Inspired by the 1968 Memovox Polaris, the Polaris collection has defined the spirit of sporty elegance at Jaeger-LeCoultre. Utilitarian functions, vintage design codes and modern standards of chronometric performance - these are the three characteristics that distinguish the Polaris, which now comes in a deep green dial, bringing a new touch of color to the everyday adventures of life.
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News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Opens New Boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills
Jaeger-LeCoultre is pleased to announce the opening of its Rodeo Drive boutique at a new address on Los Angeles’ most prestigious shopping avenue. Set in a prime location in Beverly Hills, the boutique invites visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of watchmaking and the remarkable story of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s heritage, expertise and spirit of innovation and creativity.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 38-02 Tourbillon Bubba Watson. A Limited Edition of 50 Pieces.
This is the 3rd tourbillon calibre developed with Bubba Watson by Richard Mille and the fourth Bubba Watson timepiece by the brand. Inspired by the golfer’s lucky charm color, the new Richard Mille RM 38-02 Tourbillon Bubba Watson features a white and pink case and is available in a limited edition of 50 pieces. On the wrist of a very great hitter like Bubba Watson, a watch must be able to withstand the stresses of hard stops and drastic accelerations. These were all part of the considerations when designing the RM 38-02.
Breaking News: Gérald Genta's Personal Royal Oak Sells in Excess of $2.1 Million USD at Sotheby's
Today May 10th, 2022 Gérald Genta’s very own Royal Oak broke the record set by the Royal Oak ref. 5402 with case No. 2, that sold for CHF 1,058,500 —approx $1,060,000 USD— at the Phillips Royal Oak 50th Sale this past weekend . Genta’s very own Royal Oak ref. 5402ST, a C-series stainless steel watch with an 18K yellow gold bezel bearing case number 1556 hammered at CHF 2,107,000 Swiss Francs —approx $2,170,000 USD— at the Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in Geneva.
From the Editor: Phillips Royal Oak 50th Sale Results. Here are the Top Lots and My Opinion.
Not sure what to think anymore about the watch market and the results of the watch auctions. I’ve been trying to understand what’s going on for several years now and the results from auctions are always very surprising but not necessary the best indicator of what’s going on. While I see trends after reviewing the results of the auctions, I also see some inconsistencies where is hard for me to understand why certain time/date watches would fetch more than Grand Complications.
Introducing: Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon 41.5. One in Platinum and the Other in 18K Red Gold.
Two new iterations of the Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon in a 41.5 mm case with a white mother-of-pearl moon under a midnight-blue sky. Presented in 18K red gold —unlimited production— and in platinum —limited edition of 28 pieces, their dial features a unique motif with stellar rays. For this new iterations, the Perpetual Moon 41.5 mm cases have been redesigned. The lugs have been simplified so that instead of their original cross shape, they now present a tauter form of plunging bars with beveled ends.
Introducing: Kross Studio Boba Fett Collector Set. May the Fourth Be With You.
One of the most enigmatic characters in the Star Wars galaxy has inspired Kross Studio’s latest creation, in collaboration with Lucasfilm. The Swiss design studio is proud to reveal a new and limited edition of ten Boba Fett-inspired collector sets, each complete with a numbered, manual wound Boba Fett-inspired central Tourbillon timepiece and a watch display by EFX, inspired by Boba Fett’s famed starship. The central tourbillon is now indelibly associated with Kross Studio.
Introducing: MB&F REUGE MusicMachine 1 Reloaded. Three Limited Editions of 33 Pieces Each.
Back in 2013, MB&F presented their first-ever ‘co-creation’ with REUGE with the MusicMachine 1. Almost a decade later, Maximilian Büsser and his Friends decided it was time to redesign this music box and issue a new edition called the MusicMachine 1 Reloaded. Like the previous MusicMachines, this co-creation is the fruit of a collaboration between MB&F and REUGE, the premier manufacturer of music automatons with more than 155 years of expertise. REUGE was founded in 1865 in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland and after 155 years they’re still the best of the best.
