De Bethune takes great pride in announcing a majority investment in REUGE, the renowned producer of mechanical music boxes and automatons. De Bethune and Amr AlOtaishan, representative of the proprietor family and current CEO, confirm the signature of this alliance, under which De Bethune will acquire a majority position in the Reuge manufacture.
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Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light & Shade and Laureato Absolute Light & Fire
Now, Girard-Perregaux is pleased to unveil the new Laureato Absolute Light & Shade and the Laureato Absolute Light & Fire, a model that draws on the Maison’s amassed watchmaking know-how and employs its vast expertise working with innovative materials. Measuring 44 mm in diameter, the case of this latest model is made from metalized sapphire crystal, endowing the watch with a fascinating brilliance.
Introducing: Grand Seiko SBGW295 Urushi Lacquer Dial Limited Edition. Celebrating 110 Years of Seiko.
The history of Seiko began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori opened a shop in Ginza to repair and sell timepieces. In 1913, his company produced Japan’s first wristwatch, the Laurel, and many achievements that have advanced the art of watchmaking followed, from the first Grand Seiko watch in 1960, to observatory-trial performances that took the industry by storm a few years later, to the groundbreaking technology that is Spring Drive in 1999.
Introducing: Grand Seiko Spring Drive SLGA021. Inspired by Lake Suwa.
Grand Seiko is excited to release the newest addition to its Evolution 9 collection, the Spring Drive SLGA021. To the southeast of the Shinshu Watch Studio, where Spring Drive watches are made, one will find the gently lapping waters of Lake Suwa, a constant inspiration for Grand Seiko. Take, for example, the dial of the Spring Drive SLGA021, which evokes the surface of this very body of water. Inspired by this serene body of water, featuring a dark blue dial that recalls gently lapping waves along the water's surface just before dawn.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents The Collectibles. A Meticulously Curated Collection of Rare Vintage Timepieces.
Jaeger-LeCoultre is delighted to announce the launch of The Collectibles, a new program for collectors and enthusiasts who wish to acquire a piece of history from La Grande Maison. The Collectibles offers a meticulously curated capsule collection of emblematic pieces complemented by a new Master Reference Book. A simply brilliant offering.
Introducing: Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit. Limited to 15 Pieces a Year.
After the brilliant release of the Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon in 18K 5N red gold, this reference now returns in a dichotomy that is not light as a feather with a total weight of only 118 grams. The new Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit is cloaked with a titanium case and a gorgeous salmon-pink dial.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM66 Flying Tourbillon Rock’n’Roll
Often considered a rebel in the world of watchmaking, the Richard Mille brand asserts its fiercely innovative attitude with the RM 66 Flying Tourbillon, which proudly flaunts the sign’s horns – the emblematic gesture of an entire generation – a veritable school of thought. Echoing the symbolism of the gesture represented, Richard Mille has conjured up an unconventional architecture for this model, with a flying tourbillon at 12 o’clock and an openwork flange on its ‘Clou de Paris’ studded case.
Introducing: Bell & Ross X Alain Silberstein. BR 03-92 Klub 22, BR 03-92 Marine 22 and BR 03-94 Krono 22.
Three watches tell a story about shared passions, people, and above all, the essence of design. While Silberstein's colorful designs and the utilitarian stylings of Bell & Ross' signature square watch might initially seem to be from different worlds, one thing unites them. The clarity and integrity of Bell & Ross designer Bruno Belamich's aviation-inspired square —especially in this black ceramic case— is the perfect counterpoint to Silberstein's distinctive design language.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art The legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rabbit
Vacheron Constantin is pursuing its dialogue with collectors and passionate devotees of Haute Horlogerie by enriching its Métiers d’Art The legend of the Chinese zodiac with the sign of the rabbit. Symbolizing graciousness, kindness, and benevolence in traditional Chinese culture, the rabbit will take over from the tiger during the Chinese New Year on January 22, 2023. Two new creations, issued in limited series of 9 pieces each, combine the technical excellence of the Vacheron Constantin in-house Calibre 2460 G4 with the beauty of artistic crafts.
From the Editor: Swiss Watch Industry Hits 28% Growth in the U.S. in 2022
According to the figures released by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH, the U.S. hit a record +27.7% growth in 2022 when compared to 2021. These figures do not account for the month of December 2022, but we are confident that with the holiday frenzy, the percentage might go even higher. Today, the U.S. solidifies its position as the most important Swiss watch market in the world with China and Hong Kong distantly following.
Breaking News: RIP Pelé. Two Hublot Classic Fusion Chronographs Honor his Legacy.
