Know for releasing 'Blue Editions' of watches based on their corporate color, family owned retailer Bucherer was founded in 1888. Today, Bucherer AG has 16 stores in Switzerland, 10 stores in Germany, and 1 store in Vienna and Copenhagen, as well as the world’s largest watch and jewelry store in Paris at the most exclusive addresses. The company is now in run in the third generation by Jörg G. Bucherer and employs over 1,600 staff. Unveiled today in Lucerne, Bucherer is now presenting the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze Blue.
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News: Presenting the Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Water in Stainless Steel. As Good as it Gets.
Today, we bring you some very exciting news as Armin Strom has now released a stainless steel version of their Mirrored Force Resonance watch. The new Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Water features a stainless steel case measuring 43.40 mm in diameter and equipped with a navy blue hornback strap and an additional rubber strap with deployant double-folding clasp.
Breaking News: Breitling is Acquired by CVC Capital Partners for $870 Million USD
After a long time hearing rumors and rumblings that Breitling was up for sale, CVC Capital Partners has confirmed acquiring Breitling SA today with a deal to formally close in June of 2017. CVC Capital is one of the world’s leading private equity and investment advisory firms. Founded in 1981, CVC today employs over 420 people throughout Europe, Asia and the US. Investors in more than 45 different business across a variety of industries including Retail, Telecommunications, Online Sports Betting, CPG, Lottery, Energy, Musical Production and Insurance amongst others.
News: Julien Tornare Appointed New CEO of Zenith Watches. An Industry Veteran Coming from Vacheron Constantin.
Earlier today, Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, President of the Watches Division at LVMH and President of the Board of Directors at Zenith watches, announced the appointment of Julien Tornare as CEO of Zenith, effective May 1st, 2017. Mr. Julien Tornare a veteran coming from Vacheron Constantin will report to Mr. Jean-Claude Biver. In this role, Mr. Tornare will be focusing on the renewal of Zenith, developing its markets and activating its marketing initiatives.
News: Ulysse Nardin Diver Le Locle. A Modern Interpretation of a Reference from 1964.
Paying homage to Ulysse Nardin’s past with new versions of beautiful classics, today, the brand released the new Ulysse Nardin Diver Le Locle watch that celebrates the illustrious UN history with resolutely modern aplomb. Inspired by a model from 1964, this new diving watch might look like the vintage original, but the technology behind its mechanical movement is pure modernity.
News: Vacheron Constantin Appoints Leslie Kobrin as new President of the Americas
Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest Swiss watchmaker appoints Leslie Kobrin as the new President of Vacheron Constantin Americas, as of April 1, 2017. A new regional structure has been created within Vacheron Constantin, and as such, Ms. Kobrin will be overseeing Vacheron Constantin North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
News: Pre-Baselworld 2017 Presenting the new Arnold & Son DBG Skeleton
Arnold & Son unveils a new rendition of its unique DBG dual-time —GMT— timepiece, the DBG Skeleton. An acronym for “double balance” and “GMT”, the DBG Skeleton references the precise chronometers built by John Arnold and his son. With a new skeletonized execution, the DBG Skeleton showcases Arnold & Son’s watchmaking prowess as well as attention to aesthetic details with the newly developed manufacture A&S1309 calibre, which has been conceived, designed and manufactured entirely in-house.
News: Pre-Baselworld 2017 Presenting the new Arnold & Son Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36
In preparation for Baselworld 2017 which is only 12 days away, Arnold & Son just released the new Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36. Symmetry and skeletonization are two traits that should come to mind whenever Arnold & Son is mentioned, and the Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 is certainly no exception. Drawing inspiration from the John Arnold pocket chronometer No. 1/36, which will mark its 240th anniversary in 2018, the Tourbillon Chronometer No. 36 is a commemorative creation leading up to the milestone year for the historically significant John Arnold chronometer.
News: Vacheron Constantin Promotes Juan Carlos Torres to Non-Executive President and Louis Ferla to CEO. Changes Effective as of April 1, 2017.
Vacheron Constantin promotes Juan Carlos Torres from CEO to non-executive President and Louis Ferla from Managing Director Sales & Marketing to CEO. They will be assuming their respective duties on April 1st 2017. Juan Carlos Torres joined Vacheron Constantin in 1981 and has been CEO since 2005. He will be stepping down from operational management to take up his new responsibilities as non-executive President on March 31st 2017.
News: Pre-SIHH 2017 H. Moser & Cie. Venturer Swiss Mad. A Limited Edition of 50 Pieces.
In response to new legislation on the Swiss Made ordinance for watches, H. Moser & Cie. launched the Swiss Mad Watch on January 12th, 2017. More than a watch, the Swiss Mad Watch is a symbol: it is 100% Swiss, it embodies the greatest strength of Swiss Haute Horlogerie and all that is truly of value, encapsulated in a label worthy of this name. The Venturer Swiss Mad model shares in the spirit of the Swiss Mad Watch.
Experience: Jaeger-LeCoultre Wake-Up Memovox Mobile App. The Most Clever App for Watch Collectors This Year.