News: Vacheron Constantin Presents 'The Anatomy of Beauty' Art & Timepiece Exhibition at the NYC Flagship
A new art and timepiece exhibition has just opened up at the Vacheron Constantin New York City Flagship. Dive into an exploration of earth’s organic and complicated structures alongside the artistry of Vacheron Constantin’s timepieces in ‘The Anatomy of Beauty’ exhibition from April through September 2022. Vacheron Constantin creates an immersive experience that shines light upon the layered and minute details that create beauty through a curated collection of extraordinary watches alongside larger than life depictions of coral, and the viscerally moving artwork, ‘These Waters’, by artist Melissa McGill.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 032 Voiles de Saint Barth
Eagerly anticipated by everyone, the launch of the 11th Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille regatta on April 17th thru the 23rd will signal the start of six captivating days in the Caribbean Sea. With patrons including world freediving champion Arnaud Jerald and the President of the International Maxi Association —IMA— Benoît de Froidmont, the 2022 edition also represents the third stage of the Caribbean Maxi Challenge, a new Caribbean competition open to all Maxis over 60 feet.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Salmon Dial
Vacheron Constantin presents a new signature timepiece combining a 43 mm platinum case with a salmon-colored dial. This classically inspired combination is available in limited annual production exclusively from Vacheron Constantin boutiques. This Traditionnelle perpetual calendar chronograph with a new face is powered by in-house Calibre 1142 QP, one of the most prestigious chronograph movements enhanced by the perpetual calendar complication and crafted in the purest tradition of Haute Horlogerie.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph
Beating to the rhythm of the new manual-winding in-house Calibre 2757, this unique Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph is in keeping with the grand tradition of Vacheron Constantin's complicated watches. True to its imaginative approach to High Watchmaking, the Manufacture has combined a minute repeater and a split-seconds monopusher chronograph within a single tourbillon-regulated timepiece.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Ladies Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin
The new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar ultra-thin watch displays its technical nature in an eminently feminine manner. This is the brand’s response to women wanting more complicated timepieces besides those that only tell time. The new Traditionnelle perpetual calendar ultra-thin watch, equipped with in-house Calibre 1120 QP, is offered in two gemset 36.5 mm versions in white gold and pink gold respectively.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Ladies Patrimony Self-Winding
The attention that Vacheron Constantin has devoted to women's timepieces for more than two centuries is freshly interpreted through the models presented at Watches and Wonders 2022. The new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony self-winding watch flaunts a minimalist silhouette exuding a timeless elegance symbolizing a distinctive kind of watchmaking classicism.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton
Vacheron Constantin is offering a new interpretation of its Overseas perpetual calendar ultra-thin skeleton model in 18K 5N pink gold with a blue dial. The watch, which won a prize in the 2020 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, is equipped with Manufacture Calibre 1120 QPSQ/1 measuring just 4.05 mm thick. The hand-finished skeletonized movement, a favorite with collectors, is highlighted by the grey tone of the NAC treatment given to the mainplate, bridges and oscillating weight.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton
Vacheron Constantin continues the travel spirit of the Overseas watches with this new tourbillon skeleton model, a first in this collection launched in 1996. Beautifully streamlined with its entirely openworked movement; sophisticated with its robust case; rigorously disciplined with its tourbillon-driven movement ensuring a comfortable over three-day power reserve, this timepiece is designed for the finest journeys – exactly as François Constantin, the tireless traveler who signed an enduring alliance with Jacques-Barthélémi Vacheron in 1819, would doubtless have presented it.
Introducing: Breitling Navitimer 70th Anniversary Collection. Three Different Sizes and the Return of the AOPA Wings logo.
For 70 years, Breitling’s original pilot’s watch the Navitimer has been beloved by aviators and tastemakers in equal measure. Worn by an astronaut in space and the biggest stars on Earth, the Navitimer is Breitling’s most iconic timepiece. Today, Breitling honors the legend with the introduction of a new Navitimer collection to celebrate its 70th anniversary. An array of dial options as well as three different sizes —41, 43, and 46 mm— have been unveiled to please the most demanding connoisseurs.
Introducing: De Bethune DB28GS 'JPS'. A Nod to the 70s Racing with John Player Special.
De Bethune captures this spirit with the DB28GS'JPS'. JPS. John Player Special. Three letters evoking the legendary association of black and gold. More than a brand, a whole universe, an iconic color code; that of Team Lotus with its totally revolutionary, unbeatable cars, the most successful of their time, often cited as the most beautiful Formula 1 cars ever built. JPS is like a mechanical dream.
News: A. Lange & Söhne Opens 6th U.S. Boutique in Aspen
A. Lange & Söhne, the eminent watch manufactory from Glashütte in Saxony, Germany, has partnered with Aspen’s premier jewelry and luxury watch destination Meridian, opens its 6th boutique in the United States in March 2022. Located in the heart of Aspen, surrounded by the captivating beauty of the Rocky Mountains on 529 E Cooper Avenue, this boutique is featuring the brand’s new interior design concept.
Introducing: Breguet Marine Hora Mundi ref. 5557
Breguet presents a new iteration of the Hora Mundi, this time adding it to the Breguet Marine. The new Breguet Marine Hora Mundi ref. 5557 helps you travel at a click. The Hora Mundi became an instant hit at the time of its launch in the Classique collection. This mechanical watch, which had taken three years to develop and been awarded four patents, featured a critical asset in the shape of an instant-change dual-time display.
