Tag: Tourbillon
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Ulysse Nardin Marine watches are once again causing waves in the world of Haute Horlogerie
From the Movement of the Sea, to the Motion of Haute Horlogerie: Marine Chronometer and Marine Grand Deck Tourbillon celebrate Ulysse Nardin’s 20th anniversary of the Marine collection. In 1846, in Le Locle, Switzerland, young watchmaker Ulysse Nardin had a vision of the future. Despite living miles from the sea, he was convinced of two…
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Captivating watch complications: Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky with celestial display in three dimensions
Jacob & Co., known for its unique and captivating complications, has made history yet again with the Astronomia Sky timepiece. In 2014, Jacob & Co stunned the watch industry with the launch of the Astronomia Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon. This year, the brand is further extending upon the innovations of the Astronomia with the launch…
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Grimaldi-inspired Ateliers Demonaco Tourbillon Oculus 1297 in titanium
To truly appreciate the value of each passing instant, one must be able to measure it, said small production high-end watch house Ateliers deMonaco while presenting their new creation at the recent 2016 Baselworld, the largest event dedicated to watches and jewellery. Produced and assembled by the Ateliers deMonaco watchmakers in Geneva, the Tourbillon Oculus…
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Eye-catching. Surprising. Thought-provoking. New watches from Baselworld 2016. Part II: Harry Winston, Hublot, Perrelet, L.Leroy, Jaquet Droz, Chopard
The countdown clock ticks down for the 17th of March start of Baselworld 2016, the premier show for the global watch & jewellery industry. The fascinating and fabulous watch and jewellery segment is opening a new chapter. Anticipation rises as the one unmissable trendsetting show gets ready to capture the hearts and minds of the…
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Imperiali Genève unveils the Emperador, the most prestigious cigar chest in the world
With a price tag of one million Swiss francs/ €917,975, Imperiali Genève’s Emperador is the most prestigious cigar chest in the world. Combined with a timepiece featuring a tourbillon, this utterly unique object limited to just 12 units produced per year, is the fruit of the ambitious imagination of Imperiali Genève, “a young company aspiring to…
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Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari – a total immersion in marine beauty
A journey through the universe of marine beauty. Calmly, patiently and with great precision, the watch master-craftsmen give life to artistic dials after a period of careful work. Last year, Bvlgari creative fine watchmakers took inspiration from the natural botanical world, offering its first complicated watch for ladies. Christened Il Giardino Tropicale di Bvlgari, it was a…