The MB&F Horological Machine No. 7 Aquapod was first released in titanium with a blue bezel and in 18K 5N red gold with black bezel back in 2017. A year after, a third version of the watch was presented in titanium but with a gorgeous bright green bezel. Inspired by a jellyfish and the ocean, the MB&F Horological Machine No. 7 conquers the confines of the ocean and plunges into the water. Right on time for the summer this year, a fourth version in platinum with a bright red bezel was added to the mix. The MB&F is available in a limited edition of 50 pieces in grade 5 titanium with green bezel, 33 in titanium with blue bezel, 66 in 18K 5N red gold and 25 pieces in platinum.
Insider: Panerai Luminor Tourbillon GMT Titanium PAM 768. The Green Lantern 'Lo Scienziato'.
The iconic Panerai Tourbillon ‘Lo Scienziato’ is back with a bolder look and dressed in a green highly contrasting look. First released in 2016 as the Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titanium PAM 578, the new Panerai Luminor Tourbillon GMT Titanium PAM 768 is a skeletonized tourbillon, dedicated to the Tuscan genius Galileo Galilei, who with his discoveries laid the foundations for the development of mechanical timepieces. This watch is the result of in-depth research and development carried out by the Laboratorio di Idee within the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel.
Insider: Richard Mille RM 26-02 Tourbillon Evil Eye. Perfectly Suited for Halloween.
The concept of the Evil Eye, also known as Ayin Harsha in Arabic countries, Nazar in Turkey or Matiasma in Greece, is a glance believed to have the power to cause harm to those on whom it falls and can come from anyone at any moment. The belief is that the cause can be zealously, malevolent jealousy or envy. The Evil Eye knows no boundaries except those imposed on it by various protective talismans, like those popular Turkish or Israeli blown glass blue and white eyes. Today, we bring you a different type of amulet, one that you can strap on your wrist and protect you as others less fortunate take a quick glimpse at your powerful timepiece.
News: Presenting the MB&F + Loupe System Project LpX. The First Collaboration Between the Two.
If you’re a serious watch enthusiast, you have undoubtedly heard of Loupe System —quite simply the most advanced portable magnifying loupes in the world today. Loupe System has teamed up with MB&F to create Project LpX, an intergalactic magnification station enabling accurate viewing of watch movement details, while simultaneously reminding you of the immensity of our galaxy. Synchronous, forward-thinking imagination knows no boundaries.
Insider: Franck Muller Vanguard Racing Skeleton 'La Mejor Carrera del Mundo' Carbon. A Stunning 75-Piece Limited Edition Celebrating the World of Motorsports.
First presented at the SIAR 2019 just a week before the Mexican F1 Grand Prix comes the Franck Muller Vanguard ‘La Mejor Carrera del Mundo’ —the best race in the world— Limited Edtion. Available in carbon or in rose gold, the watch celebrates the world of motor racing with the colors of the Mexican flag. While the carbon model is available in a limited edition of 75 pieces, the rose gold model comes in a 25-piece limited edition. Both watches feature the colors of the Mexican flag between 11 and 1 o’clock.
Insider: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB1 'Oeuvre d'Or' White Gold Dial. Our Favorite Execution of this Model.
Four years after its launch by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the co-president of Chopard and founder of Chopard's in-house manufacture L.U.C division, Ferdinand Berthoud was awarded the highest prize in the watchmaking industry —Grand Prix “Aiguille d’Or” at the 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève—, and earlier this year, the brand presented a new collection called ‘Oeuvre d’Or’ in a new artistic interpretation of its original creation, the Chronomètre FB 1. For the occasion of the SIAR 2019 in Mexico City, Ferdinand Berthoud presented a new iteration of the Oeuvre d’Or’ this time sporting a dial made of white gold rather than in yellow gold as in its previous iterations.
News: Presenting the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus. The First Stainless Steel Sports Watch Family for the Brand.
Until today, A. Lange & Söhne had five watch families: Lange 1, Saxonia, 1815, Richard Lange and the Zeitwerk. Presented today, the new Odysseus is a new face that introduces a sixth watch family. And as usual at Lange, it is endowed not only with a distinctive design but also with a newly developed movement. What first meets the eye on the dark-blue dial is the day-of-week and date display. Located on the right, the Lange outsize date in the classic double aperture is complemented with an equally large day of the week display on the left. The outer verticals of the frames echo the curvature of the bezel. The typical Lange font is used for both displays, though here, the numerals and letters are white against a blue background. The newly developed mechanism consists of 99 individual parts.
