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The Frederique Constant Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture

The Frederique Constant Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture combines elegant style with mechanical wow factor It’s highly accessible in design, referencing classic mid-century styles The FC-735 is Frederique Constant’s 31st in-house movement, signalling their intent to continue driving their brand upmarket Sometimes the little things in life are worth celebrating, and for Frederique Constant, … Continued

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The Frederique Constant Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture is a sign of a brand going upmarket

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Frederique Constant celebrates 35 years with three new releases

Established in 1988, Frederique Constant is a relatively new player on the Swiss watch scene with a mere 35 years under its belt – a blink in the eye of the likes of Vacheron Constantin. Despite its comparatively shorter history, the brand has still garnered worldwide success on the back of solid, classic design and quality … Continued

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The Frederique Constant Classics Tourbillon Manufacture is a high-end flex from an accessible brand

The Frederique Constant Classics Tourbillon Manufacture celebrates the brand’s 35th birthday. The calibre FC-980 returns as the brand’s flagship in-house movement. It’s a limited edition of 150 pieces. Frederique Constant is often referred to as an affordable luxury brand, which I believe does them somewhat of a disservice. While they do have a large range … Continued

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Inside Patek Philippe’s Home in Plan-Les-Ouates Part 2.

Over 20 years ago, Patek Philippe had unified all of its operating and production units from a scattering of facilities across Geneva into a central campus in Plan Les Ouates. While that might seem good business sense, it was a high risk decision made during the 1995-96 period of industry turmoil. Yet, two decades down the line Thierry Stern…

Haute Complication: Meet The Most Complicated Panerai Ever

Because the Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon was announced three months after the SIHH of 2016, it was not officially part of the brand’s novelties of this year either. Fortunately, that didn’t stop Panerai for taking it to Geneva.

TAG Heuer Debuts Matt Black Ceramic Carrera HEUER-01

By Martin Green
Under the capable leadership of Jean-Claude Biver, TAG-Heuer is quickly reclaiming the position of being an innovative and creative manufacture, a quality which made them famous in the first place. An important watch to do so is the Carrera HEUER-01. The Carrera has been throughout its history an important model for TAG-Heuer, but the version that was introduced in 2015 not only revamped the watch but was also used to debuted the manufacture caliber HEUER-01. Since that moment the Carrera has become one of the best-selling watches within the TAG-Heuer collection, which is now also available in matt black ceramic.

Chopard L.U.C 20th Anniversary Models

Chopard L.U.C London in the Fall has an exceptional atmosphere. Maybe because I usually visit the city at this time of the year, but I’ve always enjoyed walking the streets of UK’s capital. It was one of this perfect Autumn days that I arrived for a short but sweet watch introduction by Chopard. If you have […]

A Visit To The Officine Panerai Manufacture In Neuchâtel

Panerai Manufacture A few weeks ago, we were invited to visit the Officine Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel. This manufacture was opened in 2014, but only few media have been invited to have a look in the actual production facility. Officine Panerai has a total of 600 employees world wide, of which 260 are located in […]

Sound Investments: The Genius of Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters 2.

In Part 1 of Sound Investments: The Genius of Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters, we covered the heritage and innovations perfected by the Genevan manufacture. Today, Part 2 will cover the advancements and mechanical technologies heralded by the birth of the Calibre 89.…