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The TAG Heuer Monaco 1969 reissued. Back to our roots. Launched simultaneously in Geneva and New York on 3rd March 1969, the Heuer Monaco was the first square, water-resistant automatic chronograph watch in the history of Swiss watchmaking. Named by Jack Heuer following the Monaco Grand Prix (for which TAG Heuer is still a partner), […]
MoreSo subtle, they are barely there. Yet you can just make them out, gliding along under a watery veil, weaving in and out among lotus blooms and rushes. Hovering elusively, their instantly recognizable silhouettes bring alive the dial of this new Petite Heure Minute Relief Carps. The artisans of the Jaquet Droz Ateliers d’Arts took […]
MoreBaselworld, Switzerland, 19 March 2015 — TAG Heuer, Google, and Intel have announced a partnership to launch a Swiss smartwatch powered by Intel technology and Android Wear. The effort signifies a new era of collaboration between Swiss watchmakers and Silicon Valley, bringing together each company’s respective expertise in luxury watchmaking, software and hardware. The collaboration […]
MoreUlysse Nardin delighted high horology enthusiasts in 2013 with the introduction of “Stranger”. A marvel timepiece, it married movement and design with music, playing a rendition of Strangers in the Night. In its second release, the in-house developed, self-winding, musical mechanical watch performs the Vivaldi melody, Violin Concerto in E. Best known for his violin […]
MoreWith the very principle so dear to the Swiss watchmaking brand, Hublot connects the past with the future, combining respect for Swiss tradition with 21st-century creativity and technology. Irresistible fine embroidery – the most feminine of materials – worn directly against the skin it is synonymous with intimacy… Romantic and sexy, embroidery is the stuff […]
MoreUlysse Nardin unveils an exclusive skeleton tourbillon caliber incorporating the very latest silicium technology. It is an exquisite expression of the brand’s pioneering spirit. With this timepiece, the Le Locle-based Manufacture combines cutting-edge technology with an aesthetic exploration of the themes of transparency and simplicity. The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is an impressive and unique contemporary […]
MoreThe new Astron caliber 8X82 Since its launch in September 2012, Astron GPS Solar has been a huge success. Astron GPS Solar is the world’s first GPS Solar watch. At the touch of a button, it receives signals from four or more GPS satellites, identifies the location and adjusts to your time zone. Caliber 8X82, […]
MoreExceptional animations, poetry in nature: a remarkable automaton watch by Jaquet Droz honors Geneva, where Pierre Jaquet-Droz opened his third workshop in 1784. For this new edition, Jaquet Droz has brought together the sum of the talents that make up its Ateliers d’Art to stage a further celebration, this one in praise of Geneva, where […]
MoreThe eighth animal sign in the Chinese Zodiac, the goat stands independently, preferring the solace of introspection and observation. A dependable, calm and intelligent creature, the goat shines in creativity. Ulysse Nardin celebrates its individualistic and artistic character with the new Classico Goat timepiece, an enamel champlevé creation. A limited-edition series, the Classico Goat features […]
MoreAt a special press launch today, Bulova Corporation, the Official Timekeeper of Manchester United, presented customised Manchester United Squad Watches to the first team players. The event celebrated the important partnership between the team and the global watchmaking company, while also introducing the Bulova Accu·Swiss Treble Collection, available at select retail locations. Members of the […]
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