First of all, I won’t continue to beat a dead horse with this editorial while I express my honest thoughts on the just released Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon 'Companion' X KAWS. By now, my perspective on Audemars Piguet as a watch brand and on the course it has taken in the last three years has not changed. Where I feel the brand is today is something I never expected after becoming a hardcore lover of all things AP and a real AP collector in 1998.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon 'Companion' X KAWS
Continuing with their recent collaborations and their involvement with artists and celebrities, Audemars Piguet presents a new watch in collaboration with the artist KAWS. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon 'Companion' X KAWS reference 26656TI.GG.D019VE.01 reinforces Audemars Piguet’s curiosity and ongoing dialogue with the cultural world.
Introducing: Universal Genève Polerouter SAS Tribute Timepieces
Finally, after its revival, Universal Genève just announced three tribute Polerouter timepieces honoring SAS —Scandinavian Airlines System— the air carrier for Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. One of the three timepieces will be auctioned at Phillips Watches to mark the 70th anniversary of the first SAS Transpolar Pole Route flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles in 1954.
Breaking News: Richard Mille to Open Boutique in Dallas, Texas. Coming Spring 2025.
To continue to show the importance of Dallas as one of the top watch markets in the U.S., Richard Mille will be opening a boutique in the Spring of 2025 in Highland Park Village, Texas. In the last eight years we’ve seen Dallas transform in terms of watch collecting and what used to be a very Rolex, Hublot, Breitling, Panerai, and Patek Philippe type of market has now become an important hub for other high-end watch brands like Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin which have recently opened boutiques in the Dallas area within the past four years.
Introducing: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 - 50 Year 911 Turbo Limited Edition
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche Design presents the Chronograph 1 - 50 Jahre —50 year— 911 Turbo Edition. This new watch pays tribute to the legendary sports car that debuted at the 1974 Paris Motor Show.
News: Presenting the Winners at the 2024 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève
IWC has been awarded the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix at the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— for the new Portugieser Eternal Calendar. Some notable prizes are the Iconic Watch Prize for the new Piaget Polo 79, the Men’s Complication Watch Prize for the De Bethune DB Kind of Grande Complication, the Men’s Watch Prize for the Voutilainen KV20i Reversed, the Petite Aiguille to Kudoke…
Breaking News: The IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar Wins 'Aiguille d’Or' at the 2024 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève
Today, November 13th, 2024, IWC has been awarded the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix at the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— for the new Portugieser Eternal Calendar. One of the most impressive and horologically advanced timepieces presented at Watches & Wonders 2024. This watch pushes the boundaries of horology with a secular perpetual calendar.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Le Temps Divin Greek Mythology
The Les Cabinotiers Le Temps Divin —Divine Time— series explores the notion of time in its various cultural and conceptual perceptions: physical and linear like a chronology; astronomical and cyclical like the seasons; metaphysical in the infinite stretching of the present moment. For each of these interpretations, Vacheron Constantin offers a journey towards different cultural horizons, a horological odyssey punctuated by the mechanics of time and staged by artistic crafts.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked White Ceramic ref. 15416CB
Released in 2020 in black ceramic, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Open-worked now comes in a special edition in white ceramic as ref. 15416CB.OO.1225CB.01 and in a limited edition of 30 pieces. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Open-worked White Ceramic ref. 15416CB is fitted with a rhodium-toned open-worked dial with a blue balance bridge, blue hands, and a blue aventurine inner flange that provides a striking contrast.
Introducing: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph Full Pink Gold. Even the Dial and Movement Bridges are in Gold.
Following the launch of the Reverso Tribute Chronograph in 2023 in a steel or 18K pink gold case, Jaeger-LeCoultre has reinterpreted the quintessential sporting complication in a new ‘full pink gold’ version for 2024. This time, the 18K pink gold case is complemented by a solid 18K pink gold dial, movement bridges, applied indexes, and pin buckle. It will be produced in a limited edition of 250 pieces.
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Arabic Markers
Produced after the prototype that was released in 2018, the Royal Oak RD#2, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Ultra-Thin ref. 26586 is the thinnest perpetual calendar in the market at 6.2 mm in thickness. Available in titanium or 18K yellow gold —both with a smooth vertical satin-brushed dial instead of the usual tapisserie dial—, now comes a new iteration of this reference.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Diver NET Vendée Globe Limited Edition
As the Official Timekeeper of the Vendée Globe race, Ulysse Nardin is presenting a 300-piece limited edition Diver NET Vendée Globe which is inspired not just by the race and the courageous men and women who compete in it, but also by the company’s vision to produce sustainable watches that highlight the fragility of the world’s oceans and the impact of global warming.
Watch Auctions: F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoire d’Egalité Sells for CHF 7.3 Million Swiss Francs
Today November 8, 2024, at the Reloaded: The Rebirth of Mechanical Watchmaking, 1980-1999 Auction by Phillips Watches in Geneva, Switzerland an F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoire d’Egalité sold for CHF 7,320,000 Swiss Francs —approximately USD 8.3 million— setting a new world record for any F.P. Journe watch ever sold at auction.
Experience: The AP House Mexico City CDMX. A Sanctuary for AP Lovers and Best Terrace in Polanco.
It’s been a while since we’ve written about Audemars Piguet considering all that has been going on with the brand, its allocation practices, and its nouveau riche clientele. However, during our last visit to Mexico City CDMX during the week of the SIAR 2024 —Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería— we were invited by our dear friends at Berger Joyeros who run the AP House for Mexico City.
News: Vacheron Constantin Presents CPO Certified Pre-Owned Watch Program
Vacheron Constantin's Certified Pre-Owned Watch Program has been designed for clients and collectors looking for pre-owned watches that meet the highest quality standards. The timepieces offered through the CPO program embody Vacheron Constantin's quest for excellence since its founding in 1755, and the promise of longevity perpetuated by the Manufacture for almost 270 years.
Insider: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon Steel
Presented a little bit over a month ago, we now bring you our hands-on review of the latest and greatest in the Reverson collection from Jaeger-LeCoultre. Continuing to expand the creative universe of the Reverso, with new models, Jaeger-LeCoultre decided to present the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon now in stainless steel.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 Titanium and Gold
Now, the Maison is pleased to unveil a cool new iteration of the Casquette 2.0 in titanium featuring an 18K 2N yellow gold GP logo and matching pushers. Recognizing the unwavering support of its community, ‘GP owners’ will have preferential access to this latest model, once again a limited edition.
Introducing: Greubel Forsey 10th Fundamental Invention Nano Foudroyante EWT
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Greubel Forsey presents its 10th Fundamental Invention, the Nano Foudroyante EWT —Experimental Watch Technology. The result is a 37.9 mm timepiece that combines the world’s first perpetual Nano Foudroyante with Greubel Forsey’s first flying tourbillon and manual wind flyback. This timepiece, set in a white gold and tantalum case, will be limited to just 11 pieces.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Seddiqi
The 30-piece limited-edition Ulysse Nardin Freak X Enamel Seddiqi marries Métiers d’Art techniques with state-of-the-art watchmaking and celebrates the partnership between elite Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin and Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the Middle East’s leading luxury watch retailer.
Introducing: Louis Erard Le Régulateur Gravé Noir
Louis Erard unveils a new emblematic piece joining its permanent collection: Le Régulateur Gravé, a standout from the Noirmont Métiers d'Art line. This creation reinterprets a classic horological archetype, the sector dial while showcasing traditional engraving techniques. By introducing this non-limited model, Louis Erard strengthens its unique identity, built on bold creativity and horological heritage, all while staying true to the independent spirit that has driven the brand since its inception.
