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Luxury watchmaker Backes & Strauss has announced the launch of their iPad and iPhone application, which is available to download free on the App Store. The application allows the visitor to explore the full range of timepieces and catch up on the brand’s latest news and events. The main feature of the app is ‘The... View Article

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Diamonds like sparkling ice crystals, filigreed hands on noble mother of pearl dials and a range of bracelets in festive red, radiant white or warm gold: elaborate details and a fascinating color palette transform the luxurious ladies’ watches from Glashütte Original into a brilliant celebration. Two highlights of Haute Horlogerie bring festive glamour to the... View Article

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Elite Traveler meets Edouard Meylan, CEO of H. Moser & Cie. He discusses why the company’s watches are ‘very rare’ and the special features of its Perpetual Calendar model. A family-run business in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the 50 dedicated employees at H. Moser & Cie produce just 1,000 handcrafted pieces a year. We believe they are very ingenious products,”... View Article

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Elite Traveler caught up with Maximilian Busser, CEO and founder of Maximilian Büsser & Friends (MB&F), at the UK’s premier watch exhibition SalonQP, where he talked about the company’s series of firsts with its latest two releases and explained why he continues to push the boundaries of watchmaking with daring designs like the HM4 Thunderbolt.... View Article

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Loyal to the cause, deLaCour was happy to renew its participation to the Buakho White Lotus Foundation for their 20th anniversary. The Charity Gala took place on Thursday night, October 3 at the Beau-Rivage Palace in Geneva. The main objective of this happening was to gather funds in favor of the modernization of farmlands and... View Article

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L.Leroy has penned some of the finest pages in the history of French watchmaking and chronometry. On October 24, it was with great pride the L.Leroy watchmaking team saw its research and efforts richly rewarded by receiving First Prize for Chronometry in the Tourbillon category in the Third International Chronometry Competition. Vying for first place... View Article

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Only 200 of Graham’s Chronofighter Oversize Superlight watch will be available. The limited edition Chronofighter Oversize Superlight Baja 1000 is a new concept watch dedicated to speed, adrenaline and advanced technology. The start and stop lever on the left of the case, the renowned GRAHAM signature, is made of plain carbon and results from a... View Article

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Elite Traveler attended SalonQP, the UK’s premier fine watch exhibition, at London’s Saatchi Gallery last week and caught up with some of the leading artisans to find out what makes their pieces so noteworthy. Held on 7-9 November, SalonQP featured an impressive line up of over 60 of the best international watch brands, groundbreaking new... View Article

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From a watch that can predict the weather (Breva) to a range powered solely by water (HYT Watches), SalonQP – the UK’s premier fine watch exhibition – demonstrated innovation and craftsmanship beyond compare last weekend. Taking place at London’s Saatchi Gallery, over 60 timepiece brands – both new and established – showcased their latest models... View Article

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DeWitt has launched its new Classic Quantième collection to coincide with the manufacture’s tenth anniversary. Manufacture DeWitt has introduced its new Classic Quantième watch. Its case is thinner and lighter than the previous Academia and Twenty-8-Eight collections. The watch has a self-winding mechanical movement as well as a power reserve of 42 hours. It also... View Article

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Watchmaker Linde Werdelin has released its most prestigious timepiece to date: the Oktopus Moon Tattoo. Limited to 59 pieces worldwide, Oktopus Moon Tattoo is a unique state-of-the-art timepiece. An 18K solid rose gold case, intricately engraved with a hand drawn octopus, this masterpiece reflects the mystery and intrigue surrounding this powerful creature. “Testifying to Linde Werdelin’s commitment... View Article

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Swiss watch manufacturer MB&F’s Horological Machine No.5 is back with a new ‘RT’ limited edition in red gold. The watch is full of surprises: hour and minute displays look straightforward, but they are bi-directional jumping hours with indications inversed, reflected 90° and magnified 20%. Horological Machine No5 RT (HM5 RT) has a futuristic case design, but it’s from... View Article

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