In the wake of the Vacheron Constantin reference 57260 and its 57 complications presented in 2015, the Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon Piece Unique highlights two emblematic functions for the oldest watchmaking manufacture in the world. Equipped with a bi-axial armillary tourbillon with spherical balance-spring and an instantaneous retrograde display of the hours and minutes in an arch between 12 and 6 o’clock, this timepiece is an exceptional horological structure like no other.
Insider: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Aventador S Blue Double Tourbillon
Towards the end of September of 2017, Roger Dubuis announced the Aventador S orange and yellow watches as the first timepieces to come out from their partnership with the supercar maker from Sant’Agata Bolognese, Lamborghini. A year and a half later, the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Aventador S blue was released to further this strategic partnership. Cloaked in blue, red and with a striking multilayered carbon case, the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Aventador S is a double tourbillon that combines the horological prowess of the Horloger Genevois and the automotive power look of a Lambo.
Eye Candy: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44 Platinum ref. 26401PO. Heavyweight Blues.
A classic in platinum for those that know and crave the best, the Royal Oak Offshore 44 was originally introduced in 2011 by Audemars Piguet with a 44 mm diameter case and a whole new design under ref. 26400. Three years later, Audemars Piguet released the 44 mm Royal Oak Offshore in platinum 950 reference 26401PO we have here. Now officially discontinued, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44mm Platinum ref. 26401PO.OO.A018CR.01 features a blue dial and a blue alligator strap that is somewhat reminiscent of the platinum Royal Oak Offshore Rubens Barrichello II.
Experience: Goyard Leather Gloves. Black and White Pairing for a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500.
Maison Goyard along with Fauré Le Page stand out against other high-end leather makers as they remain more exclusive and hard to get. Goyard originally started as the House of Martin in 1792 by Pierre-Fraçois Martin specialized in box-making, trunk-making, and packing. In 1998 Jean-Michel Signoles —a keen collector and connoisseur of all things Goyard— acquired the company and revived Goyard’s heritage. Re-established as a beacon of timeless elegance, craftsmanship, and exclusivity,
News: Presenting the Panerai Luminor Marina Carbotech PAM 1661
The first time that Panerai released a case made out of Carbotech was in 2015 with the introduction of the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 CarboTech 3 Days Automatic PAM 616. Back then, Carbotech was a remarkable new technical innovation by using a composite material based on carbon fiber, that was never before used in the world of watchmaking and a technology owned by Panerai.
News: Hublot Opens Aspen Boutique and Launches the Spirit of Big Bang Rockies to Celebrate It
Hublot celebrates the opening of its first Aspen boutique and launch of the Special Edition Spirit of Big Bang Rockies two days ago on January 28, 2020. This is Hublot’s first U.S. mountain-resort boutique. The celebration hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cocktail reception, and dinner alongside friend of the brand, Olympic Gold Medalist, and world champion, Bode Miller. VIP and members of the media enjoyed an action-packed day set against the unrivaled Aspen landscape, hitting the slopes at Aspen Snowmass while keeping time with Hublot clocks on display throughout the resort.
News: MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual Yellow Gold. The Second MB&F Ever in this Metal.
In 15 years at MB&F, only one watch has ever been crafted from yellow gold and that was the LM101 Frost Yellow Gold until now. Today, five years later, the Legacy Machine Perpetual makes its appearance in Yellow Gold. First launched in 2015, the LM Perpetual series is one of MB&F’s best sellers with limited editions in white gold, red gold, platinum, and titanium. The vast majority of these variations are sold out; therefore, it was time to introduce a new 18k yellow gold case with a deep blue face, limited to just 25 pieces just like the rest of the previous iterations that were available with the same limitation with the exception of the titanium one which was available in a limited edition of 50 pieces.
Eye Candy: Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar ref. 5740/1G-001. If Blue is your Thing.
The most awaited complication for the Patek Philippe Nautilus collection was for sure the new perpetual calendar ref. 5740 released at Baselworld 2018. With its perpetual calendar complication and a very unique combination of sporty and elegant vibes, the 40 mm case in 18K white gold of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar ref. 5740/1G-001 is simply perfectly sized and its blue dial absolutely stunning. Its blue dial is a true chameleon with its raised horizontal embossing and the sunburst blue color that graced the versions released on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus in 2016.
News: Breitling Navitimer B03 Chronograph Rattrapante 45
Since its development in 1952, the Breitling Navitimer has been one of the world’s most admired chronographs, and, with some recent additions to the family, Breitling has been introducing this watchmaking leg end to a whole new generation of enthusiasts around the world. The Navitimer is arguably the most iconic of all Breitling wristwatches. This twentieth century classic remains popular in the twentyfirst century, more than 65 years after it was first launched to meet the needs of a growing commercial and recreational aviation market. Thanks to the circular slide rule that was capable of performing a range of calculations relevant to aviation, the Navitimer was adopted by pilots and especially favored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association —AOPA. Instantly recognizable, this time less chronograph’s design is as appealing today as it was when it was introduced.
News: Urwerk UR-100 GunMetal. The Third Iteration of the UR-100 Space Time.
The Urwerk U-100 was initially released in two different versions back in September 2019 under the Space-Time names. You can see the previous iterations of this watch here. The Urwerk UR-100 Space-Time was launched in two 25-piece limited editions, one referred to as UR-100 Iron in titanium and steel, and the second one UR-100 Black in black PVD-coated titanium and black PVD-coated steel. The Urwerk UR-100 was inspired by a 19th-century pendulum clock —a present to Felix Baumgartner from his father Geri, a now-retired renowned clock restorer— made by Gustave Sandoz for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago.
