Editorial | Swisswatches Magazine https://swisswatches-magazine.com/editorial/ A horological journey Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:38:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image-48x48.jpg Editorial | Swisswatches Magazine https://swisswatches-magazine.com/editorial/ 32 32 169749213 On The Wrist: The New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M in Titanium and Bronze Gold https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-new-omega-seamaster-diver-300m-in-titanium-and-bronze-gold/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=59839 As part of the launch of the current Seamaster Diver 300M collection, Omega is introducing a new version in grade 2 titanium and bronze gold. The design of the new Seamaster is based on the Seamaster Diver 300M ‘007’ Edition…

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Trailblazing A New Era For Women In Motorsport: The Richard Mille Rally A’Shira Premieres In Saudi Arabia https://swisswatches-magazine.com/richard-mille-rally-ashira/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:56:12 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=59400 Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Ibn Battuta The premiere of the Richard Mille Rally A’Shira from 16 to 21 October in Saudi Arabia can hardly be put into words. Echoing the description by…

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Lang & Heyne Showcases Masterful Watchmaking in Unique One-Offs and Limited Editions: Discover Its Most Captivating Models https://swisswatches-magazine.com/lang-heyne-unique-one-offs-and-limited-editions/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:26:26 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=59413 It is a watch brand that is actually only known to true connoisseurs: Lang & Heyne from Radeberg near Dresden. The timepieces are not only technically extremely sophisticated with their in-house developed and produced movements, but also finished with a…

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What is a GMT watch and how does it work? https://swisswatches-magazine.com/what-is-a-gmt-watch-and-how-does-it-work/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=59295 GMT watches are ideal for people who regularly work with different time zones or travel frequently. They allow you to keep track of up to two additional time zones alongside the local time – a practical companion for businesspeople, frequent…

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Vanguart Watches: A New Approach to Telling Time https://swisswatches-magazine.com/vanguart-watches-a-new-approach-to-telling-time/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:36:32 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=59270 When Axel Leuenberger and his three companions decided to launch a new watchmaking company, they had a fairly clear idea of their goal: to create timepieces that were ‘beyond products’. Leuenberger, the CEO of Vanguart watches founded in 2017, is…

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Tennis Players And Their (Passion For) Watches https://swisswatches-magazine.com/tennis-players-and-their-passion-for-watches/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:18:03 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=59037 When we received a couple of invitations from watch brands to various tennis tournaments this year, deciding who should go wasn’t a hard decision for our team. After all, it’s no exaggeration to say that I’m a bit of a…

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Collector’s View on Patek Philippe’s Cubitus: ‘Am I Seeing Double? I Might Be, But That’s Fine By Me’ https://swisswatches-magazine.com/collectors-view-on-patek-philippes-cubitus/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:17:56 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=58891 A watch enthusiast and Nautilus owner from Swisswatches collector’s community shares his musings on the new Patek Philippe Cubitus after taking it for a three-week spin on the wrist. It’s finally here! Last month, Patek Philippe unveiled its highly anticipated…

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Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers: Unique Creations Draw Inspiration from Japanese Deities, Asian Culture and Greek Mythology  https://swisswatches-magazine.com/vacheron-constantin-les-cabinotiers-japanese-asian-greek-mythology/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=58769 As a somewhat seasoned purveyor of the watch industry by now, I would personally assert that Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers is one of the absolute highest watchmaking departments on the planet. Over the years, the Swiss horology house’s unique creations…

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Uncovering the Value of Limited Editions: Insights From The First Wempe Signature Collection With Parmigiani Fleurier https://swisswatches-magazine.com/parmigiani-tonda-pf-wempe-signature-collection/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:18:06 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=58048 As an author who has spent over twenty years writing about mechanical wristwatches, being tucked away for two hours in a shadowy wine cellar in Cologne’s old town with thirty potential watch clients is truly exciting. It’s not just the…

