Tag: luxury watches
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Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th anniversary. Modern is good, but legendary is better
The Nautilus by Patek Philippe. Timelessly contemporary for 40 years. This year, Patek Philippe celebrates the 40th anniversary of its casually elegant Nautilus collection. Born in 1976, revived in 2006, the Nautilus watch concept has stayed true to its sporty origins nonetheless. The 40th Anniversary is available in a limited edition of 700 watches. With…
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2016 Petite Aiguille GPHG prize: Which of these watches will take the throne?
Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award will reward watches in specific categories such as “Tourbillon”,“Chronograph,” “Calendar,” “Ladies High-Mech,” “Jewellery,” and so on. The “Petite Aiguille” category awards watches with a retail price of under CHF 8,000. GPHG’s most prestigious accolade is Aiguille d’Or. The 2016 list of prize-winners will be announced at the 16th prize-giving ceremony…
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TimeHunter X-Ray in the subversive Urwerk tradition
“If it’s not properly adjusted, even the most expensive movement remains a useless mechanism.” This is the premise on which the URWERK team got to work on the EMC TimeHunter. This watch mechanism by Urwerk is equipped with an electric monitor that tells the owner how his watch is performing. With this information, he can…
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The Ins and Outs of Watch Complications
As with any area of luxury goods, a vast amount of time and skill go into the making of high-end watches. If done properly, a good timepiece will not only be a tool for time keeping but also a beautiful work of art. This can push up the cost of a watch but considering it…
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The Monogram Flower takes on a new bloom with Louis Vuitton Tambour Color Blossom Spin Time
Delicate femininity: Louis Vuitton Tambour Color Blosson Spin Time It is a perpetual Spring at the Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton. Here, The Monogram Flower, one of the Louis Vuitton’s key symbols, takes on a new bloom with the arrival of a double collection including both luxury jewellery and ultra-precious watches. The Monogram Flower is…
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Inside-out architecture. 1770 Haute Voltige by Manufacture Royale
1770 Haute Voltige by Manufacture Royale is an aspiration to freedom. The connoisseur will notice the three bridges including a very ethereal one whose shape, imitating that of the rotor, gives a view of the multiple movement wheels. This watch from Swiss-made luxury maison Manufacture Royale is like a stunt-flying demonstration. The luxury watch manufacturer…