Founded 31 years ago by master watchmaker Franck Muller and a watch case specialist Vartan Sirmakes, Franck Muller is still an independent watch company. By joining forces with Bamford Watch Department, the brand is presenting the Vanguard Popeye in two limited editions, a 60-piece in black PVD titanium and a 25-piece in 18K rose gold.
Introducing: Louis Moinet Maya Eclipse. Just in Time for the SIAR 2022.
Just in time for the SIAR —Salón Internacional Alta Relojería— 2022 in Mexico City taking place next week from October 18th thru the 20th, Louis Moinet is presenting a unique piece that is a deeply symbolic timepiece that pays tribute to the charismatic Mayan culture and the rich history of Mexico. Created by Les Ateliers Louis Moinet, this unique and extraordinary piece will be presented for the first time at the SIAR. The new Louis Moinet Maya Eclipse embodies the beguiling cosmic phenomenon that is the eclipse, using technology to capture a poetic beauty.
Introducing: Baume & Mercier Riviera Baumatic Moonphases
First released in 1973, the Riviera expresses the Brand’s expertise in design and exquisite use of materials. A Baume & Mercier icon, this classic timepiece with pure, slender lines is immediately recognizable with its twelve-sided bezel. Today, Baume & Mercier is presenting two versions of the Baumatic Moonphases manufacture calibre.
News: The Jury for the 2022 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève
The Foundation of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève is pleased and honored to announce today the composition of the Jury for the 22nd edition of the GPHG. Historian, author, and journalist, Nick Foulkes will continue to chair the next Jury as President of the Jury and will unite the expertise of 30 personalities from the world of watchmaking and the arts to determine the 2022 prize list.
News: Richard Mille's Chantilly Arts & Elegance 2022. Record Attendance for its 6th Edition.
Under a glorious late September sky, the Domaine de Chantilly was once again the dream setting for the Garden Party, Chantilly Arts et Élégance Richard Mille which has now become must an unmissable date in the early autumn calendar. This year’s 6th edition attracted more visitors than ever before with a total of 20 000, many in their Sunday best, ambled down Memory Lane retracing the history of some of the world’s most iconic motorcars.
Introducing: Zenith Chronomaster Original Pink. Supporting the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Zenith supports the Susan G. Komen Foundation in the fight against breast cancer by presenting the Chronomaster Original Pink. Available only during Breast Cancer Awareness Month from October 1st to October 31st, 2022, proceeds from the sale of this model will benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation.
Introducing: Richard Mille RM 88 Tourbillon Smiley. Only $1.2 Million USD.
The new Richard Mille RM 88 Automatic Tourbillon Smiley, with its three-dimensional aesthetics and splendid colors, takes on the vivid quality of a waking dream. A playfully colorful, poetic, and lively creation limited to 50 watches. An enchanting masterpiece whose positive vibrations distill a universal language, that of the smile. A yellow circle, two oval eyes, and a wide upturned mouth, The Smiley, drawn by Franklin Loufrani just over 50 years ago, has become an established symbol in the collective consciousness.
Experience: Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon. The Interesting History Behind the Stoppers.
We discovered Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon more than 13 years ago at The Benjamin Steakhouse in New York City. Perfectly suited for those cooler nights during the fall, the warm notes of this bourbon paired with the warm tones of a Rolex Sky-Dweller Everose with slate dial ref. 326935 makes a more than a perfect combo. While the law does not require bourbon to be made in Kentucky, the Bluegrass state produces approximately 95% of the world’s supply.
Introducing: Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde Aventurine, Malachite and Lapis-Lazuli
Louis Erard makes more than just timepieces, these are watches with a spirit. This new limited edition of the Excellence Petite Seconde with natural stones and hand-crafted glass even contains a touch of philosophy. A little shock of the times. The dialogue of eternity and the immediate, of tradition and the contemporary. The new Louis Erard Excellence Petite Seconde comes in three versions in a limited edition of 99 pieces each.
Watch Goodies: Mondaine Stop2Go WiFi Wall Clock
One of the most iconic elements in almost every Bahnhof —train station— in Switzerland's cities is the Mondaine clock. With its unmistakable and easy-to-read face, distinctive hands, and the iconic red seconds’ hand, the Mondaine clock is now an icon in the horological world. It is estimated that there are close to 3,000 of these clocks on station concourses and train platforms throughout Switzerland.
Introducing: Bucherer BLUE Timepieces 2022. Girard Perregaux, H. Moser & Cie and L'Epée 1839.
