enamelling

These versions of the double-sided Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso showcase rare handcrafts in different combinations

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  The double-sided case of the Reverso watch is unique in watchmaking. The watch was an opportunity for the artisans of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares® (Rare Handcrafts™) workshop to unleash their skills in the art of decoration. Inspired by the decorative jewels worn in the 1920s, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s artistic team has created four exceptional Reverso models that … Read more

2020 Novelties at Watches & Wonders: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers – the singing birds

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    Natural wonders: Vacheron Constantin unveiled four one-of-a-kind Les Cabinotiers – the singing birds watch models. In the Vacheron Constantin world, Les Cabinotiers represents a department in its own right dedicated to the personalisation of models and to unique creations. This tradition dates back to the 18th century, a time when master watchmakers were … Read more

The nocturnal magic of Geneva, Paris and New York: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières

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Take a look at these three famous cities brightly lit across the night skies. A new artistic craft is making its first watchmaking appearance in a dialogue with Grand Feu enamelling. Vacheron Constantin‘s Grand Feu champlevé enamelling is enhanced with hand-applied precious powder technique. Vacheron Constantin’s new Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières collection made in collaboration … Read more

Nature at full gallop: Slim d’Hermès Pocket Panthère

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Hermès Watchmaker unveiled a one-of-a-kind creation born from an association between engraving and enamelling. Echoing the Hermès annual theme for 2016: “Nature at full gallop”, the great cat featured on the dial of the Slim d’Hermès Pocket Panthère is drawn from an illustration by the artist Dallet, who worked with the house in the 1980s. … Read more

Only Watch 2013: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Worldtime

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Every two years, the world’s finest watchmakers create one-off timepieces for research on Duchenne Muscular distrophy. the Only Watch auction, which will take place in Monte Carlo on Sept 28, 2013, brings unique watches or the 1st piece from a limited edition and the proceeds of the sale goes to research against muscular dystrophies. For … Read more

Pièce unique: Hermes Arceau Pocket Amazones

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Hermes Arceau Pocket Amazones – the very essence of the Hermès style A pocket watch inspired by a tie designed by Henri d’Origny, Arceau Pocket Amazones exudes nobility and shows centuries-old hand-crafted expertise successfully mastered by Hermes. Grand feu enamelling (enamels at a temperature of around 800°C), miniature painting and paillonné (spangled) techniques are all … Read more