Audemars Piguet presents a small series of six new Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon models in white or pink gold glittering with an array of graded colored gemstones and diamonds, each offering unexpected and variegated plays of light. Haute Horlogerie meets Haute Joaillerie in these complex timepieces blending traditional techniques with avant-garde design. With their unique characters and surprising contrasts, these multifaceted pieces will be true statements when worn on the wrist.
From the Editor: What Made the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo so Iconic? About to Turn 50 Years Old.
Today, we are on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the AP Royal Oak and I couldn’t think of a better time to talk about this watch and what made it so iconic. When the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo was launched on April 15th, 1972, AP decided to be as bold with the marketing strategy to present the watch as they were by hiring genius designer Gérald Charles Genta to design a luxury watch that would be an all-around watch and that would break all the rules in watchmaking.
From the Editor: Why the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Chronograph is a Much Better Buy than a Rolex Submariner Date
For some time, I have been thinking about getting a new diving watch and I’ve been debating between the latest 41 mm Rolex Submariner Date —I’ve owned a number of Submariners across different references— or an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Co‑Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph. Finally, I decided to go with the Omega and now I am going to tell you why I think that the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Chronograph is a much better buy than a Rolex Submariner Date, especially considering the current pricing bubble.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Opens the Sound Maker Exhibition in New York City
Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated its American debut of The Sound Maker exhibition this Monday, September 20th in New York City at 70-74 Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District. A fascinating display devoted to exploring the uniquely rich heritage of chiming watches at La Grande Maison, the experience was designed to immerse visitors in the creative and culture universe of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Rare Bird: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team Forged Carbon. The Watch that Marked Many 'Firsts' for AP and the Watch Industry.
One of our favorites discontinued limited edition watches and truly a rare bird is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team in Forged Carbon. The Alinghi Team is a Swiss sailing team that was created by Ernesto Bertarelli and is revered for bringing the America’s Cup trophy to Europe for the first time in 132 years. The Team Alinghi’s victory at the America's Cup in 2003 inspired Audemars Piguet to design and present in 2005 the Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Polaris ref. 26040ST —limited edition of 2,000 pieces— with an innovative special new movement featuring a regatta flyback chronograph function.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater
Ninety years after the birth of the Reverso, and 150 years after creating its first minute repeater, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater. Offered in a limited edition of 10 pieces, this exquisite new timepiece unites two of the key themes that have defined La Grande Maison for much of its history with exceptional expertise in chiming watches and the timeless story of the Reverso.
Introducing: Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire. In Collaboration with Kari Voutilainen.
Armin Strom, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer known for its edgy, eye-catching skeletonized mechanics, has just launched a rare and stunning new version of its milestone Gravity Equal Force timepiece. With its off-center grey-toned sapphire dial, the strikingly cool monochrome watch offers an extraordinary view of the exquisitely-finished manufacture movement and further enhances the brand’s reputation for its irrepressible, exuberant independence.
Introducing: MB&F HM10 Panda for ONLY Watch 2021
This year marks the ninth edition of ONLY Watch, a biennial charity auction of one-of-a-kind timepieces where 99 percent of proceeds go to fund research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration primarily affecting young boys. This is the sixth time MB&F has contributed one of its Machines to ONLY Watch, once again going above and beyond in the creation of a truly unique timepiece.
Insider: Vacheron Constantin Overseas 'Everest' Limited Editions. Dual Time and Chronograph Fully Explained with Live Photos.
On June 18th, 2019, Vacheron Constantin presented the Overseas Dual Time Cory Richards prototype made in collaboration with professional photographer and long-distance explorer Cory Richards. The Vacheron Constantin Cory Richards’ Overseas Prototype featured a 41 mm case in titanium with tantalum underneath the bezel and on the crowns and fitted with a grey blue grained dial, NAC treatment on its movement and a gorgeous 22K pink gold oscillating weight with a motif of Mount Everest and the Himalayas.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas 'Everest' Limited Editions. Live Pictures of the Two 150-Piece Limited Editions.
On June 18th, 2019, Vacheron Constantin presented the Overseas Dual Time Cory Richards prototype made in collaboration with professional photographer and long-distance explorer Cory Richards. The Vacheron Constantin Cory Richards’ Overseas Prototype featured a 41 mm case in titanium with tantalum underneath the bezel and on the crowns and fitted with a grey blue grained dial, NAC treatment on its movement and a gorgeous 22K pink gold oscillating weight with a motif of Mount Everest and the Himalayas.
