For the upcoming SIHH 2019, Parmigiani Fleurier has prepared a very special new model: the Toric Capitole Rose Gold Brown (ref. PFH476-1001300-HA1241). Featuring a “sector time display” and minute repeater, the latest Parmigiani Fleurier masterpiece represents a recreation of an early 1800’s pocket watch made by Perrin Frères, and now owned by the Sandoz Foundation (owner of Parmigiani Fleurier). Priced at whopping $390,000, the new Toric Capitole Rose Gold Brown is made as a unique piece. The concentric pattern of the dial decoration evokes the arrangement of the scales on a pine cone Inspi ..read more

Last year, around this time, Seiko introduced the Presage Blue Enamel Limited Edition SPB069 – a watch inspired by Japan’s everlasting fascination with the moon. Following the success of this model, the Japanese brand is now proud to present another moon-inspired piece – the Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition: SPB085. To create the watch’s dial, Seiko’s artisans used one of the most complex lacquer techniques of all, Byakudan-nuri. This traditional technique has been used for centuries to decorate Urushi lacquer and, because of the complexity involved, was only used in places and on ..read more

The SIHH 2019 is little less than a month away and we have already seen fair share of new watch announcements. In this article we will focus on one of the novelties from Jaeger-LeCoultre – the Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel (ref. Q13635E1). With its round shape and pure lines, the new Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel will appeal to many watch enthusiasts or devotees. Featuring an extremely thin case, this elegant dress watch celebrates the arts of guillochage and enameling – two rare handcrafts (“Métiers Rares”) which have been preserved for more than 180 years at the company’s manufacture in Le S ..read more

Coming from the workshop of Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux are three new feminine models: Cat’s Eye Majestic Aventurine, Cat’s Eye Celestial Aventurine, and Cat’s Eye Tourbillon Aventurine. Featuring mesmerizing blue aventurine dials, these ladies’ watches pay tribute to the Venetian island of Murano – the birthplace of aventurine. Also known as goldstone, this type of glass was discovered by chance (Italian a ventura) in Murano in the 18th century. As one story goes, a glassmaker accidentally spilled copper filings into the traditional mixture of silica, soda and incandescent lime. The res ..read more

H. Moser & Cie. and renowned watch retailer Bucherer share several common values: both companies are independent and family-run; both are strongly committed to the Swiss Made label and what it stands for, both are based in the German-speaking part of the country and were established in the 19th century. In honor of these historic ties, H. Moser & Cie. has created two special watches: the Heritage Bucherer Blue Editions and the Endeavour Diamonds Bucherer Blue Editions. The two timepieces are the latest additions to the acclaimed Blue Editions collection launched by the Swiss retailer i ..read more

Breitling is expanding its highly successful Navitimer 8 collection with two special editions: the Navitimer Aviator 8 B01 SWISS Limited Edition and the Navitimer Aviator 8 Automatic SWISS Limited Edition. The company made these exclusive timepieces to celebrate the partnership with Swiss International Air Lines, the national airline of Switzerland. Since 2016, Breitling has been the official timekeeper for the airline, with an onboard presence on every SWISS flight. The partnership between the two companies is built around the companies’ Swiss roots and shared heritage. United by the same pas ..read more

Within its Heritage range, Swiss watchmaker Corum produces pieces that fully incorporate the history of the brand. Watches like the Coin or the Eleganza express a form of creativity that is daring yet timeless and has built on the company’s technical and aesthetic expertise for more than half a century. Today Corum is expanding the series with a brand new collection called the “Lab”. With this range of watches, Corum aims at taking risks and experimenting. The idea is to create timepieces that are modern, highly technical, and only available as limited editions. The first watch in the collecti ..read more

Constructed in 1841, the Europa Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula, at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. Fully automated since 1994, it is painted white, with a wide red horizontal band in the middle, and has a bright white light that occults every ten seconds. Its powerful beam of light is an extremely important point of reference for sailors approaching the shores of the Iberian Peninsula. Launched in 1944, Mido’s Ocean Star collection celebrates the safety and reliability of this iconic monument. Just like the lighthouse, the watches f ..read more

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has recently expanded its Senna Special Editions Collection with two new models: the Carrera Heuer 02 Chronograph Automatic (ref. CBG2013.BA0657) and the Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon Chronograph Chronometer (ref. CAR5A91.FT6162). Inspired by one of the greatest drivers of all time, the two models reinterpret the legendary TAG Heuer Carrea Chronograph and proudly display the famous Senna symbol and name on the dial, bezel and sapphire caseback. Both sporty and classy, these timepieces perfectly reflect the spirit of TAG Heuer’s first and most iconic #DontCrackUnderPres ..read more

Blancpain, the world’s oldest watchmaker, has just released four unique timepieces that honor the extremely rich culture and history of the Middle Empire. Celebrating excellence and creativity, the new Métiers d’Art watches represent a tribute to the legend of the four great beauties of the ancient China. Regarded as the most stunning women of their respective eras, the four Chinese women had a great influence on the rulers of their time and, consequently, the history of China. Three of them caused their kingdoms to weaken and their lives ended in tragedy. The Swiss watchmaker has decided to i ..read more