At SIHH 2016 Panerai revisited its past with a number of new models in a variety of cases and dial colours and functions. Of these my personal favourites were, perhaps of some surprise to me, these two. I’ll explain why… Read More ›
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SIHH 2016 : Baume & Mercier Clifton Chronograph Complete Calendar
In recent years Baume & Mercier’s Clifton range has entrenched its position as ‘the’ collection for those wishing to enter the world of luxury watches via Baume. They are classic timepieces which contain solid movements, and are versatile. Now, Baume… Read More ›
PHOTOS : Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar
As mentioned earlier, 2015 is Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 85th birthday celebration for their beloved Reverso models, with a plethora of models in various sizes and iterations to suit all (or almost all) tastes. Today’s photos are of one of the more complicated… Read More ›
SIHH 2016 : Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P
In a rather unexpected segue from their normally mechanical men’s novelties, at SIHH 2016 Piaget has launched a watch to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its first in-house quartz movement, the ultra-thin 7P calibre, called the Emperador Coussin XL 700P…. Read More ›
NASA-issued Omega Speedmaster turns up on Reddit Watches
Just a quick interesting little link-post today, sharing something that came to my notice courtesy of #thewatchnerd. For those who, like myself, aren’t Reddit regulars, here is a rather intriguing thread concerning how a NASA-issued Speedy came to the attention… Read More ›
H. Moser & Cie : Swiss Alp Watch
I’ll just plant this right here, for your consideration. It is 38.2mm x 44.00mm x 10.3mm, 18 carat white gold, limited to fifty pieces, USD24,900. Oh and spring bars.
PRE-SIHH 2016 : new Aquatimers from IWC
It may not be exactly water sports season in Europe at the moment but it is here in Australia, and so it is a rather good time to start thinking about some new Aquatimers from IWC that will be launched… Read More ›
PRE-SIHH 2016 : Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Skeleton Carbon
Originally launched at SIHH 2015 Roger Dubuis’ Excalibur Automatic Skeleton, currently offered in pink gold (photo below) or black titanium was Roger Dubuis’ first non-tourbillon skeleton timepiece. For SIHH 2016 they will launch a new version in a high-tech composite material called carbon fibre… Read More ›
A. LANGE & SÖHNE : Saxonia Boutique Edition Grey Dial
Late last year A. Lange and Söhne added two new models to their entry level piece, the Saxonia, which had been given a small cosmetic revamp at SIHH 2015 into a smaller 35mm piece as well as a slightly amended… Read More ›
VACHERON CONSTANTIN : Two new Patrimony Traditionelle World Time
You may recollect an earlier post about one of Vacheron’s most well-known contemporary pieces, the 37 time zone Traditionelle World Time, in pink gold. A couple of months ago they brought out another 18K 5N pink gold version but this… Read More ›
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