Introducing – The Minase 7 Windows Urushi Hakose Masterpieces (Live Pics & Price)

Everybody is familiar with the big names in Japanese watchmaking like Seiko, Grand Seiko and Citizen, but not everybody has heard about Minase, a microbrand from Japan specialising in complex cases with superlative handmade finishings. The Minase 7 Windows is not, as its name would seem to suggest, an ode to Microsoft’s operating system; it […]

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Introducing – The Spectacular Bulgari Octo Roma Mediterranea and Cameo Imperiale Secret Watches For Men

Bulgari is becoming a force to contend with in the watchmaking arena, and not just because of its ultra-thin, razor-sharp Octo Finissimo range that has scaled the podium to achieve ‘iconic’ stature in less than a decade. As Rome’s most celebrated jeweller, Bulgari’s high-jewellery watches are no less spectacular. And we’re not just talking about […]

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Just Because – An Art Piece from Le Louvre on Your Wrist with Vacheron Constantin

Announced in 2019, the partnership between Vacheron Constantin and Le Louvre in Paris now goes a step further. In 2020, the Bid for the Louvre charity offered the opportunity for a buyer to customize a watch featuring one of the museum collection’s artworks on its dial – with the proceeds of the auction bid going […]

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Introducing – The Louis Erard Excellence Marqueterie (Live Pics & Price)

In a very short period of time, Louis Erard has made a name for itself as a go-to brand for original collaboration watches and for its democratising approach to offering traditional métiers d’art to a broader public. The latest model flaunts an exquisite handmade dial using wood marquetry to depict an abstract cubist pattern. Handmade […]

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Introducing – The Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon “A Secret” Eternity Edition In White Gold

Although younger generations will associate Girard-Perregaux with the Laureato luxury sports watch collection, this brand has a historic watch up its sleeve with a colourful history. Known as La Esmeralda, this famous award-winning tourbillon chronometer pocket watch with three gold bridges was based on a model built by Constant Girard in 1860. Following the special […]

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In-Depth – The Unique & Remarkable Louis Vuitton Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater 200 Years

As the world’s most valuable luxury brand, Louis Vuitton is associated in every corner of the globe with high-quality leather goods and accessories. Maintaining a consistent level of impeccable quality across all product lines is a prerequisite, and Louis Vuitton’s relatively young watchmaking division reveals how earnest the brand is in securing a rung in […]

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