring barrel and the going train. The goi...

Master Geographic enables the wearer to check the time in 24 time zones. It accompanies the adventurers and frequent travelers to all of their journeys and all continents. The case of this watch is elegant, classic in shape and it houses automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 939A. Local time is displayed by central hour, minute and seconds hands. The names of the cities, from each of the 24 time zones, are shown on the lower portion of the dial. The second time-zone appears at 6 o’clock, in an elegant round counter. Master Geographic Ma...

Most of the Hublot’s models are limited edition pieces designed in honor of their numerous ambassadors, for charity donations or in celebration of exclusive events such as this one. Hublot is the official timekeeper of the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco, since 2005. This year, the club celebrates a decade of the Monaco Classic Week, which takes place from 14th to 18th September. The congratulatory watch is designed to represent a deep love for sea, as a classy sport-chic model crafted in titanium. Hublot choose this material because it is...

We already reported on Dior’s latest watch collections in one of our recent articles. At that time, we introduced various new models of the Dior VIII line. Dior VIII models are distinguished by their luxury embodied in simple lines, limited colors and refined symmetrical architecture. Endowed by gemstones and pyramid-shaped ornaments, these feminine and sophisticated watches beautifully refract the light and discretely call for attention. The new La D de Dior is something completely different. A single glance at this piece reveals that ther...

About a month ago we reported on exclusive Richard Mille RM 055 Jackie Chan watch, especially created for sale at the Jackie Chan auction in benefit of his Dragon's Heart Foundation. This watch was offered at auction on 14 September 2011, in Beijing, and raised dazzling 5.5 million RMB (equal to $860,000, 755,000 CHF or €630,000) to benefit children in rural China! The unique white gold timepiece was developed by Richard Mille to help less fortunate children in remote areas of China by constructing new schools. The Dragon’s Heart Foundation,...

Antiquorum's September auction of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces presented 319 collectible watches and attracted no less than 353 internet and phone bidders from around the world. The auction totaled $2,792,050. The most expensive item of the sale was the Patek Philippe ref. 2499 [lot 319], which was bought for $ 374,500! The Patek Philippe ref. 1436, a unique split-second chronograph with transitional dial retailed by Tiffany, sold for $284,500 while the Patek Philippe ref. 3971 obtained $116,500. The Patek Philippe ref. 5038, a lim...

The Moon Phase is possibly the most romantic of all watchmaking complications. This new and even more refined version of the Coloseo skillfully combines masculine and contemporary lines of the original case and refined calendar complications. The case remains the same one used for the rest of the watches of the Coloseo line. It boasts 42 millimeters in diameter, crafted from stainless steel and topped with pink gold-plated bezel. The case is finished with “falling” horns so that it perfectly fits to the wrist. The dial is very complex, and...

Breitling is a brand that specializes in making high-end watches for professionals such as racers, pilots or armed forces. What is so special about the Colt line is that it not only offers superior accuracy and stability, but also stands up to the demands of everyday life. Colt models are distinguished by their modern design, a slightly smaller diameter and ultimately sporty appeal. In addition, these substantial models are water resistant to 300 meters (1,000 ft) or 500 meters (1,650 ft), and clearly built for action. Colt watches are toppe...

A couple of days ago Audemars Piguet announced Novak Djokovic of Serbia latest brand ambassador. We have already reported on this in one of the previous articles, as the world’s number one tennis player joined the AP team. However, the match between Novak and Rafael Nadal in the US Open finals was one for the ages. Djokovic won his third Grand Slam Championship of the year and achieved a 64-2 record. Even his opponent, Rafael Nadal believes Novak Djokovic's achievements this year will be "probably impossible to repeat." Djokovic ended the most...

Watches have always appealed to women but they are, for one reason or another, often considered more suitable for men. In reality, this is just a bad cliché, since women wore watches ever since the first days of watchmaking history. They were first worn on chains and necklaces, like pendants, or even attached to handbags, belts, or worn as bracelets. Essentially, watches for ladies were a piece of jewellery with an ability to tell the time, and technical skill was, historically, being put in the service of beauty and elegance. Contemporary w...

Scottish actor is the new ambassador for contemporary Swiss haute horology manufacture Roger Dubuis. The actor recently had a tour of the Roger Dubuis manufacture, which was an excellent opportunity for him to discover the magical world of fine watchmaking and some of its secrets. At the end of the tour, Butler admits: “I’m blown away… watchmaking is just like the cinema, it hides a precise mechanism which must then generate emotion. The world of ROGER DUBUIS, the arrival of its collections, like spaces of freedom, perfectly matches my principl...

The Responsible Jewellery Council takes in account all the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards and practices throughout the jewelery industry – from mining to retail. Their commitment aims to establish and reinforce confidence in the diamond and gold supply chain. The ultimate goal of the Council is to build a community of confidence across the whole jewellery supply chain. Membership opportunity is open to all businesses and associations participating in the diamond and gold jewellery supply, but only those who meet all o...

This is a limited edition series that features specially designed movements, which are built on original components. What we have here is a simple but ultimately elegant Corum watch, a true comeback to the most sophisticated watchmaking values. The case of a watch follows pure rounded lines, and embraces plain and easy to read dial. The watch shows only time, in hours, minutes and seconds. It is graced with crisp applied hour-markers, dauphine hands and small seconds at 6 o’clock. The watch was originally issued in 18-carat gold 100-piece...

