Difference Between a Quartz Watch and a Mechanical Watch
What’s the difference between a quartz watch and a mechanical watch? The answer may seem obvious to those in the know, but I’m asked this question frequently—and it’s a reminder…
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Find all the latest watchmaking news on Montres Passion: new releases from major brands, watch launches, technical innovations, and current trends. Don’t miss out on any news about luxury watches and contemporary watchmaking with our exclusive analyses and selections.
Poetic Wish by Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels presents Poetic Wish, two exceptional timepieces in which the time is not read but contemplated—told as a story. The Lady Arpels Poetic Wish and the Midnight…
La vérité si je mens 3: A Reverso on Richard Anconina’s Wrist
Watch placement in promising film productions is a highly competitive sport. Jaeger-LeCoultre has made its mark in La Vérité si je mens 3 by dressing Richard Anconina’s wrist—aka Eddie—with the…
Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon by Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet once again brings together two hallmarks of its expertise, creating the Royal Oak Extra-Thin Tourbillon. A leading specialist in the tourbillon—a complication designed to counteract the effects of…
Pequignet Royal Grand Sport
As a preview, here is Pequignet’s Royal Grand Sport collection, which will be unveiled in March at the Baselworld fair. The latest creations from the Pequignet manufacture, the Royal Grand…
Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT: Omega’s First In-House GMT Movement
The World Watch and Jewellery Show (Baselworld), taking place in March in Basel, will be an opportunity to discover a wealth of new timepieces. On this occasion, Omega will unveil…
Marvin Malton Coussin Crantée: Exclusive Review
Marvin—which I like to call the oldest of watchmaking start-ups—has kept its freshness thanks to a team brimming with energy, ingenuity and talent, paired with the authenticity of a maison…
Pequignet Unveils the Paris Royal in a Steel Version
The Basel World Watch and Jewellery Show (Baselworld) is fast approaching, and watch brands are beginning to unveil their new timepieces. Pequignet, the French manufacture based in Morteau, is lifting…
Geneva Time Exhibition 2012
The Geneva Time Exhibition 2012, held from 15 to 20 January at Espace Hippomène, welcomed 6,000 visitors for its 3rd edition. An independent, “intimate” show designed to encourage direct contact…
Bausele Watches: Fragments of Australia
Bausele, the first Australian Swiss Made watch brand, was born from the partnership of three friends passionate about watchmaking, expatriates and lovers of the wide-open spaces of the island continent…
Swatch New Gent Lacquered Collection
Swatch is launching a new collection for its famous New Gent watch: the Lacquered Collection. The 25 existing Swatch New Gent models have enjoyed meteoric success, thanks to their attractive…
HYT Hydro Mechanical Horologists H1: Liquid Time
HYT (Hydro Mechanical Horologists) is a new watch brand founded by Vincent Perriard. A savvy communicator, he has chosen to reveal a few details of the first model: the H1.…
Greubel Forsey GMT: A Round-the-World Journey on the Wrist
Greubel Forsey is adding a new complication to its bow with the launch of the Greubel Forsey GMT. A complication coveted by every watchmaking house, but Robert Greubel and Stephen…
MB&F Horological Machine No. 4: Razzle Dazzle & Double Trouble
It is widely accepted that Maximilian Büsser and his team are big kids endowed with a powerful streak of creative madness. The launch of the famous Horological Machine n°4 (HM4)…
GPHG 2011: The Winners
The 11th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), held on 19 November 2011 in Geneva, crowned the elite of global watchmaking in front of nearly 1,500 guests.…
Marvin: Private Preview Watch Sales
Watchmaker Marvin is holding private sales on its website from 21 November to 31 December 2011. At stake: discounts of up to 70% on selected watches. Before getting to the…