Recently on our Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, we introduced the world to the new Vacheron Constantin Maître Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon watch, housing the all new Caliber 1990. Inspired by the Vacheron Constantin Ref .57260 — the world’s most complicated watch that was eight years in the making and carried a retail price of about…
A. Lange & Sohne, F.P. Journe and Others Offer First-Time Look at New Watches During Madison Avenue Watch Week
Starting this Wednesday, April 13 and running until April 20, watch rs visiting New York City can expect to see things they’ve never seen before in the U.S. market. In fact, many top brands and retailers are offering first los at their newest watches (just unveiled in Switzerland earlier this year) during the 6th annual…
One To Want: Arnold & Son’s Affordable and Alluring Nebula Watch
When I originally submitted this article, my opening words were: “Damn Arnold.” While we didn’t go with that lead, the point was, this over-the-top brand has done it again – wowed us with its superb design and craftsmanship, as the brand unveils the new Nebula. A timepiece that was inspired by its namesake, and that…
Presenting the Sound and Story of the Breguet Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon as Seen in Baselworld 2016
Just last year, Breguet unveiled its first Tradition Minute Repeater Tourbillon (Ref. 7087). While the watch was exceptional, the brand opted to return to the drawing board to perfect the sound and performance. This year at Baselworld, Breguet unveiled the new, finalized version — which should begin making its way to retail later this year.…
Close Up with the New Generation Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby Cobra Watches — Prepare to be Wowed
I just don’t know a better way to put this, but if you are a car and watch r than you need to get up close and personal with the newest generation of the Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby(R) Cobra watches. We have written about this stellar timepiece before -and even brought you some superb…
Five Fantastic Mechanical Watches Seen at Baselworld 2016 (Video)
Once again this year, our very good friends and colleagues over at TheWatches.tv captured some horological excitement at Baselworld — especially as it pertains to mechanical timepieces. Here, with their permission, we bring you a lo at their top five picks in mechanical watches — via a video shot on site by founder Marc Andre’ Deschoux…