Spotting a Urwerk timepiece in the wild is already a rarity; therefore, running into a Urwerk UR-110 Eastwood with an ebony top case is even rarer. The UR-110 continues to be Urwerk’s radical tradition of telling the time using orbiting satellite complications. In the UR-110, time is always shown on the right side of the watch. In the case of the Urwerk Eastwood, the case measuring 47 mm x 51 mm x 16 mm is made out of ebony precious wood. Unconventional in terms of time telling but also very unconventional in terms of the use of precious wood for the top part of the case. This is the final timepiece in the UR-110 series.
Experience: Las Garrafas Máscara de Xaguar Naranja Mezcal. Like a Daytona and a Royal Oak, Always Evolving.
Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave and the word comes from the Nahuatl language mexcalli, which means ‘oven-cooked agave’. While all tequilas are considered mezcals, not all mezcals can be tequilas. Even though tequila and mezcal are both agave-based distilled spirits, tequila can only be made out of blue agave —agave tequilana— and that is one of the main differences between these two Mexican spirits, not to mention the prominent smoky flavor of mezcal on the palate.
Rare Bird: Rolex GMT Master ref. 1675 Pepsi from Former Mexican President José López Portillo
I was born just a few years before President José López Portillo y Pacheco took office in Mexico in 1976 and I spent much of my childhood drooling over the president’s watches —including a stainless steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo ref. 5402ST—, his sense of style and extravagant lifestyle. Thanks to López Portillo and to the line of business in which my family was involved, we had a bonanza era. Sadly, for the majority of the country and for businessmen like Manuel Espinosa Yglesias —the owner of Bancomer—, it was the worst presidential term ever. Abundance, mostly driven by oil prices turned into a disastrous presidential term after the banking system was nationalized in 1982.
News: Presenting the new Bell & Ross R.S.20 Collection
The 2020 R.S. collection is inspired by yellow and black Formula 1 cars. Bell & Ross’ fifth collection is the new R.S.20. Partnering with the Renault F1 Team since 2016 and studying the world of Formula 1 ever since, this partnership solidifies the coming together of two French brands, united by their shared values of high performance and high tech. The fifth collection of R.S. watches has just been released and has the “Formula 1 of the future” theme. It is composed of four sports chronographs including an exceptional tourbillon.
News: Presenting the H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Concept Limited Editions
It has been five years since H. Moser & Cie. released their first purely minimalist Concept model, equipped with a dial void of indices or logo. Driven by a desire to return to the essential, the Schaffhausen manufacture has redefined the notion of luxury, human watchmaking: by stripping away the superfluous and focusing not simply on displaying the time, but embodying a true expression of emotion. The Concept series was so successful that H. Moser & Cie. decided to include it in its collection. The fumé dial has become the brand's signature - even without a logo - so much so that 'fumé' is now automatically associated with H. Moser & Cie.
News: Presenting the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Ice and Freak X Magma
The unique engineering and design of these two models take the Freak concept to a new level, the lifeblood of Ulysse Nardin’s pioneering innovation pumping through each piece. Reflecting, respectively, the stoic polar ice floes and the majestic volcanos that regenerate the earth, they are an appetizing preview of the upcoming Ulysse Nardin novelties. Like Homer’s fearless hero, Ulysse Nardin has once again gone to Xtremes to visit the furthermost forces of nature with its two new Freak X timepieces. The Freak X Ice in titanium and the Freak X Magma in lava red carbon fiber and titanium black DLC will make you fear the cold and crave the burn.
Insider: De Bethune DB28 GS Grand Bleu. Sporty, Elegant and Refined.
In 2002, 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. Today, after stepping down and ceding all his shares, David Zanetta is long gone from De Bethune and Pierre Jacques along with Giovanni Perin —a private equity investor— are now leading the brand better than ever. Each year for a few hundred fortunate connoisseurs around the world, De Bethune offers timepieces with captivating designs like the one we have here.
Breaking News: Baselworld 2020 Cancelled Due to Coronavirus and Postponed to January 2021
As expected, Baselworld 2020 has been cancelled and postponed until January 2021. For health safety reasons and in accordance with the precautionary principle following the bans of large-scale public and private events issued today by the Swiss federal and cantonal authorities, Baselworld announces that it has taken the decision to postpone the show to Thursday, January 28th, 2021 thru Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 —Press Day on Wednesday 27th January—, due to concerns related to the Coronavirus Covid-19.
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.
News: Presenting the MB&F Legacy Machine FlyingT in Red Gold and in Platinum
First presented in March of 2019 as MB&F’s first ladies’ timepiece ever, the Legacy Machine FlyingT reappears with two brand new iterations, one in red gold and the other in platinum. A watch that took four years to develop when Max Büsser began thinking about making something inspired by the feminine influences in his life. Initially, the MB&F Legacy Machine FlyingT was only available in three different versions…
Eye Candy: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon
Vacheron Constantin timepieces come in all shapes and forms and at times featuring multiple complications. The Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon we have here combines two incredible complications in a generous 44 mm white gold case with an astonishing hand-painted enamel dial and sporting an elegant dark blue alligator strap. Its finely tuned minute repeating mechanism is gloriously accompanied by the beat of its tourbillon mechanism with carriage in the shape of a Maltese cross.
