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Tahitian pearl: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 collection

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:24:59

Tahitian mother of pearl adorns the latest extra-flat stone-set model from Parmigiani Fleurier.

Standout star: Victorinox Swiss Army Chrono Classic 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:57:45

The Chrono Classic from Victorinox Swiss Army will most certainly be the standout star of their lineup for 2013. The newest version of this best-seller has undergone a full metamorphosis, both aesthetically and technically.

Saxony supreme: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:16

The new 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar represents a continuation of the successful series of chronographs by A. Lange & Söhne: it joins the top league of chronographs, the so-called rattrapante or split-seconds chronographs.

Aerowatch & Toshiba: A special joint project

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:41

An ambitious project unfolded behind closed doors in Saignelégier in Switzerland's Franches-Montagnes district. Aerowatch SA and the Japanese Toshiba Group has set out to jointly develop an intelligent watch.

The pure genius of simplicity: New Patek Philippe Calatrava Collection

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:33

For decades, the Calatrava – the prototype of the classic round wristwatch, including its Officer's-style variations with dust covers over the case back – has ranked among the most iconic creations of Patek Philippe.

Dark side of the moon: OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch in black ceramic

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:47

The OMEGA Speedmaster chronograph, originally introduced in 1957, received the moniker “Moonwatch” for its presence on all six NASA lunar missions.

When Harry met Nayla: Swatch Group chairwoman Nayla Hayek named as Harry Winston CEO

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:10:12

When luxury watch and jewellery brand Harry Winston was acquired by the Swatch Group in March this year, Hayek was nominated as Harry Winston chairwoman, she now steps into the CEO role with immediate effect.

15 years of Angular Momentum and Manu Propria

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:33:54

Martin Pauli reflects on 15 years of Angular Momentum and Manu Propria.

Epic journey: Jacob & Co. Epic SF 24

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:21:31

You can't help but smile when you see this watch, and feel inclined to pack a bag at the same time. You can almost hear the echo of the airport intercom announcement, the Epic SF 24 features the old style flap boards to announce the city you are in.

Refined and redefined: Bell & Ross Limited Edition WW1 Régulateur Pink Gold

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:15:10

Bell & Ross continue to redefine the spirit of WWI watches with a new marvelous addition to the collection.

One of the nicest surprises I saw at Baselworld: GoS Watches had their own booth!

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:52

And of course I knew they would have a booth, before I traveled to Basel, because Patrik already contacted me upfront and we scheduled an appointment. Funny though, because this was the first time we met "officially". All previous times we met at Baselworld, we met on the outskirts of the halls, sitting on the floor and having a look at Patrik's latest creations. It's obvious that GoS watches made a huge step forward!

For Hautlence aficionados: Hautlence Destination

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:31:03

HAUTLENCE has so far equipped all its models with calibres developed in-house and assembled under the “ATELIER” label.

U-Boat Chimera 43 Solid Bronze - Taking the red-eye with U-Boat

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:58

From our special watch reporter and good friend, Angus Davies: "I have just returned from Baselworld. It’s bigger, better and more spectacular than ever before. The trade fair attracts retailers, journalists and watch enthusiasts from around the globe. They come to see the latest novelties from a multitude of watch and jewellery companies ...

Cleared for take off: JeanRichard Aeroscope

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:02:08

JeanRichard, like Bell + Ross's new Aviation Collection, have sought inspiration from flight panel instruments to create a collection with unparalleled legibility, featuring large numerals and luminescent indexes in orange, white or black with a contrasting background.

Smaller world: 42mm Porsche Design P6752 WorldTraveler

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:39:23

Porsche Design has been developing and producing chronographs for more than thirty years, and has continued to push the limits in doing so.

Burberry - The Watch Brand

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:46:04

Sometimes it is hard for watch aficionado's to understand and appreciate the watches made by fashion brands. Even if this has been done numerous times, and with great success.

Diplomatic incident: Nixon launches Diplomat at Baselworld

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:24:30

Nixon, (the watches, not the former President) beloved of California surfer dudes, found themselves in the distinctly un-Californian surrounds of Baselworld last week.

Visionary watchmaking: H. Moser & Cie Baselworld 2013 Collection

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:18:43

Born on 1805 into the large family of the Schaffhausen town watchmaker, Heinrich Moser emigrated to St. Petersburg in 1827 to make his mark there as a watchmaker.

Race timer, thermo sensor, direction finder: Casio EDIFICE ERA200DB-1AV

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:09:06

With advanced technological features and sophisticated style, Casio’s ERA200DB-1AV is designed for both professional and personal lifestyles making it the ideal addition to any man’s wardrobe.

Watches, bikes and Baselworld: U-Boat U-42 Unicum and Venenum

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:57:51

This magnificently aged 53mm watch was hand crafted with each unit finished in a different artisanal way for discerning customers in search of a unique statement watch, and as statements go, this one is unforgettable.

Music maestro: Raymond Weil releases 'Precision Is My Inspiration' movie

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:23:18

From the moment Baselworld opens, visitors will have the chance to discover the new RAYMOND WEIL film.

Moonstruck: Frederique Constant Moonphase Manufacture

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:38:24

With NASA’s Curiosity Explorer currently rambling over the surface of Mars, people on Earth are getting wonderfully detailed pictures and views of the planet that has long been the subject of folklore, myth, legend and speculation.

60th anniversary: Blancpain celebrates Fifty Fathoms, the first modern diver's watch

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:12:56

Blancpain is one of the major brands at Baselworld this year with an important anniversary to celebrate. When Jean-Jacques Fiechter, himself a diving fan, took the helm of Blancpain in 1950, he began working on a reliable and robust instrument capable of accompanying him in his leisure sports activities.

From the Chinese Royal Court: Longio ‘Poetic’ and ‘Lacquer Art’ series

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:20:04

Inspired by Tang poetry, the founder of Longio, Mi Changhong, will present his new works ‘Poetic’ and ‘Lacquer Art’ series to Baselworld 2013, to show its Chinese distinguishing feature in the international arena.

Watchuseek member JMunchow wins 3rd Place in Eberhard's Watch Forum Contest!

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:41:37

Watchuseek is very proud with the 3rd place that was announced on April 27th at the Eberhard booth at Baselworld.

What it takes to be a marine: Casio Edifice EMA-100AV

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:28:55

Casio America, Inc. has just introduced its first marine-inspired timepiece to its popular EDIFICE collection.

50 Years of Carrera: Baselworld 2013

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:50:29

Speed, emotion, glamour: A half-century after its dramatic arrival on the motor-racing scene, the iconic CARRERA, the first sports chronograph designed specifically for professional drivers and sports-car enthusiasts, remains the standard-bearer of TAG Heuer’s unrivaled motorsports pedigree...

Beyond the tourbillon: TAG Heuer Carrera MikroPendulum & MikroPendulumS

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:49:21

TAG Heuer has produced it’s most ambitious haute horlogerie watch to mark the final Concept watch to be launched under the stewardship of CEO Jean Christophe Babin - the Carrera MikroPendulumS Tourbillon

Read our report about Felix Baumgartner and Zenith and have a chance to WIN

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:10:24

Zenith celebrates its 90th Baselworld participation at Supersonic Speed (LIVE pictures!!)

Blues around midnight: Glasshutte Original Sixties Blue Hour

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:26:01

Since their debut in 2007 the Sixties models from Glashütte Original have proven very popular, and not only with fans of "vintage" trends.

Transcendent elegance: Glasshutte Original Senator Tourbillon

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:42:49

The Senator Tourbillon is a picture of stylish classicism executed in white gold.

