Right before Baselworld 2016 kicks-off next week, Laurent Ferrier introduces a special limited edition of the Galet Traveller designed exclusively for the U.S. market, with a new enamel dial that gives the entire North American continent pride of place. For aesthetic reasons, the dial has been aligned with the north pole slightly off center and the usual reference point of the Greenwich Meridian rotated roughly 90 degrees anti-clockwise to allow a full view of the United States.
Insider: Richard Mille RM 011 Automatic Flyback Chronograph 'Midnight Fire'. Hands-on with the 88-Piece Limited Edition for the Americas.
The Richard Mille RM 011 Felipe Massa Flyback Chronograph 'Midnight Fire' is an emblematic model by Richard Mille, named for Felipe Massa from its very conception. This new watch is available in a 88-piece limited edition exclusively available throughout the Richard Mille boutiques and authorized dealers across the Americas. Fire glows brightest in the darkest of night. Richard Mille’s new limited edition version of the RM 011 Automatic Flyback Chronograph 'Midnight Fire' employs high-tech materials to capture the deepest black of the night’s darkest hour, and ignites it with fiery red details.
Rare Bird: Officine Panerai Luminor Marina Left-Handed PAM 26K 'Destro'. A 1,000-Piece Vendome Inspired Limited Edition.
When it comes to the Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 26K 'Destro', you rarely run into a complete new old stock set like this one. When you see one, you know what to do. The Panerai Luminor Marina Left-Handed PAM 26 is a 1,000-piece limited edition paying homage to one of the most iconic Panerais from the Vendome era. The Panerai Luminor Marina PAM 26K 'Destro' released in 2008, quickly gained momentum as it is a perfect reinterpretation of the PAM 26B.
Watch Goodies: Zenith El Primero 1969 Chronograph Wall Clock. One of Our Favorite Clocks Out There.
Wall clocks designed after of some of the most iconic watches in the world is something every watch collector loves and lusts after. Whether you run into them at an authorized dealer, an airport lounge or just at someone's office or home, branded wall clocks are the type of watch paraphernalia that when you are a serious watch collector you would love to own.
Insider: De Bethune DB28 GS Grand Sport. A Perfect 'Haute Horlogerie' Timepiece for Spring and Summer.
In 2002, when David Zanetta, a collector with a passion for art, history and timepieces, decided to join forces in founding De Bethune with Denis Flageollet, a fourth generation descendant of watchmakers. Each year for a few hundred fortunate connoisseurs around the world, De Bethune offers models enshrining the quintessence of mechanical horology and captivating designs like the one we have here. This time, we take a closer hands-on look at the De Bethune DB28 GS Grand Sport with a new blue natural rubber strap and a 300ft —100 meters— water resistance, making it an ideal timepiece for Spring or Summer.
News: Pre-Baselworld 2016 Presenting the new MCT Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps Sequential Two S210.
In preparation for Baselworld 2016, may we present you the new MCT Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps Sequential Two S210. This new watch featuring MCT's signature prism display concept is presented for the very first time in a 46.4 mm Titanium round case. The innovative time display and impeccably crafted case exhibits all of the key design elements that established the Swiss brand's reputation, including a sapphire ring around the case-band.
News: Richard Mille Announces Partnership with Aston Martin. A Long-Term Global Partnership and Racing Collaboration.
In another move highlighting the importance that racing and cars has for Richard Mille, the brand has announced a long-term partnership with the British luxury sports car brand Aston Martin. This will be a global partnership and a racing collaboration. The partnership will see Richard Mille and his skilled group of developers and watchmakers working directly with the design team at Aston Martin led by Marek Reichman, Chief Creative Officer, on an exciting new collection of exclusive Richard Mille watches featuring the iconic Aston Martin wings.
Experience: A Day with Wheel Experts and WX Watches. Bringing Bespoke Luxury Vehicle Cutomization and Watches to the Next Level.
When luxury cars, bespoke wheels, body kits —we are not talking about the models here—, luxury watches and beautiful women intertwine, the result is a captivating day with an unforgettable photo shoot. Guys, you won't want to miss reading the rest of this article. In more than 25 years collecting watches, we've met some interesting folks in the watch collecting world. However, only a handful of times we've ran into passionate watch collectors like our friends at Wheel Experts Automotive Group.
Insider: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision in 5N Red Gold. Even More Stunning than its Predecessor.
After being awarded with the 'Aiguille d’Or' Grand Prix last year in 2015 for excellence, innovation and watchmaking expertise at the 15th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Greubel Forsey decided to recreate its Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision —winner of the Grand Prix— in a 5N red gold case with a multi-level black anthracite dial. The rationale behind the creation of the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Vision was to present their third invention in a case that is as slender as possible and yet able to accommodate the inclined tourbillon cage.
Leap Year 2016: 10 Perpetual Calendar Watches You Could Be Wearing on Leap Day. A Very Special Day for Perpetual Calendar Owners.
Today, February 29, 2016 is a very special day for many reasons. However, what makes this day more special than others, especially for those owning a Perpetual Calendar watch, is the magic surrounding the date change that occurred last night and the one that will occur tonight at midnight as your Perpetual Calendars instantly snap from February 29 to March 1st. To celebrate such a special day, we have put together a list of top ten perpetual calendar watches that you could be wearing on a day like today.
