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Christie’s International Head Of Watches John Reardon To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York On Making A Career In Watches

The watch industry employs hundreds of thousands of people in over 100 countries around the world. A career in the world of watches is a dream come true for many and tons have found their professional path in unique and unexpected ways. At HSNY’s February 6 meeting, Christie’s International Head of Watches John Reardon will explore how people make a living within the world of watches and horology, including stories of how they broke into the business and their day to day lives in the “game of the time.” The scope of Reardon’s lecture will include stories from the auction industry, museum world, retailers, vintage watch dealers, watchmakers, marketers, designer, photographers, bloggers, social influencers, and more, all underlining how people make a living doing what they love.

Bulgari Launches Skeleton Version Of The Octo Finissimo Tourbillon

By Martin Green
It is hard to surpass a watch like the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon. Its style is subtle, yet distinctly Bulgari, Roman flair combined with the finest in Swiss watchmaking. That last part, that remarkable ultra-thin tourbillon, with a height of only 1.95 mm has always been hidden behind a dial with only an opening for the tourbillon. That is now about to change with the new skeleton version of this extraordinary watch.

In The Shop: A 1953 Omega ‘Broad Arrow’ Military Reference 2777-1, A 1960s Longines Chronograph Reference 6595 In Rose Gold, And A 1979 Rolex Datejust Reference 16018 With Lapis Lazuli Dial

We are starting February off with a bang to get you through the back-end of winter. We have a diverse selection of watches, as usual, with brands like Rolex, Omega, Juvenia, Longines, and Wittnauer all represented, and styles ranging from your cool rough-and-tumble tool watches to classic gold watches with bright stone dials (and full gold bracelets). Read on to see the full selection.

Review: Richard Mille RM50-03 Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph Ultralight McLaren F1

Richard Mille. The name evokes the adrenaline rush of racing machines made for the wrist. It also strikes fear in the hearts of the budget minded collector, who often berates the megabuck prices asked. But look closer, and the use of innovative materials, the quest for the ultra light, the devotion to racing perfection becomes apparent.…

Czapek & Cie Unveils A Platinum Limited Edition & The 38.5mm Quai des Bergues

The name Czapek came back on the front of the scene in 2015, with the launch of the Quai des Bergues (Read our story about the re-birth of Patek ex-partner here). The watch has been very well received and was even awarded with the Public Prize at Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2016. This stylish 42.5mm timepiece has been offered in different versions and Czapek now unveils a limited edition of 10 pieces in the noblest of metals, platinum and with an engraved case, as well as smaller 38.5mm edition.

WATCH GIVEAWAY: Stranger Ocean Predator Diver

It must be dive watch season because we are going on a few dive watch giveaways in a row here on aBlogtoWatch. For February 2017, you can win an Ocean Predator Diver watch by the Stranger watch company. The winner read more…

Baselworld 2017: Jaquet Droz Introduces the Grande Seconde Tourbillon Mother-of-Pearl

Clad in mother of pearl front and back, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Tourbillon Mother-of-Pearl is equipped with an unusual movement: a self-winding tourbillon calibre with a seven-day power reserve. The 39mm red gold case is set with diamonds on the bezel and lugs, while the dial is white mother of pearl. It’s laid out […]

Hands-On IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

In the 1990s, when my interest for mechanical watches sparked, one of the most complicated watches I’d ever seen was the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar. I was fascinated by the fact that a mechanical timepiece could be ‘programmed’ to have a calendar that won’t need any corrections until a certain year. The Da Vinci […]

Introducing the Hermes Cape Cod TGM Manufacture

Conceived as a circle inside a square, the Hermès Cape Cod TGM – short for très grand modèle, or “very large model” – features the automatic H1912 made by movement specialist Vaucher. The key characteristic distinguishing the H1912-equipped calibre from the quartz models is the dial: the former has a stamped chequerboard decoration in the centre with the date […]

WATCHSPOTTING: Forget Roger Federer’s Rolex Batman – his wife Mirka’s Day-Date is the real champion

MirkaFederer2 While most eyes were on Roger Federer and the Rolex GMT Master-II BLNR he strapped on to hoist his 18th grand slam trophy at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday night, there were other watches nearby worth noticing. Yes, there was the Richard Mille RM 27-02 tourbillon worn by Nadal throughout all five sets – but that’s not what we’re talking about. Our attention was grabbed by the exceptional piece worn by Mirka Federer, with its emerald bezel and diamond pavé dial. Now, this isn’t your regular stone-strewn Rolex. This watch is special – so special it doesn’t even show up on the Rolex website, even when you type in the reference: 228396TEM. A platinum Day-Date 40 is already a heavy hitter, but what makes Mirka’s stand out is the stones; emeralds on the bezel and cardinal indices, brilliant diamonds all over the dial and a few more large baguettes for the other hour markers. Rolex’s meticulous stone selection and uniform setting is legendary, as this watch certainly demonstrates. And if that wasn’t ‘wow’ enough for you, there’s the price tag – it’s said to come in at a cool 430,000 Euro. Now, that is a kick-ass timepiece – and a most…

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