News: Introducing the HYT H5 Timepiece. Equipped with a Brand New In-House Calibre Developed by Eric Coudray.
Today, the brand debuted the H5 collection, featuring a new design and the brand new proprietary 501 calibre movement that took over three years to develop with master watchmaker, Eric Coudray. The H5 is a limited edition of 25 pieces and comes in two versions: a stainless steel case with green fluid on a grey rubber strap, and black fluid on a black rubber strap. HYT continues to push the boundaries of the horological comfort zone, and even more so, the new movement marries fluid technology with a mechanical approach. Both editions pair back to HYT’s classic green palette and feature an eye-catching neoralite hour ring with superluminova.
Insider: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Ultra-Thin ref. 26586IP. The World's Thinnest Automatic Perpetual Calendar.
Perpetual calendars come in all forms, shapes, metals, and prices. However, few brands stand out from the rest as far as their perpetual calendars in terms of history, reliability, and prestige. When you are looking for a perpetual calendar the first brand names that pop up would be Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin as these make the ‘holy trinity of watchmaking’. Audemars Piguet has a long history making perpetual calendars and after the successful release of the Royal Oak Perpetual ref. 26574 at the end of 2015, the brand pushed the envelope even further in 2018 presenting a prototype of what would become the world’s thinnest automatic perpetual calendar.
Eye Candy: Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 mm. Two Stunning References and a Lot of Watch for the Money.
Finally we got to see the new Chopard Alpine Eagle in the metal and all we can say is that this watch is simply stunning. Incredibly finished, its bracelet fits like a glove and very comfortably. Contemporary, refined and assertive, the new Alpine Eagle sports chic timepiece collection is a state-of-the-art reinterpretation of the St. Moritz, the first watch created in 1980 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now co-president of Chopard. Imagined and personally designed by him, Alpine Eagle is driven by his passion for the Alps and by the lofty power of the eagle that reigns supreme there. Crafted from an exclusive, ultra-resistant and light-reflecting metal named Lucent Steel A223, it beats to the rhythm of a Chopard chronometer-certified movement.
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.
Insider: Introducing the Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1. A Watch 95% Hand Made Using Hand-Operated Tools.
For the very first time we bring you live pictures before any other U.S. media outlet all taken with an iPhone 11 Pro Max straight from the SIAR 2019 in Mexico City. With 95% of this timepiece —including the hairspring— made using only hand-operated tools, one single timepiece requiring an extraordinary 6,000 hours work —equal to three years man-hours—,the new Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 takes traditional watchmaking to a new unprecedented summit. Never before has a hand-made timepiece exhibited such a high level of workmanship and precision. This timepiece, unique in the history of watchmaking, is the fruit of a technical and human endeavor of epic proportions, enlisting extraordinary talents and setting the course for the future.
News: Louis Moinet 'Only Mexico' Unique Piece. Honoring the Aztecs, Zapotecs, Mayans and the Allende Meteorite.
The just released Louis Moinet ‘Only Mexico’ watch is a unique piece that pays tribute to roots of Mexican culture. Ateliers Louis Moinet painstakingly gathered information and sought out the most typical materials for Mexico and then blended them together in this spectacular, original creation. One key highlight is the presence of the Allende meteorite, found in the State of Chihuahua. Released on the occasion of the SIAR 2019 —Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería México—, the Louis Moinet ‘Only Mexico’ is fitted with Louis Moinet’s mechanical tourbillon calibre LM35. This mechanical manual wound movement won the gold medal at the most recent International Chronometry Competition.
Insider: HYT SOONOW Mexico 'Día de los Muertos' Edition. A 5-Piece Limited Edition with Green and Red Like the Mexican Flag.
First released back in June of 2019, the HYT SOONOW offers an intriguing and captivating presentation of time’s flow is a constant reminder that every second counts. The HYT SOONOW showcases this dynamic view of the now as a mobile pivotal point between the path traveled so far, and what could potentially lie ahead. Immediacy becomes an open door. The past empowers the present; then they build the future together. Available in two editions —one in black DLC stainless steel with green fluid and the other in satin-brushed stainless steel with blue fluid— up until then, the new SOONOW Mexico ‘Día de los Muertos’ Edition brings the green and red colors of the Mexican flag into the equation.
