Category: High-end Watches

Introducing – Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières Beijing Edition

Today we are taking a closer look at the Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières collection – and one model in particular – which once again sees Vacheron Constantin flexing its creative muscles. Available exclusively from Vacheron Constantin boutiques, the collection is comprised of four references, three of which are dedicated to Paris, Geneva and New York respectively, while the fourth is the newly announced Beijing model that is the focus of our article today.

8 years ago

Introducing the MB&F HM6 Alien Nation – 4 Unique Pieces (that are already sold)

With MB&F you always have to be prepared for the unexpected. Their Horological Machine 6 (HM6) is a horological UFO (Unidentified Flying Object). Of the latest version, Alien Nation, they created four unique pieces and they live up to the name. For collector’s there good news and bad news, and you decide whether it’s good or bad. The news is that, if you planned to spend half a million USD on a new MB&F watch, these four unique version of HM6 won’t kill your savings; all four unique pieces have already been sold… to one collector!

8 years ago

Full-frontal – AkriviA AK-06, the brand’s first non-tourbillon – Hands-on with Live Photos, Specs and Price

A few years ago, Rexhep Rexhepi took center stage in the world of watchmaking, when he launched his own brand AkriviA. A young gun, 27 years of age at that time, who came out with a strikingly sexy Tourbillon Monopusher Chronograph. It was almost unheard of. Since that first creation we’ve seen several other stunning pieces, including the Chiming Jump Hour, all featuring a tourbillon movement. For Baselworld 2017 though, they launched their first non-tourbillon watch: the hand-wound AK-06!

8 years ago

Jaquet-Droz unveils new enameling paillonné collection – hands-on with live pics and pricing

On a mission to perpetuate rare artistic crafts, Métiers d’art and various sorts of enameling are familiar themes at Jaquet Droz. It has become a tradition for the brand to unveil exquisite paillonné enamel limited editions every year. This year, these are rendered in blue and red, one of the most delicate colors to work with. Paillonné enameling is an 18th century technique that was used by Pierre Jaquet-Droz himself. The new models are bringing together historic ‘paillons’ (tiny motifs or paillettes made from gold leaf) and modern elements.

8 years ago

Le Byblos Saint-Tropez celebrates 50th anniversary with Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Special Edition

The Cannes Film Festival the Monaco Grand Prix kick off the unofficial start of the summer over the French Riviera. This week-end Audemars Piguet has unveiled new limited edition offshore Royal Oaks to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Le Byblos. Together with its night club, Les Caves du Roy, the iconic Saint-Tropez Hotel contributed from their earliest day to the international renown of the Mediterranean jet set playground.

8 years ago

Hands-On – De Grisogono New Retro Tourbillon Skeleton

De Grisogono might be an extremely respectable brand, it has the image of a field of action turning more around haute jewelry rather than complex watches. Of course, there are a few pieces, but nothing that, at first, could tickle our interest… But we were wrong, as the chic rectangular De Grisogono watch now houses an architectural Tourbillon skeleton movement – and it looks quite stunning.

8 years ago

Germans Do It Better? 5 High-End Watches Made In Germany

German watches are distinctively unique. Their design is influenced by the Bauhaus philosophy with a minimalist approach and the idea that form follows function. Great emphasis is placed on simplicity, symmetry, clarity and practicality. The craftsmanship involved is superb, sharp and distinctive. It can easily stand toe-to-toe with the best of Swiss workmanship. The work on movements is often instantly recognizable, with characteristic features such as three-quarter plates, distincttive regulators, refined jeweling or the use of German silver.

8 years ago

4 Details Not To Be Missed On The New Urban Jürgensen 1140RG (Showing Real Hand-Made Techniques)

Every brand, at least those with a historical background, does have its own hallmarks, so-to-say those unmistakable signs that create a DNA, which helps people to identify a watch from a certain brand. For some, it is the shape of the case or a hand, for others it could be the complication used. For one brand, Urban Jürgensen, these are small details, however with such a level of execution that they deserve an entire story in this magazine – something that we’ll try to illustrate with the latest addition to the catalogue, the superb 1140RG in Rose Gold with a dark brown dial.

8 years ago