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Jean-Claude Biver helps us answer the one and only pivotal question: What must the watch industry do now, to survive?
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Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen”
Jean-Claude Biver is a horological superhero. The legendary watch entrepreneur brought Blancpain back to life, resuscitated Omega and turned Hublot into a super-brand for which LVMH paid almost half a billion dollars. As a result, he’s assembled a private watch collection that would do King Midas proud. Auction house Phillips understands the appeal, which is … ContinuedThe post Jean-Claude Biver reveals “the most beautiful watch I have ever seen” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Book Review: ‘F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit’ By Jean-Pierre Grosz
‘F.P. Journe Invenit et Fecit’ by Jean-Pierre Grosz narrates the story of François-Paul Journe, one of the most successful independent watchmakers of our time. This book outlines both Journe’s incredible and – dare I say – courageous career and delves into his personal life, which wasn’t always rosy and light. A very atypical career that deserves the attention it receives with this book, Elizabeth finds it is a must-read.
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Jean-Claude Biver’s unbelievable watch collection
There’s a pretty strong case to be made that Mr Jean-Claude Biver is one of, if not the most influential individual in the horological industry of the last half-a-century. Here is a man who cut his teeth at Audemars Piguet and witnessed first-hand the development of the now legendary Royal Oak. A man who would … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED WATCHING: Jean-Claude Biver’s unbelievable watch collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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TAG Heuer’s Monaco March Through Time Culminates in a Monaco for 2009-2019
The final of five limited editions to mark 50 years of the TAG Heuer Monaco was recently unveiled in Shanghai.
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This New TAG Heuer Costs HOW MUCH?!
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Highlights from Jean-Claude Biver’s Collection on Show in Geneva
Now the non-executive chairman of the watch division at LVMH, Jean-Claude Biver has enjoyed a remarkable career in the watch industry that has spanned some 45 years. That success has enabled him to build a timepiece collection that is both magnificent and diverse, ranging from vintage Patek Philippe to modern independent watchmaking. Now the entire collection will be on display for the first time at Phillips in Geneva, after which it will embark on a world tour. Bookends of Mr Biver’s career so far: a Royal Oak ref. 5402 ST by Audemars Piguet, where he started his career And a Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Chronograph Titled Jean-Claude Biver: A Retrospective. Share, Respect, Forgive, the exhibition includes two dozen watches – including some lovely Patek Philippe pocket watches – that are amongst the best examples of 20th century watchmaking. Notably, the collection also includes several watches by prominent independent watchmakers, many of which were relatively recent purchases. They include a Philippe Dufour Simplicity in rose gold – the exact watch we featured several weeks ago in fact – and a fresh-off-the-press Akrivia Chronometre Contemporain in platinum. According to an inside source, Mr Biver’s late-in-life interest in independent watchmaking, and also the Rolex Daytona “Zenith”, is the result of counsel from his son, Pierre, who is a specialist at Phillips’ London office, showing that the love of watches can be hereditary. A Patek Philippe Ref. 15...
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Inside the Jean-Pierre Hagmann-Akrivia Case Workshop
A master case maker who retired in 2017, Jean-Pierre Hagmann is back in action, as a partner in Akrivia’s case-making workshop in Geneva. Now 78 years old, Mr Hagmann struck out on his own in 1984, starting a stellar career that would see him become a case maker for most of Switzerland’s best watchmakers. (For a detailed profile of Mr Hagmann, see my 2016 story.) His client list included establishment names like Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, and of course, Patek Philippe, where he produced highly-regarded cases for its minute repeaters. In fact, Mr Hagmann was also responsible for the impressively complex case of the Star Calibre 2000, the uber-pocket watch Patek Philippe introduced to mark the new millennium. Mr Hagmann at work in the 1980s The Patek Philippe ref. 5029 minute repeater, which had a Hagmann case In the first half of his career, Mr Hagmann also worked with many of the up-and-coming stars of independent watchmaking of the 1980s and 1990s, including Franck Muller and Roger Dubuis. He produced the very first Cintree Curvex cases for Franck Muller, as well as the early cases for Roger Dubuis. Another of Mr Hagmann’s cases: the Franck Muller Cintree Curvex minute repeater with perpetual calendar, circa 1991 Three decades later, Mr Hagmann is back where he began. He’s joined forces with a rising star of independent watchmaking, Akrivia, whose founder, Rexhep Rexhepi, is just 32 years old. Though young, Rexhep grasps the impo...
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“The watch that started it all for me” - Jean-Paul’s Breitling Transocean
There’s always one that started it all. The first taste that starts the passion. Like the first dunk that lit the flame in Jordan’s heart. The first moment Phelps touched the end of a pool and knew he loved to win. Or the first piece in your collection that opened your eyes to the variety … ContinuedThe post “The watch that started it all for me” – Jean-Paul’s Breitling Transocean appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Conversation with Jean-Claude Biver
Wei Koh sits down with TAG Heuer CEO and watchmaking wizard extraordinaire Jean-Claude Biver to talk Swiss watchmaking, his visit to Singapore and his plans for the year 2019.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future
Jean-Claude Biver is one of the watch industry’s enduring forces - a charismatic leader who looms, larger than life, over much of the modern history of the Swiss watch industry. So, as you can imagine, it was big - and surprising - news when it was announced a few weeks ago that Mr Biver would … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Where Watch Dealers Actually Buy Rolex
If you’re buying a Rolex or another luxury watch, preowned, there’s a good chance you’re overpaying—and it’s not your fault.