Golden moon and shimmering stars: Glasshutte Original PanoLunar Tourbillon

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:47:28

This year Glashütte Original honours the traditional art of Glashütte watchmaking with yet another masterpiece of haute horlogerie: The PanoLunarTourbillon.

Reviving an icon: TUDOR Heritage Chrono Blue

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:25:55

The TUDOR “Montecarlo” chronograph is an absolute icon. Since its launch in 1973, it has been produced in a number of different versions, the most fascinating featured distinctive touches of blue, grey and orange.

Vintage spirit: TUDOR Heritage Advisor

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:57:29

This year the TUDOR Heritage Advisor, which was first presented in 2011, features a two-tone dial in shades of velvety black with a modern, contemporary spirit enhancing the strong character of this highly technological watch.

Fiery temperament: Tudor Fastrider Black Shield

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:05:02

When high-tech ceramic meets the world of TUDOR, the result is, naturally, quite out of the ordinary. Powerful and unique.

Sport tech: The new Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk and Chrono Hawk

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:57:04

The Hawk collection has managed to establish its own identity while remaining true to Girard-Perregaux’s manufacturing spirit. Today sees another new version in black ceramic, offering a high-tech casing for the concentration of mechanical perfection.

Watchuseek reports Live from Baselworld - first pictures

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:56:59

First impressions of the beautiful new architecture:

Ready to roam: Baume & Mercier Clifton GMT watches

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:32:43

The art of travel makes up part of the historic heritage of Baume & Mercier, as the Swiss watchmaker understood the importance of taking its influence beyond the boundaries of Europe as early as the 19th century.

An 18 carat white gold wonder: Cartier Microsculpture scène Panthères

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:31:37

We don’t have any further details on this Panther inspired watch at the moment other than the specifications below.

Maurice Lacroix Baselworld 2013 Collection: Masterpiece Squelette Tradition

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:25:59

Peering down into the model's depths, or plunging our gaze into the mechanical maze with its superimposed gears, we soon discover that the new Masterpiece Squelette Tradition is the latestillustration of the supreme expertise that Maurice Lacroix demands from its designers and craftsmen.

Arnold & Son presents the world's thinnest tourbillon watch

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:26:35

In a move that boldly underscores its watchmaking prowess and defines its inventive British heritage, Arnold & Son unveils a record-breaking watch: the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch on the market today – with the final cased watch measuring a mere 8.34 mm thick.

A passion for polo: JLC Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface Blue

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:39:14

In 2013, the year of its 180th anniversary, the Manufacture unveils the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface Blue which celebrates the very essence of the watch with the swivelling case: aesthetic design codes loyal to the original:

Baselworld 2013: De Bethune DB25 Imperial Fountain Limited Edition

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:08:04

As a follow up to the sold out Ninth Mayan Underworld, De Bethune now debuts the DB25 Imperial Fountain, a new special edition of sets of 12 timepieces.

Celebrating a legend: Louis Moinet Nelson Piquet Chronograph

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:56:40

Louis Moinet launches the Legends collection with the Nelson Piquet, a two-pusher automatic chronograph featuring race-ready rubber strap; high-visibility hands; tachymeter scale on cutting-edge steel and carbon fibre bezel; chrono pushers inset with carbon fibre; and racing-inspired engraving on back.

EXCLUSIVE Baselworld Preview: BENTLEY Solstice Ti Automatic - Denarium Automatic 18K

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:44:43

Following are prototype photos from the upcoming Bentley Solstice Titanium and Denarium collection.

Maurice Lacroix Baselworld 2013 Collection: MASTERPIECE Le Chronographe Squelette

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:43:13

An unusual design housed within a generously-proportioned case diameter of 45 mm. A skeleton watch that reveals the anatomy of time with its Manufacture movement, the ML106 caliber.

Bentley Watches Baselworld 2013 line-up, Part 1

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:45:20

For those of us not lucky enough to view the sparkling new Bentley watches at Baselworld 2013, they have kindly sent details of the entire collection they will be presenting while there.

Maurice Lacroix Baselworld 2013 Collection: Pontos Day/Date

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:49:53

The best-selling watch in the Pontos Collection, the emblematic profile of the Day/Date model is now available with either a black or two-tone dial to enhance readability.

The merge of dressy and sporty

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:48:08

Obaku adds a new style to its line of masculine, minimalist Gents watches

The Double Tourbillon revisited: Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon Asymétrique

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:05:13

Masters of timekeeping precision Greubel Forsey have just released a new interpretation of the Double Tourbillon 30° in an asymmetric case.

Twenty Eight shades of grey: DeWitt Twenty Eight-8-Seconde Retrograde

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:06:37

It's called the Twenty Eight-8-Seconde Retrograde. Playing with contrasting effects, it's a new graphic watch with a black and grey dial with raised sunburst decor to supply the understated backdrop for the "Seconde Retrograde" complication.

Auguste Reymond present the face lift of Jazz Age Moonphase

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:12:43

Since 1898 Auguste Reymond manufactures classical, authentic Swiss watches. As one of the rare global independent Swiss watch brands, Auguste Reymond is very proud to present the face lift of Jazz Age.

Graceful grisaille: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Hommage à l’Art de la Danse

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:18:32

Never let it be said that Vacheron Constantin rest on their laurels or merely rely on models from the back catalogue to delight its demanding customers and legions of admirers.

4 new limited edition Patrimony Traditionnelle models for 2 Rue de la Paix

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:39:17

The real show may be set to start in Baselworld, but just before that, there's some excitement in a rather select boutique in the heart of Paris.

Loupe System - The Best hand-held loupe you have ever looked through!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:49:34

This is what the www.loupesystem.com website tells you, and it's NO lie!

Evening Excellence: Louis Erard Excellence Power Reserve

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:30:13

Swiss watchmaker Louis Erard, founded in 1931, will showcase a new 40mm black-dialed version of its Excellence Power Reserve dress watch at Baselworld 2013 next week.

Paint it black: Chopard Imperiale Chrono All Black

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:27:57

The Imperiale was created originally in the 90s and entirely redesigned in 2010. The Imperiale collection by Chopard has now introduced a sporty and ultra-sophisticated all-black self-winding chronograph appropriately named the Imperiale Chrono All Black.

Tribute to the Old Lady: Hublot King Power Juventus Turin

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:17:42

Jean-Claude Biver and his team lead a busy and exciting life. They never know which major sporting venue they are going to be visiting next in order to present a gleaming new Hublot.

Christophe Claret presents Kantharos

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:17:07

Just released! Be among the first to say you saw the Kantharos launch movie to celebrate the arrival of another work of genius from the great minds at Christophe Claret.

All set to buzz Baselworld: Bell & Ross Aviation Collection 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:50:23

Bell & Ross’ devotion to the design cues of aircraft cockpits continues with their usual authentic passion, and you can expect these new models to cause so much excitement at Baselworld that they could hardly cause more of a stir if they ‘buzzed’ the building in a supersonic aircraft.

Smoothie anyone?

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:14:57

I was happily surprised finding this invitation in my mailbox a couple of days ago.

Baume et Mercier, no longer AN alternative ?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:58:04

A somewhat odd title for this article, I must confess. But allow me to explain.

Genuinely Genevoise: Spero Lucem

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:43:23

Spero Lucem is the new independent brand from creative watch designer Yvan Arpa. Based in Geneva the brand specialises in producing highly technical and limited edition timepieces.

