TAG Heuer celebrates 160th anniversary with relaunch of iconic TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph
Renowned for inventing exceptional timepieces for over 160 years, TAG Heuer has always pushed the limits of watchmaking. The House is marking the anniversary this year with a new edition of one of its most iconic models, the TAG Heuer Carrera, a fixture on the wrists of professional racecar drivers...
A NEW NAUTICAL ADVENTURE WITH FREDERIQUE CONSTANT & THE LEGENDARY RUNABOUT BOATS
Since 2009, Frederique Constant has collaborated with the Riva Historical Society: a Milan-based association founded in 1988, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of classic Runabout boats that were designed by the passionate boating enthusiast, Mr Carlo Riva. Piero Mario Gibellini and Carlos Riva founded this non-profit organization, whose purpose...
RUNABOUT RHS CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC
In 1988, over 30 years ago, a young and independent family company was established in Geneva, the heart of the Swiss watch industry. Meanwhile, on Italian shores, an association was set up to celebrate La Dolce Vita by locating and aiding in the conservation of classic runabout boats that were...
Two anniversaries. Two special Grand Seiko creations.
Seiko's founder Kintaro Hattori was born in central Tokyo in 1860 at a time in Japanese history characterized by rapid modernization and westernization. The young entrepreneur saw the sudden and momentous changes in Japanese life as a moment of opportunity. In 1881, at the age of just 21, he set...
Japan Seasons Special Edition 2020
CONCEPT As a continuation of Japan’s twenty-four sekki* that signifies nature’s ever-changing seasons, Grand Seiko introduces two new Special Edition timepieces in its Heritage Collection, only available in the United States. Each timepiece, design and movement, is a tribute to Japanese nature and expresses the natural and continuous flow of...
Tank Asymétrique: From the Cartier Privé Collection
Completely unique with its offset dial, the new Tank Asymétrique is a playful take on one of the Maison's most iconic watches. First designed in 2015, over the years it has had multiple incarnations. This year's edition highlights the design of the Maison’s legendary watches, making it the newest addition...
THE NEW LADIES AUTOMATIC: BACK FOR SECONDS...
The most intense moments and most vivid memories can be counted in seconds. Oftentimes, a look, a gesture, or a few words are enough to etch a precious moment on one’s memory. This precious moment is what the new "Ladies Automatic Small Seconds" embodies. "Moment" because the piece now features...
ORIS CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF BASEBALL HALL OF FAMER ROBERTO CLEMENTE AND THE HUMANITARIAN WORK OF THE ROBERTO CLEMENTE FOUNDATION WITH A LIMITED EDITION WATCH
Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker is a 20th century hero. Born the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico in 1934, he would go on to become one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game. But he was more than a ballplayer. He was a passionate humanitarian...
ACCUTRON CALLS ON COLLECTOR COMMUNITY TO CREATE NEW LEGACY COLLECTION INSPIRED BY THE PAST, BUILT FOR THE FUTURE
New York, NY (September 9, 2020) – Combining the timeless appeal of iconic design with the technical excellence of Swiss watchmaking precision, Accutron unveils the Legacy collection. Comprised of the revival of some of the most memorable 60s-70s Accutron styles, each a cultural and iconic design touchstone. Destined to become...
HIGHLIFE: THE NEXT GENERATION OF AN ICONIC TIMEPIECE
Frederique Constant launched the first models in the Highlife collection over 20 years ago. Their unique design was characterised by the special strap built into the case. For 2020, the Brand has updated the ingenious concept and reinvigorated the collection by adding three new models: the Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, Highlife Heart...
Pasha de Cartier: What's New in This Design
The new Pasha de Cartier watch collection of 2020 mixes sophisticated watchmaking elements and unique design details. Everything you need to know in 4 points: A new crown: More precise than the original, under the signature crown cover set with a cabochon lies another. A visible movement through the case...
ACCUTRON OFFICIALLY UNVEILS WORLD’S FIRST TIMEPIECES POWERED BY ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY
New York, NY (August 17, 2020) – First unveiled in 1960 to universal acclaim, Accutron, known as the world’s first fully electronic watch, has been declared one of the most important innovations in the history of watchmaking. With the same passion for innovation and groundbreaking technology, Accutron introduces a new...
ORIS’S NEW LIMITED EDITION DIVER’S WATCH SUPPORTS A SEOUL-BASED PROJECT TO CLEAN UP SOUTH KOREA’S MIGHTY HANGANG RIVER
This year, Oris is partnering with the pioneering Seoul KFEM, part of the Korean Federation for Environmental Movements, by issuing the Oris Hangang Limited Edition, a limited edition watch that highlights the plight of the Hangang River in South Korea. The Hangang is South Korea’s second longest but most important river...
7 Elements of Maillon de Cartier
With a radical design and a feminine attitude, the Maillon de Cartier watch is above all a jewel designed by the Cartier watchmaking studios. Glimpse its finer points in 7 elements: A jewelry watch with no visible screws and a hidden clasp A bracelet inspired by chain link A hexagonal...
THE ORIS HÖLSTEIN EDITION 2020 IS AN ALL-BRONZE VERSION OF THE ORIS DIVERS SIXTY-FIVE CHRONOGRAPH AND THE FIRST SWISS WATCH WITH A BRONZE BRACELET.
Like all Oris watches, it's powered by a Swiss Made mechanical movement. The case back is decorated with an engraving of the Oris Bear, a symbol of warmth and openness. We’re only making 250 pieces. That’s how special it is. And for the first time, you can choose your...
VITALITY SMARTWATCH - THE 4TH CONNECTED INNOVATION FROM FREDERIQUE CONSTANT
Frederique Constant is proud to introduce its latest connected watch, the Smartwatch Vitality, bursting with technology and featuring a digital dial revealed on demand. In addition to the features that were key to the success of its predecessors, the Smartwatch Vitality embraces a major innovation in the form of a...
A LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE THE ROSE GOLD CLASSIC WORLDTIMER MANUFACTURE
An iconic model from Frederique Constant’s Manufacture, the Classic Worldtimer Manufacture has been given an 18-carat rose gold case for the first time, produced in a limited edition of 88 pieces only. For the occasion, this collector's timepiece features an exclusive, modern dial for the frequent traveller. Success is no...
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT GIVES ITS VINTAGE RALLY HEALEY AUTOMATIC AN OUTING
The Vintage Rally "Healey" limited editions have worked their way into the affections of classic car enthusiasts on account of their constancy. They were created as a result of a partnership between the Frederique Constant Manufacture and the Austin Healey car brand. Established in 2004, the bond has never been...
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT UNVEILS A NEW SPORT-CHIC EDITION OF ITS YACHT TIMER REGATTA COUNTDOWN
A Frederique Constant signature timepiece, the Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown made its return to the watchmaking scene in 2019. It joined the Maison's collections as early as 1997 at the instigation of its co-founder Peter Stas, who is passionate about sailing and the open sea himself. A fresh take on...
Inspired by the legend of Shizukuishi. Engraved by hand.
In this, the 60th year of Grand Seiko, the natural beauty of Shizukuishi, the home of Grand Seiko’s mechanical watches, is celebrated in a new platinum cased watch whose dial is hand engraved with symbols reflecting the legend that gave it its name. Powered by the manualwinding Caliber 9S64, this...