Pequignet Rue Royale
The Rue Royale watch by Pequignet is a timepiece of rare elegance, powered by the remarkable Royal calibre, the flagship of French Haute Horlogerie. A word first about the Pequignet…
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual
The latest addition to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Ultra Thin line is also the collection’s first perpetual calendar (QP, for those in the know). Elegant and pared back, it has the luxury…
Charriol Colvmbvs Grande Date GMT: Riding the Wave
A fresh breeze is blowing through the Swiss watch brand Charriol as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. First reveal of the brand’s new releases ahead of Baselworld 2013: the Colvmbvs…
Mini D de Dior Fluorescent Bracelet
Flashy and sparkling, the new Mini D women’s watch from Dior with its fluorescent strap brilliantly manages to pair a restrained, elegant case with a strap bursting with life. The…
Frédérique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture
It’s hard for me not to mention the Frédérique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture, as I’m particularly fond of moonphase watches. The brand took advantage of Baselworld 2013 to unveil five…
Eberhard & Co: More Than 125 Years of History
The history of Eberhard & Co, a Swiss watchmaking manufacture, spans more than 125 years since it was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1887. Georges-Emile Eberhard, just 22 years old,…
MoonMachine by MB&F
MB&F unveils its MoonMachines! Unofficially presented at Baselworld 2012, the world watch and jewellery fair (reports from my visit here), the Moon Machine is a new timepiece in the MB&F…
Guess One to Watch Competition Game
I’m not much of a “contest” person, but I have to admit that the concept behind the One to Watch competition from Guess watches won me over. This international competition…
Frédérique Constant Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture: the accessible tourbillon
With the Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture, Frédérique Constant is launching a tourbillon at an “accessible” price. Classic and pared-back, this limited-edition watch—restricted to 188 pieces—is fitted with a movement featuring a…
Marvin Malton 160 Cushion: A Hint of Spring
A breath of spring is blowing through the Marvin brand, as the Malton 160 Cushion watch celebrates the return of lovers’ season by dressing up in intense colours. And good…
Frederique Constant Index Moon Timer: Fly Me to the Moon
Unveiled at Baselworld 2012, the Index Moon Timer by Frederique Constant pays tribute to our age-old relationship with the moon through an elegant moonphase display. Frederique Constant made the wise…
Baselworld 2012 Express (Part 3)
Final chapter of my Baselworld Express Tour 2012 (the World Watch and Jewellery Show, in Basel). Recap of previous episodes: A first part devoted to the new releases from RJ-Romain…
Devon Tread 2: More Understated but Still Just as Sexy
Following the success of the Tread 1—the watch that tells the time using belts—Devon unveils the Tread 2. Drawing on aeronautical culture, the engineers at the American brand built on…
Baselworld 2012 Express (Part 1)
The Basel World Watch and Jewellery Show (Baselworld 2012) runs from 8 to 15 March 2012. No fewer than 1,800 exhibitors have answered the call for this unmissable watchmaking rendezvous.…
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…