Hublot Classic Fusion “Forbidden X” with real tobacco leaves in their dial

Hublot Classic Fusion “Forbidden X”, 2nd part of the collaboration with Arturo Fuente Cigar Factory. Swiss watch manufacturer Hublot announced a second watch developed together with one one of the biggest names in the cigar industry. The ForbiddenX cigar is known and prized by connoisseurs from across the globe. At the Chateau de la Fuente manufacture … Read more

N°6 Space Pirate – MB&F’s craziest machine to date

As Swiss horological lab MB&F says, its N°6 (HM6) ‘Space Pirate’ watch or, to be correct, the Horological Machine N°6, has been designed to operate in the hostile environment of space: the space on your wrist. “Inspired by Japanese sci-fi cartoons and 1970s biodesign, HM6 ‘Space Pirate’ is quite simply our craziest, most complex machine … Read more

The 12th art: “Aiguille d’Or”, Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve 2014, awarded to Breguet

14th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) goes to Breguet Classic Chronométrie model. Created in 2001 and intended as an annual salute to the excellence of worldwide watchmaking creations, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève fosters the reputation and influence of the 12th art. Excellence, innovation and watchmaking expertise were duly rewarded on October 31st … Read more

Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari – a total immersion in marine beauty

A journey through the universe of marine beauty.  Calmly, patiently and with great precision, the watch master-craftsmen give life to artistic dials after a period of careful work. Last year, Bvlgari creative fine watchmakers took inspiration from the natural botanical world, offering its first complicated watch for ladies. Christened Il Giardino Tropicale di Bvlgari, it was a … Read more

Swiss-Made at its very best. The watches of Baselworld 2014. Part VI.

        Baselworld 2014 (Basel, Switzerland) came to a close having once again succeeded in bringing together around 150,000 attendees from all over the world. Baselworld trade fair is the annual event, where around 1,500 exhibitors, including all the leading brands, from over 40 countries first showcase their watch and jewelry innovations and novelties. On top … Read more

Graff Diamonds’ $55 million dollar Hallucination watch

The talk of this year’s Baselworld – Graff Diamonds Hallucination.     British jeweller Graff Diamonds hits unprecedented heights at Baselworld 2014 by unveiling the most valuable timepiece ever created. Set with 110 carats of rare coloured diamonds, the Hallucination watch is based on a concept developed by Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds. Hallucinating … Read more