First let me say that you all know how much I love Audemars Piguet, the Royal Oak, the Royal Oak Offshore, and music, especially EDM. I’ve spent countless hours spotting watches on the wrists of famous DJs like Afrojack, Steve Angello, Avicci, Cedric Gervais, and Tiësto, and one thing they all had in common is their choice for an Audemars Piguet watch, mostly Royal Oak Offshores. However, I doubt that any of these DJs will be sporting the new Royal Oak Music Edition watches any time soon.
Introducing: Grönefeld 1941 Grönograaf. The 'Horological Brothers' Finally Go Chrono.
Since 2008, Bart and Tim, ‘The Horological Brothers’, have produced a variety of unique mechanisms including a tourbillon minute repeater, a jumping seconds, a flying tourbillon with hacking seconds, and more. Known for their impressive movements where one could wear the watch on the movement side as they are extremely beautiful, they have finally decided to go chrono and present their first chronograph.
Introducing: Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture
Greubel Forsey continues their legacy of innovation with a timepiece that is groundbreaking in both mechanics and design. Explore their ‘city on the wrist’: the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture. A movement unlike any other that is suspended in an unexpected three-dimensional plane where 354 parts are arranged in an exclusive fusion of technicity and aesthetics.
Experience: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin. Influenced by World Travel, Like a Vacheron Constantin Overseas.
Infused with twelve botanicals like the twelve months of the year, the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is as well balanced as the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar. Distilled at the edge of a lake in a shed in a small Irish town called Drumshanbo —like the Vacheron Constantin manufacture founded at the edge of a lake—, the ordinary is made extraordinary.
Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Green Gradient Dial. A Chameleon with a Dozen Shades of Green.
Inspired by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Polaris from 1968, the Polaris collection was introduced as a sporty-elegant option at Jaeger-LeCoultre for those that love the brand but whose lifestyle aligns more with sportier watches. The utilitarian functions, vintage design codes, and modern standards of timekeeping performance are characteristics that distinguish the new Polaris Date with a green gradient dial.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents the New Stellar Odyssey Discovery Workshop
In 2022, Jaeger-LeCoultre pays tribute to the celestial theme in timekeeping and invites you to embark on this Odyssey and discover the astral phenomena that have, for millennia, inspired humans as the basis for measuring time. From the sundial to the first watches equipped with a perpetual calendar; from the immensely large in the skies above us to the immensely small and mechanical worn on the wrist.
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono 'City of Sails' Rose Gold
When you think of Audemars Piguet rare birds of course WCL is the premier destination to find that content you can’t find elsewhere. Since we typically feature the most sought-after APs and some of the rarest limited editions out there, why not talk about the Royal Oak Chronograph ‘City Of Sails’ in 18K rose gold ref. 25979OR.0.0002CA.01 released in a limited edition of 200 pieces.
Experience: Hermès Pavage Watch Box. There are Watch Boxes and Then There's this One.
When it comes to watch boxes, the options are infinite. From leather, to fabric, to wood, watch boxes come in all sorts of shapes and forms. And just like some watch boxes are meant to be taken around the world as you travel with your precious possessions, other watch boxes are meant to simply stay at home and be that one statement decor piece that you lust after day after day.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton Black Limited Edition
Following the success of the Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton in blue, which rapidly sold out upon its release in 2021, Ulysse Nardin relaunches 175 new pieces in black Carbonium. Unveiled last November during the Dubai Watch Week in partnership with leading watch retailer Seddiqi, the technical marvel is back with an audacious choice of a flashy yellow rubber strap and a black R-STRAP made of upcycled fishing nets.
Introducing: MB&F LM FlyingT Tiger Eye. The Third Edition of the Gemstone Series.
First launched in 2019, the Legacy Machine FlyingT was MB&F’s first-ever machine dedicated to women. It embodies elegance and vitality over the softer conventions of womanhood. Awarded the prize for Best Ladies’ Complication at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the Legacy Machine FlyingT launched in three different 18K white gold versions.
Experience: Vacheron Constantin 'The Anatomy of Beauty' Event in Beverly Hills. Exquisite to Say the Least.
Last Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, we attended a very special event in Beverly Hills with Vacheron Constantin. The event named ‘The Anatomy of Beauty’ was hosted at a private estate —that looked just like a villa in the middle of Tuscany— in Beverly Hills. During the star-studded event, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a special film that was co-produced with director, producer, and cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg, the man behind the recent Netflix documentary ‘Fantastic Fungi’.
