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(03/2009) The new “Tribute” collection introduces the first FRANC VILA ladies watch, in which Mr. Vila faced the challenge of designing a feminine collection for sophisticated women with strong character. This Franc Vila “esprit unique” Timepiece is equipped with the automatic FV28 calibre which features “jumping hours” function.
(03/2009) With only a few days left until BASELWORLD will open its gates, NIVREL presents one of its news as a first highlight of the year 2009. Within the Edition Classique – one of four editions of the NIVREL collection – the already popular concept of the red-coloured 12 on the dial is published in a rather plain, three-handed automatic watch.
(03/2009) Montres Charmex SA, a watch manufacturer situated in Liestal, Switzerland, has come up with a new website these days: http://www.20000feet.com. The title of the site indicates a new world record for diving watches – most likely to be presented during the upcoming BASELWORLD 2009. The 20’000 feet are roughly equivalent to some 6’000 meters – which would indeed be a new world record, beating the one Rolex set in 2008 with “only” 3’900 meters.
(02/2009) Contemporary watch making is in constant evolution. Over the last few years, a new generation of watch makers has been changing the paradigm of the Luxury watch industry, breaking established rules and going beyond traditional boundaries. Their timepieces are presenting wildly breathtaking esthetics, with modern and sophisticated approaches to telling the time.
(02/2009) FRANC VILA unveiled in Baselworld 2009 a new tourbillon watch in which nanotechnology, state of the art engineering and inspiration from nature come together: FVa Nº Cuatro Tourbillon Chronograph SuperLigero Concept. The brand goes a step further with the evolution of their successful FVa Nº Cuatro chronograph tourbillon bringing it into the SuperLigero concept which debuted in 2008 with the introduction of the FVa Nº 6 SuperLigero Concept.
(02/2009) For the first time, the Manufacture has enhanced its elegant Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection with an exclusively feminine model. Combining graceful proportions with a self-winding movement, this highly refined watch possesses the authentic charm of a timeless classic. Pure lines, a combination of precious materials and a sophisticated calibre: the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Lady concentrates on the essential features to meet the demands of a refined clientele, with just as much interest in the timepiece’s highly researched design as in its mechanical quality.
(01/2009) Some watches are more than only timepieces. FORTIS without doubt is one of the Swiss watch brands whose watches are admired not only because of their mechanical inner values. With the probably longest time in weightlessness these space proven watches have a fixed position on the wrist of pilots space travellers in their in the hard daily life and on board the international space station ISS orbiting the Earth.
Crew of 18th ISS Expedition: space flight participant Richard Allen Garriott, Yuri Lonchakov, Edward Michael Fincke
(01/2009) A tribute to the fascinating dance of the stars, the Cat’s Eye Annual and Zodiac Calendars presents an attractive version of time passing by. In the heart of this watch made of mother-of-pearl, gold and diamonds, a movement crafted by Girard-Perregaux allows to unite civil time, the lunar cycle and the zodiac cycle.
(01/2009) As official timekeeper of the Bocuse d’Or 2009 competition in Lyon, Blancpain is honoured to be associating its name with the best-known international cuisine contest in the international gourmet world. The quest for excellence, inimitable know-how, precise gestures and meticulous hand-crafted work are a set of values that the Manufacture in Le Brassus proudly shares with the art of gastronomy.
(01/2009) Characteristics of the 1960s’ watches, a round opening in a square shape case, the revolving bezel and acidic colours: JEANRICHARD’s diving watch revival in a sixty flashback style. First and foremost designed for diving enthusiasts, the DIVERSCOPE JR1000 collection is water-resistant to 300 metres.
(01/2009) At this year's SIHH, the Star Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronographs were the first watches presented by Montblanc to feature movements manufactured entirely in the company's own workshops. At the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie from 19 to 23 January 2009, the company will be extending its wide range to include several new products.
(01/2009) Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us. On this very special day our thoughts turn to love and our loved ones, and we express our feelings and live unforgettable moments. Longines presents its very own interpretation of love in the form of the model La Grande Classique de Longines.
(01/2009) This year, the World Watch and Jewellery Show is being held from March 26 to April 2, 2009 in Basel. The makers of Baselworld already gave an insight at some of the watch trends. According to experts, the trends 2009 can be summarized as follows: new watches are seen to feature anything that is theoretically feasible from the design angle.
(01/2009) On December 11th 2008 the new RUF CTR3 watch by Oris was presented in Pfaffenhausen in Allgaeu, where the producer of vehicles RUF is based. Numerous well-known journalists took part at the presentation. The manufacturing companies Oris and RUF are connected by unique know-how in manufacturing top-quality products. On the one hand it is hand-crafted high performance street legal sports automobiles; on the other hand it is mechanical watches of highest precision in Swiss craftsmanship.
(01/2009) Turning to one of the legendary shapes in horology, Louis Erard accentuates the element of transparency by skeletonising its 1931 Tonneau Moon Phase. The fine openwork of the guilloché dial reveals a skilfully-made mechanism that activates the day, month and moon phase discs, while the gear-trains evoke the film Modern Times, another masterpiece combining retro and modernity.