Less than two months ago, we brought you our hands-on review of the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox Boutique Edition here. Well, today, we are pleased to share with you the news from Jaeger-LeCoultre launching a Wake-Up Alarm Mobile App for iPhone and Android. The new Wake-Up Memovox App will help you wake up to the buzzing sound on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox. This new App is so clever that as soon as we got the news yesterday, we decided to download it immediately thereafter.
News: Pre-SIHH 2017 Greubel Forsey Grande Sonnerie. 11 Years of Research and Development and Priced at $1.1 Million USD.
Just as if the news two days ago about the Mechanical Nano weren't big and impressive enough, Greubel Forsey adds to the excitement in preparation for the SIHH 2017 —from where we will be reporting live next Monday January 16th, 2017— with the release of one of the most impressive timepieces out there, we are talking about the Greubel Forsey Grande Sonnerie. A timepiece that took eleven years of research and development and assembling of no less than 935 parts in addition to the filling of two patents.
News: Pre-SIHH 2017 New Christophe Claret Maestro. The New Entry Level Timepiece for this Brand.
Its name is inspired by the excellence of the master watchmaker. Its sleek style epitomizes mechanical power. At the crossroads between aesthetics and technicality, the new Maestro showcases an original take on the horological creativity of Christophe Claret. Its glass dome provides a striking, almost dizzying view of the movement architecture and the famous Charles X bridges.
News: Greubel Forsey Unveils Mechanical Nano. A Groundbreaking Horological Advancement that Might Change the Watchmaking World as We Know it.
After a decade of research, Greubel Forsey just announced the Mechanical Nano. A groundbreaking horological advancement that might change the watchmaking world as we know it. In what they refer to as EWT —'Experimental Watch Technology'— and after ten years of secretly working on it, Greubel Forsey has finally pushed the boundaries of mechanical miniaturization and produced its first demonstration prototype in 2014. A second prototype
with a watchmaking mechanism was completed in 2016.
News: Right on Time for the SIHH 2017, the New WCL Mobile App is Ready for Download.
Right on time for the SIHH 2017, our new Watch Collecting Lifestyle WCL App is ready for download at the Apple App Store. For those of you that have downloaded our previous mobile app, we ask you to please remove it from your phones and download the new one.
You can download the WCL App by clicking on the image above or following this link. This new App is bigger and better with a more appealing visual design and a much more user friendly interface. Please enjoy as it was develop with all of our readers in mind.
News: SIHH 2017 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève. Now with 30 Exhibiting Brands and Open to the Public for Just One Day.
In only 10 days, on January 16th, 2017 the SIHH 2017 —Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève— will open its doors for its 27th edition to reveal all the watch novelties from 30 exclusive brands —instead of 24 as in 2016. Just as we've done it since the launch of WCL, we will be there to bring you our usual live coverage with powerful images of the most exclusive watch event in the world.
News: Pre-SIHH 2017 New Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Tourbillon Universal Time. The World's First Worldtimer with Flying Tourbillon.
Created in 1958 by Jaeger-LeCoultre in honor of the International Geophysical Year, the first Geophysic watch remains a symbol of Swiss expertise par excellence. In keeping with this tradition, JLC launched the Geophysic collection in 2015; a collection of several models combining powerful watchmaking expertise with a classic, timeless aesthetic. This line has now been reinterpreted reinforcing its original qualities: a generously dimensioned case in platinum measuring 43.5 mm in diameter, easily legible functions, visible luminescent hands, the hightech Gyrolab balance wheel and the ability to tell time in 24 cities.
Breaking News: Aldo Magada Departs Zenith. Jean-Claude Biver Takes Over as Interim Head.
In a surprising move, Aldo Magada departs Zenith only two and a half months away from Baselworld 2017 and only after two years and five months on the job. On July 1, 2014, Mr. Magada was appointed CEO and President of Zenith replacing Jean-Frédéric Dufour who left Zenith to become the new CEO of Rolex S.A. Back then, Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, President of the Watches Division of LVMH, said that he was firmly convinced that Aldo’s significant experience in the watchmaking industry, combined with his proven track record in product development and strategy as well as his in-depth knowledge of manufactures would be instrumental to develop Zenith.
News: Presenting the Zenith Heritage Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Westime Edition. A 25-Piece Limited Edition in Bronze and Titanium.
As an exclusive for authorized watch dealer Westime in Southern California, Zenith released a 25-piece limited edition in bronze and titanium of the iconic Heritage Pilot Type 20, enhanced by a deep blue dial. This edition produced especially for Westime and only available through them, features an intense blue dial surrounded by a 45 mm sturdy bronze and titanium case.
News: Richard Mille to Open Flagship Boutique in New York City During Fall 2017
Richard Mille will open its first boutique in New York City in the fall of 2017. The new boutique will be located at 46 East 57th Street, which is the retail side of the 432 Park Avenue building —currently the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere— next to Jacob & Co. and only a few steps away from the Phillips auction house.
