Tag: Watchmaking
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Jaeger-LeCoultre with Cosmotourbillon is making the constellations chime
The magnificence of the constellations is reproduced on the wrist with two new artistic interpretations of the extraordinary Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Calibre 945. The secrets of constellations Once referred to as “daisy chains of the gods”, the stars have always fascinated mankind. And because it is innately human to recognise patterns, early civilisations identified and named groups…
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With the new Tonda PF watches, you own something rare
Subtle nuances and technical intricacies take the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor watch to the height of watchmaking excellence. At the crossroads of heritage, craftsmanship, art and innovation. A collection made for connoisseurs who value a sartorial approach to watchmaking. Luxury is apparent in the details, in every carefully designed element that has benefitted…
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Meet the world’s first watch with four faces and the most complicated Reverso ever made
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 is the first watch with four functioning display faces. The most complicated Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch is also one of the easiest to wear, says the manufacturer. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s skilled artisans reproduce the beauty of Earth in only 4mm. The Hybris Mechanica collection represents the summit of Jaeger-LeCoultre art: the complexity…
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Kering’s Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin have new owners
Kering announces the sale of Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin to their management. Kering is selling its entire stake (100%) in Sowind Group SA, which owns the Swiss watch manufacturers Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin, to its current management. A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned luxury Houses in Fashion, Leather…
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Astronomy and mythology meet and mingle in the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Bacchus
Through this timepiece, Vacheron Constantin perpetuates the grand watchmaking tradition of pocket watches that are both mechanically complex and richly decorated. Inspired by Mythology, sublimated by Astronomy: Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Bacchus one-of-a-kind timepiece. Remarkable mastery of the art of craftsmanship, along with watchmaking expertise: 16 complications on a double-sided wristwatch, beating to the…
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Why Armin Strom’s Resonance watches are more resistant to shocks or vibrations
Armin Strom’s ingenious technology is dramatically showcased in the Zeitgeist by exposing the entire mechanism. Zeitgeist shines the spotlight on Armin Strom’s patented Resonance Clutch Spring and its ability to create the most consistent timekeeping. Precision and consistency are, of course, the ultimate goals of mechanical watchmaking and resonance plays a crucial role in…