A new art and timepiece exhibition has just opened up at the Vacheron Constantin New York City Flagship. Dive into an exploration of earth’s organic and complicated structures alongside the artistry of Vacheron Constantin’s timepieces in ‘The Anatomy of Beauty’ exhibition from April through September 2022. Vacheron Constantin creates an immersive experience that shines light upon the layered and minute details that create beauty through a curated collection of extraordinary watches alongside larger than life depictions of coral, and the viscerally moving artwork, ‘These Waters’, by artist Melissa McGill.
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Introducing: Richard Mille RM 032 Voiles de Saint Barth
Eagerly anticipated by everyone, the launch of the 11th Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille regatta on April 17th thru the 23rd will signal the start of six captivating days in the Caribbean Sea. With patrons including world freediving champion Arnaud Jerald and the President of the International Maxi Association —IMA— Benoît de Froidmont, the 2022 edition also represents the third stage of the Caribbean Maxi Challenge, a new Caribbean competition open to all Maxis over 60 feet.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Salmon Dial
Vacheron Constantin presents a new signature timepiece combining a 43 mm platinum case with a salmon-colored dial. This classically inspired combination is available in limited annual production exclusively from Vacheron Constantin boutiques. This Traditionnelle perpetual calendar chronograph with a new face is powered by in-house Calibre 1142 QP, one of the most prestigious chronograph movements enhanced by the perpetual calendar complication and crafted in the purest tradition of Haute Horlogerie.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph
Beating to the rhythm of the new manual-winding in-house Calibre 2757, this unique Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph is in keeping with the grand tradition of Vacheron Constantin's complicated watches. True to its imaginative approach to High Watchmaking, the Manufacture has combined a minute repeater and a split-seconds monopusher chronograph within a single tourbillon-regulated timepiece.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Ladies Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin
The new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar ultra-thin watch displays its technical nature in an eminently feminine manner. This is the brand’s response to women wanting more complicated timepieces besides those that only tell time. The new Traditionnelle perpetual calendar ultra-thin watch, equipped with in-house Calibre 1120 QP, is offered in two gemset 36.5 mm versions in white gold and pink gold respectively.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Ladies Patrimony Self-Winding
The attention that Vacheron Constantin has devoted to women's timepieces for more than two centuries is freshly interpreted through the models presented at Watches and Wonders 2022. The new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony self-winding watch flaunts a minimalist silhouette exuding a timeless elegance symbolizing a distinctive kind of watchmaking classicism.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton
Vacheron Constantin is offering a new interpretation of its Overseas perpetual calendar ultra-thin skeleton model in 18K 5N pink gold with a blue dial. The watch, which won a prize in the 2020 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, is equipped with Manufacture Calibre 1120 QPSQ/1 measuring just 4.05 mm thick. The hand-finished skeletonized movement, a favorite with collectors, is highlighted by the grey tone of the NAC treatment given to the mainplate, bridges and oscillating weight.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton
Vacheron Constantin continues the travel spirit of the Overseas watches with this new tourbillon skeleton model, a first in this collection launched in 1996. Beautifully streamlined with its entirely openworked movement; sophisticated with its robust case; rigorously disciplined with its tourbillon-driven movement ensuring a comfortable over three-day power reserve, this timepiece is designed for the finest journeys – exactly as François Constantin, the tireless traveler who signed an enduring alliance with Jacques-Barthélémi Vacheron in 1819, would doubtless have presented it.
Introducing: Breitling Navitimer 70th Anniversary Collection. Three Different Sizes and the Return of the AOPA Wings logo.
For 70 years, Breitling’s original pilot’s watch the Navitimer has been beloved by aviators and tastemakers in equal measure. Worn by an astronaut in space and the biggest stars on Earth, the Navitimer is Breitling’s most iconic timepiece. Today, Breitling honors the legend with the introduction of a new Navitimer collection to celebrate its 70th anniversary. An array of dial options as well as three different sizes —41, 43, and 46 mm— have been unveiled to please the most demanding connoisseurs.
Introducing: De Bethune DB28GS 'JPS'. A Nod to the 70s Racing with John Player Special.
De Bethune captures this spirit with the DB28GS'JPS'. JPS. John Player Special. Three letters evoking the legendary association of black and gold. More than a brand, a whole universe, an iconic color code; that of Team Lotus with its totally revolutionary, unbeatable cars, the most successful of their time, often cited as the most beautiful Formula 1 cars ever built. JPS is like a mechanical dream.
News: A. Lange & Söhne Opens 6th U.S. Boutique in Aspen
A. Lange & Söhne, the eminent watch manufactory from Glashütte in Saxony, Germany, has partnered with Aspen’s premier jewelry and luxury watch destination Meridian, opens its 6th boutique in the United States in March 2022. Located in the heart of Aspen, surrounded by the captivating beauty of the Rocky Mountains on 529 E Cooper Avenue, this boutique is featuring the brand’s new interior design concept.