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An Encounter with Marc Hayek at Baselworld 2018
A presentation by Marc Hayek Jr. on the key novelties from Breguet and Blancpain, with a guest appearance by Christian Lattmann of Jaquet Droz.
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An Encounter with Jean-Claude Biver at Baselworld 2018
Revolution speaks to Jean-Claude Biver at Baselworld 2018.
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In Conversation with Jean-Claude Biver at the Geneva International Motor Show
Revolution Switzerland Editor-in-Chief Sophie Furley speaks to Jean-Claude Biver during the Geneva International Motor Show.
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In Conversation: Jean-Claude Biver
We caught up with industry icon, Jean-Claude Biver recently in Tokyo Japan where he presided over the Asian launch of the Zenith El Primero Defy Lab.
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Jean-Christophe Babin Talks About New Octo Retro Maserati Watches
Watch Jean-Christophe Babin as he tells Revolution about the all new Octo Retro Maserati GranLusso and Octo Retro Maserati GranSport.
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Rolex Releases 2026: Worst so far! Reaction, News & Forecast!
They're out now! Join me and Kai was we talk about the latest releases from Rolex 🔥
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An Encounter with Mr. Jean-Claude Biver at Baselworld 2017
Wei Koh sits down with one of Revolution’s most loved interview subjects, Mr. Jean-Claude Biver who recounts all the labor of love that’s led to this moment in time at Baselworld 2017.
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[Teaser] Revolution Gives Mr. Jean-Claude Biver an Uber Ride to Baselworld
Revolution’s, Sophie Furley, picks up Mr. Jean-Claude Biver at his Basel abode just in time to drive him down to the Baselworld fair. Along the way the two discuss Mr. Biver’s farmer dreams and authenticity.
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VIDEO: “Why should you sell a watch for $1000 more because it’s your own movement?” Jean-Claude Biver takes aim at in-house
Last year we were privileged to get two passionate TAG Heuer experts in a room together to talk openly about some of the most controversial topics in the game today. One of those men was TAG Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Biver, and the other was founder of Calibre 11 and co-founder of Time+Tide, David Chalmers. In this video … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “Why should you sell a watch for $1000 more because it’s your own movement?” Jean-Claude Biver takes aim at in-house appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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VIDEO: “TAG Heuer is #1 in confusion.” Explosive comments and a personal apology from Jean-Claude Biver
Watch industry Presidents and CEOs are often conservative to the point of invisibility. The adage that seems to be uniformly and universally extolled is a variation on the idea that it’s “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.” Then, at the other end of the scale there is Jean-Claude Biver, CEO … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: “TAG Heuer is #1 in confusion.” Explosive comments and a personal apology from Jean-Claude Biver appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Lifetime Achievement Award - Jean-Claude Biver
The 2016 Revolution Lifetime Achievement Award goes to the one and only, Mr. Jean-Claude Biver - the horological messiah of our time.
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New Rolex teaser shows MUCH MORE THAN YOU THINK
What can we expect tomorrow at Watches and Wonders 2026? Kai and I take a deep dive into all of Rolex’s announcements in this podcast. Enjoy!
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Video: Connected to the Future - Jean-Claude Biver
This time, Jean-Claude Biver is in Singapore for breakfast at Wei Koh’s own apartment, where eggs, the Connected Watch and the need to learn the language of the future make for a table-thumping good conversation.
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The Big Bang: Jean-Claude Biver To Head LVMH’s Watch Department
BANG! Just as Richemont’s yearly watch-party, the SIHH, was starting last week, LVMH announced the appointment of Jean-Claude Biver as head of LVMH’s watch department. The timing of this announcement was surely not chosen in vain, perhaps in a slight attempt to upstage the party of the Richemont group and the SIHH brands. This announcement […]
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Urban eXperiment: Jean Baptise Voit
Words by owner of watch. Photograph taken by me, by a window table in a restaurant in Dempsey Hill, Singapore. I bought this a few years ago while I was visiting Europe and Curtis Thomson advised me to visit the watchmaker Jean Baptiste Viot since France was my last stop. I tried to read upRead More
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Bell & Ross BR-03 Space Mission: Earth, Mars, and No Hands
The follow-up to the BR-03 Astro goes further into the cosmos, swapping conventional hands for a miniature solar system on a bed of aventurine glass.
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Beaucroft Arc: The UK Microbrand's Best Everyday Watch Yet
The Arc builds on the beloved Seeker with refined construction, better finishing, and the kind of quiet confidence that makes a watch hard to take off.
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The latest ROLEX TEASER shows: It's ALL about to change!
Are we seriously getting a new watch AGAIN?! Didn't think we're going to see another introduction so soon after last years Land-Dweller release .. only 2 more days to go :-)!