Experience: Visiting the Armin Strom Manufacture in Biel/Bienne. A Small but Mighty Fully Integrated Independent Watchmaking Manufacture.
Biel/Bienne is the tenth largest city in Switzerland and the only Swiss city with bilingual signage in German and French. Located in between German and French speaking cities, Biel/Bienne —name in both German and French— is surrounded by the Swiss Alps and magnificent crystal clear water lakes. Home to the Armin Strom Manufacture and also to Swatch Group brands like Omega and Swatch along with one of Rolex’s final assembly facilities, Biel/Bienne will captivate your senses with its Art Deco architecture, Bauhaus landmarks and views of the Swiss Alps for days. Less than two hours away by train from Zürich and only 15 minutes from Neuchâtel, Biel/Bienne is situated alongside the Biel Lake that together with Lake Morat and Lake Neuchâtel, is one of the three large lakes in the Jura region of Switzerland.
Eye Candy: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar ref. 4300V. A Blue Dial and 121.5 Grams of Gold Goodness.
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar ref. 4300V was first released in 2018 and this year ref. 4300V/000R-B5094 was added. This reference sporting a gorgeous blue dial brings this watch another notch up. The watch is fitted with a slender case in 18K 5N pink gold measuring just 8.1 mm in thickness and powered by a new calibre 1120 QP/1. This new Overseas Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar is simply stunning in the metal and is powered by one of the slimmest movements on the market.
News: Presenting the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Black Ceramic ref. 26585CE
Perhaps the hottest watch released by Audemars Piguet this year, the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar makes a new appearance now with an openworked dial and cloaked in a black ceramic case. The new Audemars Piguet ref. 26585CE.OO.1225CE.01 is a true feat of technical mastery with its openworked sapphire dial and the movement’s visible pink gold components. Measuring 41 mm in diameter like all other Royal Oak Perpetual Calendars released as of the end of 2015.
News: Presenting the New Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Feuille. The Rebirth of a Watch from 1959.
Under its veil of diamonds, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Feuille watch for women in white gold combines watchmaking expertise and jewellery perfection, a tradition at Jaeger-LeCoultre. After the 101 Reine and 101 Feuille interpretations in rose gold were made available for the 2018 Venice Film Festival, the Grande Maison drew inspiration once more from its extraordinary legacy to bring an iconic model back to life, which was first created in 1959. Under the dome of the elegant and refined leaf, which gives it part of its name, this new jewellery-watch conceals the renowned Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101.
News: Presenting the Chopard Alpine Eagle Collection. A Reinterpretation of the St. Moritz from 1980.
Contemporary, refined and assertive, the new Alpine Eagle sports chic timepiece collection is a state-of-the-art reinterpretation of the St. Moritz, the first watch created in 1980 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now co-president of Chopard. Imagined and personally designed by him, Alpine Eagle is driven by his passion for the Alps and by the lofty power of the eagle that reigns supreme there. Crafted from an exclusive, ultra-resistant and light-reflecting metal named Lucent Steel A223, it beats to the rhythm of a Chopard chronometer-certified movement. Bearing testament to Chopard's ethical approach, Alpine Eagle gives the Maison an opportunity to reveal its new commitment to protecting the Alpine environment through the launch of the Eagle Wings Foundation of which Karl-Friedrich Scheufele is founding member. Alpine Eagle is dedicated to contemporary eagles, the aspiring men who outperform in their daily lives and whose vision inspires and elevates.
News: Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019. Six Limited Edition Watches Unveiled.
After 2012 in Dubai, 2013 in Munich, 2015 in London and 2017 in New York, Singapore has now been chosen by Patek Philippe as the venue for the fifth exhibition that offers in-depth insights into its universe and its creations. From Saturday, September 28 until Sunday, October 13, 2019, collectors, aficionados of watchmaking artistry and the general public can immerse themselves in the world of Patek Philippe as if they were personally visiting the historic salons on Rue du Rhône in Geneva, the manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, or the Patek Philippe Museum. It is a unique opportunity to cast a backstage glance at the last independent family-owned Genevan watchmaking company.Taking place during the Singapore Bicentennial year, the Grand Exhibition underlines the importance of Singapore and Southeast Asia for Patek Philippe.
