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Highlights from Baselworld 2016
Piaget’s All-New Emperador Coussin XL 700P Against an increasingly uncertain economic environment, Baselworld wrapped up the 2016 edition. Despite the turmoil, the spotlight was on design, with touches of métiers d’art and innovation. Here’s a roundup of what you can look forward to in the coming months: The Baselworld took place between March 17th and…
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The Best Cities For Watch Fans
No matter how dedicated a watch collector or enthusiast you may be, it’s likely your passion hasn’t spilled over into your travel plans. If it hasn’t, too bad. Plenty of memorable locations and experiences around the globe will open the eyes any level of gadget geek—and many exist in startlingly pretty destinations. With that in mind,…
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The Mechanics Watch Are Made From Solid Gold
Having recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier has been rolling out a series of interesting timepieces to commemorate the occasion—but today it announced one watch to rule them all: the Kalpa XL Hebdomadaire Anniversaire. The front and reverse of the The Kalpa XL Hebdomadaire Anniversaire. Source: Parmigiani Fleurier This handsome watch is built with a simple steel…
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In Conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow for Frederique Constant
The Open Heart Timepiece by Frederique Constant It is about time we and our sweet little world we reside in realise the importance of giving back to the community. Giving back, not just in the amounts we receive; but giving back in all our capacity. Yes, we do understand that it is a long way…
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The Hermes Introduces Three Limited Edition Luxury Watches
Where to Spend it: Exploring the Heart of Horology with Skeleton Watches When it comes to creating luxe timepieces, Hermès has to its credit some of the most classy and elegant models. Upholding its reputation, the French brand introduced three new watches at the second edition of the Crafting Time exhibition in Paris. Hermès, along…
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Jaquet Drozs New Thousand Year Lights Watch
Design Your Own Bespoke Timepiece with Jaquet Droz What We Like: Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Thousand Year Lights Why We Like It: Revered watchmaker Jaquet Droz has unveiled the Petite Heure Minute Thousand Year Lights, an elegant timepiece that celebrates the beauty of flowers and women. It is made using a unique lacquer work…
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Oris Big Crown ProPilot Day Date Watch
The latest addition to Oris’s critically acclaimed Big Crown ProPilot line looks every bit at home on the ground as it does at altitude. The new Big Crown ProPilot Day Date is a style-conscious piece that comes on a range of straps so it can be tailored to match a favourite suit, whether of the…
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Vacheron Constantins Overseas Photography Exhibition
All About Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas Tour at SIHH 2016 Given the exploratory nature of the Overseas collection of watches, the choice of Japan as the location to showcase the photographs was an apt one. Shot by legendary photographer Steve McCurry—renowned for his Afghan Girl image—the series of photos revealed six of the 12 destinations: Padre…
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Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition
Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition plays on the contrasts between the three colours of the new futuristic Porsche prototype. Its matt black dial features red counter hands, minutes markers and central sweep-seconds hand, while Superluminova-painted Arabic numerals, hours and minutes hands as well as metallic hour-markers stand out distinctly against the dial. The…
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Bell & Ross BR 03-92 AeroGT Chronograph Watch
Bell & Ross BR 03-92 AeroGT chronograph watch, is linked to the Bell & Ross AeroGT concept car, designed by the brand’s creative director Bruno Belamich and his team. The BR 03-94 AeroGT chronograph has a very technical look, with chronograph hands all in red – central chronograph seconds, 30 chronograph minutes at 9 o’clock,…