It's complicated: Peter Roberts Concentrique Grand Complication 5

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:30:49

England may have lost legendary watchmaker George Daniels in 2011, but there is still Peter Roberts.

Miami nice: Glam Rock Watches

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:04:41

Glam Rock Watches was founded in 2005. Inspired by the Miami and cruise-line lifestyles, Glam Rock Watches are the creation of Enrico Margaritelli and Isabelle Maujean who created these chic and sophisticated watches for self-assured luxury watch wearers around the world.

Baked to perfection - IWC Ingenieur Automatic Carbon Performance

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:23:26

The Formula One industry is intrinsically competitive. Numerous hours are spent shaving a tenth of a second from simulated laptimes. Wind tunnels operate through the night, as engineers manipulate the profile of front wings seeking the optimum compromise between drag and downforce.

McIlroy signs Omega Ambassador deal

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:30:23

While terms of the deal have not been revealed, Rory McIlroy has departed from Audemars Piguet and signed a new sponsorship deal with Swiss watchmaker Omega.

Sharp turns: Oris Calobra Limited Edition

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:03:36

OK, in fairness, this watch has been out a little while, about two months, but it’s an undeniably handsome limited edition from Oris and worth showing. Apologies if you are already familiar with it.

Speake-Marin presents - Triad: The Power of 3

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:24:15

TRIAD – CELEBRATING THE SYMPHONY OF LIFE

Triad is the first piece in Speake-Marin’s Mechanical Art collection and features triple hour-minute indications over a superb open dial, all set in a steel case crowned with a regal red gold bezel.

MB&F: introducing MEGAWIND !

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:17:10

Horological Machine No.3 is one of our most iconic Machines, no doubt. After the shocks of HM1 and HM2, it hammered home the message that MB&F was resolutely different.

Vacheron Constantin, patron of the first edition of the European Artistic Crafts Days in London

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:35:45

Photo: From left to right: Guy Salter, Julia Carrick and Juan-Carlos Torres

Wednesday April 3^rd in Somerset House, London. As patron of the European Artistic Crafts Days, Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch manufacturer in uninterrupted activity since its founding, together with Walpole a not-for-profit organisation in the United Kingdom that plays a benchmark role in promoting the excellence of British luxury, hosted three hundred or so guests at the occasion of the exhibition “Crafted – Makers of the Exceptional”.

You’ll believe a watch can fly: TW Steel in Man of Steel promotional tie-in

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:23:40

Fly off the shelves that is. If you're in the UK and you go to your local TW Steel stockist in the coming weeks, expect to find sales staff making super human efforts to get you to buy a TW Steel watch.

Bound for glory: Maurice Lacroix Baselworld 2013 Collection

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:49:36

Maurice Lacroix is on the starting blocks for Baselworld 2013 with an impressive line up of sporty new dress watches, looking honed, elegant and sleekly accomplished.

Staring into the Abyss: Parmigiani Fleurier Pershing Tourbillon Abyss

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:03:53

As the banner atop the high-end watch forum bears testimony, Parmigiani is a much admired boutique brand founded by master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani.

Panerai Regatta Flies back in 3 days and turns into a pocket watch (lots of pictures!)

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:05:47

Stupid title for the launch of the Panerai novelties at the SIHH 2013 last January, I know, but did it attract you enough to visit this thread? I guess it did, otherwise you weren't reading this.

Oogst transforms your heirloom watch into a commemorative piece

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:41:01

Goldsmiths Lotte Porrio and Ellen Philippen from Oogst reinvigorate cherished heirlooms such as jewellery and watches. The designers transform personal objects into commemorative jewels, which literally keep memories close.

CONTATEMPO SCUDERIA watches at BASELWORLD 2013

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:23:05

ContaTempo Scuderia is proud to launch the first of its automatic watch collections atBaselWorld 2013. Inspired by the longstanding excellence of Italian lifestyle wherequality and innovation are thoroughly considered – from clothing to architecture to utilityaccessories – Contatempo Scuderia draws parallels from a beloved genre within Italianlifestyle: vintage sport racing – both in terms of culture and design refinement.

The fight against fakes: Swiss Day Against Counterfeiting

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:42:29

Copies, replicas, fakes call them what you will, they are global and criminal. Dangerous and destructive. A threat that should be taken all the more seriously as it has ramifications across all five continents.

KUDOKE meets Habring²

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:12:45

With a great deal of imagination and watchmaking expertise Stefan Kudoke has been creating extraordinary timepieces over the last years. In doing so he puts specific emphasize on details and the consideration of customers wishes which makes each KUDOKE unmistakably unique. By refining every movement by hand, causing an enormous effort, only a limited number of KUDOKE watches are manufactured – this is what he has in common with Habring².

Snakes alive: Ulysse Nardin Classico Serpent

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:08:01

If there were any doubts that Ulysse Nardin would struggle following the death of Ralf Schnyder almost exactly 2 years ago, then watches such as the new Classico Serpent should put all lingering worries to rest.

Baume & Mercier Clifton Automatic MOA 10059 - no need to retire

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:35:10

During my late father’s working life, it was customary for an employer to recognise long service with the gift of a carriage clock or gold watch. For some, the gift was made at the point of retirement. Alas, times have changed and long service is a concept few will know.

Watch shopping made simple: Watch-shop.sk

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:25:35

Start a watch e-shop in Slovakia? Not a bad idea, Slovakia is a high-income advanced economy with one of the fastest growth rates in the European Union and the OECD. The country joined the European Union in 2004 and the Eurozone on 1 January 2009.

Girard-Perregaux Traveller collection One Day at a Time

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:42:07

“Traveller”- The collection’s very name says it all. It describes the globetrotter juggling time zones; or anyone for whom the passing hours are a journey to be savored at every instant. Like its two models – one a chronograph with time zone indication, and the other with moon phases and large date - Traveller journeys in time, within its own time.

Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement The high-tech revolution in motion

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:42:02

A true technical revolution that stunned connoisseurs when some prototypes of the innovative mechanism were first presented, the Constant Escapement is now integrated into the movements driving the new models of Girard-Perregaux’s Haute Horlogerie collection.

England expects: Arnold & Son Victory Set

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:56:49

Contemporary British brand Bremont introduced their tribute watch to HMS Victory last year to much acclaim. Now Arnold & Son, one of the most historic names in British watchmaking have created their own collection.

Animal magic: Cartier Métiers d'Art

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:55:54

Cartier continues to explore the possibilities of new techniques, reviving forgotten ancient skills and challenging the limits of artistic craftsmanship.

Slow is not a Speed, it's a Mindset ... Slow Watches

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:55:07

EVOLVE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT TIME.

slow watches were created to shift the way people read time. So rather than focusing on the second or the minute we have produced an instrument that measures the moment.

A. Lange & Söhne - Bringing To Life

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:24:23

The Christophe Claret Kantharos will be unveiled at Baselworld - sneak peek -

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:23:40

Visit the Christophe Claret website

It's huge, it's tough, it's the Extatico DIVER EXT - Pictures -

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:11:52

Last month I received this beautiful, and extraordinary dive watch, made by www.extatico.es. The watch is quite different from what I am used to, but I must say this is meant to be a very positive comment. Some watches never get the attention from other people (regardless if they are into watches or not), but this one, well, look at the shape and sizes, and you will understand.

A Masterpiece about George Daniels, Master Watchmaker

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:58:27

Last month I received my copy of the book "George Daniels A Master Watchmaker & His Art", the first illustrated book of this scale to showcase Daniel's work, written by our good friend Michael Clerizo (already known for his book Masters of Contemporary Watchmaking) and published by Thames & Hudson.

