A classic, iconic favorite in the IWC , the Ingenieur has long been a precision instrument that offered rugged appeal. It was first unveiled in the mid-1970’s — and – for those true watch rs – it was originally designed by the legendary Gerald Genta, who revolutionized the appearance of modern watches with uncomplicated technologically…
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Pre-SIHH 2013: Panerai Unveils Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio
Combining its strengths — sophisticated haute horlogerie and high-tech sports watchmaking – Panerai now unveils the limited edition PAM 530 Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio. The split-seconds chronograph is built with a vertical clutch and two column wheels to operating two hands –superimposed and partially independent — to measure partial times or a second…
Show Time 2013 – Top Watches Unveiled at SIHH
For true watch rs – those who follow every unveiling and await each new innovation – it’s Show Time! The 2013 Show Season is upon us and begins exactly one week from today with the opening of the very prestigious watch trade event: Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie Genève (SIHH). This luxurious exhibition in…
Patek Philippe Dome Clocks – Uniquely Rare and Beautiful Handcrafts
Handcrafts of ultimate luxury, Patek Philippe’s Dome Clocks are exquisitely made with passion and perfection. Each Patek Philippe dome table clocks is a unique piece – built with superb movements and hand-enameled individually with depictions of fairy tales and other stuff that dreams are made of. Each clock is a work of art, a wonder…
Off the Cuff: A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Automatic
Recently, on a 3-continent tour with A. Lange & Sohne to witness its newest boutique openings, I had the amazing opportunity to spend the week with the Ladies Saxonia Automatic on my wrist. This watch is beautiful – simply, elegantly, comfortably beautiful. The 18-karat pink gold watch house sthe Lange manufacture caliber L086.4 self-winding movement…
Weekend Sojourn: Jean-Claude Biver’s Cheese
I’ve known Jean-Claude Biver for almost three decades … since he launched the Blancpain brand in the early 1980’s. Biver, the CEO of Hublot, is known globally as one of the most successful, and exuberant executives in the Swiss watch industry. He is also the maker of some of the most exclusive cheese in the…