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Mechanical watches and tennis don’t often go hand-in-hand - that is, until Richard Mille decided to do something about it with the RM 027 Tourbillon At the ripe old age of 24, current world number one Rafael Nadal’s knees are a mess. Tendonitis and other injuries suffered as a result of the wear and […]
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With its mix of Roman and Arabic numerals, the so-called California dial has become one of the most sought-after Rolex watches of the modern era.
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Zenith recalls the pioneering days of exploration with its tourbillon alternative In 1916, Zenith produced a new escapement called the Echappement Colon - Colón being the Spanish word for Columbus, and échappement the French word for escapement. This Lépine-style chronometer movement was 20½ lines in size and was awarded three first prizes by Neuchâtel’s observatory […]
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With a little help from Jaeger-LeCoultre, we uncover the workings of the tourbillon. The purpose of Breguet’s inspired creation was to combat the poise errors found in the balance, balance spring and escapement in vertical positions by rotating these timekeeping elements. (For more on the tourbillon and its history, read “A Brief History of […]
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On the 15th of May 2016, Phillips Watch Department will be holding a special auction dedicated to the chronograph and the measurement of time.
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A. LANGE & SÖHNE presented a new limited edition of 200 watches, the GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE “Lumen” at the latest SIHH. It combines a brilliant moon-phase display with a mystically luminous outsize date that reflects the characteristic style of the brand icon. This is however, not the first time the brand is doing a limited edition Lumen run. It was previously used for the Grand Lange 1, without the moonphase.
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We are being a bad boy as we get a sneak peek and a hands-on review of the new HYT Skull Bad Boy...to be released in next week's BaselWorld 2016.
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In the past, Breitling’s calibres were assembled and refined to chronometer standards from commercially available ébauches, ranging from Lemania-based movements (the calibre B11 and B12 were based on Lemania 1873 and 187 calibres, respectively) to Valjoux 7750-series and ETA 2892 movements (the latter, equipped with Dubois Dépraz chronograph modules). Then in 2009, the company revealed […]
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One of the secret episodes in the history of classic horology is the erotic watch: wearable tech - even wearable porn - that is centuries old. The watch with erotic scenes, at first static enamel or engraved pictures concealed behind flaps, later evolved into complex automata with miniature figures performing in meticulous, if mindless, metronomic […]
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Jacob & Co.’s Astronomia Sky takes the triple axis tourbillon even farther. For Jacob & Co, which has a history of creating amazing complications that the watch industry has never seen before (think of the Epic SF24, the Quentin Tourbillon and the Palatial Flying Tourbillon Jumping Hours and Minute Repeater), the Astronomia Triple Axis Gravitational Tourbillon, introduced in […]
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We interview Daniel Riedo, CEO of Jaeger LeCoultre and discuss directions, technology and the maison's business.
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Introducing the new Kees Engelbarts Platinum Tsuba Watch, Piece Unique.
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If there's anything to be left wanting, we all wish that the watch was phallic instead of tonneau. After all, that would be one more function, a plumbing device for gaping holes.
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When it comes to minimalism, we think that there are very few watchmakers that have achieved what H. Moser & Cie. have accomplished. The Perpetual 1, for instance, is one of the most revolutionary and simplest perpetual calendars that the horological world has ever seen. H. Moser & Cie. have decided to up the ante withRead More
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The Pilot’s collection is the spotlight this year, and we take a look at the best of this well-loved family of watches.
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We present another novelty from Baselworld 2016, this time round from Longines: the Longines Heritage Military COSD.
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Listen in. Our conversation with Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin ranging from guiding principles for VC to markets and the China equation.
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The incredible MB&F; HM6 SV. Not a review, but a photo essay and a tribute to our new favorite MB&F; watch.
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We bring you the breaking news: Dominique Renaud launches new brand. First teaser photographs within.
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De Bethune presents the DB25 World Traveller, an intelligent watch featuring a second time zone and world time expressed with a mysterious display. We found this piece to be particularly exciting because of its signature De Bethune characteristics, brilliant designs matched with well-made and finished movements.
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The IWC Aquatimer Chronograph is put through its paces in the crystal blue waters off the Caribbean island of Bonaire Bonaire Scouting for stonefish and eels among the fire coral 60-feet down, I get the signal from a member of our dive group that he’s reached 100 bars in his tank. It’s time to […]
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Full detailed review of the Greubel Forsey Signature 1 with hands-on analysis, commentary, comparisons and price.
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The Transocean Chronograph recalls Breitling’s classic chronographs from a bygone era of glamorous jet travel I am old enough to remember the days when jet travel was the epitome of glamour. The whiff of exoticism and adventure that Pan Am ads used to give me as a kid was recently brought back vividly through […]
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The new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony collection is upgraded from its predecessors with a more modern look. Keeping most things constant, one major facelift is the larger case size, coming in at 42 mm. The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 42mm is available in 18 K white gold, pink gold and platinum (slate dial).
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Finishing encompasses a variety of techniques. The application of traditional Genevan/Swiss-style finishing is not unlike writing a sonnet: there is a very particular, strict form you have to follow, but within that form, you are free to express yourself to the limits of your skill and taste. The basic vocabulary includes anglage, or the bevelling […]
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Hands-on review with our analysis, commentary, comparisons and live photographs of the new Breitling Exospace B55
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The oldest continuously operating house of haute horlogerie in the world has all the old-school, high-touch craftsmanship you’d expect - with some surprising new tricks up its sleeve. Visiting any watch manufacturer is an education. So it was with both eager anticipation and a touch of anxiety that I accepted an invitation from Vacheron […]
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Tudor was founded by none other than the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, in 1946 to be an affordable alternative to Rolex, using the parent company’s cases but fitting them with third-party movements to keep prices lower. With a few exceptions, the early Tudor watches largely mimicked Rolex models, and even sometimes bore the Rolex […]
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A. Lange & Söhne releases the Saxonia Moonphase at the recent SIHH 2016. As fervent fans of moonphase timepieces, this piece spiked our interest. Lange's specialty German engineering and age perfected finishing art are all evident in this timepiece. A notable Lange signature to the otherwise predictable moonphase layout is the large date display at 12, above the brand inscription. The famous outsize date is a style-defining facet of A. Lange & Söhne watches. It was first showcased in 1994, together with the SAXONIA model.
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The technical and aesthetic challenges that have to be surmounted in crafting a fine tourbillon are reasons why they are especially prized. One very basic problem, is power. Mainsprings should be kept as weak as possible in order to reduce wear, but they need to be powerful enough to deliver sufficient energy to keep the […]
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