Last year at SIHH, Hermes unveiled its all-new complicated Arceau L’Heure De La Lune watch — a revolutionary new timepiece that was years in the making. Now, the brand expands the collection, adding five impressive new versions, including a few limited editions. The new 36-piece limited edition versions include one with a black Sahara meteorite…
What It’s Really Like To Attend Grand Prix D’Horlogerie Geneva, GPHG
This year marked the second time that I attended the Grand Prix d’ Horlogerie Geneva, GPHG. Some call this the Academy Awards of the watch industry. I am not so sure because it is not all encompassing. Many top brands don’t participate and don’t send their watches in for judging. This leaves some gaping holes.…
Who Are The Final 84 Watches In The 2019 GPHG (Grand Prix d Horlogerie) Competition?
The Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has announced its pre-selected watches — six in each of the categories — that will be going up for the final vote this fall. In total, there are 84 timepieces competing for the 18 prizes, including the prestigious “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix. The GPHG’s…
The Complete List: 50 Watches Being Auctioned In The ‘Only Watch’ 2019 Event
Every two years in the watch industry, something truly special happens: 50 top watch brands create a single timepiece to donate to the Only Watch Auction, with 99 percent of the proceeds going to benefit research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (Thus far than 40 million Swiss Francs has been raised in the first seven…
In Stores Now: Hermès Galop d’Hermès Watch Collection
(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared in her Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com.) Hermès has long been known for its artistic style and its equestrian roots. The brand began as a maker of saddles and equestrian leathers before expanding into other luxury leather goods and accessories. As such, the unveiling of its Galop d’Hermès…
SIHH 2019: Hermes Arceau L’Heure De La Lune Watch
At SIHH this year, Hermes unveils the all-new complicated Arceau L’Heure De La Lune watch — a revolutionary new timepiece that was years in the making. The watch features a specially made module created by Jean-François Mojon, Founder, Co-Owner and Managing Director of Chronode SA. The module is exclusive to Hermes and enables the watch…