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Time to Move: Glashutte Original Raises the Bar
At Time To Move, Glashutte Original dazzled with supreme technical wizardry of its Senator Chronometer Tourbillon.
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Breguet's 1801 rotating-cage escapement, explained.
Alfred Helwig's 1920 tourbillon variant with no upper bridge; the entire cage is visible.
Twelve years on, the watch that introduced chiming complications to Jacob & Co. returns with a transparent red mineral crystal dial and meaningful mechanical updates.
42.8 mm × 11.4 mm, lug 22 mm, Cal. R 27 HU
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At Time To Move, Glashutte Original dazzled with supreme technical wizardry of its Senator Chronometer Tourbillon.
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The Panerai Luminor Tourbillon GMT a.k.a the Lo Scienzato adds some new technology to the watch.
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We begin with the high complications Histories de Tourbillon 10. This is the Final Edition with a unique four tourbillons each making one revolution every 36 seconds. Three versions. A piece unique in plat and 10 each in WG and RG. Three differentials are used in the movement. Size 54mmx40mm. And a new Project Z,Read More
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Breguet’s big novelty this year is the new Classique Tourbillon Squelette 5935. Ultra thin caliber 581 automatic movement with peripheral rotor has about 50% of the mass removed in the skeletonising process. The case in RG, 41mm. Next the range of the Reine de Naples is extended with two new additions. One with a blueRead More
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Editor’s note: I ran into the lovely Erika a few times back at Baselworld, and it was clear she was having a good time. Her watches were flying off the shelves, and she had a collab with Bell & Ross that looked great. Her elastic parachute material straps offer a superb mix of comfort, style … ContinuedThe post Erika’s Originals straps – hands down, some of the best on the market right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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New design from Angelus: over the U50, now called the Black Edition. Same U50 one minute tourbillon. Hour min and small seconds in DLC costed. Case in Ti with sandblasting then DLC black coated. WR 300m. 55 PR. Black and grey for inner bezel and hands with SuperLuminova. LE 25 pieces. CHF 30,750. Before taxes.Read More
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Bulgari breaks the thinnest records again. Fifth World Record. 2014: tourbillon. 2016: Minute Repeater. 2017: Automatc Micro Rotor. 2918: Tourbillon Automatic. And this year the GMT Chronograph. This year two incredible pieces: First the Finnissimo Chronograph GMT in sandblasted titanium case. Ultra thin Chrono movement of only 3.3mm. Case 6.9mm in an slightly larger 42mmRead More
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Greubel Forsey’s tour de force this year is a combination of their ultra complicated Quadruple Tourbillon with the popular GMT. We ran the press release yesterday, with all the details. Seeing the piece on my wrist is amazing. Beautiful 3D design and magnificent finishing. And also managed to get reacquainted with the Contemporain Balancier fromRead More
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Girard-Perregaux launches the new Cosmos, stemming from the Bridges collection, the piece highlighted by the brand in 2019, reveals the hidden portions of the night sky and glows with a black light. The centrepiece of the "Earth to Sky" theme, this watch is armed with tourbillon, sky chart and world time complications.
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When it comes to Vacheron Constantin’s SIHH releases, there’s no doubt the pieces that were the talk of the town (and rightfully so) were the epic Twin Beat and the slightly less epic but epically attractive Overseas Tourbillon. And I get it, they’re both great watches. The Twin Beat is a triumph of clever engineering … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin – now on a fully gold bracelet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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We bring you the details, and our thoughts on the new H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Alp Watch Concept Black, a unique minute repeater tourbillon watch.
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The most accessible Greubel Forsey to date, in terms of pricepoint, the new Balancier Contemporain is limited to 33 pieces in white gold, and is priced at CHF195,000 before taxes. It uses a 12mm balance wheel instead of the iconic tourbillon that the brand frequently uses. The openworked concept and multi layer dial display is also captured with this piece.
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For this year, Claret presents the new Anglico – the 10th Anniversary Piece, a dual time watch incorporating a tourbillon with a long detent escapement and a fusee system. Handwound 470 components in a 45mm in either red gold or titanium. CHF 238,000 and CHF 218,000 (excl tax) respectively. Each limited to 10 pieces. In theRead More
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Girard-Perregaux presents the stunning Bridges Cosmos tourbillon, as well as midnight editions of its 1966 and Laureato collections
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And we end our first day with FP Journe. The Vertical Tourbillon. More info later. But for now, a live pic of the watch. Francois-Paul said, “the tourbillon is dead. Long live the tourbillon.” Retail is CHF 230,000 in plat and CHF 226,400 in RG. Peter Chong Live from Geneva
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IWC announces four new watches for SIHH 2019 Pilot Collection: 2 Spitfires, 1 chrono and 1 Timezonerand 1 black Top Gun. And a Petit Prince tourbillon.
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This watch is pure flex. And not just because it’s a beast on the wrist, thanks largely to that hugely tall domed sapphire crystal. No, the reason the Breguet Tradition 7047 is such a power watch is the movement. Not only is there a whopping great tourbillon whirring away - taking up the top half … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Never break the chain … Breguet’s Tradition 7047 is a masterpiece of fine watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Carl F. Bucherer recently joined the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) as a partner brand and unveiled a new timepiece: The Heritage Tourbillon DoublePeripheral Limited Edition.
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New: TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02T Special Edition, a refresh of the original "affordable" chronograph/tourbillon released in 2016.
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Bulgari unveils the brand new Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Monete Wristwatch and Monete Pendant Watch.
Bovet has introduced the Edouard Bovet Tourbillon to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the year Edouard Bovet set foot in China.
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The watch Richard Mille made for the man with one of the longest drives on the current PGA circuit, the RM 038 Tourbillon Bubba Watson.
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Breguet was the brains behind countless inventions in the watchmaking world. In addition to the tourbillon and the pare-chute shock protection
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Andrew Hildreth tells a tale of two chronograhps: The RM 004 Split Seconds Chronograph and the RM 008 Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph.
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Bremont have always been (rightfully) proud of their strong relationships with various military services, squadrons and organisations, be they active or off-duty. Nowhere is that lineage more evident than the U-2, originally designed for squadrons flying Lockheed U-2s, reconnaissance and spy planes that are, incidentally, among the few planes to be in active service for … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Night fighter – the Bremont U-2/51-JET appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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This year Cartier honours the historic movement in two new watchmaking interpretations: a Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon, and for the very first time, a Mysterious Day & Night movement.
Following on from the reboot of its Laureato collection, Girard-Perregaux unveils the new Neo Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton for SIHH 2018.
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Ulysse Nardin releases three novelties ahead of SIHH: viz the Marine Grand Feu Tourbillon, the Marine Torpilleur Military and Classico Grand Feu.
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In June 2017, Hatton Garden watch dealer Nadeem Malick was sentenced to 18 months in jail for selling £1.2 million-worth of watches stolen during smash-and-grabs, burglaries, robberies and frauds to two specialist pre-owned watch dealers. With luxury watches at increasing risk from theft, and the business of selling stolen watches on the rise, Revolution asked two detectives from New Scotland Yard’s Flying Squad for their advice on protecting your timepieces.
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