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TAG Heuer And Porsche Announce Historic Partnership
Few watch brands have such a tight connection with the world of car racing as TAG Heuer. As this sport rose to new heights after World War II, Heuer as the brand was called back then, was there on the journey with it. TAG Heuer has especially a special connection with Porsche. Not only share many watches their name with that of a Porsche, the brand also sponsored prominent Porsche drivers such as Jo Siffert, who was very successful with the legendary Porsche 917. Later on, Steve McQueen would drive the same type of Porsche in perhaps his biggest movie ever; Le Mans. Here, not only would his overall sport the Heuer logo, just as Siffert, but there was also a Heuer chronograph around his wrist. TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault has brought the two legendary names together again by forging a partnership with one of the world's most prominent sports car manufacturers.
Haute Time Talks Maradona, New Models, And The State Of The Industry With Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe
At the end of another very successful LVMH Watch Week, we had the opportunity to sit down, virtually, with Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot. We talked with him about the latest watches from his brand, how the pandemic is affecting the watch industry, and the passing of his good friend and football idol, Diego Maradona.
Panerai Is Launching New Luminor Marina In Collaboration With Free Diving Champion Guillaume Néry
Panerai has something to celebrate this year, as it is 70 years ago that the Luminor was first created. While initially developed for military divers, it has grown to become one of the most iconic and loved sports watches. Among its fans is Panerai-ambassador and World Champion free diving Guillaume Néry. With the new Luminor Marina 44mm Guillaume Néry Edition does the French diver continue his close collaboration with Panerai, which in the recent past also resulted in two stunning Submersible Chronographs.
Haute Complication: Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 days In Colored Sapphire
A tourbillon is, in a pure sense, a regulating device and not a complication. While it does indeed add an extra function to a watch, it is substantially more challenging to make than the regulating organs usually found inside a timepiece. Because of this, many rank the tourbillon among the complications, and while it is relatively rare, it is also quite popular. While in essence a classic creation dating back to the days of the pocket watch, brands like Richard Mille, Greubel Forsey, and Hublot have taken the lead by using it in distinctly modern-day creations. A great example of this is the Big Bang Tourbillon Power Reserve 5 days in colored sapphire.
Patek Philippe Twenty~4; Evolution Through Revolution
In our previous article, we already reflected on the history of the Patek Philippe Twenty~4. This ladies watch was launched in 1999 and quickly became one of the most prominent ladies watches in the market's top segment. Patek Philippe had nurtured the collection by letting it slowly evolve, until 2018 when a revolution replaced evolution.
Legendary Watchmaker Michel Parmigiani Celebrates 70th Birthday With New Watch
Today Michel Parmigiani is celebrating his 70th birthday. Born in the Swiss canton of Neuchatel, he developed a passion for watchmaking at a very early age. His career choice was obvious, but the path he followed was clearly against the stream. Parmigiani already showed great promise at the Val-de-Travers watchmaking school. This allowed him to start his career in one of the most demanding fields of watchmaking; restauration.
Roger Dubuis Pays Hommage To Vibrant City Lights With The New Excalibur Blacklight
Roger Dubuis is shaping their future of 'Hyper Horlogerie' further with the spectacular Excalibur Blacklight. The two watches that the brand is launching under this name are inspired by the neon lights that light up the night in many major cities, particularly Hong Kong. To achieve this, Roger Dubuis teamed up with Wu Chi Kai, one of the last neon masters of this city, to give these watches a unique and colorful twist.
The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon Moon; A Symmetrical Masterpiece
The list of complications in which Jaeger-LeCoultre specializes is almost endless. In 1946, the brand made its first tourbillon, then still in a pocket watch, but from 1993 it was also introduced in a wristwatch. While Jaeger-LeCoultre loves to innovate, as they did, in 2004, by making the Gyrotourbillon 1, the world's first spherical, dual-axis tourbillon, they never forget the traditional tourbillon either.
Zenith And Its Carbon Cool Defy Classic
Carbon is a material that has got increasingly more traction in the watch world, especially in recent years. While it is still not a common material, in part due to its specific production process, it offers significant advantages and adds a very distinct look to a watch. This is also the case with the recently introduced Defy Classic Carbon. One of the reasons that Zenith took this step was the lightness of carbon fiber. The Defy Classic Carbon, with an integrated carbon fiber bracelet, weighs a mere 65 grams. This is already half the weight of the same Defy made from titanium, another material known for being relatively light.
