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(08/2009) At present, the smallest handcrafted engraving of a Prussian eagle is on the movement of a wristwatch. The engraving is no bigger than a match head and belongs to the fine art of German engraving. A master engraver needs several days to finish a movement by Louis George.
(08/2009) As a symbol of cyclic renewal, the moon stands for time and eternity. This mysticism is reflected in the new Premier men's watches of Japanese watchmaker Seiko. The watch, with its moon phase display, symbolizes the course of the moon and the eternal course of time with its untiring Kinetic technology.
(08/2009) Using the specific features of the iPhone 3.0 version, Breitling offers the Chronomat B01 application for iPhone and iPod touch, designed to provide a functional and detailed presentation of its latest chronograph. A precise description, technical data, a portfolio, a video and 360° views give an extremely clear idea of the exceptional nature of the new Chronomat B01.
(07/2009) The tonneau or “barrel” shape, explored by Vacheron Constantin since 1912. In 1889, the Geneva-based manufacturer produced its very first wristwatches and also began charting new stylistic territory, in step with the major artistic movements characterising the dawn of the 20th century. In turn elongating, curving, embellishing or paring down the case according to the inspiration of the moment, Vacheron Constantin already introduced departures from exclusively round designs in 1912, starting with the famous tonneau or “barrel” shape.
(07/2009) Introduced in Baselworld 2009, the FVa15 Column Regulator joined the FRANC VILA collection with the aim to create a contemporary interpretation of this classic complication used by watchmakers to set time in the watches. This is also the first FRANC VILA timepiece using meteorite in the dial, combined with sapphire glass. While maintaining the characteristic “esprit unique” shape in the watchcase this timepiece stands out due to the asymmetrical column design of the dial, which allows to see the movement beating inside.
(07/2009) No doubt, the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ is truly unique – not only does the 20’000 FEET hold the World Record for mechanical diving watches but the tests this timepiece is undergoing are highly exceptional, too. Nothing too demanding to prove that this watch is indeed indestructible!
(07/2009) Pierre DeRoche has created the first movement able to house six retrograde seconds mechanisms. While this complication has been introduced to provide an element of fun, it also reveals a totally original approach : all the retrograde hands in this model are driven by gears rather than cams and, thanks to a strip-spring that has replaced the classical balance-spring system, return to their initial positions after “passing on the baton” to the next retrograde hand.
(07/2009) Hublot and BMC are pleased to offer a preview of the new bike about to join the "All Black" range. The watchmaker's partnership with bike manufacturer has resulted in the creation of an exceptional racing bike made from light, high-performance materials and which, like Hublot watches, represents a true feat of design and technology.
(07/2009) 1957. Having establishing its mastery of the skies, Breitling set off to conquer the seas by launching the Superocean, a professional diver’s watch that also gained a following among the first scuba diving enthusiasts. Some 50 years later, under the “Héritage” banner, this same design still holds a special place among Breitling’s “instruments for professionals”. In celebrating its 125th anniversary, Breitling has chosen to issue a limited series of this great classic.
(06/2009) After the Super Constellation, Breitling welcomes into its fleet another legendary aircraft, the DC-3. By supporting the restoration and relaunch of a 1940 plane, the "brand with the winged B" confirms its determination to preserve the aviation heritage - a stirring adventure with which its own history is so closely entwined and which thrills the hearts of so many enthusiasts.
(06/2009) Not as commonly thought of ear-deafening, thundering turbine sounds and risky thrills are the distinctive features of the propeller-driven aircrafts of the Swiss PC-7 team. Within 20 years the PC-7 TEAM developed a dynamic, elegant and precise formation flying ballet at its best during which flight safety and team-spirit are the top priority.
(06/2009) Four years ago, in 2005, Vacheron Constantin celebrated 250 years of uninterrupted history. This jubilee event, unique in the annals of watchmaking history, was a perfect opportunity for the Geneva-based manufacture to demonstrate its mastery of horological art with exploits that redefined the limits of what is possible. Having proudly turned to its past, Vacheron Constantin is continuing its steady march towards the future, in an ongoing quest for the extraordinary.
(06/2009) The ISS Expedition 20 marks a new era in space exploration with the first six-person crew living and working on the ISS supported by an international team, both on the ground and in orbit. All five of the international partner agencies - NASA, the Russian Federal Space Agency (FSA Roscosmos), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) - will be represented on orbit for the first time.
(06/2009) The readers of the German female watch magazine "Mytime“ have awarded the first prize in the category "Extravagant“ to the A. Lange & Söhne timepiece LITTLE LANGE 1 "Soirée". This ladies watch with a mother-of-pearl dial and a metallic-silver crocodile leather strap, which has been launched only in April 2008, stood up to 24 competitors.
(06/2009) Shades of invisible visibility comes to life on this giant watch with midnight blue reflections. The elegant combination of matt black and dark blue, sending out electric bursts in the light, lends the biggest Big Bang piece an "haute couture" look. The Fusion of colours and materials can also be found in its blue alligator strap, injected with black rubber on its inner surface.