Jack Forster

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BREGUET WINS 1ST PRIZE AT THE WATCHES DAYS 2011

For the second consecutive year in a row, Breguet has won 1st prize in the Men’s Watch category of The Watches Days exhibition held in Geneva from November 10th to 13th. The competition consistied of approximately 40 exhibiting watch brands. The Grand Prix du Public 2011, determined by thousands of voters without the intervention of a jury, awarded the Classique Hora Mundi (Reference 5717) its highest honor. The new Breguet Classique 5717 Hora Mundi which debuted at Baselworld 2011 is made of precious materials: 18-carat red gold or 950 platinum. Three versions of the dial are available, each representing one READ MORE

Haute Time: Limited-Edition Perpetual Calendar 5550P and THe UR-110Zrn Torpedo

Patek Philippe Introduces New High Tech Heart for Limited-Edition Perpetual Calendar 5550P For hundreds of years watches were made with just three materials: brass, steel, and ruby bearings. Patek Philippe is often considered the guardian of watchmaking’s most elegantly conservative high craftsmanship (with prices that match its peerless quality.) But with its new limited-edition 5550P perpetual calendar, it’s taken a bold leap into a high tech future. The 5550P uses components made from silicon, a material usually associated with integrated circuits, into the very heart of the watch: the escapement, the part of the watch that actually keeps time. Using READ MORE

Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Tourbillon Celebrates 20th Anniversary of first Ferrari in China

It has been 20 years since Ferrari first entered China and to celebrate the anniversary, Hublot and Ferrari have collaborated to introduce the Big Bang Tourbillon Chrono Ferrari edition timepiece. There will be only 20 editions ever made for lucky collectors to get their hands on. Insider information notes that this could very well be an indication of more masterpieces in the coming year since Ferrari and Hublot have recently joined forces on a worldwide scale. Just like the classic mechanical watches, this timepiece has a 44mm dial that is now becoming a trend in the segment. The structure is READ MORE

DeLaneau Opens at Harrods London

Luxury watch company DeLaneau is taking a seat at Harrods department store in London, and by a seat we mean an entire corner. The marriage between the beloved watch company and one of the world’s premier shopping venues seemed inevitable but we’re certainly glad it’s coming in time for the holidays! If you didn’t know what to stuff the stockings with this year, pick from any of DeLaneau’s signature timepieces and you’ll be sure to see smiles across the faces of your loved ones. This store opening is just a part of DeLaneau’s expansion plan. In addition to Harrods, over READ MORE

Ulysse Nardin Unveils Million Dollar Royal Tourbillon Watch

Ulysse Nardin unveiled a $1.1 million Royal Tourbillon watch at the recently concluded 24th Annual Showboats International Rendezvous. Placed in a platinum body with 568 baguette cut diamonds and 234 baguette cut royal blue sapphires, the timepieces is a masterful homage to haute horology. In addition to mastering horology, Ulysse Nardin has stepped up their charitable game by paying significant attention towards contributing to society in general. At the 24th Annual Showboats International Rendezvous the company helped raise $200,000 into a total corpus of $1 million, which is directed towards the betterment of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward READ MORE

Girard-Perregaux Exhibition: A Tale Of Inspiration

To celebrate 220 years of watching, Girard-Perregaux is showcasing its most iconic and classic set of timepieces in the Madison Avenue Boutique in New York City starting November 17th. Guests can witness a brilliant collection of timepieces from elegant pocket watches to multiple award-winning wristwatches, each infused with Girard-Perregaux’s grandiose traditions of gorgeous artistry and skilled craftsmanship. The exhibit not only displays rare collections from the Museum, but also embodies the rich history of the brand and its substantial contribution to the art and science of Haute Horlogerie. The traveling exhibition made stops in Paris, Singapore and Shanghai before coming READ MORE