Check it out: Burberry creates distinctive two storey stand for Baselworld 2013

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:42:44

Iconic British brand Burberry, making its debut at Baselworld 2013, is making absolutely sure that everyone ‘checks them out’ quite literally, not only with a brand new watch collection, but with a large-scale stand adorned with their famous trademark Equestrian Knight check print.

Cross the starting line first: Alpina Yachttimer

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:34:23

Among many a salty sea watch offering to be found at Baselworld 2013, is this striking new watch from Alpina, the Alpina Yachttimer, which is part of their Sailing Collection.

Love at first sight: Ulysse Nardin Musical Stranger

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:52:53

Ulysse Nardin has launched yet another watch making masterpiece. Its Musical Stranger emulates a classic music box and plays the ratpack crooner Strangers in the Night by Frank Sinatra every hour.

1957 pieces only: Christopher Ward C70 VW4 Vanwall Chronometer

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:41:29

Christopher Ward have taken on the mantle of representing the best of British in their timepieces by dedicating watches to British sporting endeavours particularly on the racetrack or by taking design inspiration from classic British sports cars such as the Aston Martin.

Oar inspiring: JeanRichard becomes official timekeeper of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:52:26

JeanRichard has become the “Official Timepiece” of the famous Oxford Cambridge Boat Race, which this year will take place on 31 March 2013.

A more measured pace: Antoine Martin Slow Runner

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:40:30

Antoine Martin, a watch company started by cutting edge watchmaker Martin Braun and financier Antoine Meier, specialises in making luxurious and technologically sophisticated timepieces, aimed at connoisseurs who take a real interest in the finer points of watchmaking.

Kicking convention into the curb: Bomberg Watches

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:26:39

I think I’d be depressed too if I had to managed to tattoo so much ink on the back of my hands. Nonetheless, this is the debut advertising campaign for new Swiss start-up brand Bomberg. And starting up in a super competitive market is never easy.

IWC release Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:21:32

IWC Schaffhausen has demonstrated its commitment to philanthropy and skills for the 7th consecutive year by releasing a limited a special edition watch in aid of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.

Watch Collectors Call Out - Be part of something REVOLUTIONARY

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:51:37

The fine watch industry’s leading market research company, LGI Network – is launching the first-ever in-depth survey of luxury timepiece collectors.

I'm looking through you: Quinting, the first and only 100% transparent watch

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:11:26

One of the more novel and breakthrough watches to look out for at Baselworld 2013 will undoubtedly be Quinting.

Quinting is the first and only watch which is 100% transparent featuring a sapphire movement with counterbalancing forces truly showing the moon phases

Contemporary dandyism: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Pocket Watch in Pink Gold

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:18:05

Vacheron Constantin designers, master-watchmakers, engineers and artisans believe they have a responsibility to preserve their traditions and their creations.

Génie 01 by Breva: It’s sunny on your wrist no matter the weather!

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:31:40

The Breva Génie 01 is the world’s first wristwatch with time, altimeter, barometer – for forecasting the weather – and power reserve indications provided by a fully mechanical movement, much of which is on display through the open dial and display back.

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionelle Small Seconds

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:08:13

Patrimony Traditionelle is a particularly attractive range from Vacheron Constantin which pays tribute to the Manufacture during the period from 1930s to the 1950s.

A new set of Shocks

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:03:37

G-Shock: by far the most visited forum on Watchuseek, and with good reason. One of the most remarkable things about G-Shock is their limitless variety and creativity - they just keep coming up with new colours, new combinations and new concepts.

Calendar complete: Montblanc Star Quantième Complet

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:00:02

Montblanc introduced this new impeccably designed classical timepiece at SIHH 2013. It’s called the Montblanc Quantième Complet, and it’s a new addition to its Star Collection of luxury watches.

Bulgari assets seized by police in tax evasion investigation

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:27:23

Trouble could be brewing for LVMH owned brand Bulgari. Police in Italy have seized assets from the luxury Italian jewellers and watchmakers worth €46 million (£39.7m) as part of an investigation into possible tax evasion. Bulgari has been stripped of properties, including its flagship store in Rome, bank assets and company stakes.

50 years: TAG Heuer celebrates Carrera milestone anniversary

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:59:23

A half-century after its dramatic arrival into the motor-racing scene, TAG Heuer’s iconic CARRERA, the first sports choronograph designed specifically for professional drivers and sports-car enthusiasts, celebrated its 50^th anniversary at New York City’s prestigious Highline Studios.

Third in the trio: Hautlence HL2.3 Titanium

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:48:32

Hautlence has just launched the sexy new gold and black coated titanium, version HL2.3. With new investors behind them and brimming with ideas, things are looking exceptionally good for the Neuchatel brand.

A stronger bond: TAG Heuer and McLaren extend partnership

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:34:06

TAG Heuer will continue to supply the official timepiece for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 team and the partnership will be extended to include McLaren Automotive, the manufacturer of world leading high performance sports cars including the 12C and McLaren P1™.

New Emperors: DeWitt hails a new ruling class in international ad campaign

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:07:47

In what is undoubtedly an exercise in elitist one-up-manship, the owner of DeWitt timepieces, Jerome Napoleon DeWitt speaks of his aristocratic heritage. Mr. de Witt, the creator of DeWitt watches is the descendant of emperors and kings in Europe, including such illustrious ancestors as the Emperor Napoleon, King Jerome of Westphalia, and King Leopold II of Belgium.

HYT H2 Teaser

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:37:14

Heading to Baselworld, a hydro-mechanical timepiece with the hours indicated by the meniscus of two fluids. HYT will unveil the H2, created in collaboration with Giulio Papi and his team at AP Renaud & Papi (APRP). More to come.

Radical engineering: CARBON8 Timepieces

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:31:18

Watchuseek readers know what they like, that’s why they come here. They want to show the watches they love, and talk about the watches that are new to them. So when a new brand is brazen enough to introduce itself to this website, it better be ready for some honest, and sometimes brutal opinions. It better have something new to show too, or suffer the worst fate of all, to die of indifference.

Arts & Crafts & Design: Time according to Alessandro Mendini and his Artisans

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:56:15

From 7 to 16 March, Geneva-based Vacheron Constantin and ECAL/Ecole Cantonale d’art de Lausanne, among the world’s top ten universities of art and design, present at the Gallery l’elac (in the entrance of ECAL) the “Arts & Crafts & Design: ‘Time according to Alessandro Mendini and his Artisans’ exhibition, in collaboration with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte in Milan.

Up periscope: The launch of Ballast Watches

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:55:35

Ballast is a new brand in what it acknowledges is a post-watch reliant age, where it’s just as easy to time check your i-phone or your computer as it is to glance at your watch. Indeed, a significant number of people under the age of 30 just don’t get the need for a watch at all.

This is your Captain speaking: Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger and JeanRichard fly united

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:20:09

While JeanRichard, the stable mate to the much better known Girard Perregaux, is not exactly making a forced landing on the Hudson , as did heroic Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger in 2009, they are attempting to steer the brand in a brave new direction.

Charriol celebrate 30th anniversary with new COLVMBVS models

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:58:42

To celebrate its 30^th anniversary, CHARRIOL, the eponymously named Geneva-based watch company owned by Philippe Charriol, is pursuing a new strategic direction.

SWATCH 30 year special: New Gent SWATCH Est. 1983

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:55:15

It’s a momentous month for the mighty Swatch Group. It was in March 1983, 30 years ago, that they launched just 12 Swatch watches upon an unsuspecting world. It’s the brand that went on to save the entire Swiss watch industry, and become the bestselling watch brand in the world.