Experience: Fauré Le Page Three Watch Travel Case
Here at WCL, we were the earliest adopters of the Fauré Le Page brand and our love for them doesn’t cease. Fauré Le Page is renowned for creating Napoleon's vermeil saber and Louis XVI's hunting pieces, and the brand evolved in the 1800s to become a provider of hand-painted leather holsters and gun bags for the same firearms and weapons their clients were buying from them.
From the Editor: Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with my Favorite AP Royal Oak Offshore. The 'Pride of Mexico'.
Today, along with all my fellow Mexican watch collectors, I celebrate Mexican Independence Day and there’s no better watch that I would like to talk about for the occasion than the ultra elusive Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'Pride of Mexico'.
Introducing: MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual Palladium with Aquamarine Dial. A 25-piece Limited Edition.
First presented in 2015, the MB&F LM Perpetual is one of the brand’s absolute superstars. This watch was awarded the Best Calendar Watch prize at the 2016 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, recognizing the work from independent watchmaker Stephen McDonnell that collaborated with MB&F on the development of this watch that took years to complete.
Introducing: Panerai Luminor Carbotech Blu Notte PAM 1664
The arrival of the Luminor Marina Carbotech Blu Notte stands as another milestone for Panerai. It is the first time that two signature elements of the Panerai design are present in the same watch, a Carbotech case and a Blu Notte dial. The pairing unites the resistance of Carbotech and the subtle radiance of the sun-brushed blue dial.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light Bucherer Blue
Girard-Perregaux is pleased to unveil the Laureato Absolute Light Bucherer Blue, a limited-edition watch created exclusively for the prestigious retailer. Housed in a sapphire crystal case and featuring titanium lugs, this model provides a three-dimensional view of numerous movement components. Furthermore, it is the transparent characteristic of the sapphire case which invites light to bathe the various internal parts, thereby accentuating the many shapes employed.
Experience: The Grand Opening of Vacheron Constantin's Flagship in NYC. An Unforgettable Evening.
Two days ago on September 8th, 2021, we had the pleasure to attend the grand opening of Vacheron Constantin’s new North American Flagship in NYC. Vacheron Constantin opened NYFW —NY Fashion Week— with a star-studded celebration that included Alexander Schmiedt, the new President of the Americas for Vacheron Constantin, an electric musical performance from supermodel Karen Elson, guests including Zac Weiss, Katie Holmes, Nico Tortorella, model Chanel Iman, and Michelle Hicks.
Introducing: The Sybarite Watch Guide by Halim Trujillo. A 120-Copy Limited Edition Book.
It has been more than eight years since Watch Collecting Lifestyle launched as a website and four years since the first issue of its print magazine came out during the Fall of 2017. For this Sybarite Watch Guide, our Founder and Editor-in-Chief Halim Trujillo have decided to choose some of his favorite images and all the watches captured by him with original photography.
News: Nick Foulkes appointed President of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève Jury
The Foundation of the GPHG —Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève— is delighted and honored to announce the appointment of Nick Foulkes as President of the Jury for the 2021 edition, thereby accentuating the international reach of the GPHG. Historian, writer and journalist, Nicholas Foulkes is an internationally recognized authority on culture, watchmaking and art.
Budget Watches: Seven Friday P1C/04 'Caipi'. As Refreshing as a Brazilian Caipirinha.
Discussing ‘Budget Watches’ is not something we do on a very regular basis but more so every now and then whenever we find an inexpensive watch that catches our attention and that we feel is worth talking about. Since today is Friday, why not talk about the latest addition to the Seven Friday lineup. The Seven Friday P1C/04 'Caipi' is as refreshing as a Brazilian caipirinha at the end of the summer months.
Introducing: New Piaget Polo Date 36 mm. Six New Models in Steel, White Gold and Rose Gold.
Piaget unveils two refined 36 mm models in stainless steel with matching steel bracelets and a combination of polished and satin-finished details. The year was 1979, and for the first time in its history, the Maison officially gave one of its models a name, Piaget Polo, echoing the eponymous jet-set sport and glamorous art of living. While glamour was the leitmotif of the era, it was expressed in ways that defied the norms governing traditional luxury.