Watch of the Week: Santos de Cartier Chronograph
The Santos de Cartier Chronograph can best be described as dynamic elegance. Its sense of refinement comes from the iconic case and its distinct bezel, which now extends to where the bracelet or strap begins, one of the hallmarks of the in 2018 redesigned collection. While it maintains the recognizable profile of the Santos, it also provides it with a fresh look. The chronograph version is visually more dynamic than its time-only sibling. This is in part due to the subdials, which Cartier spaced out perfectly. The dial features the signature Roman numerals, along with a partial railroad track along the outer perimeter, marking the hours and minutes.
Jaquet Droz Goes For Red With New SW
The world of Jaquet Droz is ruled by elegance, but that doesn't mean that the brand doesn't make a sports watch. Within the SW-collection, which stands for 'sport watch,' has it translated this elegance into a contemporary and charismatic watch that fits in with an active lifestyle. In their latest addition to this collection, Jaquet Droz makes a bold combination of polished black ceramic, brushed stainless steel, and stunning red details and strap.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Presents “Atelier d’Antoine” Highlighting The Importance Of Interaction
A watch is often an object of true beauty by itself, but its appreciation will only increase when you know more about the brand, its history, and how the watch is made. In the last few decades, brands are trying to educate the public more about their history. They often do this not in direct connection with the launch of a new watch but simply to showcase their rich heritage. Doing so is also a challenge by itself, as many brands were founded over a century ago and didn't exactly sit still, meaning that there is a lot to share. Visiting a manufacture is another way of getting a much deeper understanding of a brand and what makes them unique. Until recently, this was a privilege often only extended to VIP clients and journalists, but not anymore.
Piaget Launches Limelight Gala With Automatic Movement
With their Limelight Gala collection does Piaget offer elegant watches to modern-day women. With a unique, asymmetrical design, inspired by the brand's creations of the 1960s, they have placed the watches above fashion, making it seamlessly fit in with many styles and occasions. While Piaget offers this watch in a wide variety of different versions, one thing was always the same; its movement. While a quartz movement provides a certain convenience, many women do prefer a mechanical movement. That is why Piaget is now offering the Limelight Gala, also with their manufacture caliber 501P.
TAG Heuer Is Launching A Carrera In Its Purest Form
The TAG Heuer Carrera is an icon when it comes to sports chronographs. Ever since its creation in 1963, it has set the pace in this category. To mark the brand's 160th anniversary, TAG Heuer is now launching the Carrera Elegant, which takes its inspiration from the very first Carrera's refined design. To replicate this, TAG Heuer opted for a smooth bezel without a tachymeter scale. In fact, this scale is even absent on the dial, where the brand opted for a cleaner 60-seconds indication instead.
Richard Mille Takes A Leap Into The Future With The New RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph
An important moment in the history of Richard Mille, as with the RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph, they launch the brands' first chronograph with it made entirely in its workshops in the Swiss town of Les Breuleux. It is a technical masterpiece that comes with quite a few novel features. While it does feature a traditional column wheel, it lacks a vertical clutch. Instead, it uses two oscillating pinions to transfer power to the chronograph. This comes with considerable advantages. One of them is that even when the chronograph runs, it has hardly a negative effect on the overall power reserve. Secondly, does this construction also require much less space. The height of the RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph can, therefore, be kept under 12mm, at a very impressive 11.68mm.
Haute Complication: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar
The small town of Glashütte, located in the beautiful region of Saxony, Germany, has a population of just over 7,000 people. Despite this, it is the beating heart of German watchmaking, with the manufacturers of Nomos, Tutima, Moritz Grossmann, A. Lange & Söhne, and Glashütte Original all located within the city limits. Glashütte Original holds a unique position among them, with a collection that contains watches in both a sportive as well as classic Glashütte style, all with manufacture movements.
Watch of the Week: Richard Mille RM 35-02 Rafael Nadal
When you work with some of the world's most accomplished athletes, you can count on it that they will take your watches through their paces. For Richard Mille, this is exactly how he likes it, as it challenges him time after time again to take things to the next level. Nadal, who won 19 Grand Slam Singles titles, wears his Richard Mille also on the court. This means that the RM 35-02 not only needs to be very light but also very strong.
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