The Mystery and the Masterpiece: Two spellbinding watches from Maurice Lacroix

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:02:33

Maurice Lacroix has made some seriously creditable watches in recent years, including the famous Roue Carrée model, which received wide critical industry and consumer acclaim and has been extrapolated across several different versions.

Jumping to a new beat: Habring² Jumping Seconds

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:44:24

Habring is a well regarded Austrian brand run by husband and wife team Richard and Maria Kristina Habring, hence the name Habring².

Red Rapide: Christopher Ward C7 Chronograph MKII

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:40:18

Britain has its Racing Green, Italy has its Rosso Coros – or Racing Red. Christopher Ward has just unveiled its Limited Edition C7 IRR Rapide MK II in that exact colour - Italian Racing Red. It combines the style of 1950s motor racing watches with the colour that sums up Italy’s passion for motor-racing.

Beautifully Borgward: Borgward Watches

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:27:05

In 1939 in Bremen, the engineering and automobile manufacturer Carl F W Borgward founded the Borgward brand. With the use of unusual materials and designs the BORGWARD models quickly gained attention and a loyal brand following.

My visit to Greubel Forsey at SIHH 2013

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:49:43

After my visit to the IWC stand I was invited to visit Greubel Forsey. David Bernard really took his time to welcome both Robert-Jan Broer and me and show us the remarkable Greubel Forsey timepieces.

Future perfect: Hublot Classic Fusion Skeleton Tourbillon Black Ceramic

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:56:56

Hublot Chairman Jean-Claude Biver has recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the Swiss watch industry’s current obsession to re-create the past with overly imitative retro styled watches.

Commanding presence: Mido Commander II

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:44:16

The Mido Commander, one of the stand out models in the Mido portfolio, has been given a new look design without losing any of its distinctive character. Perhaps one of the unsung heroes of the Swatch Group, Mido nonetheless still produce some very handsome watches.

Cheek to cheek: Hamilton Jazzmaster Face2Face

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:11:53

House of Swatch brand the hitoric American watchmaker Hamilton has released a new novelty in time for Baselworld 2013. Called the Hamilton Jazzmaster Face2Face, the 53mm watch can be flipped open to showcase two completely independent watch dials.

80 hour power: Tissot Powermatic 80 Luxury Automatic

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:53:24

When you’re a mid-priced Swiss brand, what it is to have the world’s largest manufacturer of Swiss watch movements as your stable mate. Tissot have stolen a first in co-operation with partners and co Swatch Group members ETA to develop a new collection of watches called the Powermatic80 series with a previously unattainable power reserve of - you guessed it – 80 hours. Most comparable movements offer power reserves around 42 hours.

An exclusive club: ARMIN Strom Tourbillon Water

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:24:03

Biel-based ARMIN Strom went on a tour with a tourbillon watch - or four of them to be exact - last October, but now the Tourbillon Water reaches the market with just 50 pieces available for an extremely limited edition watch.

They make it look so easy: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Small Seconds

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:13:20

Sometimes simple is best. Girard-Perregaux have understood this completely with the release of the new 1966 Small Seconds collection.

Pre-Baselworld 2013: OMEGA Ladymatic

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:35:20

OMEGA, like many high-end brands, are switching their full and uncompromising gaze onto women’s watches this season. Several luxurious new collections have been created as brands have taken on board that women are becoming increasingly interested in watches.

Shoe Shock: DC Shoes and G-Shock team up for limited edition DW-5600

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:53:20

Casio G-Shock, famous for ever changing virtually indestructible watch wear and DC Shoes, famous for the skater dude lifestyle, share a core market base. Now they have hit on the idea of joining forces to produce a special edition Casio G-Shock customised DW-5600 watch limited to just 1000 units worldwide, and only available from DC Shoes Japan online shop and participating dealers in the country.

Power point: Carl F. Bucherer Manero Power Reserve

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:29:01

Baselworld 2013 is rapidly approaching and that means brands both large and exclusive are unveiling some of the watches that will be putting in an appearance. Watchmaker Carl F. Bucherer has just unveiled the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Power Reserve. The watch comes in a 42.5mm stainless steel case with a brushed dual-tone dial.

Rotary showcases 'The Calibre'

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:36:56

“Les Originales”, the dedicated Swiss Made collection from Rotary Watches announces the launch of the ‘JURA CALIBRE R.1000.21.’ A gentleman’s collection of skeleton, automatic, timepieces that feature Rotary’s first ever proprietary movement.

Radiant blue: Christopher Ward C9 Harrison Automatic LE watch

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:09:16

Christopher Ward has just unveiled a stunning radiant blue 100-piece limited edition C9 Harrison Automatic which pays tribute to the British horologist John Harrison. John Harrison solved the “longitude problem” by creating a chronometer of much greater accuracy than ever before. Until he created his H4 ‘marine watch’ in 1761, navigating the oceans and sailing ‘into the blue’ often involved great danger and uncertainty. The accuracy of the C9 Harrison Automatic would have amazed the great man.

Pilots on parade: TW Steel Pilot Collection 2013

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:10:12

Dutch brand TW Steel, who consider themselves market leaders in the afforable oversized watch genre, has just launched a brand new 24-piece collection of pilot watches, bringing the traditional style of aviation watches up to date with flashes of unusual colours not normally associated with a traditional pilot’s watch.

Intergalactic mission with RJ-Romain Jerome and its Spacecraft

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:46:54

RJ-Romain Jerome unveils its first pilot’s watch: the Spacecraft.

Sheer jeanius: Hublot Big Bang Jeans Collection and Oceanographic 4000 Jeans

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:06:05

Jeans have been worn for over 100 years and a fashion item for decades. Denim fashions may change frequently, but the material, which for hard wearing good looks is practically unbeatable has remained an essential fashion staple that cross all boundaries and generations.

Seen on screen: Bruce Willis wears Hamilton Viewmaster in new Die Hard outing

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:39:12

Still feeling perhaps a little stupid following his disastrous One Show appearance on BBC 1 in the UK a couple of weeks ago, (watch it here) in which the action star Bruce Willis appeared vague, bumbling and incoherent, his alter ego John McClane is nonetheless raking in good box office takings in his new movie A Good Day to Die Hard. Watchuseek cinema goers will no doubt quickly home in on the timepiece that Willis wears in the film, a Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic. Not to be outdone, Actor Jai Courtney, who plays McClane’s estranged son, sports a Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol.

Absolute precision: Arnold & Son Instrument Collection

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:52:59

In January we featured the John Arnold & Son Royal Collection. The new Instrument collection is a series of important watches inspired by the timepieces produced during the second part of John Arnold’s life and later, following his death, by his son, John Roger.

The manufacture, now run in the heart of the Swiss watchmaking industry in La Chaux de Fonds, has gone to exacting trouble to re-create some of the greatest creations of one the greatest horologists; a friend and contemporary of A.L. Breguet. And they have achieved it with all the restrictions imposed by the considerably reduced working space of a wristwatch.

Priceless heirloom: Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Gold Bridge – The Inheritor

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:41:54

Girard-Perregaux has the capability to produce watches which are every bit as elegant and self assured as the best pieces from the likes of Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe. A good case in point is the magic and mastery of Girard-Perregaux’s new Tourbillon with Gold Bridge.

