Reading Time: 3 minutes The Blancpain Air Command chronograph belongs to the select circle of legendary watches whose very rareness exacerbates their appeal to collectors. While its creation remains something of a mystery and has generated a variety of stories, its military vocation is a certainty. Considered superior to that of other timepieces ofContinue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutes Christophe Claret Angelico is the anniversary piece from the Le Locle-based manufacture: the 30th anniversary of the Manufacture and the 10th anniversary of the brand. The Angelico was launched during SIHH 2019 The timepiece is a spectacular package of breathtaking horological complications and astonishing finishes. I will present you todayContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes The new Jaquet Droz Magic Lotus Automaton invites meditation and contemplation in an animated Zen garden. Fauna and flora come to life in breathtaking detail in this luxurious showcase of artisanal techniques.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes Ever the explorer, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Dual Time presents a stylish and contemporary new look that ushers the centuries-strong aesthetic of the Grande Seconde toward new horizons. Any travel watch must display dual times zones (local and home time) and the date. Jaquet Droz met this technical prerequisiteContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes It was one of the few complications yet to grace the Grande Seconde. Now the monopusher chronograph, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Chronograph, makes its grand entrance into the Jaquet Droz collection, equipped with an exclusive movement. An inaugural limited series piece is complemented by three permanent additions to theContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Zenith introduces a striking limited edition of the groundbreaking ZENITH DEFY EL PRIMERO 21 in Midnight Black Ceramic with a Zenith Blue movement, exclusive to Zenith boutiques. In 1969, Zenith launched El Primero, the first ever fully integrated automatic column-wheel chronograph movement, enabling 1/10th of a second precision. Half aContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Vallée de Joux, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s home, is a haven of rare calm and serenity, a place of timeless beauty and deeply-held values. Here, nature is the true master, the rhythm of its seasons measuring the pace of life, requiring man to be patient and calm. And thus, over the courseContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Roventa-Henex SA announced today the appointment of Jérôme Biard as CEO. An experienced leader with over 20 years in the watchmaking industry, he will be spearheading the next development phase of Roventa-Henex SA, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes To combat counterfeiting and guarantee owners the authenticity of their watches throughout their lifespan, Vacheron Constantin is committing to a certification process supported by Blockchain technology. Keen to offer its customers optimal-quality service, the Maison adopts this highly innovative and high value-added form of authentication for Les Collectionneurs timepieces. VacheronContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Peter Stas, co-founder of the Group has always been intrigued by how it was possible to add smart features to simple quartz watches. He saw an opportunity to develop exciting connected watches with extensive information and graphics displayed on smartphones since 2010 and eventually launched the first Frederique Constant HorologicalContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fired by its intrepid spirit, the unleashed creativity etched into every fibre of its being, and an unshakable desire to live larger than life, Roger Dubuis is a serial innovator equally driven by a determination to leave no stone unturned in pursuing exciting new technical and aesthetic horizons. As aContinue Reading