Parmigiani Fleurier was founded by restorer and master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani in 1996 and feted its 25th anniversary in 2021 with two symbolic releases. Marking the way forward under newly appointed CEO Guido Terreni, the big news from Parmigiani Fleurier in 2021 was the release of a hyper-sophisticated luxury sports watch collection known as the […]
Independent American watchmaker RGM is introducing its fourth watch, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1992, the brand already has several in-house movements, including the tonneau-shaped caliber 20, caliber 801 and Pennsylvania Tourbillon, and both enamel and guilloché dials are a speciality. We looked at some of RGM’s Grand Feu enamel dials in the past […]
With Halloween just around the corner, Chopard has unveiled three special edition watches during the Salón Internacional Alta Relojería (SIAR), Latin America’s most important annual watch fair held in Mexico City. The famous Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico are renowned for memento mori art, including the famous Calaveras (representation […]
Schwarz Etienne, despite flying a little under the radar, has a lot to offer. Not only does the manufacturer stand out for its vertical integration, but it’s also one of the very few within the industry to independently manufacture all its own components, supplying these to third party brands including MING. Its sister brand, E20 […]
Three new models join the Divas’ Dream collection inspired by the rich plumage and iridescent colours of peacocks’ tails. Channelling the flamboyant spirit of Italian divas of the Dolce Vita, the proud and regal peacock is an apt choice. First and foremost a jeweller, Bvlgari translates its bold, colourful world of gemstones into the miniature […]
While the Western world has celebrated the arrival of 2021 a few days ago, China traditionally has a different calendar and Chinese New Year commences on the 12th of February, welcoming the Year of the Metal Ox. Multiple luxury and high-end watch brands will participate in the commemorations by introducing timepieces with an Ox theme – […]
Jaquet Droz has always placed a lot of emphasis on its Ateliers d’Art watches. Developed in the company’s La Chaux de Fonds workshop in Switzerland, these watches boast centuries-old artisanal techniques that have been passed down the family line from one generation to another throughout its 250-year heritage. These include miniature painting techniques and relief […]
Following the success of its blue hand-lacquered and embossed copper dial of the Divido series, Minase unveils a new version of its model with round case, showcasing traditional Japanese crafts, thanks to a deep blue shimmering Urushi lacquer dial. One of Minase’s flagship models, the Divido is a 40.5mm three-hander standing out for its elaborate […]
Following the success of its blue hand-lacquered and embossed copper dial of the Divido series, Minase unveils a new version of its model with a round case showcasing traditional Japanese crafts with a deep blue shimmering Urushi lacquer dial. One of Minase’s flagship models, the Divido is a 40.5mm three-hander with a very elaborate case […]
Over the last few years, Vacheron Constantin has extended on its tradition for combining horological complications with one-of-a-kind designs by way of its Les Cabinotiers. The special workshop is home to some of the world’s most complex (thus most expensive) timepieces – each one made to measure by a very time-consuming and painstaking process. In […]