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When he received his university tuition fees and a few months of rent from his family in advance, he invested it in an OMEGA Speedmaster watch. Fortunately, his application for a scholarship was granted, and his education and accommodation were…
Independent watchmaker Ressence and Sotheby’s Watch Division are joining forces against coronavirus (Covid-19) and launch a competition to design a unique watch. Watch enthusiasts have the chance to create their own interpretation of one of Ressence’s latest models, the Type…
Chopard has acted as the official timekeeper of the Italian classic car rally Mille Miglia. Not only does Chopard’s co-president take part in the 1000-mile race, but also the annual event sees the introduction of exclusive timepieces to celebrate the…
Chopard has released a new edition of the Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin, first introduced in 2016 to mark the 20th anniversary of the manufacture. The 43 mm watch with a perpetual calendar is now available not only in stainless steel,…
Cartier has introduced a quartet of engraved Santos-Dumont limited editions. The watch is best known for being the first pilot’s watch in the world. The new models are now powered by a mechanical movement. Furthermore, they feature engravings with the…
In addition to this year’s blue novelties, Montblanc is also presenting two new 1858 models inspired by Minerva’s heritage and rooted in the spirit of mountain exploration. They combine vintage design codes that are reminiscent to the original Minerva chronographs…
The collection „La Musique du Temps” includes a series of exceptional chiming watches. The new Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Astronomique à Sonnerie Ode to Music is based first and foremost on a minute repeater which determined the construction of the entire calibre. …
Vacheron Constantin introduces one of the most complicated wristwatches ever produced by the Maison. This one-of-a-kind double-sided timepiece displays the chronograph hours and measurements on the front, along with a perpetual calendar. The back is dedicated to astronomical functions, including indications…
At this year’s Watches & Wonders 2020, Vacheron Constantin is introducing several novelties. The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph is an addition to the Traditionnelle collection. The watch combines a monopusher chronograph with a tourbillon. The new 42.5 mm model…
Unveiled in 2018, the FiftySix collection is now extended by two new versions in rose gold, available in a complete calendar and automatic version. Both watches for the first time have a sepia brown-toned dial colour and brown calfskin leather…
Vacheron Constantin has introduced the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton watch. The model manages to integrate a perpetual calendar into a slim case measuring 41.5 mm x 8.1 mm. The completely skeletonised dial reveals the movement. However, the watch is…
For globe trotters and lovers of travelling, Vacheron Constantin extended its ‘Overseas Collection’ on the Geneva watch fair SIHH in January 2019. The new ultra-thin model with perpetual calendar has been introduced with two different dials. The first version has…