If regular stainless steel Rolex Daytonas seem scarce nowadays, just imagine how hard it is to run into a modified Rolex Daytona like the Artisans de Genève Rubens Barrichello Gold Daytona we are talking about. Artisans de Genève is a watchmaking workshop based in Geneva, Switzerland that offers exclusive service of watch modification for private customers. Their modifications are made exclusively upon request, at their workshops in Switzerland, all done by independent and highly skilled watchmakers
News: Presenting the Audemars Piguet [Re]master01 Selfwinding Chronograph
People are very cognizant of the design shakeup that took place in the 1970s and in the early 2000s. However, creative expressions of case form and dial design have occurred during every decade of our history. For the new Audemars Piguet [Re]master01, the brand is exploring the strength and elegance of one of their chronograph wristwatches from 1943 through the prism of 2020. This is not a historic reissue but a contemporary remastering of one of their past creations.
News: Presenting the MB&F HM10 Bulldog. Available in Titanium and Red Gold.
The relationship between man and watch is as nuanced as the one between man and dog. Therefore, MB&F has decided to launch a new timepiece to celebrate this relationship. The new MB&F HM10 Bulldog features a rounded, compact body of titanium or red gold, coupled with a generous ration of sapphire crystal. Two prominent aluminum time-display ‘eyes’, rolling at anyone who dares look its way. A collar studded with projections that allow you to wind the mainspring or set the time. Stout but flexible ‘legs’ that wrap firmly around your wrist. A massive jaw. And above all, a big heart beating steadily at 2.5Hz —18,000vph.
News: Presenting the Breguet Marine Running Equation ref. 5887 Rose Gold
Following their unique heritage, Breguet launched the Marine Running Equation ref. 5887 in platinum during Baselworld 2017. Three years later, we present you with a new iteration of this Grande Complication that marks the start of a new era for the contemporary Marine collection. The new Marine Running Equation ref. 5887 —Marine Tourbillon Équation Marchante ref. 5887— in a 43.9 mm rose gold case combines the bold and sporty aesthetic that has always marked the Breguet Marine line with a highly complicated movement and the finest hand decoration.
Rare Bird: IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Galápagos Islands Edition
One of the coolest watches out there and one of our favorite almost blacked out timepieces is the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Galapagos Islands Edition ref. IW376705. This timepiece is the first watch in the industry to be fully coated in rubber since the release of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad that came out in 2002 with only its bezel coated in rubber. The Aquatimer Chronograph Galapagos features a 44 mm stainless steel vulcanized in black rubber making it a totally stealthy watch. Released in 2009, this watch made a statement about a new partnership for the environment when IWC signed an agreement with the Charles Darwin Foundation.
News: Presenting the Breguet Classique ref. 7137 and Classique ref. 7337
Thanks to its mastery in the art of engine-turning, Breguet has given two iconic models from its Classique collection, the 7137 and the 7337, a new look. These new models come in rose gold with a silvered gold dial and, on a more contemporary note, in white gold with a gold dial in “Breguet blue” color.
Rare Bird: Urwerk UR-110 Eastwood with an Ebony Case and Limited to 5 Pieces
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.