The family-owned company Bucherer, which was founded in 1888, has one of the most distinguished traditions in Europe’s watch and jewellery industry. Over the last 130 years, Bucherer has established an exclusive reputation with its range of exquisite and prize-winning jewellery creations. Its boutiques also offer the company’s international clientele a wide range of luxury watches from renowned brands.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT Green Ceramic
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT gets a green ceramic new look. With its asymmetric look and contemporary architecture, the first AP Royal Oak Concept was launched in 2002 as ref. 25980AI.OO.0003SU.01 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the iconic Royal Oak in a limited edition of 150 pieces. Then in 2011, AP launched the first Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon ref. 26560IO.OO.D002CA.01 which you can read about here.
Insider: Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph 'Topos Rescue Brigade' Limited Edition. Mexico's 1985 Violent Earthquake Will Never Be Forgotten.
On a day like today, September 19th, 1985, at 7:17:50 (CST) in the morning, the citizens of Mexico City were woken up by a violent earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 on the Richter scale that lasted almost four minutes and left a toll of more than 5,000 people dead, over 30,000 injured and thousands of missing people. During this devastating event, downtown Mexico City suffered the biggest damage with hundreds of residential and office buildings collapsing as well as hospitals and major city landmarks.
Experience: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Sardinian Citrus. Perfectly Paired with a Bulgari Diagono for the Autumn.
We’ve talked about Drumshanbo before but this time we are bringing you the latest Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Infused with Sardinian citrus for the last days of summer. Infused with twelve botanicals like the twelve months of the year, the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin is a well balanced gin unlike any other. Distilled at the edge of a lake in a shed in a small Irish town called Drumshanbo, the ordinary is made extraordinary.
Watch Goodies: 'Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon' Supersized Book by Assouline. The Most Epic Book of All Things Royal Oak.
The most incredible Royal Oak book we’ve ever seen, sits at the AP House in New York City. Published by Assouline, the book named ‘Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon’ was produced in collaboration with Audemars Piguet and written by Bill Prince, an award-winning journalist and an expert on luxury, culture, men’s style and watches.
Introducing: Aventi Wraith A15-01 Saphite Paraiba. Made of a Totally New Material More Transparent than Sapphire Crystal.
Aventi watches were introduced several years ago and they’ve always strived to release eye-catching designs and tourbillons at a more attainable price point. Aventi follows an interesting business model with no offices, boutiques, or distributors. Every watch is sold by allocation only and directly by them. Always in the forefront of innovation and horological advancements, Aventi is presenting the new Aventi Wraith A15-01 Saphite Paraiba.
From the Editor: The "Holy Trinity of Watchmaking" in Reality Should Be "The Holy Quartet" with Jaeger-LeCoultre Included
We all talk about the ‘Holy Trinity of Watchmaking’ composed by Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, and for years I have debated if it should be called the ‘Holy Quartet of Watchmaking’ instead. Since it seems unfair to drop Audemars Piguet out of the trinity and include Jaeger-LeCoultre in its place, I think that making it a quartet seems more fair and reasonable.
From the Archives: Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Tourbillon in London. In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II Passing.
Elizabeth II was the 40th monarch and Queen of the United Kingdom from February 6th, 1952 until yesterday September 8th, 2022 when she peacefully passed. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the second-longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country. She took the throne at 25 years of age and in her life she saw some of the most important events including enduring WWII.
Insider: Patek Philippe Chronograph ref. 5172G. One of the Best Chronographs Money Can Buy.
Patek Philippe is one of the most respected brands when it comes to manual wound chronographs and their vintage spirit and timelessly classic design are unparalleled. First presented in 18K white gold with a blue dial, the newest iteration of the reference 5172G with a rose-gilded opaline dial released this year is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful chronographs out there and perhaps the best that money can buy in this price range.
From the Editor: Texts From a Serial Watch Flipper. The Ridiculousness of Today's Watch Market.
I’ve been talking about the current situation of the watch market for a while and I’ve expressed my concerns as well as my anger about how the wrong people are getting watches allocated to ultimately just end up flipping them. I have to say that I have no problem with the well established grey/secondary market dealers as some of them are very fine gentleman and people whom I’ve done business for years and real businessmen. Without names like David S Williams, Kirill Yuzh, Watchbox, Adrian Taskin or Roman Sharf —just to name a few—, the watch market would’ve not boomed like it did in the last 10 to 15 years.
