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Wempe Signature x Girard Perregaux Laureato: A Signature of its Own

The Wempe Signature Collection was borne out of a desire for the Hamburg-based luxury retailer to take the leap from founding its own watch production almost 20 years ago, to becoming an internationally coveted collector's brand with limited special models. Will it succeed? Time will tell. Either way, the collection serves as an ode to…

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The Most Admirable Green Dial Watches of Watches & Wonders 2024

Before considering the best green dial watches of 2024 thus far, let's start with some context. Historians have long defined different eras through time frames containing common characteristics. In the watch world, to give an obvious example, you could say that the pocket watch era spanned from the 16th to 20th century. Meanwhile, the birth…

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Hermès Arceau Duc Attelé: Parisian Savoir Faire

Despite its roots as Thierry Hermès' Parisian saddlery workshop for fine harnesses, Hermès has bloomed into a brand with cult status (Birkin bag, anyone?) during the last 187 years. However, it has always maintained its focus on craftsmanship along the way, demonstrating its expertise in haute horlogerie, too. At Watches & Wonders 2024, Hermès presented…

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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch & Chronograph GMT

To mark Bulgari's 140th anniversary, the Manufacture is presenting new Octo Finissimo with a "Sketch" dial. In March 2022, Bulgari presented a "Sketch" dial for the first time as a limited edition. The three-hand watch and chronograph celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Octo Finissimo and featured a sketched design study by Product Creation Executive…

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Year of the Dragon: The Fiery Timepieces Giving Life to The Watchmaking World 

The Dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in the Chinese calendar’s zodiac. It’s an important one, too. The Year of the Dragon is largely seen as one of the most powerful, lucky years in the Chinese zodiac, symbolising strength, fortune and success. From Shanghai to London’s Chinatown, people around the world recently…

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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode: The Passage of Time

The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode is the latest result of the collaboration with the English rock band Depeche Mode. The partnership began 14 years ago to raise awareness for charitable projects. Since then, more than 2.3 million US dollars have been raised. In March 2023, Depeche Mode then announced their new album…

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Frederique Constant Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Designed by Peter Speake

Frederique Constant’s release of a new perpetual calendar watch at the beginning of this year could not have been better timed. The Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Designed by Peter Speake was created in cooperation with the independent British watchmaker Peter Speake, who conceived a minimalistic design with an open-worked dial and selected colour accents. The…

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Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Limited Edition

The French capital has something special in store for vintage car enthusiasts this month. From 31st January to 4th February, a vast number of historic automobiles can be admired at the Salon Rétromobile in Paris. But it does not stop there: Chopard will present the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph French Limited Edition with its 100 pieces at the fair. The…

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Cosmic Timepiece: Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Meteorite Manufacture

Frederique Constant is celebrating a double anniversary with greetings from outer space: the brand’s 35th anniversary and the launch of its tourbillon calibre 15 years ago. With its meteorite dial, the Classic Tourbillon Meteorite Manufacture is a cosmic timepiece that showcases the brand's craftsmanship through 35 handmade limited-edition pieces.  A rare combination of materials: the case and…

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