New faces: The Girard-Perregaux New Face of Tradition Tour 2013

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:53:51

When Girard-Perregaux came up with the novel idea of sending young and promising watchmakers on a globetrotting tour to showcase the skill and ingenuity that goes into the making of high-end watches, the exhibitions met with outstanding interest and success. Heartened by the huge interest generated by the tour, the New Face of Tradition project will continue to amaze in 2013!

Louis Moinet honours Jules Verne

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:02:37

Like master watchmaker Louis Moinet, Jules Verne was a pioneering icon of the 19th century. While Moinet is a horological legend, Verne is considered to be the father of science fiction and today, February 8th, marks the 185th birthday of the French author.

Courage and generosity: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Round Table

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:56:45

Why didn’t anyone think of this one before? Round table, round watch, 12 knights, the format lends itself perfectly for a haute horologist to explore one of the richest legends in all folklore.

The watch draws inspiration from the exploits of King Arthur’s knights, the high end Geneva Manufacture has created a series of 88 exceptional pieces distinguished by their boldness and steeped in history.

Jean-Christophe Babin leaves TAG Heuer to head up Bulgari

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:13:30

It’s official. Jean Christophe Babin, instrumental in turning around the fortunes of TAG Heuer and turning it into one of the most fanatically followed brands in watchdom over the past 12 years, is leaving the Neuchâtel-based brand to take over at Bulgari, with a brief to inject the same level of passion, skill and enterprise into the LVMH owned brand.

Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin dressed by Valextra for St. Valentine’s day

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:43:01

Jaeger-LeCoultre dresses its Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin with a double-tour strap by Valextra in new season’s colors.

SIHH 2013 - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:36:15

Sating my psychological foibles

Watches appeal to my sense of order and precision. However, my love for horology also results in dissonance. On one hand, I am deeply saddened by those collectors who starve their watches of life, keeping them in their original sealed packaging, scared they may be devalued from daily wear. Yet, on the other hand, I hate seeing scratches or dents on one of my beloved watches.

Paris store opening: Vacheron Constantin celebrates with new 1972 Prestige

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:38:40

As an auspicious opening to Vacheron Constantin’s first store in Paris, at 2 Rue de la Paix, Vacheron the legendary Swiss brand has released two new versions of it iconic asymmetrical model, the 1972 Prestige.

Automatic Fossil: Fossil Swiss Line watches

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:21:15

For the second time in less than a month a popular American mid-range brand, usually known for youth oriented quartz watches, has ventured into the realms of Swiss made automatic watches to create a more upmarket image. We reported recently on California skate and surfer brand Nixon which has recently released an automatic watch.

Pre-Baselworld 2013: Captain Winsor Annual Calendar Boutique Edition

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:03:28

As promised last week, here we feature the new Zenith Zenith Captain Winsor Annual Calendar Boutique Edition, a collaboration with Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH), the watch will be presented at BaselWorld 2013.

Blancpain: In step with contemporary women, the new Chronograph Large Date

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:29:45

A pioneer since 1930 in the creation of ladies’ watches equipped with self-winding movements, Blancpain pursues this path and regularly introduces models developed for women sensitive to watchmaking complications. Loyal to tradition, the new Chronograph Large Date associates a dainty mother-of-pearl face and a self-winding heart with several complications within a model featuring generous gem-set lines.

Delivering peace of mind: Cambridge Consultants unveils a new way of keeping tabs on damaged parcels

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:46:10

Keeping track of dropped and damaged parcels has just got easier – with a new sensor system and app developed by innovative product development firm Cambridge Consultants. Called DropTag, the concept shows at a glance what’s happened to a package in transit. And it could end the gamble of signing for a delivery without unpacking and checking the goods first – as well as giving delivery companies and manufacturers reliable real-time information about the status of packages being transported.

Discover the new Saint Honore Paris Trocadero, magic flower

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:13:14

SAINT HONORE has drawn on its creative talent and expertise to liven up the dark days of winter with a new series of timepieces, Trocadero Lady.

Definitely maybe: Apple working on curved glass iOS wristwatch

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:12:55

It’s all under wraps, many people are denying all knowledge but it seems from those in the know that Apple may be developing a curved glass iOS wristwatch, making science fiction become reality.

Do you love her? Show it with the Chopard Happy Sport Medium

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:12:10

With Valentine’s Day now just two days away, it’s time to think of a happy medium between what you can afford and how much you love your partner. For most, at around $14,500, the Chopard Happy Sport Medium, a sports/luxury watch celebrating its 20th anniversary, might be a price tag too far. Nonetheless it is an icon, considered at the time of its introduction as a union of opposites between diamonds and steel.

See Emily play: Christopher Ward Emily Diamond watch

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:44:58

Christopher Ward have not created a new watch for Valentine’s Day, but they have selected one from their ladies collection which should serve to remind every man who has a woman that there are less than three days before the day itself, and it’s time you did something about it.

Photo report of my visit to the SIHH - Part 1: IWC

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:40:08

The completely remodelled 2013 Ingenieur watch collection from IWC Schaffhausen focuses entirely on its new partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One^TM Team.

The spirit of travel: Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 11:25:07

The Zenith Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane is one of two important new watches released by Zenith in January of this year, the other is the Captain Winsor Annual Calendar Boutique Edition.

Chrono dashboard: Eberhard & Co Chrono 4 Géant Full Injection Limited Edition

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:53:09

Manufacture d’Horlogerie Eberhard & Co was in La Chaux-de-Fonds by a young Georges-Emile Eberhard in 1887. Originally, the company specialised in producing an array of technical watches that were innovative and groundbreaking for the time.

On song: The new Gucci Grammy Timepiece

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:01:55

It’s awards time once again in Tinseltown, and just a couple of weeks before the Oscars, the 55th Annual Grammy Awards will take place this coming Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Lady luck: Longines Conquest Classic collection

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:07:28

Timeless, elegant, unhurried and uncluttered, Swiss watchmakers Longines has just launched the Conquest Classic line, all fitted with self-winding calibres in a variety of models.

Easy reader: F.P. Journe Quantième Perpétuel LE watch

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:09:39

F.P. Journe makes watches admired not only by watch collectors, but also by watch industry experts. This time around the brand has focussed on perhaps one of the most useful of all complications, the Perpetual Calendar.

More than just a pilot’s watch: Breguet Type XXII in rose gold

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:10:19

Breguet are getting their Baselworld ducks in a row, and have recently released a new version of their impeccable pilot’s watch, the venerated Type XXII – in 18ct rose gold, highlighting the beauty of what is a unique timepiece.

Geneva Fair 2013: A whole lot of Hublot going on

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:22:07

Love or hate Hublot, the brand is undeniably irrepressible, often outrageous, and many times incredibly clever and creative with the watches they produce and the way in which they market themselves. It’s hard to think of a watch brand that has made a bigger splash around the world in recent years, and the watches just keep coming. Here is a selection of hot Hublot models that was on show during the Geneva Fair 2013 which ran from January 21^st to 24th.

For the full story plus high-res photographs see the GTE 2013 Forum

Gone but not forgotten: George Daniels 35th anniversary watch

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:31:23

We will not see its like again. Towards the end of last year, Roger W Smith, who trained under legendary British horologist George Daniels, unveiled the Daniels 35th Anniversary wristwatch. It’s the first and only Daniels wristwatch to have been designed and made in its entirety within the shores of the Isle of Man, where Smith and his watchmaking workshop is also based.