Experience: See a Clean Future Water Sunglasses x RVS Eyewear and Swiss Artist Ugo Rondinone
With Spring right around the corner in less than a month, it is that time when we start talking about sunglasses, swimwear and all those other objects of desire that we love here at WCL and we crave in preparation for Spring and Summer. The See a Clean Future Water Sunglasses by RVS Eyewear and Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone were conceived with a vision in mind and the four terrestrial elements. Since shaded lenses provide a filter to protect our eyes, the people at ONE, ALL, EVERY sought out a designer and an artist, to come out with these inspirational clear frame sunglasses produced in Japan.
Insider: Panerai Radiomir 8 Days PAM 992. One of the Only Two Panerai References with Patina Steel Case.
The first modern Panerai Radiomir watch honoring ref. 3646 from the late 1930s was the Panerai 'Radiomir Black Seal' PAM 183 launched in 2004. Equipped with a 45 mm stainless steel cushion-shaped case, this iteration was 2 mm smaller than the original Radiomir watches that had cases measuring 47mm in diameter. The new Panerai Radiomir 8 Days PAM 992 remains true to the modern Panerai spirit cased in a 45 mm stainless steel case.
News: Presenting the Breitling AVI ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition
In 1953, Breitling launched its Ref. 765 AVI, a pilot’s watch —AVI stood for “aviation”— known as the “Co-Pilot”. It had a particularly bold look with a rotating bezel and oversized Arabic numerals, and its impressive legibility made it a favorite among aviators. Breitling is honoring this classic chronograph’s legacy with the AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition. The new AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition is a carefully researched and crafted re-edition of the legendary Co-Pilot and is based on one of the early iterations from that year.
News: Presenting the Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Flat Blue Enamel Dial ref. 5367
To make it, even more interesting if that was even possible, Breguet adorns the dial of its Extra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon ref. 5367 with a touch of deep blue cased in a platinum case measuring 41 mm in diameter —just like its predecessors. This blue dial in a traditional grand feu enamel technique is an ode to the limited number of artisans still capable of mastering this age-old process, which was dear to Abraham-Louis Breguet, as he appreciated the spotless aspect it conferred on watches.
News: Presenting the Vacheron Constantin Égérie. A New Collection Dedicated to Women.
Today, the oldest watch manufacture in the world with over 265 years of heritage, unveils a totally new collection dedicated to women. And after seeing the first images of the new watches all we could say was wow. Flawlessly designed and carefully executed, the new Vacheron Constantin Égérie is simply stunning and a watch that for sure will be very well received by the ladies.
News: Vacheron Constantin Opening New Flagship Boutique in New York's East 57th Street
Vacheron Constantin with over 265 years of heritage, announces plans for a Spring 2021 opening of a new flagship between Madison and Park Avenue on East 57th Street in midtown Manhattan. In keeping with Vacheron Constantin’s high level of sophistication and commitment to outstanding customer service, the move from the Maison’s existing location on Madison Avenue and 64th Street represents an opportunity to expand space and offer new customer experiences.
News: Presenting the Bell & Ross BR 03-92 GREY LUM
Bell & Ross launched its LUM line in 2017 with the BR03‐92 HOROLUM line. The brand has since unveiled other new models in the same category including the BR03‐94 HOROLUM and BR03‐92 NIGHTLUM and, more recently, the BR03‐92 FULL LUM. The suffix ‘LUM’ in their name means ‘lumière’ —light— and refers to one of the fundamental qualities of Bell & Ross watches, which are celebrated for their unfaltering legibility. These models, with micro‐blasted steel or matte ceramic cases, have exceptional display qualities thanks to the application of superluminova C3.
Breaking News: Phillips Watches to Participate at Baselworld 2020
For the very first time, in over 100 years, Baselworld welcomes an auction house into the fair. During this year’s fair, the world leader in watch sales, Phillips Watches —Phillips in Association with Bacs&Russo— will be at the Messeplatz. Never before has an auction house exhibited in a major watchmaking show.
News: HYT 1.0 x MR PORTER Limited Edition. The First Collaboration of an Independent Watch Brand with This Online Retailer.
Since launching in February 2011, MR PORTER has established itself as the award-winning global retail and content destination for men’s style, with an unparalleled product offering from the world’s best menswear and lifestyle brands, including own labels Mr P. and Kingsman. Additionally, MR PORTER offers express worldwide shipping to more than 170 countries, including same-day delivery to New York and London, and provides a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, with easy returns and multi-lingual customer care and personal-shopping teams who are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