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Piaget Andy Warhol Clou de Paris: A Cult Collector Favourite https://swisswatches-magazine.com/piaget-andy-warhol-clou-de-paris/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57885 In a return to what the sumptuous luxury Swiss watch and jewellery maison does best, Piaget has once again merged art and horology with the release of the Andy Warhol Clou de Paris watch. While the manufacture is also respected for its…

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A Visit to the McLaren Technology Centre with Richard Mille, Where Luxury Sports Cars Are Crafted by Hand https://swisswatches-magazine.com/a-visit-to-the-mclaren-technology-centre-with-richard-mille/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57915 On 7 October 2024, Richard Mille unveiled its fourth watch developed as part of its ten-year partnership with McLaren. This watch aims to transfer the DNA of McLaren’s super sports cars into watchmaking and be in every way as extraordinary…

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A. Lange & Söhne: 30 Years of the Lange 1 – Anniversary Collection With Four New Watches https://swisswatches-magazine.com/a-lange-sohne-30-years-of-the-lange-1-anniversary-collection/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57779 If A. Lange & Söhne is revered as Germany’s most formidable watch manufacture, the Lange 1 is, undoubtedly, its pièce de résistance. With A. Lange & Söhne having been founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, a small…

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Quiet Luxury Watches: A Guide to Achieving Understated Style https://swisswatches-magazine.com/quiet-luxury-watches-a-guide-to-achieving-understated-style/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:07:32 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57786 Loro Piana, Sandro, Max Mara – brands synonymous with ‘quiet luxury’ in fashion are relatively easy to identify. But when it comes to watches, how does ‘quiet luxury’ manifest itself? Is every Swiss watchmaker capable of achieving it, or do…

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Interview With Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern About The New Cubitus Collection https://swisswatches-magazine.com/interview-with-patek-philippe-president-thierry-stern-about-the-new-cubitus-collection/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57676 First of all, congratulations. Having a launch like this after 25 years is something very, very special. What does the launch of this watch mean to you?  Thierry Stern: Well, for me, it’s always exciting, because, as you mentioned, it’s…

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The Patek Philippe Cubitus: Everything You Need to Know About The New Line https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-patek-philippe-cubitus-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-line/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:29:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57666 The watch industry has something of a penchant for superlatives, but it would be no exaggeration to say that this is, in many ways, the most exciting new product of the year: the Patek Philippe Cubitus. For the manufacture, it…

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A Closer Look: Raymond Weil Millesime Collection Spreads Its Wings https://swisswatches-magazine.com/raymond-weil-millesime-collection/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:01:40 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57027 Entering a competitive industry is never easy, but sometimes it’s a vital step for growth. Renowned watchmaker Raymond Weil embraced this challenge with the launch of its all-new millesime (French for ‘vintage’) collection in 2023. Since then, the collection has…

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H. Moser x Bucherer: Three Exclusive Models for Admirers of Quiet Luxury https://swisswatches-magazine.com/h-moser-x-bucherer-amber-sand/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:30:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57273 What lies at the heart of H. Moser watches? They boast bold colours, harmonious shapes, and minimalist designs that can be daring yet are always exquisitely crafted. These timepieces provide a refreshing alternative to ostentatious status symbols, oversized logos, and…

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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony: Pure Restraint At Its Finest https://swisswatches-magazine.com/vacheron-constantin-20-years-patrimony/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=57235 Vacheron Constantin makes no secret of the significance of its Patrimony collection for the maison. The name itself, ‘Patrimony’, speaks to the brand’s heritage, evoking a deep legacy of history, emotion, responsibility, and a commitment to carry that legacy forward.…

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Everything You Need to Know About The Rolex Submariner https://swisswatches-magazine.com/rolex-submariner-guide/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:43:44 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=56234 In Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, the King gives the White Rabbit some sage advice for storytelling: ‘Begin at the beginning,’ the King said gravely, ‘and go on till you come to the end: then stop.’ That’s exactly the plan…

