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Richard Mille RM 055 JC timepiece designed for Jackie Chan’s Dragons’ Heart Foundation

Chloe Duvivier — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:20:35 +0000

China, the country with the largest population in the world, is also getting serious and catching up in the world of fashion and indulgence and coming up with the best of products that luxury can offer. And for these reasons Richard Mille recently revealed a very special one-off RM 055 JC watch for charity under the legendary Jachie Chan tag. This timepiece was created for Jackie Chan’sDragons’ Heart Foundation and is to be auctioned on September 14 in Beijing. The watch’s dial boasts the logo of the Foundation giving it a very colorful appeal not to mention the fact that it features a tourbillon based manually-wound movement with the time, power reserve indicator, and torque indicator. This amazing watch has been done in 18k white gold with a white rubber strap matched to the tonneau style case.

Corum Admiral’s Cup Challenger 40 Chrono Diamonds dresses up in black or white

Chloe Duvivier — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:28:29 +0000

Picking that right watch that goes with your outfit is an essential part of dressing up because if you end up making the wrong choice then your all you hard work will go down the drain.If you are looking for some great time peices and extending your collection of watches then this latest piece, the Corum Admiral’s Cup Challenger 40 Chrono Diamonds watch, is just the thing you are looking for; this one is definately a must have. It is available for sale in a stainless steel or in 18 carat Rose Gold variants, the 40mm watches sport an AR-coated sapphire crystal. The watch’s steel version features 100-meters water resistance while the gold one offers just 50 meters and the watch also boasts a twelve-sided bezel which is studded with 66 diamonds weighing 0.92 carats. This exquisite piece of art has Swiss automatic Corum caliber CO984 with chronograph complication installed within it. One can have their pick from Polynesian mother-of-pearl, black or white dial depending on which version you are planning to buy.

Treasures of Vacheron Constantin

Georges Dupuis — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:56:59 +0000

“Treasures of Vacheron Constantin: A legacy of watchmaking since 1755″ was the name of the first grand public exhibition of the heritage of the world’s oldest watch Manufacture. Celebrating the official opening at the National Museum of Singapore, the exhibition was designed like an initiatory journey into the world of the 18th century watchmaking artisans. The visitors were made to travel back in time through the 180 exceptional pieces from the heritage of the Geneva-based Manufacture, displayed over more than 600 metres. The watches illustrate the evolution of watchmaking, its industry and its craftsmanship, from the 18th century to the present day.

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde watch is meant for the Only Watch auction

Chloe Duvivier — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:32:14 +0000

yet another luxury watch maker has recently joined the pack and introduced their commendable timepiece as the date for the 4th Annual Only Watch charity auction draws closer. the watch manufacturer Maurice Lacroix will officially launch their brand new Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde timepiece at the Only Watch auction. the company has improved their 2010 design with this one which will be featuring  square-wheel mechanism with geometric patterns which will be absolutely spellbinding. on the face of the watch  the clover-leaf wheels will be displayed which are designed to move in sync with the square-wheel and is covered with domed sapphire crystal with glare-proof treatment. the elegant watch will also be featuring a 43 mm steel casing with sand-blasted finish and is water resistant up to 50 meters with the screwed case-back is fixed with sapphire crystal. this one will definately be a treat for all you genuine watch collectors out there.

Omega Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial London 2012 Limited Edition unveiled

Chloe Duvivier — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:12:22 +0000

The official time keepers of the upcoming mega sporting event London Olympics are keeping themselves busy by launching a brand spanking new limited edition special watches for your collection. For this 2012 games event, the company has revived the amazing Omega Seamaster, which was launched in 1948, a day before the 1984 London Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. The latest Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial London 2012 Limited Edition will be set inside a 39mm stainless steel case boasting a sapphire crystal and an 18-carat yellow gold medallion on the case back that sports an embossed London 2012 Olympic Games logo. This one will be manufactured as a limited edition with ,948 units only and each piece will come with an opaline silver dial with a tiny seconds subdial located at the 6 o’clock marker. Its vintage Omega logo will be created with 18-carat white gold and also sporting 18 carat white gold Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions as well as other hour markers.

