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American golfer Cristie Kerr wears the Richard Mille RM 007 in titanium. High-tech watches in high-octane settings. That’s the image that tends to come to mind when we think of Swiss luxury watchmaker Richard Mille, which is typically associated with sportsmen such as F1 driver Felipe Massa, sprinter Yohan Blake and golfer Bubba Watson. This year, however, […]

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Atelier Louis Moinet celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Merit for Development award from the International Institute for Promotion and Prestige (IIPP) in cooperation with UNESCO. If you know that you Louis Moinet is a watchmaker and if you are familiar with the industry, the IIPP may not ring a bell.  That’s because it is not... View Article

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Needless to say the world of watchmaking is dominated by men.  After all, the industry traces its roots to the valleys of Switzerland where farmers honed their craft during the winter.   Simone Bedat was a pioneer in the industry, first with Raymond Weil, then her namesake brand which was sold to the then Gucci... View Article

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Dating back to 1831, this champlevé enamel pocket watch is inspired by Indian enamelled floral tapestry. From metiers d’art creations inspired by various cultures to intricate skeleton watches, the 2014 releases from Vacheron Constantin have left a deep impression on us. But we would expect nothing less: Coupling intricate artistic crafts with fine timekeeping mechanisms is a forte that the Swiss manufacture […]

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Dating back to 1831, this champlevé enamel pocket watch is inspired by Indian enamelled floral tapestry. From metiers d’art creations inspired by various cultures to intricate skeleton watches, the 2014 releases from Vacheron Constantin have left a deep impression on us. But we would expect nothing less: Coupling intricate artistic crafts with fine timekeeping mechanisms is a forte that the Swiss manufacture […]

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HMS Beagle undertook three survey voyages in all, but it was the second one, with naturalist Charles Darwin on board, that guaranteed its place in history. With this set of three watches, each featuring an exquisite hand-painted miniature of HMS Beagle, Arnold & Son pays tribute to one of the most celebrated ships in the... View Article

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Diamonds that sparkle like shining drops of water on shimmering mother of pearl dials, bracelets as white as Caribbean beach sand, as blue as the ocean or as golden as the sun: summer dreams come true with the ladies’ watches from Glashütte Original. The models from our men’s collection speak of summer, too: together with the blue... View Article

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True to English watchmaking heritage, Arnold & Son unveils the TES Tourbillon, with the hand-finished A&S8100 calibre with sapphire barrel bridge. This defining timepiece is part of the Royal Collection which combines classic styling with leading-edge technology. The tourbillon movement, one of the most elegant complications in the world of horology, has played a crucial... View Article

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Watch companies are often a telescope into history.  The roots of various companies, their influential clients of the time, and their timekeeping accomplishments that helped guide explorers, warriors, titans of industry, Kings and Queens provide a glimpse into life and commerce of centuries past. Most of these stories are from Europe. However, as an Italian... View Article

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Perhaps it is not surprising that fine watches and fine dining should be good companions.  After all, both are creations of meticulous masters whose well-honed skills produce a product we enjoy.  Timing naturally is an important aspect of cooking, and while there are no studies on how diet impacts watchmakers, watch brands often use haute... View Article

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Is ‘made in-house’ the ultimate mark of a quality watch?

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