Earlier this year at the SIHH in Geneva, Cartier made another unprecedented move. The brand introduced an all-new watch : Cle’ de Cartier. It is the brand’s first new preconceived…
What Has 771 Parts, Retails for Just about $450,000 and Is Coming to Stores Very Soon? Up Close with the A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater
By Gordon Henderson When A. Lange & Sohne launched the Zeitwerk in 2009 and unveiled its digital display, the brand created an aesthetic that was something truly different from not…
Vacheron Constantin Unveils Harmony Cushion Collection in Celebration of 260 Years of Watchmaking
Vacheron Constantin is the only watch brand in the world that can claim 260 years of continuous production. It is a tribute the likes of which legends are made. This year,…
Does Your Watch have Knights with Swords Standing at Attention? Introducing the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Knights of the Round Table II
Legend has it that there was no one noble than the knights who sat at the round table with King Arthur in Camelot. Having vowed to protect the weak and…
Suck it Up, Guys. This One is for the Women: Introducing the Audemars Piguet Diamond Punk
It isn’t every day someone calls you a punk and you are proud of it … especially if you are a luxury watch company. However, Audemars Piguet is proud of…
How Much Can You Fit into 45MM? A lot if you are IWC — Check Out the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital-Date Month Edition 75th Anniversary Watch
By Gordon Henderson To commemorate the 75th anniversary of IWC’s Portugieser , the brand has unveiled the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital-Date Month Edition “75th Anniversary.” For the most part, the…
FP Journe Achieves Perfect Symmetry with the Nouvelle Octa Lune
By Gordon Henderson On every FP Journe timepiece, the inscription “Invenit et Fecit” can be found. Followers of the brand already know its translation, but for those unaware, the…
Audemars Piguet Unveils New Millenary Watches with In-House Movement – for Women
By Gordon Henderson After three years of development in its quest to target the under-served women’s high-end watch market, Audemars Piaget has unveiled several impressive all-new Millenary watches. In…
Introducing the Distinguished and Daring Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2
Jaeger-LeCoultre knows how to pack a big punch in such a small space. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 does just that and . At first glance this…
Vacheron Constantin Unveils Harmony to Celebrate its 260th Anniversary
By Gordon Henderson In honor of 260 years of continuous production (the longest of any manufacturer), Vacheron Constantin has unveiled a new of timepieces under the banner name, Harmony. The…
Close-Up with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication – You’ll Be Star Struck
We know Jaeger-LeCoultre has a rich heritage of perfecting the technical skill and craftsmanship that makes an extraordinary timepiece. This is a brand that continually reaches for the stars in…
Baume & Mercier Redefines the Iconic Classima Watches Collection
Baume & Mercier continues to surprise us with new renditions of iconic collections and of historic pieces. In fact, in January at SIHH exhibition in Geneva, I had the rare…
10 Terrific Cartier Panther Timepieces Unveiled at SIHH 2015 (Slide Show)
The panther is a true symbol of the House of Cartier. The signature animal has become an icon – forever entwined with the brand’s legacy. The fe concept was first used…
SIHH 2015 Reveals Art for the Wrist as New Direction
When it comes to haute horlogerie, one of the most important efforts being made to elevate time to new heights is the pursuit of finer, meters d’ arts. Indeed, at…
Panerai Takes Ceramic to all New Heights with the Luminor 1950 3 Day Chrono Flyback Ceramica (SIHH 2015)
By Gordon Henderson At SIHH last week, Panerai unveiled the Luminor 1950 3 Day Chrono Flyback Ceramica – a real beauty — and here is what you need to know…