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DEVELOPED IN 2009 FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MANUFACTURE CHRISTOPHE CLARET, THE DUALTOW COLLECTION WELCOMES A NEW MODEL Nighteagle – when stealth does not go unnoticed The DualTow is a gem of horological complexity and a distillate of the innovation, expertise and excellence inherent to the Manufacture Christophe Claret. Launched in 2009 to mark [...]

Vacheron Constantin «Quai de l’Ile» collection had been awarded «The Most Innovative Men’s Wristwatch Collection» title during the «Fashion Olymp – 2010» ceremony in Moscow. The international award ceremony «Fashion Olymp – 2010» took place on Thursday evening, 11 March, 2010 in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Moscow’s very heart of cultural and business activity, and was [...]

Saturday 13th March, 2010: Formula One Paddock, 2010 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX. Luxury Swiss watch brand Hublot is proud to announce that it has been appointed the Official Watchmaker of Formula 1™ and as part of this multi-year agreement will produce a range of high tech, limited edition, luxury Formula 1™ watches [...]

Contemporary and lightweight, the “Titanium” collection by Perrelet comes back to centre stage. By backing a Titanium collection in 2007, Perrelet broke with its classical tradition and appealed to a high-tech clientele, looking for different materials. The success encountered by this series, originally comprising five different complications, is today responsible for the collection being extended [...]

BLACK IS THE COLOR OF THE ABYSS A special version of the Avenger Seawolf Chrono – the only chronograph that is watertight and fully operational at a depth of 1,000 meters (3,330 ft) – the new Blacksteel limited edition is distinguished by its unconventional look matching its exceptional performances. Black is the keynote here, variously [...]

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (March 4, 2010) – TW Steel, the international Dutch watch brand renowned for exceptional oversized watches, is delighted to announce a partnership with Brazilian Formula One driver, Lucas di Grassi. The 25-year-old from Sao Paulo will make his Formula One debut at the ʻGulf Air Bahrain Grand Prixʼ on Sunday, March 14th, [...]

The Long-Awaited Limited Series for Collectors F.P.Journe presents the second chapter of the Vagabondage Limited Series, “Vagabondage II”, which will be produced in a limited series of 69 pieces in platinum and 68 pieces in 18K red gold, available from all authorized F.P.Journe points of sale around the world in December 2009. It is essential [...]

Jazz giant honoured by Oris Oris’ track record in producing limited edition watches is almost as distinguished as the track record of the man to whom Oris dedicates its latest jazz watch: Oscar Peterson. Regarded by many as the greatest jazz pianist of all time, his career and chosen instrument inspired the special design features [...]

LINDE WERDELIN, the leading sports watches and attachable instruments manufacturer, is proud to present a new addition to the Oktopus family, the Oktopus Moonphase complication. Powered by a Frédéric Piguet movement (caliber 1150) and with a moonphase complication built by Danish-born Svend Andersen, this is a unique combination of design and craftsmanship, which depicts the [...]

In tribute to its 160th anniversary, Marvin has derived creative inspiration from the powerful soul of its timeless watchmaking codes in launching the first series of an iconic Malton 160 collection. The name Malton dates back to 1906, when the brand launched an exclusive collection that was to earn international fame. This spirit has inspired [...]