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Experience: Atelier SLH Horloger Le Mans Edition Cosmograph Daytona

Atelier SLH Horloger is a private independent company specializing in the personalization of exceptional timepieces and they are not affiliated with Rolex SA nor authorized by them to intervene in their products for any reason whatsoever. This company will buy the watches and then develop and finish unique watches for collectors and devotees of exclusive timepieces. Their watches are intended for personal and private use of collectors.

Introducing: Singer Reimagined Flytrack 'On The Road' X The Limited Edition

UK-based independent watch specialist retailer The Limited Edition is pleased to announce its latest exclusive collaboration with one of the most exciting and innovative young watch companies to have emerged in the past few years, with the spectacular ten-piece Flytrack ‘On The Road’ limited edition by Singer Reimagined.

Introducing: Jacob & Co. Casino Tourbillon. The Watch with a Fully Working Roulette.

Based on the most thorough technical paradigm, the new Casino Tourbillon features Jacob & Co.'s first-ever flying tourbillon located on the case's back side with high-end finishings and sophisticated material details. Leaving its entire expression space to a fully functional, free-spinning roulette, complete with 37 pockets and a white ball, the Jacob & Co. Casino Tourbillon is designed for play, hopes for luck, and to bring supreme exhilaration while on the wrist.

Introducing: Ollech & Wajs Zürich Astrochron S. Faithful Reinterpretation of the 1967 Model.

The Ollech & Wajs Astrochron story began in Zürich nearly 60 years ago, amidst history’s most ambitious era of exploration. The race to go faster, further, and deeper had the world poised at the edge of several new frontiers, the most notable being outer space. The astral realm represented the ultimate in exploration and inspired the name of the famous Ollech & Wajs 1967 ‘triple-register’ chronograph.

Introducing: Richard Mille RM 07-04 Automatic Sport. Six New Sports Watches for Women.

To celebrate the release of its first women’s sports watch, the new Richard Mille RM 07-04 Automatic Sport, Richard Mille asked six inspiring and influential athletes to share their experiences and develop and define the attributes of this watch. Two motorsport icons —Aurora Strauss and Margot Laffite—, a Winter Olympics triple gold medallist skier —Ester Ledecká—, the world number two golfer —Nelly Korda—, and two track and field stars —Yuliya Levchenko and Nafi Thiam— are the Richard Mille partners who proudly wear the six models of the new Richard Mille RM 07-04 Automatic Sport

Introducing: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary 'Tech Gombessa'. A World's First Measuring Three-Hour Immersion Times.

Blancpain just opened a new chapter in the history of the first modern diver's watch by unveiling a new model designed to meet today's technical diving requirements. Featuring an innovation co-developed by Marc A. Hayek, President & CEO of Blancpain, and Laurent Ballesta, founder of the Gombessa project, the new Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 70th anniversary named ‘Tech Gombessa’ makes it possible for the first time to measure up to three-hour immersion times.

Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold

Ulysse Nardin’s Blast collection takes on this challenge with conviction and determination. With its double X —for exploration— the new Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold, with its sharp lines and resolute character, takes a decisive step towards watchmaking of the future. The Blast Tourbillon is driven by a flying tourbillon skeletonized movement with silicium escapement in a modern case.

Introducing: Wempe Marine Chronometers by World-renowned Yacht Designer Tim Heywood

The production of marine chronometers is part of Wempe’s watchmaking tradition. Since 1905, the company has equipped seagoing vessels with these special timepieces, whose great precision is unaffected by rough seas and ever-changing temperatures. Wempe’s “unified chronometer,” housed in a classic case, has been manufactured for the last 80 years. In the latest edition, Wempe now brings nautical tradition and state-of-the-art yacht design together thanks to renowned British ship designer Tim Heywood, who has created striking new marine chronometers available mid-February 2023.

Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Dazzling Night & Day Green

Capturing the essence of femininity, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Dazzling Night & Day has been reimagined this year in green as a homage to the unspoiled nature that surrounds Jaeger-LeCoultre’s home in the Vallée de Joux and provides a perpetual source of inspiration. Just as the cosmic cycles inspired JLC’s watchmakers to develop a mechanism that displays the night and day on the dial, the fields and forests of the valley surrounding the manufacture inspire designers and artisans.

Introducing: Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Chronograph SBGC253. Inspired by the Grand Seiko Lion.

In 2019, Grand Seiko announced a limited edition sports watch design inspired by the lion, the enduring emblem of Grand Seiko since its inception in 1960. The lion reflected the ambition of the Grand Seiko team to make a watch that was as precise, durable, and beautiful as could be; in other words, their goal was to make the ‘king of watches’. With SBGC253, Grand Seiko reintroduces the lion design in the Sport Collection, now with a new dial and as a regular production model in the Sport Collection.

Introducing: MB&F LM2 Palladium. Celebrating 10 Years of the Timepiece with Dual Flying Balances.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the MB&F Legacy Machine No. 2 , the LM2 returns cloaked in palladium in a limited edition of 18 pieces with an aquamarine —light teal green— sunray dial. Initially launched in 18K white gold with a dark grey dial, in 18K red gold with a silver dial and in an 18-piece limited edition in platinum with a blue dial, the LM2 was the first MB&F timepiece to have two suspended balance wheels above its dial.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono 'Panda'. Hands-on Live Pictures.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ref. 5500V was first released at the 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie with a blue and silvered dial. In 2017, a silvered dial two-tone model of the Overseas Chronograph was presented and in 2018 a ‘Reverse Panda’ and Black Dial Overseas Chronographs were released. Now, we bring you the latest addition to the Overseas collection, the new Overseas Chronograph ‘Panda’ ref. 5500V.

Introducing: Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

For the first time since its redesign in 2016, Piaget will add a mechanical perpetual calendar — an emblematic complication in which Piaget has developed considerable expertise already deployed— into the lexicon of the Polo collection. The iconic Piaget Polo reaches unprecedented heights this year 2023 with the Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin powered by the 1255P caliber.

Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 ref. 26420CE. Let's Nickname it 'The John Player Special'.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore and AP has decided to celebrate with a few new releases in the collection. After the great release of the all-black all ceramic Royal Oak Offshore 42 reference 26238CE.OO.1300CE.01. we published here yesterday, now comes a new version of the Royal Oak Offshore 43 mm reference 26420CE.OO.A127CR.01 also cloaked in an all-black ceramic case but with 18K yellow gold accents on its strap plots, crown guards, and dial.

Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore All Black Ceramic ref. 26238CE

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore and AP has decided to celebrate with a few new releases in the collection. One of them and our favorite so far is the all-black all ceramic Royal Oak Offshore reference 26238CE.OO.1300CE.01. A watch that is very reminiscent of the ‘End of Days’ with its all-black cloak.

Breaking News: De Bethune Becomes Majority Stakeholder in REUGE the Manufacturer of Mechanical Music Boxes and Automatons

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.

Posted on February 2, 2023 and filed under De Bethune, Reuge, News.

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.