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Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai Limited Editions

Just unveiled right on time for the Reverso Stories Exhibition opening to the public in New York City —on November 3, 2023 thru November 22, 2023—, comes the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai limited edition watches showcasing the expertise of the Manufacture’s Métiers Rares atelier in the crafts of miniature painting, guillochage and Grand Feu enameling. These new Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai watches will be on display at the exhibition.

News: A. Lange & Söhne Opens New Flagship in New York City

The German watch manufacture A. Lange & Söhne is embarking on further expansion in the U.S. with the opening of its flagship boutique in New York City. Located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Madison Avenue, the location features the brand’s new interior design concept. Located in Manhattan’s iconic Upper East Side near Central Park on Madison Avenue and 63rd Street, A. Lange & Söhne’s newest flagship boutique offers a broad selection of the brand’s six watch families, including limited editions and boutique exclusives.

Introducing: Panerai Radiomir Officine Anniversary Edition PAM01385

In celebration of the Radiomir anniversary, Panerai is excited to announce the release of the Radiomir Officine PAM01385. This exclusive eCommerce model is a neo-vintage creation inspired by the first Radiomir prototype introduced on October 24, 1935. To commemorate the milestone, this e-commerce exclusive was launched on October 24, 2023, in a limited 300 pieces. With only 300 units available, PAM1385 pays homage to the Radiomir portfolio while showcasing Panerai’s design evolution and exceptional craftsmanship pursuits.

News: TAG Heuer and Porsche Present 'Legends of the Panamericana' Cayman 718 GT4 RS

As part of the 36th edition of the 'Modern Era' of La Carrera Panamericana, Porsche México held a cocktail reception at Museum Kaluz in Mexico City —a historical venue that houses and exhibits Mexican art from the XVIII to XXI centuries—to unveil the second tribute car of the "TAG Heuer and Porsche—Legends of the Panamericana" project, consisting of two unique cars.

Posted on October 16, 2023 and filed under News.

News: Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Reverso Stories' Exhibition to Open in NYC November 3-22, 2023

This November, Jaeger-LeCoultre invites visitors to discover the world of Reverso through a richly immersive exhibition set in the heart of New York City. With its remarkable legacy of Art Deco architecture and style, New York is a particularly fitting setting for the celebration of the Reverso’s Art Deco origins. Located at IRON 23 —29 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010— the exhibition will run from November 3 to November 22, 2023. The 'Reverso Stories' exhibition arrives just ahead of the grand opening of Jaeger-LeCoultre's new flagship boutique on Madison Avenue.

News: The Planet Omega Exhibition To Open in New York City, November 9th-19th

The Planet Omega Exhibition opens soon in New York City. The story of Omega will soon be on display at a special exhibition at the Chelsea Factory in New York City. From November 9th through the 19th, 2023, The Planet Omega Exhibition will showcase the unique DNA of the renowned Swiss brand and many of its most innovative and notable timepieces. The exhibition is filled with milestones from an iconic watchmaking journey.

Posted on October 11, 2023 and filed under News, Omega.

Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Pink Gold Gradient Blue Dial

Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new variation of the Ultra Thin Moon in pink gold with a gradient midnight blue dial. The rich contrast between the sunray finish and intense gradient blue of the dial and the warmth of the pink gold case adds dramatic impact to the timeless elegance of the design while accentuating its subtle beauty and refinement. With its streamlined design, elegant proportions, and refined details, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon embodies all the elements of the quintessential dress watch. 

From the Editor: Atelier Holgur Frømand. Dissecting the Latest Redefined Diving Watch.

Almost two months ago, Atelier Holgur —a new brand founded by Matthew de Bakker and Asbjørn Simonen-Andersen— presented the Frømand. Since I liked the look of the watch from the press pictures, I decided to ask for a prototype and do a proper review of it. The Frømand is a watch that tries to redefine the diving watch genre by adding certain ‘haute horlogerie’ features seldom found on diving watches.

Introducing: Richard Mille RM 07-01 Automatic Coloured Ceramics

Richard Mille’s latest collection is the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics. Full of colour, fun, and refreshing, it takes its inspiration from the Memphis Design Movement, an Italian 1980s art and architectural movement. Moving away from conventional watch design thanks to its contrasting colours, shapes and materials, the new Richard Mille RM 07-01 Automatic Coloured Ceramics makes a serious statement about the idea of fun and lightheartedness.

News: Vacheron Constantin Announces Ambitious Partnership with The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vacheron Constantin announces a new and ambitious partnership with one of the most important museums in the world, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met. This alliance is based on shared values between Vacheron Constantin and The Met. With the goal of safeguarding and passing on knowledge dedicated to creativity and innovation, both partners will be involved in a number of educational programs, special events, and mission-driven activities and will include a number of collaborations, including an artist-in-residency program, and Vacheron Constantin’s timepieces inspired by artworks from The Met collection

Posted on September 27, 2023 and filed under Vacheron Constantin, News.

