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Watches & Wonders 2020: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon for Ladies

For the first time, Vacheron Constantin highlights the majestic tourbillon complication through the prism of feminine elegance. This is the very first Vacheron Constantin Tourbillon for ladies. Housed within a new 39 mm case, mechanical sophistication appears attired in unprecedented finery. Available in 18K 5N pink gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds with a mother-of-pearl dial or in 18K white gold set with brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds on both case and dial, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon ref. 6025T and 6035T watch beats to the rhythm of the in-house calibre 2160

Watches & Wonders 2020: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph

The new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 5100 sets the stage for a tourbillon placed at 12 o'clock and a monopusher chronograph, which pays tribute to the history of Haute Horlogerie and reflect Vacheron Constantin's technical mastery in the crafting of Grandes Complications. A complication single-handedly symbolizing the nobility of Haute Horlogerie. The “Etagé” case and lugs, a fluted case-back, a railway-type minute track, dauphine-type hours and minutes hands are some of the aesthetic codes of the Traditionnelle collection and all are clearly present on this new Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Ultra-Thin Blue Lacquered Dial

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watch is now treating itself to an all-gold version including a matching bracelet. Its precious metal bracelet, featuring links inspired by the shape of the Maltese cross, is more elegant than ever while radiating a style all its own. In addition to the case/bracelet combination, the brilliance of the gold extends to the blue dial, whose hour-markers, hands, and moon discs are also made of 18K 5N pink gold.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Selwinding and FiftySix Complete Calendar with Sepia Brown Dials

Unveiled in 2018, the Vacheron Constantin FiftySix collection audaciously mixes eras. Its part-retro, part- contemporary silhouette inspired by an iconic 1956 watch reveals its playfulness through a new sepia brown-toned dial color. A look imbued with a vintage touch interpreted through two pink gold models with a calfskin strap designed for everyday wear. Two new pink gold versions reinterpreting the iconic reference 6073, launched in 1956 and inspired by the shape of the Maltese cross.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers 'La Musique du Temps' Astronomical Striking Grand Complication

The new Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers 'La Musique du Temps' Astronomical Striking Grand Complication is an ode to music and provides a fresh demonstration of Vacheron Constantin's technical mastery in the creation of horological grand complications. As part of the range of exceptional chiming watches named "La Musique du Temps", this new one-of-a-kind creation is based first and foremost on a minute repeater which determined the construction of the entire movement.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Ultra-Thin Skeleton

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection is enriching its range with new territory to explore. The prestige of a precious metal case and bracelet is now complemented by the extreme sophistication of an open-worked movement that is also ultra-thin and houses a perpetual calendar, giving the timepiece a contemporary and horologically sophisticated look. In this new gold version, Vacheron Constantin highlights the expression of Haute Horlogerie's values.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Presenting the New Cartier Tank Asymétrique Skeleton

The Cartier Privé collection highlights the design of the Maison’s legendary watches. Since 2015, Cartier Privé has been releasing variations in limited and numbered series. Following the Crash watch, the Tank Cintrée and the Tonneau watch — the first models to be reinterpreted by the Cartier watchmaking design studio— it is the Tank Asymétrique’s turn to enter the exclusive circle of this connoisseurs’ club.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Presenting the New Cartier Tank Asymétrique

The Cartier Privé collection highlights the design of the Maison’s legendary watches. Since 2015, Cartier Privé has been releasing variations in limited and numbered series. Following the Crash watch, the Tank Cintrée and the Tonneau watch — the first models to be reinterpreted by the Cartier watchmaking design studio— it is the Tank Asymétrique’s turn to enter the exclusive circle of this connoisseurs’ club.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Presenting the Cartier Santos-Dumont XL

We thought we knew all there was to know about this watch created in 1904 by Louis Cartier for his friend, Alberto Santos- Dumont, which allowed the aviator to read the time in flight. The first modern men’s wristwatch, it made its mark with a pure design incorporating a square bezel with visible screws. We knew, too, of the watch’s symbolic strength —an accessory designed to go ever higher, always further. Nothing would have predicted what it had in store for us. Because in the power of its original design infinite possibilities are revealed; because its timeless shape never ceases to inspire Cartier for new interpretations.

Watches & Wonders 2020: The New Pasha de Cartier Collection

A square inside a circle, an extrovert, and a unisex watch is what the new Pasha de Cartier stands for since 1985 when it was first launched. Produced in steel, yellow gold, pink gold, and set with diamonds, the Pasha de Cartier collection includes many models, incorporating fine jewelry pieces and fine watchmaking creations with skeleton versions. With its distinctive codes and extraordinary design, the Pasha watch is for those who think big. A broad worldview that echoes a whole new generation of successful talent. Their success is reflected in new, unique, and diverse creative projects being launched in 2020 that set them apart from previous generations.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Maillon de Cartier Collection

The Maillon de Cartier is first and foremost a statement of style. The chain-link bracelet remains a composed centerpiece, one that plays on classic codes, whilst reinventing today’s attitudes. The Maillon de Cartier watch is firstly a jewel designed by the Cartier watchmaking studios. A precious watch that resides in the creative watchmaking repertoire of the Maison. A bracelet whose chain-links are offset and aligned on the bias by Cartier.