Today, December 29, 2022, the world has lost the greatest ‘Fútbol’ player that has ever lived. Brazilian player Edson Arantes do Nascimento known mononymous as Pelé has passed at the age of 82 and leaves this world as the only player able to win three FIFA World Cups. R.I.P. to ‘O Rei Pelé’ —the King Pelé.
Introducing: De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk JPS
The DB27 Titan Hawk JPS is the newest member of the De Bethune Titan Hawk family and continues the line’s combination of advanced technical features, practicality and wearability, and clean, distinctive styling in a timepiece that pays homage to the golden age of competitive motorsports of the 1970s. The dramatic contrast between black and gold gives the new DB27 Titan Hawk JPS a clean but subtly elegant technical feel, echoing the influence and heritage of competitive motorsports, as well as the advanced features of the caliber AUTOV2.
Introducing: Jaquet Droz Rolling Stones Automaton. 23 Unique Timepieces.
Today, Jaquet Droz unveils the first of the 23 unique timepieces to retrace the world of the Rolling Stones through motion. Besides the arm of a record player that hovers over a platinum album replica —the power reserve—, a scene depicts their signature instruments in miniature paintings and gold thread. The external disc rotates up to 8 consecutive times for 30 seconds and is adorned with the albums that the collector will choose for his unique timepiece.
News: MB&F LAB New Architectural Identity Opens in Singapore and Paris. Extends to Dubai and Bangkok.
It is now over a decade since the MB&F M.A.D.Gallery first opened its doors on Geneva’s Rue Verdaine in 2011, in the heart of the city’s Old Town. A second M.A.D.Gallery opened in Taipei in 2014, the third one in Dubai in January 2016, and a fourth in Hong Kong in October 2018. In collaboration with Voltige Design & Architecture, a highly experienced team with offices in Geneva and Lausanne, MB&F has redefined the interior design and architectural identity for its M.A.D Galleries —starting with the largest of its galleries, located in the famous Dubai Mall.
Experience: Vacheron Constantin Mexico City. The Brand's First and Only Boutique in Latin America.
Today, December 7, 2022, we attended the official opening ceremony for the Mexico City Vacheron Constantin Boutique. Not only this marks the first boutique to be opened by the brand in Mexico City —the 5th largest city in the world with a population surpassing 23 million people— but it is also the brand’s first and only boutique in Latin America. This long awaited boutique will cater to the exclusive base of Mexican watch collectors that are always looking for the best of the best.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel
One of our favorite complications is being brought back by Audemars Piguet to the Code 11.59 collection. The new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Starwheel ref. 15212NB.OO.A002KB.01 revisits the tradition of wandering hours with a new ultra-contemporary timepiece that combines black ceramic with 18K white gold. Invented in 1655 thanks to a request by Pope Alexander VII, who suffered from insomnia that was exacerbated by the ticking of his clock, the wandering hours complication was rediscovered by Audemars Piguet in 1991.
Introducing: Zenith DEFY Extreme E 'Energy X Prix' Limited Edition
Extreme E is an FIA-sanctioned international off-road racing series that uses spec silhouette electric SUVs to race in remote parts of the world. The grand finale of the Extreme E tour is around the corner and after four races on three continents across wildly different terrains, the final electric rally racing showdown of 2022 is taking place in the seaside city of Punta del Este in Uruguay.
Introducing: HYT Hastroid Rainbow Nebula Unique Piece. To Be Auctioned at TimeForArt.
Bold, colorful, and captivating, this flamboyant watch will be offered as a unique piece for sale at the Time For Art charity auction in New York. The HYT Hastroid Rainbow Nebula unique piece combines the artistic masterful expertise that guides Davide Cerrato, HYT CEO and creative director, and the feats of the mecafluid technology that are unique to this independent Swiss watchmaking brand.
News: A. Lange & Söhne Opens 8th U.S. Boutique in Boston
Located on the distinguished Newbury Street and nestled closely by America's oldest public park, Boston Common, this 10 Newbury Street destination is featuring the brand’s new interior design concept. With notes of Bauhaus design principles, the company has succeeded in creating brand environments that fuse art, craftsmanship, and technology in one, reflecting the brand’s values down to the tiniest detail.
Introducing: MB&F LM FlyingT ‘Ice’ and ‘Blizzard’. Two 8-Piece Limited Editions by Emmanuel Tarpin.
First launched in 2019, the Legacy Machine FlyingT was MB&F’s first-ever machine dedicated to women and it was awarded the prize for Best Ladies’ Complication at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève that year. The MB&F Legacy Machine FlyingT was first launched in 18K white gold and then in 18K red gold and platinum. Following the year 2020, MB&F added special editions with stones including Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Tiger Eye. Now, with winter right around the corner, two limited edition Legacy Machine FlyingT models inspired by swirling snow and icy stalagmites make their appearance.