Introducing: Panerai Luminor Bitempo New York Edition PAM01467

Panerai is thrilled to announce the release of its Luminor Bitempo New York Edition PAM01467. As a nod to New York City, the latest Luminor Bitempo is limited to 212 pieces like the well-known area code for the city it showcases the Brooklyn Bridge on its case back and is exclusively available at the newly opened flagship boutique, Casa Panerai, on Madison Avenue.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-winding Jewellery. A Total of 769 Diamonds on its Case and Dial.

Available for the first time in a jewellery version entirely set with diamonds, the timeless elegance of the Patrimony collection appears clothed in light. Unveiled at Watches and Wonders Shanghai, the new Patrimony self-winding jewellery watch reference 4116U-000G-B909 reveals a new facet of its personality. Sparkling and dazzling, its slim 37 mm 18K white gold silhouette is adorned with 769 round diamonds. The first jewellery watch in the Patrimony collection is dressed to the nines with its dial entirely paved with diamonds using the snow-setting technique.

Introducing: MB&F LM Split Escapement EVO Taipei Edition

Following the LM Perpetual EVO, the LM Sequential EVO, and the LM Split Escapement EVO models, MB&F is introducing a new special edition EVO, dedicated to its MB&F LAB in Taipei. Today in Taipei, MB&F founder Maximilian Büsser and Lori Shen, owner of retail partner Swiss Prestige, announced the LM Split Escapement EVO Taipei Edition, limited to 20 pieces —distinguished by green subdials on a black baseplate, in a grade 5 titanium case.

Introducing: Louis Erard X Konstantin Chaykin Le Régulateur 'Dusk to Dawn'

In a limited edition of 178 pieces comes the new Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Le Régulateur ‘Dusk to Dawn’. Two watches in two different sizes and with two different case finishes. Inspired by the grotesque saw-mouthed cyclopes by the Slavic Likho legend. The watches can be purchased in a quadriptych box that includes four watches —the two previous iterations of this model and the new ones— or in a diptych box that includes both new watches.

Introducing: A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar in Platinum

With the off-center displays and peripheral month ring, the new A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar endows a sophisticated complication with a unique face. Originally launched in April 2021, in a 150-piece limited edition in an 18K white gold model with a solid pink gold dial, and in an 18K pink gold version featuring a grey solid silver dial, a platinum version with black dial joins the ranks. Centered exclusively on its eponymous complication, the new Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar represents the highest standards in precision, design, and originality, resulting in a singular appeal.

Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Revuelto Flyback Chronograph

Accelerating through the gears of innovation and performance, Roger Dubuis shows no sign of slowing down now introducing the new Excalibur Spider Revuelto Flyback Chronograph in a limited edition of 88 pieces. As the name suggests, this expressive timepiece is as much a reference to Roger Dubuis’ long-lasting partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse as it is inspired by the incredible Lamborghini Revuelto —the very first super sports V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV High-Performance Electrified Vehicle.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Sunburst Green

Sunny, luminous, and timeless, two new manual winding Traditionnelle watches presented at Watches and Wonders Shanghai are joining Vacheron Constantin's classic collection. Graced with a deep green sunburst dial, they encapsulate the spirit of the times at the heart of an elegant classic pink gold case recognizable by its slim stepped profile.

Introducing: Arnold & Son Luna Magna Red Gold Meteorite

Arnold & Son has revealed a new red gold and meteorite edition of its beloved Luna Magna moon phase timepiece, offered in a limited edition of 38 pieces. Midway between Mars and Neptune, between warm and cool, the color scheme of the A&S Luna Magna Red Gold Meteorite evokes the sky, fire, and the stars. Its three-dimensional moon-phase complication gives it an astronomical feel, the 44 mm red gold case a terrestrial side, and the blue PVD-treated meteorite dial a stellar dimension.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to Explorer Naturalists

Vacheron Constantin is writing a new chapter in the Métiers d’Art collection with four Tribute to Explorer Naturalists ten-piece limited editions. An ode to exploration, craftsmanship, and technicity, the series focuses on the scientific discoveries of the naturalists who traveled the world's oceans aboard the English ship Beagle in the early 1830s. Four horological tableaux, at the crossroads of science and art, masterpieces of engraving and miniature enamel powered by the iconic manufacture Calibre 1120 AT/1 with satellite wandering hours.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac 'Year of the Dragon'

Presented at Watches and Wonders Shanghai, two 25-piece Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac —Year of the Dragon— limited editions celebrate one of China’s most beloved astrological signs. Framed by an elegant 40 mm case in 950 platinum or 18K 5N pink gold, the art of engraving combines with enameling skills to depict the dragon, a supernatural creature symbolizing power, luck, and nobility.