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NEW: Vacheron Constantin Overseas “Everest” Limited Edition
In 2019 explorer and National Geographic photographer Cory Richards wore a prototype Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time during his (third) Everest expedition, with Esteban “Topo” Mena, via the North-East ridge. The watch was subsequently auctioned by Phillips, realising USD106,250, and… Read More ›
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NEW: Laurent Ferrier Square Micro-Rotor Retro
Laurent Ferrier have decided to go back almost a century, with a new Art Deco-inspired dial on their Square Micro-Rotor model. It is not without justification to say that the cushion-shaped case is already, in and of itself, simpatico with… Read More ›
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NEW: MIH Gaïa II Black Dial
As pondered in our ‘hands-on’ post about the MIH Gaïa, the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH) has announced a new colour variant, also in a limited edition. In 2019 the MIH announced its second timepiece called Gaïa, fourteen years after the… Read More ›
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JAEGER-LECOULTRE: Reverso Discovery Workshop
If you are in Switzerland or if are able to make your way there, Jaeger-LeCoultre have launched a new Reverso-themed ‘Discovery Workshop’, commencing in November 2021, to mark their year of celebration for their most well-known model. It joins the… Read More ›
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NEWS: Swiss Federal Council extends COVID certificate requirement
Last month we mentioned the issue of workplace vaccination requirements in Switzerland. As well as private sector businesses, a number of Swiss universities have since announced that they will be requiring COVID certificates for on-site lectures when they re-open. For… Read More ›
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NEW: SINN 103 Classic 12 Limited Edition 60th anniversary
Tool watch stalwart SINN has launched the new 103 Classic 12 limited edition to mark sixty years of the brand. The 103 pilot chronograph was their first aviation-oriented watch, developed in the mid 1960s. These early models had acrylic glass… Read More ›
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Geopolitics and brand ambassadors
The intersection between geopolitics and sports is eternal, but that of geopolitics and fashion/ clothing/ beauty brands in particular, has become an area of increasing note in recent years, making its way from the sidelines to centre stage. Traditionally, it… Read More ›
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NEW: Piaget Polo Panda Blue Chronograph Limited Edition
Piaget has added a new limited edition blue and silver ‘panda dial’ model to ts Polo Chronograph offerings, which currently includes dials in (dark) blue, or dark grey. This is, in fact, also the brand’s first foray into this style… Read More ›
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NEW: Greubel Forsey GMT Earth Final Edition
After having launched a ‘sky diving friendly’ GMT Sport with Integrated Bracelet earlier this year, Greubel Forsey have now announced the third and final variant of its GMT Earth. The first was in white gold, the second in platinum, and… Read More ›
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Watchbox acquires majority stake in De Bethune
In 2017 Manufacture De Bethune announced that it was selling a majority of its capital to an investment consortium lead by former CEO Pierre Jacques and private equity investor Giovanni Perin. Co-founder and COO Denis Flageollet retained a substantial stake… Read More ›
