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BASELWORLD 2010: Chopard L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon
To celebrate Chopard's 150th anniversary as well as the decades of passion it has shared with the world of motor sports, the Geneva-based brand is introducing this new L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon model combining the finest elements of the two forms of mechanical expression. From its strong lines to the most subtle details, everything about this powerful timepiece honours the automobile spirit also admirably accentuated by a fine watch movement machined like an engine block. (more…)
Combining tradition, performances and craftsmanship
Unveiled at Baselworld 2010: Breitling for Bentley Masterpiece
The Breitling for Bentley collection welcomes a new one-of-a-kind model, dedicated to the founder of the prestigious British car manufacturer. This Grande Complication pocket-watch will be unveiled at Baselworld 2010. Each year, Breitling reaches a new peak in its art by creating a paragon of fine watchmaking named Bentley Masterpiece: a mechanical magnum opus combining tradition, performances and exquisite craftsmanship. (more…)
H8 Flying Sculptura
Beat Haldimann designs exceptional horological sculptures
Taking the spirit of manufacture to its limits, Beat Haldimann designs and manufactures his exceptional horological sculptures using only authentic traditional tools, a far cry from today’s electronic gadgetry. And the H8 Sculptura central tourbillon is no exception. Employing time-honoured methods, he has banished all indications of time from the dial to focus attention on the transience of time. (more…)
Timeless character
Limited Edition: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar
Brought to life by its palladium case, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar combines the functions and style of a great watchmaking classic, reworked in a unique metal. This limited edition integrates a full calendar displaying the date, day of the week, month and moon phases. (more…)
Who said impossible?
JEAN DUNAND Orbital Tourbillon
Launching the family of JEAN DUNAND watches, a continual program of Pièces Uniques, required something more than a mere aesthetic fillip. The watch had to be fresh, original, groundbreaking. At a time when watch connoisseurs are spoiled for choice, a watch commemorating the great Art Deco artist and craftsman had to be heartstoppingly beautiful and daring. (more…)
ALPINA GENEVE
Two new versions of the EXTREME TOURBILLON REGULATOR MANUFACTURE
Following the great success of its first Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture – the Full Black version – at Baselworld in 2009, ALPINA Genève is proud to present two new models in gold, both issued in an extremely limited series of just 18 numbered pieces. These new versions, both as astonishing as the first, feature a “Full Black” dial and a caliber consisting of 188 parts, equipped with a Silicium Escapement Wheel and the latest development: a Silicium lever. (more…)
An inestimably precious junkyard
Grand Complication No. 42500 by A. Lange & Söhne
In 2001, a dramatic incident changed the working life of Jan Sliva, head of the in-house studio for historic Lange pocket watches. A visitor of the manufactory had handed him an old pocket watch and asked for an appraisal. It was clear from the very first moment that this timepiece was an extraordinary one. It was particularly large and heavy, and its case was engraved with an intricate motif designed by Professor Graff. (more…)
Measure of All Things Time
The RICHARD LANGE Referenzuhr
Just like its famous namesake, the RICHARD LANGE watch family is fully devoted to the scientific facets of horology with a focus on the utmost degree of precision. It has its origins in the understanding that the accuracy of a timepiece reflects the competence of the master. At A. Lange & Söhne, this insight dates back far into the 19th century. With its resettable subsidiary seconds, the RICHARD LANGE “Referenzuhr” continues this tradition. (more…)
24-hour alarm on a hand-wound movement
Harry Winston – Project Z6
Featuring a zalium case – a material used exclusively in watchmaking by Harry Winston – Project Z6 announces the arrival of a new complication in the collection: a 24-hour alarm on a hand-wound movement specially developed for this timepiece and exclusive to Harry Winston. Adjusted by the crown, the striking-mechanism for the alarm is activated by a trigger at 4 o’clock. (more…)
A natural progression
High-tech ceramics for watches: RADO r5.5 AUTOMATIC
A natural development, this new addition heralds the continued successful collaboration between Rado and the British industrial designer Jasper Morrison. Sharing the same passion, philosophy and enthusiasm for the use of high-tech ceramics as Rado, Morrison has effortlessly displayed this in the design of this new outstanding timepiece. (more…)
Breathtaking piece of art
Thomas Prescher: Mysterious Automatic Double Axis Tourbillon
Thomas prescher, the Inventor of the flying Triple Axis Tourbillon is known for its luxury hand- and tailor-made watches for watch-affiniciados and connoisseurs all over the world. A vision. That is normally the beginning of a time sculpture manufactured by Thomas Prescher. Guided by the idea to improve the perfect visibility of the central elements of his multi Axis Tourbillon Thomas Prescher composed a new breathtaking piece of art. (more…)
Collection Métiers d’Art
SIHH 2010: La symbolique des laques of Vacheron Constantin
No one at Vacheron Constantin can be unaware of what a passion for fine watchmaking involves. For without passion, there are no real expectations. And though yesterday’s cabinotiers have disappeared, their memory lingers on near the workbenches in the halls of the Manufacture, and today is reawakened by each watchmaker and craftsman, whose movements rekindle their spirit and perpetuate their knowledge. (more…)
Dualtimer
Hublot: GOLD KING POWER TOURBILLON GMT”
The King Power TOURBILLON GMT is the first Hublot Tourbillon watch to feature a dual time zone indicator. The two-colour dial is set in the 2 o'clock position to allow the traveller to see the time in the place of his or her choice. The King Power Tourbillon GMT has another special feature at 9 o'clock: its Retrograde Date. (more…)
Angular Momentum Allegory & Mythology
New Artisan Timepiece Collection
Angular Momentum has released its new Artisan Timepiece Collection with Verre Èglomisé miniature paintings on the reverse of the crystal, called Allegory & Mythology. Allegory teaches a lesson through symbolism. Allegory communicates its message by means of symbolic figures, actions or symbolic representation. (more…)
DE BETHUNE Titanium tourbillon
Evolution of the wonderful world of watchmaking
It took more than two and a half years of development for the DE BETHUNE Manufacture to present the final version of its silicon / titanium tourbillon, the lightest tourbillon in the world with a remarkable frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour. This tourbillion differs from others in its design, since it has been adapted and calculated for a wristwatch, as opposed to existing tourbillons which are smaller versions of those used in pocket watches. (more…)
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