For the full story visit the Watchuseek blog

Show stealer: Richard Mille RM011 Flyback Chronograph

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:39:31

In ‘Parker’, the new action thriller, British actor Jason Statham’s Texan accent may be phony, but the Richard Mille watch he wears is definitely the real deal. The movie is directed by Taylor Hackford and is based on a character created by the late crime writer Donald E. Westlake. Throughout the film, Statham, in the role of Parker, wears a Richard Mille RM 011 Flyback Chronograph timepiece.

For the full story see the Watchuseek blog

Surfer chic: Nixon Automatic Chrono Limited Edition watch

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:53:25

‘Nixon’ ‘and ‘Limited Edition’ are not normally to be found in the same article, never mind the same sentence, and yet this is the latest offering from the brand more associated with fun California snow, skateboard and surfer dude culture.

For the full story see the Watchuseek blog

Photo finish: Yohan Blake concludes SIHH with visit to Richard Mille manufacture

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:32:05

Jamaican speed met Swiss precision when World Champion sprinter Yohan Blake, 100 metres silver medallist at the 2012 Olympic Games, visited the Richard Mille manufacture on Wednesday last, just after the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, which opened last Monday 21st January.

For the full story visit the Watchuseek blog

GTE 2013: Hautlence HLRQ02 and HLRQ03

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:22:06

High-end Swiss watchmakers Hautlence – whose name is an anagram of the heart of Swiss watchmaking, Neuchatel – chose the Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE) last week to unveil the new HLRQ.

SIHH 2013: The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Collection

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:38:44

Vacheron Constantin have focussed on the female of the species for this year’s SIHH collection, and some of the exquisite pieces have indeed proven to be more deadly than male, as in deadly impressive.

The sky at night: De Bethune DB28 Skybridge Watch

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:24:14

The De Bethune DB28 Skybridge is an ethereal new addition to the DB28 series, and you just know that the PR people in the Swiss mountains have been working overtime when they say ‘an infinite expanse of the heavenly firmament stretches across its dreamlike face. Ancestral skills and the latest scientific breakthroughs meet and mingle under the impetus of David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet.’

25 years young: Chronoswiss Régulateur 30

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:17:37

As Chronoswiss celebrates the 30th anniversary of its founding, the legendary Régulateur will turn 25. This special anniversary watch is actually an “untypical” Régulateur, in that it includes a window at the 12 o’clock position. It is here that the hour is placed within a “digital” display. The minute display has moved upward, intersecting the display of seconds.

TAG Heuer celebrates CARRERA'S 50th anniversary at SIHH

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:13:04

TAG Heuer is throwing a big '50' party in Geneva, and you're invited. TAG Heuer invites the many fans of one of its most iconic watch lines to visit the special “50 YEARS OF CARRERA” event at the Sécheron Hall in Geneva, Switzerland, from January 21 to January 24.

Timepieces in the English tradition: Arnold & Son Royal Collection

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:28:46

Eagle-eyed readers will recall that we featured the Royal Collection from John Arnold & Son in a piece about an Arnold & Son global advertising campaign back in November of last year. But now we are featuring it in more detail.

SIHH 2013: IWC Ingenieur Constant Force Tourbillon

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:38:51

Fact. There’s going to be a lot of guys getting very excited about the new IWC Ingenieur Collection. It's hot. With 7 stunning watches in total, we feature three of them here. But each and every one of them is worthy of thorough inspection.

The new Ingenieur collection for 2013 acknowledges the global partnership between IWC and the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team. Their cooperation is founded on a jointly held conviction that a pioneering approach and skilled craftsmanship can take mechanics into new and unexplored realms.

For the full story follow this link to the SIHH Forum

SIHH 2013: Vacheron Constantin The Métiers d’Art Florilège collection

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:38:48

Vacheron Constantin’s tradition as a producer of women’s watches started with the 19th century, when the first pocket-watches especially made for women appeared. Although smaller than men’s watches they were much more lavishly decorated and thus demanded skills in miniaturisation and decoration that only a few of the watchmakers of the time possessed.

Vacheron Constantin was one of them. One of the first of the manufacture’s women’s watches was a quarter-repeater produced in around 1810 and which proves that watchmaking complications were not only for men...

For the full story follow this link to the SIHH Forum

Rallying round: Sébastien Loeb is Richard Mille’s new brand ambassador

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:02:48

Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille has just announced that rally driver Sébastien Loeb is its newest celebrity endorser, joining the lineup of top sports stars already involved with the brand, which includes tennis champ Rafael Nadal and golfer Bubba Watson.

The best hand-held loupe you have ever looked through!

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:03:37

Just ask some of the watchmakers who purchased our very first loupes: Philippe Dufour, Laurent Ferrier, Romain Gauthier, Bart & Tim Grönefeld, Stepan Sarpaneva, Roger Smith, Andreas Strehler, Kari Voutilainen ...

Picard Cadet, the re-launch (at Geneva Time Exhibition)

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:29:27

More than 100 years after. this year celebrates the re-launch of the PicardCadet brand and its exclusive range of quality wristwatches for men andwomen.

Pure logic: Romain Gauthier Logical One

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:02:14

Romain Gauthier’s dazzling Logical One tour de force of a watch, starts from a sound point of logic. Romain recognised that the principles of constant force should apply to watches just as they apply to cars, planes and other machines.

After all, the vast majority of machines run on constant force: Cars and planes don’t start running slower as fuel runs low and machines receive the same voltage no matter how much electricity is produced.

Launch of the “Tortoise” automaton, the first unique piece by master watchmaker Raúl Pagès

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:58:39

Master watchmaker Raúl Pagès unveils his first creation, the “ Tortoise ” au-tomaton which moves thanks to a mechanism similar to a watch move-ment. With this unique piece, entirely manufactured in Switzerland, theindependent brand PAGÈS brings back to life the forgotten tradition of pres-tigious automatons.

Mushroom bioluminescence: Angular Momentum & Manu Propria Magnus Junior Bronze Diver

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:30:47

You know when the soft white cotton gloves come out that Bern based Angular Momentum and Manu Propria have been busy on another major watch project. And this time their labours have produced a stunning addition to their Émail Lumineuse sport watch collection.

Bremont's New Head Quarters in Henley-on- Thames, South Oxfordshire

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:18:57

Bremont is pleased to announce the launch of their new British watch making facility in Henley on Thames, South Oxfordshire. The beautiful oak framed building in the heart of the Chiltern Valley has been custom built to provide an ideal facility for the manufacture of their high-end mechanical watches.

One watch, three complications: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute Repeater, Annual Calendar & Equation of Time LE watch

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:54:07

One watch, three watchmaking complications; a Minute Repeater, Annual Calendar and Equation of Time, all contained within a supremely elegant new 42mm 1966 model from Girard Perregaux.

The complications are displayed on the dial in perfect harmony, powered by a mechanical calibre with over 400 component parts.

GRONEFELD: Presenting the One Hertz Techniek

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:02:11

Bart and Tim Grönefeld present the One Hertz Techniek, the world’s only series wristwatch with independent dead seconds, featuring a stunning, open-work dial that showcases the intricate upper mechanics of Grönefeld’s own proprietary movement, the calibre G-02.

Affordable and dependable: Rotor Watches

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:03:17

Launched last year, there’s a new German watch brand, at the moment known mainly to watch forum regulars, whose aim is to manufacture affordable mechanical watches assembled in Germany using German made cases, dials, crowns and bracelets but fitted with Swiss mechanical movements.

The billion dollar watch deal: Swatch Group acquires Harry Winston

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 08:02:50

The Swatch Group has secured legendary watch brand to the stars Harry Winston in a $1bn deal. The purchase came after Harry Winston made clear last year that it wished to sell the high-end watch brand to focus on diamond mining. The cash raised from the sale will be put towards expanding the company’s interests in diamond mining, a business that last year was more than twice as profitable as jewellery. The luxury jewellery brand said it will be known as Dominion Diamond Corp. once the Swatch transaction closes.

