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On the occasion of the presentation of the Lamborghini Revuelto, the first electrified super sports car with V12 hybrid drive, Roger Dubuis is introducing the fifth generation of its famed chronograph. Inspired by the colours and aerodynamic curves of its…
Since its founding in 2002, the Le Mans Classic has offered a unique throwback to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. With the active support of Richard Mille, who has been the main sponsor since its conception, the event…
When it comes to finding the right birthday present, it is not uncommon to make a mistake, much to the chagrin of the person receiving the gift. Often the birthday boy or girl finds themselves deposited with a pile of rather…
The Roger Dubuis brand is undergoing a transformation, with its strategy honing in on rare, high-end watches in small quantities, building the brand around the Excalibur line. Just earlier this year, as CEO Nicola Andreatta revealed to us over lunch,…
Only Watch, the world’s largest watch auction for charity, will take place for the tenth time in Geneva on November 5th. Over 50 watch manufacturers have each donated a unique timepiece created especially for the occasion. The proceeds of this…
The ‘Nordschleife’ (Northern loop) has the reputation of being the most difficult racetrack in the world. This winding ribbon of tarmac makes its way through 33 left-hand and 40 right-hand bends, while varying in altitudes of 300 m over the…
From 29 June to 2 July, this great classic car meeting returns to the legendary Le Mans race track. Against a history-steeped backdrop, around 800 classic cars as well as another 8,500 club vehicles will take part in a series…
With the help of a sophisticated marketing concept and innovative technologies, Richard Mille has set out to shake up the watch industry. Since the company was founded in 1999, the brand has set itself the goal of uniting top-quality craftsmanship…
In a retrograde date display, the hand does not make a complete revolution of the dial, but passes through the measuring segment to then jump back to the starting point and begin again. Retrograde displays first appeared at Vacheron Constantin…
St. Moritz has been a famous health resort in Engadine since the 19th century. At first, it was only frequented by spa guests, before the village developed into a high alpine sports centre, which now enjoys a worldwide reputation for…
The Fifty Fathoms collection embodies Blancpain’s passion for the underwater world, which began in 1953 with the creation of the first modern divers’ watch. With its 70-year history of Fifty Fathoms, the brand is closely aligned with the world’s explorers,…
Blancpain’s history begins in the village of Villeret, where it was founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain, a schoolmaster turned watchmaker. With this founding year, Blancpain claims the right to be the oldest watch brand in the world. The horology…