Watches & Wonders 2020: Cartier Santos-Dumont Engraved Limited Editions

The new Engraved Cartier Santos-Dumont Limited Edition watches pay homage to Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont one of the pioneers of aviation. “Go further” could have been Santos-Dumont’s motto, which pushed him to invent delicate, poetic flying machines for his pleasure and that of Parisian spectators —machines that connected dreams and technology, man and sky. This is the story told by the new Santos-Dumont watches.

News: Presenting the De Bethune DB28XP 10th Anniversary Watches

De Bethune Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the DB28 drawing on the quintessence of its DNA, and releasing three new watches. When the first De Bethune DB28 was launched in 2010, De Bethune's idea was to present a timepiece with an identity all its own and a resolutely futuristic vision of the art of watchmaking. The distinctive case shape, the crown at 12 o'clock inspired by pocket watches. Just some of the hallmarks of the contemporary aestheticism specific to De Bethune.

News: Cartier launches Cartier Watchmaking Encounters. An International Website Dedicated to 2020 Novelties.

In the absence of a major watchmaking fair this year, the Maison Cartier is launching www.cartierwatchmakingencounters.com, an international consumer website dedicated to this year’s watchmaking novelties, on April 25th, 2020. This edition will be placed under the sign of unexpected encounters between shapes and ideas, nurtured by the Maison and expressed through its watchmaking creations. Through this dedicated website, visitors will be able to first discover iconic watches like the Pasha, the Maison’s cult watch since its inception in 1985, featured in a new interpretation.

News: Watches & Wonders 2020 Will Take Place Online Beginning April 25th

In light of the unprecedented challenges we are all facing, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie —FHH— has accelerated the digitalization of its Watches & Wonders concept and will be able to launch a new online platform on April 25th at watchesandwonders.com. Featuring 30 of the world’s leading fine watch brands including A. Lange & Söhne, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son, Cartier, Girard-Perregaux, HYT, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, MB&F, Panerai, Piaget, Roger Dubuis and Vacheron Constantin amongst others, the FHH’s site will provide an unparalleled opportunity to discover the watchmaking universe, as well as the newest watch introductions for 2020. A robust offering of customizable content, curated by the FHH, will also ensure a vibrant educational experience for all watch enthusiasts.

Breaking News: Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020 Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

Watches & Wonders Geneva cancels its upcoming edition initially planned from April 25th to 29th 2020. In view of the latest developments concerning the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie as the organizer of Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020 has proactively anticipated the potential risks that travels and important international gatherings could entail. Therefore, in order to protect the health and wellbeing of all their guests, press, partners and teams, the decision has been taken to cancel the upcoming edition of Watches & Wonders Geneva.

Breaking News: The SIHH Geneva Rebrands as Watches & Wonders Geneva. From April 25th thru April 29th, 2020.

For its 30th edition in April 2020 in Geneva, the SIHH —Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie— makes the biggest change in its history. With a new format, new name, new dates and new audiences, SIHH becomes Watches & Wonders Geneva: an unprecedented concept, now in association with the City and the Canton of Geneva.Watches & Wonders: a name, a brand, a global concept. The FHH has been working for the past three years on a plan to evolve its activities and associate brands to better align with the changing needs of their key audiences —watch manufacturers, retailers, media and end consumers— and the shifts taking place in the fine watchmaking world overall.

Posted on October 16, 2019 and filed under Watches & Wonders, SIHH, News.

Experience: Watches & Wonders Miami 2019. Watches, Cars, People and the Good Life.

This past weekend, we attended the second edition of Watches & Wonders Miami 2019 which took place at the Miami Design District from February 15th-17th, 2019. This event organized by the Miami Design District Associates in partnership with the FHH —Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie— presented 30 brands including: A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Bvlgari, Cartier, De Bethune, Dior, F.P. Journe, Girard-Perregaux, H. Moser & Cie., Hublot, HYT, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Kari Voutilainen, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Panerai, Piaget, RJ Romain Jerome, Roger Dubuis, Romain Gauthier, Speake-Marin, Tag Heuer, Tiffany & Co., Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels and Zenith.

Experience: Watches & Wonders Miami 2018. When Haute Horlogerie Meets the MIA.

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of attending the debut of 'Watches & Wonders Miami' which took place from February 16th-19th, 2018. This event organized by the Miami Design District Associates in partnership with the FHH —Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie— presented 21 watch maisons including: A. Lange & Sohne, Armin Strom, Audemars Piguet, Bvlgari, Cartier, F.P. Journe, Hermès, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Kari Voutilainen, Louis Vuitton, Panerai, Parmigiani Fleurier, Piaget, Ralph Lauren, Romain Jerome, Romain Gauthier, Tag Heuer, Vacheron Constantin and Van Cleef & Arpels.