The Monsieur de Chanel is easily among the most ambitious and appealing haute horology watches produced just for men from Paris-based Chanel, and it is getting a new member of the collection family in a platinum case with an attractive grand feu enamel dial for 2017.
When it comes to fine watches, it sometimes seems like every day is Father’s Day. No need to create a special watch to celebrate men, since most mechanical timepieces are already geared to male aficionados. Blancpain, however, thoughtfully singles out women once a year for a special-edition.
There are two parts to understanding what the Vault V1 watch is all about, and one is the way in which the time is displayed, while the other is how the time is set. What you first need to know is that setting the minutes on the Vault V1 watch involves rotating the full movement itself, while setting the hours involves rotating the dial itself.
Dan Henry is a watch collector from Brazil looking to offer watches with classic designs focusing on affordability and a purist vintage design. He also runs Timeline.watch dedicated to his love of vintage horology.
In line with an established commitment to accessible, high-quality timepieces, Christopher Ward is today releasing two new watches that build upon their Malvern designs.
If you know Greubel Forsey, you know to expect epic horology, finishing, concepts, and prices. If you know the brand’s Art Piece collection, then you will quickly understand what is going on with its latest member, the Greubel Forsey Art Piece 2 Edition 2, just released for SIHH 2017.
Back in 2014, we saw the Parmigiani Bugatti Aerolithe watch, and it was an eminently wearable watch born from the partnership between the watch manufacturer and the automaker. Now, with the release of the Parmigiani Bugatti Aerolithe Performance Titanium watch, we have a more refined model that focuses on the rich and textured dial created by techniques only achievable through use of laser technology.
For me, the real beauty of mechanical timepieces lies in the movements which power them. Having said that, not all movements are created equal, and the price, complexity, functions, as well as level and type of decoration, of course, vary read more…
New for 2017 come the Ralph Lauren RL Automotive Tourbillon and Double Tourbillon watches, joining the line inspired by the eponymous designer’s own 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe. Yes, a double tourbillon joins the Ralph Lauren stable.
While the headlines at SIHH 2017 are more or less dominated by incredible complications and equally incredible price tags, it’s nice – almost refreshing – to find that some brands like TAG Heuer haven’t totally abandoned accessibility.