Turning back the clock: Angular Momentum and Manu Propria Montre Chinoise

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:31:59

As many of the high-end watch brands beat a determined and reverential path to the Chinese market these days, it’s interesting to note that history really does have a way of repeating itself given sufficient time and the right conditions.

Worth the Weight … Christopher Ward’s first ever titanium watch

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:46:24

Christopher Ward’s Ultimate Dive Watch – the New lightweight C11 Titanium Elite Chronometer Limited Edition

Thinner than a credit card: CST-01, the world's slimmest watch

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:41:37

A new watch known as the CST 01 redefines the meaning of slim times. It’s a slimline digital watch unveiled at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas, and it is believed to be the world’s thinnest timepiece.

Your Time Is Now: Maurice Lacroix launches global ad campaign

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:15:36

Maurice Lacroix is set to launch a new global advertising campaign under the tagline “Your Time Is Now” aimed squarely at a young upwardly mobile target audience with plenty of disposable income.

Geograph: Australian Edition by Louis Moinet

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:10:11

For the 225th anniversary of Australia Day celebration on the 26th of January, 2013, Louis Moinet has launched a special Geograph: Australian Edition.

Techné Instruments: Re-Edition of the 2009 SparrowHawk original

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:42:37

Four years after the release of 100 numbered pieces, Techné Instruments is proud to announce a re-edition of the 2009 SparrowHawk original (Ref. 373).

Rare species: Ulysse Nardin Caprice Butterfly

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:19:50

Although watches were first made for women rather than men in the first half of the last century, the larger casing for men’s watches made it easier to construct intricate mechanical movements, and as a result, high end men’s wrist watches have tended to dominate the market.

NOMOS Glashütte receives another GOOD DESIGN Award

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:24:52

The oldest and most prestigious award for product design goes to a modern Glashütte classic

DuBois et fils: financing is almost completed – last chance for other investors

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 08:02:38

More than 1.3 Million Swiss Francs Raised through Watch Crowdfunding: DuBois et fils

Watch Collector Survey

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:12:17

The fine watch industry’s leading market research company, LGI Network – is launching the first-ever in-depth survey of luxury timepiece collectors.

A Roth and Speake-Marin masterpiece: Maîtres du Temps Chapter Two

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:34:42

Maîtres du Temps Chapter Two is just what it says on the exclusive watchbox; Masters of Time, and this particular limited edition is Chapter Two, created by two of the most talented contemporary watchmakers in the world, Daniel Roth and Peter Speake-Marin.

Introducing Eloheimo Watches, handmade in Finland

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:36:28

Eloheimo watches combine simplistic Scandinavian design style with unconventional technical details. These build to order "time engines" are handmade in Finland with Swiss movements.

Living the high life: Parmigiani Fleurier Pershing 005

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:17:04

(c) Exclusively written for Watchuseek by Angus Davies, managing director of ESCAPEMENT.UK.COM

Visiting the Côte d’Azur you immediately become aware of another world. A strip of land which forms the French Riviera provides a magnet to the great and good. Wealth is omnipresent.

Happy New Year everyone!

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:40:18

Thank you for an amazing year, thank you for your participation, your contributions, your friendship. Looking forward to see you online again in 2013.

One piece at a time: Julien Coudray 1518 Manufactura Collection

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:26:44

Julien Coudray 1518 is a small, highly exclusive Le Locle based watch brand founded by Fabien Lamarche. The name is taken from one of the most skilled and creative horlogers of the 16th century. In their own words the brand perpetuates a proud heritage through expertise and technology, leaving a legacy thanks to products built to last, wher the tiniest of details shape the design of grand watches.

Ring in the new: Piaget Emperador Coussin XL Ultra Thin Minute Repeater

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:06:45

This stunning new watch will be putting in an appearance at SIHH 2013 next month. It’s the Piaget Emperador Coussin XL Ultra Thin Minute Repeater. A watch crafted entirely in-house, with the movement, Calibre 1290P, entirely developed, produced, decorated and assembled at the Piaget manufacture in La Côte-aux-Fées.

4th Dimension Clock - Now available through Watchuseek

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:37:45

A wall clock made of cement. The form of the clock is like a spiral staircase, and the hands are on its top level.

Chopard L.U.C Quattro - Prodigious power

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:56:51

I can think of few brands where the Co-President of the company participates in the Mille Miglia each year with his best friend, who happens to be a six-times winner of Le Mans. However, I cannot think of another brand quite like Chopard.

Rudis Sylva: presenting the RS12 Grand Art Horloger

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:44:30

Rudis Sylva is proud to present the RS12 Grand Art Horloger, the third generation of timepieces equipped with the Harmonious Oscillator and decorated in the most exquisite fashion.

RVNDSGN Watches

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:31:16

It was last year when I found out about the RVNDSGN Watches project at Kickstarter.com. They got my attention when I read about the goal of their project:

"rvndsgn is a new boutique watch brand started in 2011 as the unique vision of american industrial designer zach raven. rvndsgn watches are the first of their kind, completely built using the latest in 3d rapid-prototyping technology. designed in stainless steel, the beauty of the manufacturing process shows the story of its creation through subtle grain on the case, allowing each watch to be unique. our watches are completely hand assembled in the united states using high quality swiss movements, solid rapid-prototyped stainless-steel, and genuine leather."

Autodromo Monoposto

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:21:26

By now, most Watchuseekers have probably heard of Autodromo. The brand popped onto the scene about a year ago, offering incredibly stylish automotive-themed wristwatches designed in the USA.

Frederique Constant Slim Line Automatic, Exclusive for Watchuseek

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:47:50

In May 2012, we came into contact with Mr. Sören Hüter (aka Red hot chili) who asked us to produce a special version of our Slim Line Automatic. Mr. Hüter unfortunately has a tumor that cannot be removed by operation and which is now treated by special medication. Due to this aggressive medication, Mr. Hüter is unable to wear gold watches as gold will discolor within a very short time when a gold watch is on his wrist.

Best Classical Watch: Arnold & Son HMS1

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:24:49

Arabian Watches & Jewellery (AWJ) Magazine has proudly hosted the Middle East Premier Awards for the past 8 consecutive years, and the awards were presented alongside Jewellery Arabia 2012. The Presentation Ceremony was accompanied by a grand dinner reception at The Ritz Carlton, in the Kingdom of Bahrain on Tuesday, 16 October, the inaugural night of Jewellery Arabia 2012. The event was attended by over 300 distinguished high profile guests.

Air supremacy: Dodane Type 23

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:50:02

Dodane manufactory was founded in 1857 and rapidly became known in the world of watchmaking for its research ethos and for the passionate interest of its ancestors in aviation.

In 2005, the fifth generation of the Dodane's decided to re-issue the TYPE 21 in order to restore the brand DODANE 1857 and perpetuate the family's know-how. Now, in 2012, they have released the Type 23, of which more below.

Watchuseek exclusive sneak peek: Limited Edition IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic 2012

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:09:52

This is a Watchuseek exclusive kindly brought to us by the Watch Gallery in the UK. It's the unveiling of the Limited Edition IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic for 2012, and what a stunner it is!

Pierre Thomas in Interlaken

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:09:45

At the foot of the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe railway station – and of the mighty mountains Eiger and Mönch lies Interlaken, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.