Introducing: Breguet Marine Hora Mundi ref. 5557
Breguet presents a new iteration of the Hora Mundi, this time adding it to the Breguet Marine. The new Breguet Marine Hora Mundi ref. 5557 helps you travel at a click. The Hora Mundi became an instant hit at the time of its launch in the Classique collection. This mechanical watch, which had taken three years to develop and been awarded four patents, featured a critical asset in the shape of an instant-change dual-time display.
Introducing: M.A.D.1 RED Edition. The Saga Continues After the 'Friends Edition'.
Two weeks ago we brought a special feature on the M.A.D.1 Friends Edition here on WCL after almost a whole year since it was launched. While the M.A.D.1 is not an MB&F Machine, but a more accessible timepiece that was created under a different brand, the idea was still generated by Max Büsser himself. The first M.A.D.1 Friends Edition literally broke the internet and it was reserved for ‘Friends’ —suppliers who help MB&F create their MB&F Machines— and to the members of ‘The Tribe’ —the owners of MB&F machines.
Introducing: Purnell x READYMADE Escape II. Three Five-Piece Limited Editions.
Designed in collaboration with READYMADE, Purnell Unveils three ultra-limited watches. with one of the trendiest fashion labels. The brand name READYMADE asserts its antithesis against ready-made items. This brand circulates disused items to be destroyed and transforms them by giving them a new life. From its inception, Hosokawa conveys his antiwar message for the world, a vision where war and dispute are not worthy, and his stance against mass production by using vintage military fabrics and giving a new value to a salvage duffle bag or a tent.
Watch Auctions: Phillips 'The Royal Oak 50th Auction'. Sale Includes a 5402 'A-series' Case No. 2 and 25th Anniversary Tourbillon ref. 25831ST Case No. 1.
Phillips will host a sale especially dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak which will take place at the Hôtel La Réserve in Geneva, Switzerland on May 6, 2022. This sale will feature several historically important watches including case No. 2 of the original Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ reference 5402ST. This is the earliest example known to come to the watch auction market. The highlights also include case No.1 of the 25th anniversary Royal Oak Automatique Tourbillon and Karl Lagerfeld’s PVD coated Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ ref. 5402ST.
Introducing: Arnold & Son Nebula 41.5 Steel. A Striking Blue Skeletonized Look.
Harmonious, radiant, and intense, the new Arnold & Son Nebula 41.5 Steel reveals a skeletonized movement in grey and blue tones. It combines steel with a PVD treatment on diametrically opposing bridges for a perfectly chic visual effect. In addition to being the most symmetrical of Arnold & Son’s watches, it is ultra-thin, at just 8.73 mm. Available with a steel bracelet or a blue rubber strap, the Nebula 41.5 Steel radiates cool and intense elegance.
From the Editor: Cartier the 2nd Largest Watch Brand, Audemars Piguet the 4th, and Patek Philippe Falls to 6th Place.
Morgan Stanley just released a piece of research that includes the estimated revenue and units sold by the top 50 Swiss watch brands. While the rankings are relatively similar to what has been published by them in previous years, there are a few surprises. For the very first time, Audemars Piguet has surpassed Patek Philippe in terms of revenue and consolidated its spot as the 4th most important watch brand with a revenue of almost 1.6 billion Swiss Francs.
Introducing: Louis Erard Excellence Guilloché Main II Limited Edition
Based in the Jura mountains, the birthplace of watchmaking, Louis Erard embodies the values of Swiss mechanics, the tradition that keeps its promises. Combining luxury, timelessness, and elegance at a very reasonable price, this independent brand is renowned for its mechanical watches and, in particular, its iconic regulators. A collection on which the brand, founded by Mr. Louis Erard in 1929, built its reputation.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0. Within Two Hours the Watch is Already Sold Out Online.
The original Casquette was produced from 1976 to 1978. During that period, Girard-Perregaux made 8200 examples of this innovative quartz watch. Over the years, it has become much sought after by watch aficionados and style-conscious wearers. Now, the GP Casquette returns named Casquette 2.0. This new model upholds the design language of the original but is now encased in ceramic with a grade 5 titanium case back.
News: Bonhams to Auction Sir Michael Caine's Personal Watch Collection
The personal watch collection of Sir Michael Caine and Lady Shakira Caine will be offered for sale at Bonhams in London on March 2, 2022 as part of the Sir Michael Caine: The Personal Collection Sale. Along with the watches a collection of three black and white photographs of them from the 1970s will be also offered as part of the sale. Among the watches in the collection four pieces stand out including Sir Michael’s 18K gold Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date reference 19018 which he has owned since 1979 and which appears in several films, most famously in ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.’