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24 Hours With Rolex At The Laver Cup In Berlin https://swisswatches-magazine.com/24-hours-with-rolex-at-the-laver-cup-in-berlin/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:49:12 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=56934 When John McEnroe and Björn Borg take to the stage at the gala event in Berlin on Thursday evening before the start of the Laver Cup 2024, it will be the last time the two eternal rivals introduce their teams.…

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The Most Expensive Rolex Wristwatches Of All Time https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-most-expensive-rolex-wristwatches-of-all-time/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=16781 Rolex is the most well-known and revered horology house on the planet. Owning a Rolex is the ultimate symbol of prosperity in the western world. But just how much money do these watches actually involve? It’s time to discover the…

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The Most Expensive Audemars Piguet Watches of All Time https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-most-expensive-audemars-piguet-watches-of-all-time/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=56629 The history of the most expensive Audemars Piguet watches ever offered at auction is simultaneously a narrative of the brand’s greatest achievements, its illustrious heritage, and the most exquisite models it has produced throughout its long corporate history. The timepieces’…

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The Most Expensive Omega Wristwatches of All Time https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-most-expensive-omega-wristwatches-of-all-time/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=56295 The history of the most expensive Omega watches ever offered at auction is simultaneously a narrative of the brand’s greatest achievements, its illustrious heritage, and the most exquisite models it has produced throughout its long corporate history. The timepieces’ lofty…

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A. Lange & Söhne Introduces a Handwerkskunst Edition Three Years on – And For The First Time, A Datograph Handwerkskunst https://swisswatches-magazine.com/a-lange-soehne-datograph-handwerkskunst/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:25:23 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=55952 Manager Günter Blümlein, who made such a major contribution to the successful reestablishment of A. Lange & Söhne, once summarised the company’s philosophy as follows: ‘An A. Lange watch is a total work of art. It combines the watchmakers’ passion…

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Piaget Polo Skeleton Ceramic: A New Milestone For a Brand Defined by its Materials https://swisswatches-magazine.com/piaget-polo-skeleton-ceramic/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:03:39 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=56031 If there’s one thing Piaget is known for, it’s gold. One of the only horology houses to cast its own gold, Piaget’s work with the material has long been recognised in the industry, from its so-called ‘coin watches’ of the…

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Daniel Roth Tourbillon Rose Gold: The Ultimate Quiet Luxury Watch? https://swisswatches-magazine.com/daniel-roth-tourbillon-rose-gold-the-ultimate-quiet-luxury-watch/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:06:09 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=55861 Whether it’s Sofia Richie, Natasha from Sex and the City, or influencer The Gstaad Guy’s ‘Constance’ serving as your inspiration, ‘quiet luxury’ remains the hottest trend this summer – and I would make the case that this dashingly handsome collector’s…

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One For The Aesthetes: Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture Sparkles In Aventurine https://swisswatches-magazine.com/frederique-constant-classic-tourbillon-manufacture-aventurine/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:30:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=55869 If there’s one thing you should know about Frederique Constant, it’s that the brand is on the up. In recent years, under the savvy leadership of CEO Niels Eggerding, the Swiss horology house has streamlined its watches, refined its target…

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In The Metal: Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix Self-winding – Is This The Collection’s Time to Shine? https://swisswatches-magazine.com/in-the-metal-vacheron-constantin-fiftysix-self-winding-in-gold/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=55376 These days, Vacheron Constantin seems to reach new heights every five minutes. Ever more in the eyes of the public and not just connoisseurs, the horology house recently burst through the billion-franc mark, as it achieved a phenomenal 1.097 billion Swiss francs…

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Pioneering: Chopard’s L.U.C Calibres https://swisswatches-magazine.com/chopards-l-u-c-calibres/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:40:17 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=55505 One thing is clear: Chopard is the maison for watches and jewellery. A brand that is just as closely associated with the history of the Mille Miglia as it is with the Cannes Film Festival, Swiss precision and a love…

