Tag: timepieces
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Chanel Horlogerie J12·XS: a tribute to Lesage unique savoir-faire and Haute Couture
On a cuff tailored by luxury couture embroidery atelier Maison Lesage, Chanel Horlogerie dictates the Haute Couture rules and time. Chanel’s unique creation will be present at the world-renowned charity event Only Watch. Since 1987, Chanel gives allure to time. In a tribute to Lesage unique savoir-faire and Haute Couture craft Chanel Horlogerie creates a…
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New Runabouts watches are paying homage to the graceful Riva boats of the roaring 20’s
Since 2009, Frederique Constant celebrates the legendary Runabout yachts of the roaring 20’s by offering an attractive series of limited edition timepieces named “Runabout”. Frederique Constant launches two new Runabouts luxury watches, paying homage to the graceful Riva boats of the 1920s where elegance and style ruled the world. In 2009, Frederique Constant debuted its…
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Jean Nouvel and star designer Oki Sato of Nendo reinvent the Pontos Day Date for Wallpaper x Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix and Wallpaper* Magazine: back again for another impressive design journey. A few years ago, Maurice Lacroix decided to partner with Wallpaper and embarked on an exciting adventure which consisted of reinventing the Pontos watch thanks to the participation of outstanding designers. The informed reader will remember that in 2009, product designer Gwenaël Nicolas, industrial designer…
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Patek Philippe offers insight into its most renowned U.S. patrons, and their passion for horology
The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York 2017. Travel through the world of Patek Philippe in 10 themed rooms encompassing 178 years of innovation, independence, craftsmanship and passion. Patek Philippe is presenting The Art of Watches, Grand Exhibition New York 2017 which will take place from July 13th – 23rd, 2017 at Cipriani 42nd…
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Ives Béhar x Movado in a quest to identify the purest way to look at time
2017 Movado Edge is a collaboration of fine watchmaking and design-focused imagination. World-renowned Swiss industrial designer, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate Yves Béhar collaborates with fine watchmaker Movado for a new interpretation of the iconic Museum Dial through a heightened industrial design lens. Designed in 1947 by Bauhaus-influenced artist Nathan George Horwitt, the Museum watch dial has…
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SIHH 2017 watches. Sneak peeks at the newest high-jeweled timepieces
SIHH means high expectations. We can’t wait to see the actual watches at SIHH 2017. Since 1991, SIHH has been the one event not to be missed in fine watchmaking. Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) highlights the most covetable creations and anticipates future developments. SIHH 2017 expands in size for its twenty-seventh edition,…