Introducing – Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Excellence Platine

Platinum is often seen as the king of materials – or at least the most exclusive metal you can imagine for a watch. With this in mind, Vacheron Constantin created a collection dedicated to this precious metal in 2006 called “Collection Excellence Platine”. Exclusively composed of limited edition pieces, all of them share a unique monochromatic […]

5 years ago

Hands-on – Romain Gauthier Prestige HMS Stainless Steel and Meteorite

Romain Gauthier is, without doubt, one of the top watchmakers when it comes to decoration – check this… you’ll understand. His watches are mechanically fascinating, rare and his level of expertise in movement’s finishing, in the traditional “Vallée de Joux” style, undeniable. Mouthwatering material for seasoned collectors. Today, the man unveils its latest watch, based on the (apparently) simple Prestige HMS, and for the first time crafted in stainless steel. Don’t believe in compromises though, as the execution of the dial and the movement compensate entirely. Meet the HMS Stainless Steel and Meteorite.

5 years ago

Introducing – Breguet Marine 5517 Bucherer Blue Editions

Through its Blue Editions, retail powerhouse Bucherer offers watch enthusiasts a collection of watches exclusive to its stores and focused on the attention to details. Based on existing models, all modified to make them unique and all featuring the signature blue colour of the retailer, the collection keeps growing year after year, with some of […]

5 years ago

HANDS-ON: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin – now on a fully gold bracelet 

When it comes to Vacheron Constantin’s SIHH releases, there’s no doubt the pieces that were the talk of the town (and rightfully so) were the epic Twin Beat and the slightly less epic but epically attractive Overseas Tourbillon. And I get it, they’re both great watches. The Twin Beat is a triumph of clever engineering and the Overseas Tourbillon is downright gorgeous. But the heart wants what the heart wants. And the Vacheron Constantin my heart wanted wasn’t really a new watch at all. But, instead, an existing piece on a new bracelet. And, boy, what a difference a bracelet can make. But before we get to that, a quick recap on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. It was released last year on blue rubber and leather, and looks great. It had that sporty-with-a-very-healthy-dose-of-luxe Overseas look, which is dialled up to 11 in its 41.5mm pink gold case. And then there’s the opaline dial in a classic perpetual calendar configuration, all powered by the mighty 1120 QP/1. So the watch is already a heavy hitter, merely by virtue of being a gold perpetual calendar from one of the greatest houses. But, add to that a truly epic pink…

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5 years ago

Review – Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon 6000V

Vacheron Constantin expands its Overseas collection with the introduction of a sophisticated tourbillon complication. The first tourbillon model to debut in the Overseas collection, the complication injects a dose of Haute Horlogerie spectacle to the mix without jeopardising the solidity of a luxury sports watch designed for everyday wear. Presented in a stainless steel case with a striking blue dial and expected high-end finishes, the watch is fitted with Vacheron Constantin’s self-winding ultra-thin calibre 2160 and, like its fellow Overseas models, brings versatility to the table with three interchangeable bracelets/straps.

5 years ago