Experience: Porsche 911 Carrera S with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad ref. 25940OK. A Match Made in Heaven.
In the past, we've also featured a Porsche 911 Carrera S in the company of a Richard Mille RM015 Le Mans Classic here. This time, we bring you what we think is one of the best matches between a car and a watch, what we like to call a 'match made in heaven'. The Porsche 911 Carrera S a.k.a. 991 is a one of those cars that exudes power whichever way you look at it and what better match to it than a discontinued Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad ref. 25940OK.OO.D002CA.02.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 26387IO Hands-on Review of an Exceptional Timepiece from AP.
This time we are talking about one of our favorite tourbillons in the market, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph ref. 26387IO.OO.D010CA.01. This watch without a doubt, is a grail for many watchlifestylers and one hell of a watch. This particular Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chrono is an exclusive limited edition only available for sale at the U.S. boutiques.
Insider: Christophe Claret Soprano Westminster Minute Repeater & Tourbillon. Hands-on with the New Chocolate, Blue and Black Models.
A master watchmaker with 25 years of experience, Christophe Claret has combined the finest horological complications in the three new models of the acclaimed Soprano presented at the SIHH 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève. The Soprano is now also available in Chocolate, Blue and Black.
Experience: Fauré Le Page 'Porte Cartes de Crédit'. The 'Under the Radar' Oldest French Luxury 'Maroquinier' for Those that are in the Know.
Fauré Le Page is today the oldest French luxury 'maroquinier' —leather goods company— in the world, and one of those luxury leather goods that is still 'under the radar' and reserved for those watchlifestylers that are in the know and truly enjoy the good life. Established almost 300 hundred years ago in 1717 —135 years before Goyard and 137 years before Louis Vuitton—, by Louis Pigny, it remained in the hands of the same family for seven generations until 1913.
News: Pre-Baselworld 2016 Presenting the new Angelus U20 Ultra-Skeleton Tourbillon. Simply Stunning.
In preparation for Baselworld 2016 and after the successful launch last year of the Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumière —our hands-on review here— that brought the brand back from the ashes; Angelus presents now, the U20 Ultra-Skeleton Tourbillon. The entire U20 Ultra-Skeleton Tourbillon watch has been conceived as a beautiful mechanical haute horlogerie sculpture. Built like a supercar, its design is streamlined and based on structural optimization. Made of sapphire, carbon and titanium, the U20 is at the forefront of cutting-edge watchmaking.
Insider: H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Small Seconds Bryan Ferry Limited Edition. A 100-piece Ode to Roxy Music and 'More Than This'.
If you spent your teenage years in the early 80s —just like we did—, Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry are no strangers to you. Listening to Roxy Music's 'More Than This' was probably a daily ritual as we all witnessed the song climb through the music charts in 1982. "More than this, there is nothing" and that line from the song lyrics stays true to the intrinsic beauty of this magnificent execution from our friends at H. Moser & Cie.
News: Richard Mille Announces New Partnership with McLaren-Honda Formula One Racing Team. No Longer Involved with Renault Sport F1 Team —Formerly Lotus F1 Team.
Richard Mille is delighted to announce a new long-term partnership with the McLaren-Honda Formula One team after dropping their partnership with Lotus. Richard Mille held a partnership with the Lotus F1 team for several years. This move from Richard Mille is either the result of Lotus changing its name to Renault Sport F1 earlier this year and deciding to partner with Bell & Ross, or perhaps just looking forward to become more involved with a stronger and more-likely-to-win team.
News: Breguet Acquires a Dashboard Chronograph Specially Created for Bugatti. Meet The Breguet No. 2023.
Breguet continues to expand its collection of antique pieces with the recent acquisition of their watch No. 2023, a special dashboard chronograph specially made for Bugatti. The Breguet Chronographe Spécial Pour Bugatti No. 2023 was purchased on February 6th, 2016 at an auction that took place in Paris. The Breguet No. 2023 watch testifies to the brilliant and remarkable diversification demonstrated by the Maison throughout its history. The dashboard chronograph No. 2023 was acquired from Artcurial during the closing auction of the Rétromobile Exhibition, an unmissable event for classic car enthusiasts.
Introducing the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin ref. 26510PT and ref. 26516PT in Platinum with Smoked 'Fumé' Grey Dial. A Watch that not Everyone Saw in Person at the SIHH 2016.
As we come to almost wrap up all the content from our attendance at the SIHH 2016, today, we decided to bring you this hands-on review with live pictures —including our usual wrist shots— of the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin ref. 26510PT and ref. 26516PT in platinum with smoked grey dial.
News: Pre-Baselworld 2016 Presenting the new Arnold & Son HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon. Simply Stunning.
Just as if the Arnold & Son HM Perpetual Moon wasn't stunning enough, in preparation for Baselworld 2016, Arnold & Son brings us a new iteration of what we think is the most beautiful moon phase watch out there. Presented as an evolution of its alluring and precise HM Perpetual Moon, the new HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon, with not one but two of the biggest moon phase indications on the market, rightfully joins the Arnold & Son Royal Collection.