(01/2009) Even if it doesn’t seem that way at first glance, there are clear connections between cars and watches. Both are results of high standard technology and both have a long tradition, which allows them to evoke strong emotions and can inspire many people. Furthermore, each can be rich with intrinsic values, since the outer appearance is often heavily discussed. In addition, cars without clocks have to be called fossils nowadays. The trend towards the serial-auto-clock has only evolved since after the Second World War. It is then that electrical time measuring devices gradually received the reputation of becoming an indispensable part of functional dashboards.
(12/2008) The Vancouver is certainly the most innovative and fashionable model in the Originals line. This dynamic collection features a large, square case and two digital displays. The authentic Trefoil logo on the case makes this series a part of the Originals line. The Vancouver models feature leather watch straps or bracelets with enamel inlays and square cases in shiny stainless steel or black IP.
(12/2008) High up into the sky and down low to the ocean floor. Because man loves to live life to the extremes, he has always measured himself through time. To strech a couple of seconds to eternity. Professional watchmakers, engineers, designers and consumers of expertise put together their know-how and their experience in order to create a watch for the professional use. Therefore it is characterized through the fundamental functions, which have first priority.
(12/2008) The watch has been designed specifically with motor sports enthusiasts in mind: The sheer verve of the multi-part titanium case calls to mind the dynamic profile of racing cars and the carbon fibre dial is presented in the sleek, high tech style of Formula 1. The highlight: The 18 race tracks of the 2008 Formula One season are printed discreetly on the black dial. The black rubber strap, with its integrated flexible lugs displays images of racing tyres.
(11/2008) In 1858, the Ditisheim brothers made a grand entrance onto the watchmaking scene: their Manufacture was immediately noted for the quality of its products: complication watches, chronometers and chronographs. Located at the heart of the Neuchatel mountains, the cradle of Swiss precision, it was to receive international acclaim at the Chicago and Paris World Fairs.
(11/2008) "I am always in search of the new..." This quote characterizes the artist who is well known for his puristic design. With this design he wants to address the human senses, in his art the decorative and graphic steps into the background. Chalk is transitory, waking the childhood memories in everybody.- leading from the sterile to the human.
(10/2008) After launching the INCURSORE Power Reserve in 2006 Glycine now presents a very special further development of this watch with power reserve display: The INCURSORE Power Reserve DLC. Its case is treated with Diamond-Like-Carbon, DLC for short. The diamond-like carbon coating gives the satin steel case an elegant, anthracite coloured appearance and makes it extremely resistant. DLC is several times harder than steel.
(09/2008) The introduction last year of an innovative escapement with two balance springs oscillating against each other created a major sensation throughout the world. The two springs are manufactured as a matched pair under optimal conditions. This process begins with the smelting charge and permits the total elimination of the gravitational error arising in these springs as they oscillate. This particularly exclusive feature further enhances the already legendary Moser escapement assembly.
(08/2008) As a sponsor of the Whitsun Festival, the prestigious Saxon watchmakers have now been a partner of the Salzburg Festival for two years. Within the scope of this partnership, the manufactory, which is truly steeped in tradition, has invited visitors to take a closer look at the world of A. Lange & Söhne during their daily exhibition that has accompanied the Salzburg World Fine Art Fair from 9 August to 17 August.
(08/2008) The new Epos ‘Collection Emotion’ brings a breath of fresh air. As well as two automatic models, it includes three chronographs, a full-date version and a fascinating regulator. Here is a feast that will delight lovers of mechanical watches, gathering together all the diverse expertise of Epos in a single collection.
(07/2008) On 31st July, just two months after its opening, the German Watch Museum Glashütte welcomed its ten thousandth visitor. Marie-Thérèse Rousset, accompanied by her husband Philippe, came to Glashütte to learn more about the history of the fine art of watchmaking in Saxony. While in Dresden, the two tourists from France heard about the new museum dedicated to the topic of time and made a spontaneous decision to take a trip to the nearby Müglitz Valley, site of the Glashütte manufactory.
(06/2008) In tribute to the 150th anniversary of its rich and fascinating history, the Vulcain Anniversary Heart model reveals the full measure of Haute Horlogerie expertise accumulated over the decades by the Manufacture in Le Locle. It also provides a glimpse of the legendary movement inextricably bound up with Vulcain’s reputation: a new interpretation of the Cricket alarm calibre.
(06/2008) The white gold MAYU from Moser is now also available with a rhodium-plated dial. Enhanced by a subtle sun pattern ground finish, the rhodium - applied by means of electroplating - imparts a mysterious lustre to the dial. Exceptionally elegant in its design, the watch is only 9.3 mm thick and is equipped with the typical Moser large pocket watch seconds hand. The power reserve of at least three days is provided by a large spring barrel.
(06/2008) The British Horological Institute recently celebrated its 150th anniversary with three days of seminars and presentations by extremely distinguished speakers. Steven Forsey was one of those invited to discuss his work and he gave an excellent talk about the why and how of the Greubel Forsey approach to horology.
(06/2008) A new era is dawning for Vulcain: with the launch of the Calibre V-20, the Manufacture in Le Locle proudly presents its first self-winding alarm movement. Over 60 years after the legendary hand-wound Cricket calibre, Vulcain is taking a huge new step in this 150th anniversary year, and one that augurs well for its future.