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Writing With The Flow of Time: 100 Years of Montblanc Meisterstück https://swisswatches-magazine.com/writing-with-the-flow-of-time-100-years-of-montblanc-meisterstuck/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=55427 When the thoughts are flowing and ink meets paper, a piece of history is created. There is a reason that the pen is said to be mightier than the sword, but the pen also has its very own history. This…

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Different Watch Certificates And Quality Seals https://swisswatches-magazine.com/different-watch-certificates-and-quality-seals/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:06:05 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=54335 You may have read our previous article on what a chronometer is. If so then you’ll know there are many different laboratories that test and certify chronometers. In the meantime, however, other brands have also established their own test criteria…

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The All-Important Question: What Actually Is A Chronometer? https://swisswatches-magazine.com/what-is-a-chronometer/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:40:56 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=54331 If you happen to have spent even the smallest amount of time interested in watches, you have probably already come across the term ‘chronometer’, and perhaps even confused it with chronograph. If like me however, you spend far too long…

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Jean-Claude Biver’s Own Hallmark of Quality – The JCB Seal Explained (And How it Differs From The Patek Seal) https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-jcb-seal-by-jean-claude-biver/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:15:43 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=55193 Jean-Claude Biver is a figurehead which many know and associate with watchmaking in this day and age. A huge collector in his own right, he was integral in the turnaround of the Blancpain brand, as well has having held positions…

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First to the Post: What Next as Investors Circle Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier? https://swisswatches-magazine.com/first-to-the-post-what-next-as-investors-circle-vaucher-manufacture-fleurier/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:06:21 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=55046 At first glance, the Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier looks like your archetypal Swiss watchmaking manufacture. Bright, modern white rooms play host to advanced machines, exquisite movement decorations are proudly displayed in all their glory, employees pose by solar panels citing sustainability…

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Richard Mille x Rafael Nadal: The Exceptional Watches Created For The Bull From Manacor https://swisswatches-magazine.com/richard-mille-x-rafael-nadal-the-exceptional-watches-created-for-the-bull-from-manacor/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=54905 The post Richard Mille x Rafael Nadal: The Exceptional Watches Created For The Bull From Manacor appeared first on Swisswatches Magazine.

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Defying All Odds – The Story of the Defy Diving Watches from Zenith https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-story-of-the-defy-diving-watches-from-zenith/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=54742 When Zenith presented a diver’s watch at Watches & Wonders in April this year, my first assumption was that the brand wanted to expand its range, which is quite logical. After all, diver’s watches – at least their mostly strikingly…

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150 Years of Piaget: Insights Into an Exclusive Anniversary Exhibition https://swisswatches-magazine.com/150-years-of-piaget-insights-into-an-exclusive-anniversary-exhibition/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:07:48 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=54191 From the picturesque La Côte-aux-Fées with its lush green pastures to the dazzling fashion capital of Paris – within 150 years, the watchmaking workshop founded by Georges-Édourard Piaget on his family’s farm has come a long way. An established institution…

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Ulysse Nardin Managing Director Matthieu Haverlan On The Collaboration With Wempe https://swisswatches-magazine.com/interview-ulysse-nardin-managing-director-matthieu-haverlan/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:40:46 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=54166 In an interview with Swisswatches, Ulysse Nardin’s Managing Director, Matthieu Haverlan, talks about the origins of the collaboration with Wempe for the Wempe Signature x Ulysse Nardin Diver NET and the criteria he personally bases his passion for collecting mechanical…

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Reality Check At The Pool: Wempe Signature Collection x Ulysse Nardin Diver NET https://swisswatches-magazine.com/reality-check-at-the-pool-diver-net-wempe-signature-collection-x-ulysse-nardin/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=54116 Fewer and fewer collectors are carrying out a reality check when buying new watches. Yet, this is essential before deciding whether you like a watch or a brand. A big mistake, says Joern Kengelbach. He conducted his own personal experiment…

