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Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin Release the First Vertical Trigger Timepiece

The partnership between two legendary companies, Jaeger-LeCoultre (haute horlogerie manufacturer) and Aston Martin (maker of iconic luxury vehicles) has resulted with a brand new masterpiece. the first-ever vertical trigger chronograph, the AMVOX7. The watch was made to celebrate the eight-year anniversary of the two companies’ collaborative efforts and is the latest in the innovative AMVOX family of timepieces. In fact, when the vertical chronograph technology first appeared in 2005, it was so innovative and revolutionary that it changed how elite athletes would time their performances and events. The watch also features a 65 hour power reserve, 756 automatic mechanical calibers, READ MORE

Vacheron Constantin’s Chagall Collection Celebrates the Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier, the iconic opera house of Paris, is a symbol of opulence thanks to the elaborate artwork decorating its ceiling, where chandeliers sparkle amidst operatic scenes. The beloved fresco, completed in 1964 by Marc Chagall, the famous Jewish Russian-French artist, is being celebrated by luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin. The company has released an 11-piece Chagall et L’Opera de Paris Tribute collection, paying tribute to both the artist and his work of art, which features scenes from operas by the world’s leading composers. The haute horlogerie watch features a stunning reproduction of the Palais Garnier fresco. This new timepiece was READ MORE

F.P. Journe Unveils New Iconic Timepiece “Chronomètre Optimum”

François-Paul Journe, the haute horlogerie craftsman whose personal philosophy is to build precision watches that will stand the test of time, has unveiled his new Chronomètre Optimum, a watch that combines the expertise of master watchmakers from history with modern technology in perfect harmony. The technical details The timepiece contains a two-springed double-barrel which gives the forceful movement stability, and is crafted of 18 ct rose-colored gold. The watch’s remontoire (patente EP 1528443. A1) is constant-force, meaning that it will balance out the force which is applied to the escapement, giving everything constancy. An extra gear was added to form READ MORE

Backes & Strauss Introduce the Beau Brummell Limited Edition Luxury Watch

Backes & Strauss, the British house of diamonds and haute horlogerie, have unveiled their limited edition Beau Brummell timepiece from their Regent collection, which is sure to attract the attention of fine watch aficionados. Only fifty of the watches will be available, making the Beau Brummell a truly limited edition. The watch is inspired by and named after the famed English wit who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. An iconic figure during Regency England, he was a close friend of the Prince Regent who eventually became King George IV and was famed for his very tasteful yet understated READ MORE

Chopard’s L’Heure du Diamant

Chopard’s latest ladies’ timepiece collection effortlessly and elegantly blurs the line between haute horlogerie and high jewelry offering models that will be breathtakingly beautiful on any wrist. Chopard, the Swiss-based luxury watch, jewelry and accessories manufacturer that was founded in 1860, originally focused on the manufacture of precision chronometers and pocket watches by using innovative technology. Now known for high-precision watches and high jewelry, the L’Heure du Diamant (Time of the Diamonds) collection reinforces the Chopard position in the industry as being among the best of the best. The collection features three unique pieces, all embellished with 18 carat white READ MORE

Girard-Perregaux Launches WW.TC Chronograph White Ceramic Character with Contrasts

As the Girard-Perregaux website states, their latest timepiece, the WW.TC Chronograph is the last word in intelligent engineering. The white ceramic case is contrasted by black rubber detailing and the light-colored dial is juxtaposed delightfully with dark counters that emphasize the time indicators; furthermore, the sapphire glass is smoked to provide an extra layer of detail highlighting the uniqueness of the contrasting yet esthetically pleasing details. All time zones are displayed on the watch; functioning with flyback, the timepiece also displays the date and small seconds. Inside a protective casing of titanium, the chronograph’s manufacture movement GP3 300-0028 can be READ MORE