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An adrenalin kick for the wrist Hamilton literally looked up to the skies for design inspiration for the new Khaki BASE Jump watches. These robust timepieces may not have a ripcord, but their appearance visually recreates the adrenalin-filled spirit of BASE jumping (jumping with an unopened parachute from a Building, Antenna, Span or the Earth). [...]

The design of the Glashütte Original Senator Sixties collection clearly reflects the joie de vivre of the 1960s. Above all, the aesthetic attitudes of this era found their expression in geometric forms, which were used as stylistic elements in the fields of art, fashion, and design. The squared cushion shape was a popular design form [...]

After it was launched in January 2006, the Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5960 instantly became a bestseller among Patek Philippe’s complications. With its patented Annual Calendar and Patek Philippe’s proprietary selfwinding chronograph movement, it offers functions that are very useful in everyday situations. Now, this technical opus, previously available only in platinum, also comes in [...]

Wyler Geneve presents an entirely new collection – the Code S. Retaining the brand’s distinctive identity, while expanding its appeal to female watch lovers, this collection adds another dimension to the Wyler Geneve brand. The new style continues to be inspired by the automobile, with its rubber strap, its tire-like rubber-coated crown and chronograph pushers [...]

A sporting spirit, a determined attitude, a sophisticated nature: the men’s chronograph from Léon Hatot comes with a polished steel case framing three shades of dial – charcoal grey, silver-coloured or chocolate brown. Inspired by the Chronolove ladies’ watch created in 2008, it displays its time measurement functions within a generous 43 mm diameter. The [...]

Through its contemporary vision of high-end, mechanical watchmaking, Perrelet demonstrates its know-how yet again by offering a remarkable Perpetual Calendar in 18ct pink gold. The imposing 43.5mm case is notable for the elegance of its dynamic design, whose quality of finish extends equally to the embellishment of the movement. The Perrelet P-251 automatic movement with [...]

First released in 2008, the RE-2 has undergone a revamp and a rebirth in 2009. Award-winning watch designer Eric Giroud has re-examined and re-worked every detail of the case to emphasize its strength and power. The RE-2 now features Rebellion’s distinctive signature helice screw heads, larger diameter crown – more masculine and easier to use [...]

A mechanical skeleton under the spotlight This year, two new timepieces have joined the world of mechanical jewelry. Driven by movements designed and developed in-house, the Masterpiece Chronographe Squelette and the Masterpiece Lune Retrograde capture time within a prominent high-tech case. Water-resistant to 100 meters, they boast shaped push-pieces and a ¼-turn screw-down crown. The [...]

Class-1 Ice-Shark Limited Edition: a watch cut out for the sea The new Class-1 Ice-Shark Limited Edition is a decidedly technical and robust watch with clear and crisp styling. The watch is fitted with a chronograph movement ingeniously pivoted through an angle of 180 degrees and housed in a sturdy PVD-coated steel case. The control [...]

The high-powered alliance between two legends Blancpain and Lamborghini have joined forces in creating an exceptional automobile championship. Played out over six events per year, the Super Trofeo stars a field of 30 Lamborghini Gallardos. To celebrate these superlative races, the Manufacture in Le Brassus is presenting a Super Trofeo flyback chronograph, a resolutely sporting [...]