(08/2011) This year, A. Lange & Söhne redefined the SAXONIA. The four new members of the elegant timepiece family share an expressive face and inimitable charisma. With their timeless design and compelling inner virtues, the SAXONIA AUTOMATIC, SAXONIA, SAXONIA THIN, and SAXONIA DUAL TIME reflect the traditions of Saxon watchmaking artistry and craftsmanship.
(08/2011) Following the DualTow introduced in 2009, the Adagio definitively establishes Christophe Claret among the most prestigious names in Swiss watchmaking. A compendium of the skills cultivated by the Manufacture Christophe Claret – a famous movement-maker under the same name – this minute repeater, large date and GMT model also heralds further surprises to be unveiled at Baselworld 2011!
(08/2011) The Seamaster Planet Ocean 45.50 mm Chronograph is equipped with the exclusive OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 9300, the first chronograph in the brand’s revolutionary family of in-house Co-Axial movements. The innovative column-wheel chronograph has 12-hour and 60-minute counter hands placed on the same subdial at 3 o'clock.
(08/2011) The BM 27010T design is inspired by the romantic Ballet, “Swan Lake.” The flowered sterling silver case showcases the delicate craftsmanship of Bijoumontre, and the precious rhodium metal plating further enhances the luxurious look. The Top Wesselton/VS diamonds and heart shaped topaz represent the touching love story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette. The arc shaped diamonds on the Mother-of-Pearl dial, and the meticulously designed tokens shine with brilliance, symbolizing the beauty and tenderness of womankind.
(08/2011) Anders Celsius, a Swedish scientist born on November 27th, 1701, developed the world’s most widely used temperature measurement scale. As astronomy professor at the University of Uppsala in Sweden, he devoted his life to understanding and studying astronomical and physical phenomena, such as the aurora borealis. It was through his meteorological observations that Anders Celsius developed a temperature measurement scale using 0 as the point at which water solidifies and 100 for its boiling point under normal atmospheric pressure.
(08/2011) The tradition-rich Swiss brand Milus takes up one of the most illustrious pages in its history and repeats in two limited editions, one in 18 carat red gold, the other in steel, the watch that it supplied to the US Navy throughout the World War II for inclusion in the “Life Barter Kit” issued to the navy pilots. A kit made up of numerous precious objects and which, in these troubled times, no doubt saved numerous lives. Each item is presented in a box where it is accompanied by a pair of cufflinks.
(08/2011) Diverse wearer tastes will find satisfaction in the comprehensive Rado D-Star Collection. This family of 28 different models makes a proud nostalgic reference to its prominent Rado DiaStar ancestors, for example through hands moving underneath the large indexes.
(08/2011) With the launch of a new mechanical skeleton timepiece, Gc takes its Swiss watch making savoir-faire in combination with exquisite contemporary design to the next level of sophistication. The Gc Skeleton Heartbeat edition with completely transparent sapphire crystal dial and case back offers an unimpeded view of the finely decorated mechanical ETA 2801 movement with manual winding and a 42-hour power reserve.
(08/2011) With the promise of vivid colours, fragrant scents and carefree moods, summer is here at last. To celebrate its return, Chopard unveils a floral watch model. The latest newcomer to the Happy Sport collection, “La vie en rose” radiates extreme glamour and femininity, while remaining true to the very essence of Happy Sport watches: a sports chic piece accentuated by the timeless presence of the famous mobile diamonds.
(08/2011) Angular Momentum has released a new timepiece with the classic R.D.S. time display. Over 12 years ago, Angular Momentum has launched its first watch collection named "The Pioneers". The Collection contained four different watch models of classic designs of the past 100 years of watch making.
(08/2011) Since its first appearance in 1994, the LANGE Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” has established itself as one of the most fascinating watches in the world. The complication with its legendary fusée-and-chain transmission has spurred the comeback of the A. Lange & Söhne brand more than any model apart from the LANGE 1. Limited to just 200 exemplars, this timepiece is one of the most sought-after of our models among collectors and fetches record prices at auction.
(08/2011) High-end German watchmaker Glashütte Original has unveiled its first iPhone application for watch enthusiasts, dubbed “Senator Diary” after the only mechanical watch allowing the user to set an alarm up to 30 days in advance.
(07/2011) The very first OMEGA Seamaster was launched in 1948, the last time London hosted the Olympic Games. To commemorate the 2012 Games, OMEGA is launching the Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial "London 2012" Limited Edition. It is being introduced a year to the day before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in London.
(07/2011) The new Porsche Design P’6520 Compass Watch indicates time and direction mechanically. Underneath this high-precision three-hand watch is a compass whose needle always points north, thereby establishing all the directions. Inspiration has been the first Compass Watch, created in 1978 by the designer Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche.
(07/2011) Innsbruck, Austria is the only place to have hosted the Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1964 and 1976. Now the popular city in the heart of the Austrian Alps will welcome the world's best winter athletes for the third time. When the first-ever Winter Youth Olympic Games begin in January, Innsbruck will establish conclusively that it is one of the best places on Earth for winter sport.