Corum Golden Bridge Automatic is exclusive for Only Watch

Chloe Duvivier — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:34:16 +0000

The biggest timepiece related event Only Watch 2011 is nearing its scheduled date for September and the event is gaining momentum; the Swiss watchmaker Corum has decided to contribute the Corum Golden Bridge Automatic in titanium case. At the very start of this year these expert watch makers had unveiled the very first automatic mechanical movement for its Golden Bridge watch with an innovative linear winding system installed within it. For the auction of Only Watch 2011, this company will offer an exclusive timepiece which is said to boast a titanium case with matte finish and fitted on a black croc strap with red stitching and titanium pin buckle. The will also feature a Corum logo and an inscription “ONLY WATCH PIECE UNIQUE” in red at its back

Cartier Time Art exhibition will show off its watch making secrets

Chloe Duvivier — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:29:40 +0000

If you are an ardent watch lover and are serious about collecting the best of them then you most definitely would be equally interested in knowing what actually goes into making your favorite watch to utter perfection. In order to quench your curiosity the luxury brand Cartier will be putting up an exhibition of its collection called the “Cartier Time Art” in 3D films directed by Tokujin Yoshioka. This exhibition will allow its fans to take “a journey to the heart of Cartier watch making” right from its beginning in 1874 to where it stands today. From the very start of its 137 years of history, the company will be showing 158 vintage pieces from its collection along with twelve new movements, seventeen new Watchmaking timepieces and end the film with the ID-One watch concept watch. This once in a lifetime opportunity will be taking place from the 26th of August to the 6th of November 2011 at the Bellerive Museum,

Van Cleef & Arpels will bring “From the Earth to the Moon” to Only Watch 201

Chloe Duvivier — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:59:58 +0000

The recently taken placed Auction of Only Watch 2011 definitely saw some extraordinary pieces that went under the hammer for charity, and further adding to that impressive list is yet another timepiece, “From the Earth to the Moon” by the company Van Cleef & Arpels. This watch has been made under the theme of space and is accented with inlays of jade, agate, meteorite and champlevé-style enamel. The inspiration fro this stunning watch comes from by Jules Verne’s “Poetic Complication”; the watch features a space capsule which stands for the retrograde minutes and its working can be best explained as “Positioned on the right of the dial, it (space capsule) sweeps downwards, from zero to sixty. It then returns to its starting point after the sixtieth minute. On the left side of the dial, a star indicates the hours, in an upward movement. It returns to its starting point after the twelfth hour. The watch’s functioning has been powered by the JLC Caliber 846 manual-wind mechanical movement that boasts features a retrograde module developed uniquely for Van Cleef & Arpels.

I’m Watch, world’s first smartwatch gets bejeweled for geeks

Chloe Duvivier — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:52:55 +0000

Here is one of the latest advancements in technology for you: I’m Watch has been labeled as an “Android-based smart watch” in the making. This state of the art gadget is said to compatible with Android-based cell phones as well as iOS devices, (Apple products). The watch is available in two variants depending one’s taste of luxury quotient. This modern device has been developed by Milan-based Blue Sky s.r.l, and other varieties include I’m Jewel or the less opulent I’m Color variant. The I’m Jewel luxury edition of this watch can be bought in either white gold, pink gold, yellow gold, black gold or titanium finish with diamonds encrusted. The price of this watch has been pegged from €599 ($840) and €11,999 ($16,833) and if you have already become a fan and want to get your hands on one of these, you can place a pre-order for shipments starting in October. This devicd is multi purpose as it allows you to make and receive calls, text messages, and e-mails, and use its speakerphone to make hands-free phone calls. On it touch screen interface, you can access Facebook even.

Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif, New York boasts of city’s 12 highest skyscrapers

Chloe Duvivier — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:17:54 +0000

If you are a fan of Piaget’s Tourbillon Relatif and already possess a version of this classic wrist watch and also want to expand your collection then this is just the chance for you; you better act fast as this one is a new super limited version that sports a stunning 18-carat white gold dial with 12 of New York’s highest skyscrapers. On its sides, this elegant timepiece bears engravings of New York as seen at the Statue of Liberty at the 3 o’clock position along with that of Manhattan with its two main bridges at 9 o’clock. Its dial has been crafted with the ‘grand feu’ black enamel that is set inside an 18-carat white gold case that offers a beautiful backdrop to the towering heights of New York. The functioning inside this wrist watch is powered by the Piaget 608P movement; it also has 27-jewel and a hand-wound tourbillon relatif mechanical movement, the watch features an 18-carat white gold crown set with a diamond and has been finished with Alligator-skin strap. If you want to become a proud owner of one one of these babies you must hurry as these are limited to only 3 units.