Insider: Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Watch. The Thinnest Manual Wound Watch in the World Only 2 MM Thick.
It was in La Côte-aux-Fées that Georges-Edouard Piaget set up his first workshop in the family farmhouse and devoted himself to producing high-precision movements. This was back in 1874 and marked the start of an ever-growing reputation. In 1943, the company took a decision that would prove crucial to its future by registering its brand name. Faithful to its pioneering spirit, Piaget in the late 1950s set about designing and manufacturing the ultra-thin movements that would become one of the Maison’s signatures and leave a lasting impression on watchmaking.
News: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar China Limited Edition. 88 Pieces in Titanium in Collaboration with Horoloupe.
For the very first time, Audemars Piguet unveils a Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar limited edition in full titanium exclusively crafted for the Chinese market. This limited edition of 88 pieces celebrates the Manufacture’s enduring history with China. For this limited edition, Audemars Piguet has chosen a dedicated complication embodying the Manufacture’s DNA. Featuring an ultra-light titanium case and bracelet hand-finished with an alternation of satin-brushed and polished surfaces. The slate grey “Grande Tapisserie” dial provides a delicate contrast with the black subdials and inner bezel as well as the white hour-markers.
Eye Candy: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked ref. 15407ST
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked ref. 15407 is without a doubt one of the top watch grails to own when it comes to AP and in general. With a case measuring 41 mm and 5.51 mm in thickness, its movement tackles the stabilizing issues by fixing a second balance wheel and balance-spring assembly on the same axis. The new patented geometry involves a very complex manufacturing procedure, but the payoff is huge by having greatly improved precision and stability. Fitted with a slate grey open-worked dial with white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, this watch is truly a stunner.
News: Presenting the H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic
H. Moser & Cie. is entering 2020 with a creation certain to make an impact. A new line, a new case, a new integrated bracelet, a new movement, a new dial, and new hands. Everything is new, everything is different, yet everything is Moser. Rather than imitate, the brand chooses to innovate, raising the existing rules to a new level. Fluid lines, geometric curves, dynamic forms, a harmony of contrasts and textures: H. Moser & Cie. adopts minimalism as its guiding force, creating the first integrated automatic chronograph with a central display to offer a flyback function. Named the Streamliner, it has its own distinct personality, is a strikingly different beauty, yet 100% Moser.
News: Presenting the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Calibre 321 in Stainless Steel
Inspired by the Speedmaster ST 105.003 that Ed White wore in 1965 when he became the first American to walk in space, this new 39.70 mm stainless steel model features a bezel ring in polished black ceramic —ZrO2— with a tachymeter scale in white enamel. Gracing the black step dial are the familiar Moonwatch hands, small seconds sub-dial, 30-minute recorder and 12-hour recorder, and central chronograph hand. Collectors will be thrilled to see the addition of the iconic “Dot over Ninety” and other respectful nods to the past, including vintage Omega logos throughout the design.
Experience: Magnanni Camarena Cuero Sneakers. Still Made in Spain by its Founding Family.
Founded by Sebastian Blanco in 1954, Magnanni started making shoes at a five-employee factory in the small town of Almansa in the La Mancha region of Spain. As a side note, the region of La Mancha was made famous by the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha —or just Don Quixote—, the main character in the Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes that is today one of the greatest masterpieces of world literature. Published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615, Don Quixote is the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age and the entire Spanish literary canon.
Experience: Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition Geyser Gray. A Modern Interpretation with Vintage Character Like the Patek Philippe Pilot Travel Time.
What could be more classic than wearing a Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time ref. 5524G while driving a highly rare 50th Anniversary Porsche 911. For five decades, the Porsche 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and such continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts over the world since its debut as the model 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show in September 1963. In 2014, to celebrate half a century of this iconic car, Porsche presented a modern iteration with vintage touches referred to as the 50th anniversary 911.
Experience: Twelve Incredible Perpetual Calendar Pictures to Celebrate the New Year 2020
What better way to start celebrating the New Year than with 12 incredible images of Perpetual Calendars from four of our favorite brands. Perpetual Calendars are the most special type of mechanical watch to wear during New Year’s as this type of complication is the only one that accounts for leap years and which always recognizes the months with 30 or 31 days making that instantaneous calendar wheel jump simply fascinating. These 12 images are some of our favorites and include the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar, the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar ref. 5740, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ref. 26574ST, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Ultra-Thin ref. 26586IP and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master 8-Day Perpetual Calendar.
Experience: Trench London Bond Harrington Jacket. Black and White Themes Like a JLC Master Compressor Extreme World Chronograph.
One of the most anticipated and latest finds is the Trench London line of jackets. Trench London is a very new brand with garments sewn in limited quantities and delivered straight from England. Each month, Trench London will deliver new garments without exceeding more than 100 pieces by line and by design. Trench London carries four different types of jackets or trenchcoats for both men and women. The Trench London Bond Harrington Jacket we spotted it for the very first time worn by a British gentleman in the company of Lewis Hamilton at the Grand Prix of Austin.
News: Presenting the Richard Mille RM 33-02. A Reinterpretation of the RM 33 from 2011.
By marrying the performance of a sports watch with the elegance of a round timepiece, Richard Mille has successfully merged two diametrically opposing characteristics. Overseen by Julien Boillat, the Richard Mille watch exteriors teams have reinterpreted the collection’s first ultra-thin round watch the RM 33 which was introduced in 2011. The taut lines of the case combine the curves of a tonneau shape and the elegance of a round form with a subtle allusion to sporty style in the design of the hollows. This first round Carbon TPT automatic watch exhibits a Carbon TPT bezel and case back alongside a satin-finished red gold caseband.
