Reading Time: 4 minutesJust a few months after launching its UR-210 “final edition” model, the independent watchmaker, URWERK, has put into orbit a newcomer in its UR-Satellite collection: the UR-220 “Falcon Project”. With its manually wound movement and control board on its back, the new UR-220 goes back to URWERK’s earlier technologies in aContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s good to know where light comes from; it’s better to know where it leads. In the boldly dynamic FLOW timepieces, HYT takes the craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking into a new age of enlightenment. Mechanics replace electronics as the unexpected catalyst of illumination, with a proprietary new complication generating lightContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGeneva, September 15, 2020. The Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is publishing today on its gphg.org website the list of 84 watches nominated by its Academy.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 reproduces the irresistible vintage charm of the Ocean Star Skin Diver Watch, a popular 1960s Mido model that remains one of the brand’s most sought-after original timepieces to date. Dedicated to the underwater world, this watch also served as a precious diving tool thanksContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesBentley is set to return to the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace from 22 to 26 September for this year’s Salon Privé, to unveil a three-strong showcase handcrafted by Bentley Mulliner. Bentley to return to Salon Privé with Mulliner showcase Three cars to make world public debuts on 22 SeptemberContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesA magnificent line-up of 20 vintage Rolls-Royce motor cars provided a memorable spectacle at the Home of Rolls-Royce on Friday 4 September 2020.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesJust a few days ago, Frederique Constant revived its Highlife collection. Not one but three distinct models carry on the brand’s vision for the future. One of the particular features of the Highlife collection is the integrated bracelet. Of course, I could not stay away and I had to seeContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesUlysse Nardin has good news for world travellers – Ulysse Nardin 42mm Dual Time. The Swiss Manufacture comes with a reworked version of the celebrated Dual Time, a watch for the voyager who spends as much time in the air as he does on the ground. For those constantly onContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the Watches & Wonders exhibition in Shanghai, IWC Schaffhausen presented the iconic Portugieser Chronograph on a stainless steel bracelet for the first time. Thanks to this new bracelet option, the elegant and sporty chronograph becomes even more versatile and apt for a whole new range of adventures. The high-qualityContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCate Blanchett, actress and IWC Brand Ambassador, wore the IWC Portofino Automatic 37 with a 5N Milanaise bracelet in gold (IW458116) when she arrived at the 77th Venice International Film Festival on September 4th.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesPiaget’s Possession collection is turning 30 this year! Thirty iconic years of joy, luck and happiness! Possession was first unveiled in 1990 with a yellow gold ring that featured a central turning band that could be swivelled and twirled on the finger in a ritual gesture that created a specialContinue Reading