In ways than one, my recent trip to Petit Trianon – private home of Marie Antoinette – was made possible by Breguet. Bringing past and present full circle, luxury watch brand Breguet has woven an intricate web of history and forethought. As most already know, Marie Antoinette, like many others of the Royal Court…
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They’re Finally Here: IWC’s Bold Trio of Pilot’s Watches
You may have heard about them a few months ago—but – IWC rs take note – the bold and brazen three new black ceramic IWC Pilot’s watches have hit the stores. We had a chance to try them on and take a close-up lo at them in the New York Madison Avenue IWC Boutique, and…
Hands On with the Montblanc ExoTourbillon Rattrapante
A couple of nights ago in New York City, Montblanc celebrated the opening of its Madison Avenue Boutique – with a star-studded guest roster and outstanding product. Leading the event was the recently appointed global CEO, Jerome Lambert, and Montblanc North America President and CEO, Jan-Patrick Schmitz. One of the real stars of the show…
Omega Unveils Updated Iconic Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph
We posted on about this watch yesterday – but we received so many es that it made sense to post it here. This stunning vintage Omega Seamaster Bullhead is a re-issued limited edition version of the original — a rare piece launched in 1969. The watch is characterized by its symmetrical case and bezel…
Exclusive: Inside the Tourbillon Room at Breguet
It is common knowledge in the watch world that Abraham-Louis Breguet invented the tourbillon — a highly precise mechanism that eliminates certain problems in accuracy due to the effects of gravity when the watch is in certain positions. Breguet first conceived of the tourbillon in 1795, though it was not patented until 1801, and not…
4 Most Impressive Clocks in the Palace of Versailles and Petit Trianon
While in Paris last week with Breguet on an exciting trip to experience the past and present of the brand (we bring you about that in the next weeks) – we had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Palace of Versailles (complete with a private tour of the rarely open Kings Chambers) and the…