Experience: Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition. A Modern Interpretation with Vintage Character Like a Patek 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: The Hakushu 12 Years Japanese Whisky. Refined Like a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony.
While Japanese whiskys have increasingly become more popular lately, there are still a few whiskys that still remain understated and very refined just like a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony on the wrist. The Hakushu 12 Years Japanese Whisky is distilled by the Suntory Distillery in Japan, the same distillery that gave the world the exquisite Yamazaki whisky, the Hibiki and the Suntory Whisky Toki.
Introducing: Christophe Claret Legend Collection of Westminster Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon Unique Pieces
Christophe Claret presents the Legend Collection of Westminster Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon Unique Pieces celebrating Sheikh Zayed —founder of the United Arab Emirates—, Amir Timur —Uzbeks most formidable warrior better known as Tamerlane—, King Ibn Saud —founder of Saudi Arabia—, Jinmu Tennô —the very first Emperor and mythical founder of the imperial dynasty of Japan—, and Suleiman the magnificent —tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Introducing: De Bethune X Marc Newson Hourglass X HG Timepiece
It is a magical moment when two creative minds and art enthusiasts meet around their passion: Marc Newson, one of the most influential designers of his generation, and Denis Flageollet, one of the greatest living master watchmakers. The result is the new De Bethune X HG Timepiece. A unique collaboration around the iconic Hourglass by Marc Newson, De Bethune and HG Timepiece are proud to announce their unique collaboration.
Experience: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora with an AP Royal Oak Offshore Forged Carbon Diver
For those of you craving an island hideaway, we invite you to experience this wonderful trip to the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora with us. Adventure, luxury, and the warmth of the Polynesian people await you. Getting to Tahiti requires an 8-hour flight from LAX via Air Tahiti Nui in an exceptionally clean and tidy aircraft with turquoise blue accents, reminiscent of the waters that you will soon encounter and that await you. With world-class service in both Business and Economy class, the journey across the Pacific is a peaceful and easy one.
Rare Bird: Richard Mille RM 27-04 Tourbillon Rafa Nadal. The Perfect Watch to Celebrate Nadal's 14th Victory at the French Open.
The partnership between Richard Mille and Rafa Nadal started in 2010. Since then, several watches have been released with Rafa Nadal’s name on it. However, one of the most special watches ever released by Richard Mille for Nadal is the 50-piece limited edition RM 27-04 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal presented in 2020. Twenty-two years later and just after Rafael Nadal has won his 14th championship at the Roland-Garros yesterday, we bring you this rare bird.
Experience: Vacheron Constantin Art & Timepiece Exhibition at Zadok Jewelers in Houston
Yesterday we traveled to Houston for the opening of the Art & Timepiece Exhibition by Jojo Anavim at the Vacheron Constantin boutique at Zadok Jewelers. Following its debut in the new Vacheron Constantin North American Flagship in NYC last year, the exhibition attracts watch and art aficionados alike, featuring a collection of the new watches released during Watches & Wonders 2022 and a five-piece series of paintings by the New York Pop Artist. The exhibition will be open through June 20th, at the Vacheron Constantin boutique within Zadok Jewelers on Post Oak Place in Houston.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Carolina Bucci Limited Edition. Black Ceramic Case with Rainbow Dial.
Audemars Piguet is proud to present a new limited edition 34 mm Royal Oak in black ceramic. This timepiece is the fruit of the latest collaboration between AP and Carolina Bucci. In celebration of the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, the Italian jewelry designer has created a dial endowed with a unique multi-colored mirror effect paying tribute to the iconic Tapisserie design. The result is as unexpected as it is elegant. This limited edition is designed for both men and women and is available exclusively in Audemars Piguet boutiques and AP Houses.
Watch Goodies: Chopard for Alfa Romeo Alarm Clock. A Perfect Travel Clock to Wake Up in Style.
A tribute to classic car racing, this Chopard for Alfa Romeo Alarm Clock injects a dose of high-octane energy into everyday life. Evoking a classic dashboard counter, this stylishly masculine accessory boasts a sleek black dial and palladium finish. Styled after a chronometer, this beautiful clock is equipped with an alarm and boasts a black dial with superluminova applied markers and hands.
