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The Mechanical Exception Watch Prize of the Year goes to Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600

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Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 wins the Mechanical Exception Watch Prize in the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. 5 years of development, 1 master-watchmaker. This exceptional model from Vacheron Constantin pushes the limits of innovation and excellence. The Grand  Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has awarded the Mechanical Exception Watch Prize … Read more

Cuckoo-watch: Nendo is leading Pontos to uncharted territories

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A few years ago, Maurice Lacroix announced a partnership with Wallpaper and embarked on a adventure which consisted of reinventing the Maurice Lacroix Pontos watch thanks to the participation of outstanding designers. In 2009, product designer Gwenaël Nicolas, industrial designer Arik Levy, and fashion designer Neil Barrett redesigned the “Maurice Lacroix Pontos Decentrique GMT” watch. … Read more

Meet the Official Watch of the 2017/2018 ski season: New Conquest Very High Precision Model

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The New Longines Conquest V.H.P. is the official watch of the Audi FIS Ski WorldCup, Where Longines is the Official Timekeeper. Let’s meet at on the ski pistes. Based on its many years of experience with quartz, Swiss watchmaking brand Longines is revisiting a success story from the 80s. With the Conquest V.H.P. (Very High Precision), … Read more

F.P. JOURNE. The Haute Horlogerie Maison tradition – preserved, re-invented and ‘fecit’

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Article BY PHILIPPE MIHAILOVICH. The Nobel of Watchmaking This year’s La Biennale Paris was honoured by the presence of the living legendary Master watchmaker and constructor, François-Paul Journe. For luxury watch enthusiasts, it was a big deal indeed. The highly respected Biennale –formally known as the Biennale des Antiquaires has been a must-attend event for art … Read more

New city-inspired watch faces are the latest evolution of Montblanc Summit

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A digital design housed in a vintage-inspired silhouette and a connected companion for the digital age.   Meet Montblanc Summit’s brand new smartwatch face. The London-inspired watch face mirrors the city’s sun, clouds and showers in real time, with a live weather display. Montblanc Summit is the first luxury smartwatch combining elegant Swiss watchmaking codes with the … Read more

Let the solar aesthetic of the Bouton d’or collection enchant you

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Pink and white gold shimmer in the light, setting off an interplay of gentle reflections. Explore the luminous Bouton d’or collection, inspired by the Van Cleef & Arpels’ heritage.   Van Cleef & Arpels announced the opening of its new boutique in Munich at Maximillian Strasse 10. The new luxury jewellery address is also home … Read more