Fake Swiss watches from China more difficult to spot than ever

The counterfeiters have now mastered ultra-complex watch movements Counterfeiting costs the watchmaking industry billions each year, as China has perfected the art of forgery and fake Swiss Watches reach new levels of sophistication. Flaws and inconsistencies with the original product can be seen only with magnifier. “That was one of the first times I’ve held … Read more

Cacheux 8, a glory to the figure 8

In 2012 designer Fabien Cacheux opened his own Haute Horlogerie house that became known thans to Galibier GT concept watch. For Fabien Cacheux’ latest luxury creation, the artist was inspired by the figure eight – the lucky number in Chinese culture. “The figure eight is also a symbol of final balance, in Asia, it represents, … Read more

Travel watches: A “universal time” with a Breitling manufacture movement

The unmistakable first-class feeling on the wrist   Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime watch is the easiest way to travel by instantly adjusting the timezone of the countries you visit. When changing meridians, just adjust all the indications in one smooth and easy move by simply turning the crown. Breitling is further extending its invitation to … Read more

Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville reopened following a $25 Million Restoration

Located on the historic Calle San Fernando in the heart of Seville, iconic Hotel Alfonso XIII, one of the grandest hotels in Europe, originally designed by Sevillian architect José Espiau y Muñoz and eventually named after King Alfonso XIII, has been reopened following an extensive $25 million restoration. The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts’ reopening … Read more

Creative and true-to-life pictures: Leica X2

Leica’s X1 camera has a noble follow-up with a 100% classic DNA, reminiscent of the Leica M-cameras. Leica X2 is the new addition to the X-line of compact digital cameras capturing the moments in brilliant picture quality. Handmade at Leica’s headquarters in Germany, the Leica X2 features a new APS-C-format professional CMOS image sensor with … Read more

IWC opened its largest boutique in the world

IWC’s Flagship Boutique in New York City Opened With a Knockout Watch Launch Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the opening of its first US Flagship Boutique in New York City – the largest of its kind worldwide. IWC marked this new milestone with the launch of the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Muhammad Ali … Read more