The new, ultra-functional Dashboard P'6620 chronograph is inspired by the dashboards of race cars. The case of this new, even more masculine Dashboard watch now comes with a slightly larger diameter of 44 millimeters and in a case made entirely of titanium. Bold and ultimately masculine design makes a nice presence on the wrist. The watch is robust as it measures 14.5 millimeters in thickness, but it still remains elegant and sleek, like all other products by this brand. The dial is quite refined, boasting large technical Arabic numerals and l...

This sporty and masculine watch is inspired by the ocean in a perpetual movement. It comes in a dark blue titanium carbide coated case with refined blue highlights. The shades of blue alternate from the electric blue to the dark deep sea tints, highlighting the sharp and sophisticated lines that resemble the world’s most luxurious yachts. TechnoMarine UF6 Magnum Deep Blue is distinguished by its innovative design, six-component case and precision of a high-end sporty chronograph. The watch is powered by high quality Swiss quartz movement and...

The prize is first introduced in 2007, and named after the Japanese movie Glory to the Filmmaker! written, directed, edited by the film's lead star Takeshi Kitano. Kitano was also the first recipient of the Glory to the Filmmaker! award, a prize dedicated to an artist who has left an original mark on contemporary cinema. The honor was given out Sept 4, during the 68th Venice International Film Festival, which runs Aug. 31 through Sept. 10. This prize was previously awarded to Takeshi Kitano (2007), Abbas Kiarostami (2008), Agnès Varda (2008),...

The RM 051 Phoenix-Michelle Yeoh is made in collaboration with renowned actress who also shares brand’s passion for watches. Michelle Yeoh and Mélanie Treton-Monceyron, Artistic Director of Richard Mille, wanted to design a specific women’s watch, inspired by Asia. The final creation is this light, elegant, and romantic piece graced with the phoenix symbol, a mythic bird which always fascinated both of them. According to Chinese legend, the phoenix (or Feng-Huang) was the Empress’s emblem and known for being the kindest of birds. Its beauty...

This is a handcrafted collection of six unique pieces: special edition Caspar David Friedrich writing instrument, White Nights cufflinks, White Nights earrings, necklace and the one-of-a-kind Seconde Authentique White Nights watch. The watch is a part of Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858 and, like the rest of the White Nights pieces, set with beautiful white diamonds to evoke the unique natural phenomenon that occurs every June in St Petersburg. The White Nights Festival happens during the season of the midnight sun, when the sun remains visib...

The Movado BOLD for Breast Cancer Research Foundation is designed to promote awareness and help support the fight against breast cancer. This is a distinctive black watch made in combination of TR90 composite material and stainless steel. The smooth black dial is adorned with a signature Museum dot that shines in the glow of pink crystals. Dial also features a decorative berry-colored track and lovely hands in matching color. Watch is protected with scratch-resistant K1 crystal from the front and boasts the Breast Cancer ribbon motif on the cas...

Stars, film-makers and fans have begun arriving in Venice for the annual film festival two days ago. Glitz and glamor on the red carpet are all part of the celebration, as well as this stunning Haute Joaillerie watch encased in diamonds and sapphires. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Art Ice is a dazzling piece of art made of no less than 1,300 diamonds and 1,755 sapphires arranged in a beautiful and soft snow-setting technique. The watch retails for approximately $442,000. Enjoy this video that shows the craftsmanship that goes...

The Collection Excellence Platine, launched in 2006, welcomes a new model stemming from the elegant Patrimony Contemporaine line. This Haute Horlogerie classic is available for the first time in a 42 mm diameter, issued in a naturally rare and limited edition of 150. Rarely have pure shapes found such an eminently suitable material. By associating the acknowledged elegance and understatement of the Patrimony Contemporaine line with the precious nature of solid platinum, the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin is revealing yet another facet of ex...

The watch is sculptured in an elegant rectangular case and made of precious yellow gold, with a bracelet is comfortably curved and softened, full polished and finished with Ebel folding clasp. Silvered dial boasts guilloché-patterned central motif, irregular Roman numerals and blued leaf-hands. The brand’s insignia is discretely placed at 3 o’clock position, while the name of the brand dominates the upper portion of the dial. This is a small watch of 23.7 mm in diameter and merely 7.15 mm in thickness. It features the original “Brasilia”...

8.29.2011– (New York– August 29, 2011) - On the opening day of the prestigious US Open; the fourth Grand Slam tournament of 2011, Audemars Piguet reveals that the world’s number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, is to be the latest brand Ambassador for the watch manufacturer. Novak Djokovic, who is enjoying an exceptional 2011 season, is thereby proudly joining the brand’s illustrious team of ambassadors, which notably includes a number of famous sportsmen including Michael Schumacher, Leo Messi, LeBron James, cricket legend Sachin Tendulka...

The watch was unveiled at Paranal Observatory, in the middle of the Chilean desert, a perfect spot to present such an extraordinary creation. This place hosts the Very Large Telescope, which is the most advanced optical instrument of its kind. The Portuguese Sidérale Scafusia is the most complex watch ever created by the Swiss brand. In the words of Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, IWC sets a new benchmark with this watch. The front of a watch reveals a constant-force tourbillon, while the reverse side showcases a whole array of indica...