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The 24th edition of the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH) was once again hosted amidst the splendid setting of Watchland in Geneva. Franck Muller has been organizing the WPHH, an independent exhibition that gives journalists and trade professionals a sneak preview of the group’s latest creations, since 1998. Following the success of the last edition... View Article

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Because of its complexity and mechanical refinement, the perpetual calendar, which shows the date, day of the week, month, and moon phase without requiring correction, remains a technical challenge that only a handful of watchmakers have mastered. The mechanism knows the differing lengths of months and the timing of the next leap year, thereby successfully... View Article

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The Villeret collection, named after the birthplace of the Manufacture, captures Blancpain’s underlying principle of giving absolute priority to authenticity and respect for tradition. It now welcomes a new self-winding three-hand watch with date display, featuring a remarkably understated Grand Feu enamel dial. The use of Grand Feu enamel reaffirms Blancpain’s deep-felt attachment to historical... View Article

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To pay tribute to Gustave Eiffel, the visionary French civil engineer and ‘Iron Magician’, CVSTOS present their new eponymous timepiece. The new CVSTOS  Gustave Eiffel watch celebrates performance, state-of-the-art technology and aestheticism – the four pillars of the brand. The look of this timepiece stands for the technical and aesthetic memory of this great man. Indeed, the metallic structure, represented by... View Article

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Never before had a watchmaker so perfectly fulfilled the desire for comfort of frequent travelers and explorers. Part of an iconic Ulysse Nardin collection, the launch of the Dual Time Manufacture was a significant milestone in the history of contemporary watchmaking. For the first time, it was possible to adjust the second time zone forward... View Article

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In honor of the Chinese New Year, the year of the horse, BOVET 1822 has created a unique piece that is the only one of its kind. The Amadeo Fleurier 43 is presented in 18 karat red gold, featuring a miniature painting of a horse on a white mother-of-pearl dial. The meticulously detailed miniature painting... View Article

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Arnold & Son has greeted the Chinese New Year with an exquisitely crafted limited edition set. The Horse is one of the twelve signs in the Chinese zodiac and one of its most revered symbols. To mark the beginning of this much awaited year on 31 January 2014, Arnold & Son proudly presented a special... View Article

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In 2014, the Vallée de Joux’s last remaining family-owned watch brand is forging ahead with daring experiments in materials science, bold new design motifs and evolutions of well-loved, long-lasting icons in watchmaking. Perpetuating the Maison’s deep Savoir-Faire – that pursuit of excellence set out by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet over 135 years... View Article

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Transcending horology through artistry in order to leave room for the emotional force and the beauty of the work: such is the message delivered by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet. The quest undertaken by De Bethune and expressed through its timepiece is intended to embody 21st century watchmaking. Understanding historical principles and the works of... View Article

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Today, F.P. Journe launches the “10 Years Anniversary Tourbillon”, an extremely exclusive series, limited to just 10 timepieces. Such a conjunction of numbers could not go unnoticed, combining the 10th anniversary of the first F.P. Journe Boutique in Tokyo with the inauguration of the 10th boutique in Beirut. Opened in 2003 in the district of Omotesando, the... View Article

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Conciliating tradition, innovation and modern technology, the “élégante” collection discloses a revolutionary horological concept. Designed and conceived exclusively for women, with extremely precise technical specifications that makes it a long-lasting watch, the “élégante” measures time impeccably, allowing it to be stopped and started again. It took 8 years of research for F.P. Journe to develop this innovative movement... View Article

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DeWitt has released the new Twenty-8-Eight Full Moon watch, which is another in the emblematic line of models from the house with a unique, aesthetic signature that combines poetry with fine watch making. Earthly and heavenly elements intertwine via an extremely original dial architecture and an audacious combination of special materials which add to the... View Article

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