Tag: Tourbillon
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17th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: The pre-selected watches
Created in 2001 and overseen since 2011 by a foundation recognised as a public interest organisation, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève highlights and annually rewards the most remarkable watchmaking creations. 72 pre-selected watches (see all the watches here) for the 17th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève are competing to win one…
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Kerbedanz The Tree of Life – A tapestry of snow-set emeralds and black diamonds
A lavish style and symbolic vibes. The Tree of Life is an exclusively feminine timepiece by Kerbedanz which explores the fascinating world of haute joaillerie. “Making sense of beauty” is the Kerbedanz motto, the masters in combining universal symbols with the utmost in the art of Swiss watchmaking. The brand is known for offering…
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L’Epée 1839 skull By Kostas Metaxas displays the time in the sockets of the eye
The equation of life is a fragile balance between time and happiness lived from birth to death. This special kinetic sculpture tells the time… and it celebrates life. L’Epée 1839, the Swiss specialist of high-end kinetic clocks, partners with magazine editor, film producer, art and technology enthusiast Kostas Metaxas for a kinetic sculpture that tells…
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Piece-unique at Baselworld 2017: Jacob & Co. Astronomia Octopus
Led by Jacob Arabo, a visionary who embodies the American dream, Jacob & Co. continues to revolutionize the world of jewellery and haute horology. Jacob & Co. Founder draws upon the mystery and intelligence of octopus with the introduction of the luxury brand’s entirely new Astronomia model timepiece, the Astronomia Octopus watch. Since its initial…
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Wearable art: U10 Tourbillon Calavera
The U10 Tourbillon Calavera pays tribute to the old tradition of Mexican Calaveras, the artistic representations of a human skull. Almost two years since its unveiling and the Angelus Watches’ U10 Tourbillon Lumière still fascinates. From the earliest days of its conception, the U10 Tourbillon Lumie`re was imagined as a piece of wearable mechanical art. Now,…
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Listen to the sound of the Grande-Sonnerie…Greubel Forsey’s most complex creation to date
The Swiss watchmaking company specializing in high-end timepieces is now part of the very exclusive circle of the few watchmakers offering a Grande Sonnerie. Greubel Forsey’s watch designers succeeded in housing the 935 parts comprising this timepiece and its exterior in a space measuring 43.5 mm in diameter and 16.13 mm high. The Grande Sonnerie…