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Girard-Perregaux Surprises With La Esmeralda Tourbillon “A Secret” Eternity Edition

La Esmeralda is an important name in the history of Girard-Perregaux, as it was given to a pocket watch they made for the "World's Fair" of 1889 in Paris. This exquisite timepiece, finely engraved and fitted with a tourbillon and three gold bridges, won the gold medal. Although currently again in the museum collection of Girard-Perregaux, it was initially sold to Porfirio Diaz (1830-1915), then the President of Mexico. As the manufacture is celebrating its 230th anniversary, it felt appropriate to bring back the spirit of this unique pocket watch in a modern-day creation.

By Martin Green

Haute Complication; Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 Quai de l’Horloge

There are quite a few watches that offer more than one tourbillon, but none quite like the Breguet Classique Double Tourbillon. The brand introduced this watch in 2006, and what sets it apart is that it combines two tourbillon cages mounted on the main plate. This entire plate moves and makes a full circle, which allows Breguet to mount the hour hand on it. While this makes the watch quite imposing, regardless of the version it was made in, is the latest, the Classique Double Tourbillon 5345 Quai de l'Horloge, actually a step up.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso & The Art Of Personalization

In a world where sentiment is on the decline, and mass consumerism is rife, Jaeger-LeCoultre offers various ways to customize your Reverso.

Best Engraved Dials of 2013

Haute Time rounded up the watches with the best engraved dials, with pieces from Breguet, Chronoswiss, Hermès, Jaquet Droz and Louis Moinet...

Hermès Pocket Watch Spotlights Craftsmanship

Something all the elite watch brands have in common is that they produce not just new collections, prestigious complications and in-house calibers, but also watches that reflect the range of metiers d’art. Hermès, fresh out of the gate with two new calibers, has long demonstrated its mastery of gemsetting, enameling and marquetry. Next month at […]

The Rich History Of Engraving In BOVET Timepieces

Edouard Bovet began manufacturing his first timepieces at the dawn if the 19th century, paying special attention to the decoration. His cases and movements were often adorned with gems, pearls, miniature paintings and engravings. The House of BOVET quickly became famous for its decorative arts, so famous in fact that the Emperor of China was […]