The “Aiguiile d’Or” Grand Prix to Ferdinand Berthoud for the Chronomètre Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1 model. The watchmaking art was in the spotlight this Thursday November 10th at the Théâtre du Léman, on the occasion of the prize-giving ceremony for the 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève annually … Read more
Fendi Timepieces’ Policromia, the exclusive watch designed in partnership with the well-known jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez Fendi, features twenty models of high-end watches, each showcasing different precious elements of haute joaillerie. To underlay the importance of time, innovation and evolution of the watch’s design, Fendi Timepieces’ Master Horologer created a daring silhouette with a unique … Read more
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 … Read more
“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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Two Fabergé timepieces have once again been pre-selected for the prestigious GPHG award in two categories: Ladies & Travel Time. The Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ has been pre-selected for the ‘Travel Time’ category, as it enables its wearer to view dual time zones. The Fabergé Visionnaire DTZ, which uses a movement designed exclusively for Fabergé by Agenhor Manufacture, adopts … Read more