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To a Millionth of a Second: How Omega’s Timekeeping Lab Revolutionised Olympic Timing https://swisswatches-magazine.com/omegas-timekeeping-lab/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:06:46 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=53907 When Omega was first appointed as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee in 1932, a lone watchmaker travelled from Biel to Los Angeles with 30 split-second chronographs to measure the times of the 1,334…

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The Stowa Pilot’s Watch: Modern History on the Wrist https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-stowa-pilots-watch-modern-history-on-the-wrist/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=53979 The German watch brand Stowa has undergone an impressive range of developments over the course of its history. Around 1937, ten years after its foundation, Stowa began manufacturing watches in the Bauhaus style – a rarely implemented design at the…

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A Horological Wonderland: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Travelling Collection Comes to Munich https://swisswatches-magazine.com/a-horological-wonderland-jaeger-lecoultres-reverso-travelling-collection-comes-to-munich/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=53253 As any watch enthusiast will know, it is often not just the aesthetic of a watch that enamours us: it’s the story behind it. Cue the Reverso Travelling Collection, which is currently making a stop at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s boutique on the…

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In The Metal: New Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Models in Full Black Ceramic https://swisswatches-magazine.com/in-the-metal-new-fifty-fathoms-bathyscaphe-models-in-full-black-ceramic/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=53234 From complicated Chinese calendars and ground-breaking diver’s watches to serene Villeret moonphase models, Blancpain has long been a master of not only horological finesse, but also design. Now, the brand is opening a new chapter with the introduction of three…

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World’s Thinnest Complicated Watches https://swisswatches-magazine.com/worlds-thinnest-complicated-watches/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:03:40 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=53239 Most of the thinnest watches out there are time and date only right? I mean if you’re trying to prove how thin your brand can make watches, why would you go and add a complication which makes it more difficult…

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Thinnest Watches in the World: History & Importance https://swisswatches-magazine.com/thinnest-watches-in-the-world-history-and-importance/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=52600 Building the thinnest watch in the world is undeniably one of the most competitive and impressive record chases in modern day horological engineering. Whilst many brands have produced thin watches, only a few brands have ever been truly in competition…

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The Five Thinnest Watches in The World https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-5-thinnest-watches-in-the-world/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=52605 Building the thinnest watch in the world is undeniably one of the most competitive and impressive record chases in modern day horological engineering. Whilst many brands have produced thin watches, only a few brands have ever been truly in competition…

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Dive Right In: The New TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/the-new-tag-heuer-aquaracer-professional-300/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=52981 It is a highly competitive model series for a particularly fiercely contested genre. After all, steel diver’s watches have been extremely popular for decades, and the range of different brands is almost unmanageable. TAG Heuer has been a player in…

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Van Cleef & Arpels: Lady Arpels Collection Proves Brand’s Artisanal Strength https://swisswatches-magazine.com/van-cleef-arpels-lady-arpels-collection-proves-brands-artisanal-strength/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=52828 Earlier this year, Van Cleef & Arpels introduced several new timepieces that uphold the maison’s long-standing skills in the field of highly technical yet stunningly crafted jewellery watches. We decided to take a closer look at some of the brand’s imaginative new Lady Arpels models, including the Lady…

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Piaget Watches: Milestones and Models Everyone Should Know https://swisswatches-magazine.com/piaget-watches-milestones-and-models-everyone-should-know/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=52388 Piaget is one of those unusual brands that doesn’t only specialise in producing some of the highest quality watches available on the market, but also some of the finest jewellery. What’s more, the two areas of craftsmanship often unite, leading…

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Rado’s Anatomy: What The Anatom Reveals About Rado’s Evolution https://swisswatches-magazine.com/rados-anatomy-what-the-anatom-reveals-about-rados-evolution/ Tue, 28 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://swisswatches-magazine.com/?p=52144 Shortly before his untimely death, pop art icon Andy Warhol created a painting of three timepieces with a rectangle case and a bracelet with horizontal lines on a 111.8 x 111.8 cm canvas. Their colourful outlines diagonally stretch across yellow,…

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