Jaermann & Stübi – The Timepiece of Golf at BASELWORLD
For the first time since its establishment in 2007, Swiss watch brand Jaermann & Stübi will be exhibiting its unique golfing timepieces at this year's Baselworld in the exclusive hall 1.1. Baselworld, the world watch and jewelry show will be reaching new heights this year: The stand structures will be of unique quality and even more impressive than in the →
New Bespoke Watch for the Middle East – the BLACK TULIP SABUDHA IMPERIAL by GRIEB & BENZINGER
PRESS RELEASE – GRIEB & BENZINGER: Abu Dhabi Special The avant-garde watchmakers of GRIEB & BENZINGER present a new signature bespoke watch to commemorate an auspicious occasion, the third anniversary of luxury magazine Simply Abu Dhabi. Simply Abu Dhabi is the only English luxury magazine in the emirate of the same name. Its CEO, Arnie Hira, recently outed himself as a big →
Feminine Dreams by GRIEB & BENZINGER
GRIEB & BENZINGER WATCHES Based on the famous skeleton watch “BLOSSOM” Grieb & Benzinger have created another elegant and exceptional lady version in a 43 mm red gold case set with 2.55 ct Top Wesselton diamonds and an alligator skin strap in a creamy mother-of-pearl colour. Press Release "The masters of skeletonized watches at GRIEB & BENZINGER have once again made wishes come →
New Masterpiece by GRIEB & BENZINGER – The Blue Whirlwind
Grieb & Benzinger's latest PLATINUM masterpiece - The BLUE WHIRLWIND, the world’s first watch powered by a visible tourbillon movement by Patek Philippe. PRESS RELEASE "GRIEB & BENZINGER proudly presents this fall's top highlight: the BLUE WHIRLWIND, the world’s first watch powered by a visible tourbillon movement by Patek Philippe based on a rare skeletonized tourbillon minute repeater caliber. The rare Patek Philippe →
Dior Limited Edition Mini D de Dior Timepieces
"Colourful, precious stones and exotic skins for three limited edition mini D de Dior timepieces… Via pic.twitter
White Gold Watch – Polaris by GRIEB & BENZINGER
POLARIS BY GRIEB & BENZINGER - BOUTIQUE COLLECTION Press Release "It’s gotten around in the world of watches: GRIEB & BENZINGER fulfills horological dreams. In order to realize the wish of a watch collector and horse enthusiast from the Arabian region, GRIEB & BENZINGER created the POLARIS from 2011’s BOUTIQUE Collection in solid white gold and palladium alloy. Thanks to the →
Maurice Lacroix’s The French Job
“THE FRENCH JOB” FROM MAURICE LACROIX Luxury watch manufactures Maurice Lacroix called a media team to spread the word of brand Ambassador Sébastien Murat’s remarkable 703+ feet world free diving record attempt. Neuchâtel-born Murat is aiming to plunge 703 feet below the water’s surface without oxygen, wearing a prototype of recently released Maurice Lacroix 42mm Pontos S chronograph. Launched on April 24 →
New Watch – Ulysse Nardin Voyage Bleu Chronograph L.E.
VOYAGE BLEU Ulysse Nardin, one of the world’s best-known manufacturers of high-end exclusive timepieces, unveiled a special Limited Edition of the Marine Chronograph. Made in vulcanized blue rubber, there are two dial variations and what looks like an 18kt gold ship’s medallion on the caseback. Via timezone
Watches All About Man’s Status…
"WATCHES ARE ALL ABOUT A MAN'S STATUS" Stuart Woodings (County Goldsmiths) Most men have not just one, but a collection of watches. Watches are a universally accepted way for a man to wear jewellery and a man can be judged on his watch. It's like a status symbol. Wearing a certain type of watch will say much about your personality. "Big →
“The French Job” for Bloggers from Maurice Lacroix
"THE FRENCH JOB" FROM MAURICE LACROIX "Under the title of “The French Job”, Maurice Lacroix is looking for a team to follow diver Sébastien Murat’s freediving world record attempt of more than 703 feet beneath the sea level over two weeks in June. The team will comprise four bloggers, who will cover the activities on the ground in English, German, Russian →
Fendi Fendimatica Automatic Watch
FENDI WATCH The case is made in stainless steel and measures 42mm. The watch is designed with a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 50 meters. forums.timezone
The “Making of” a $ 450,000 GRIEB & BENZINGER Watch BLUE DANUBE
BLUE DANUBE The Blue Danube, timepiece by Grieb & Benzinger, the high-end German watch-maker Grieb & Benzinger was released in early 2012. It is one of the world’s heaviest and most complex platinum watches ever created. The luxury watch brand has released an exclusive video showcasing how the unique timepiece was made. The watch features a movement originally made by Patek Philippe →
Ferragamo F-80 Carbon Fiber GMT
BASEL 2012 The case, in carbon fibre, measures 44mm. The crystal is an AR-coated sapphire, and it is water resistant to 100 meters. Movement is a Swiss quartz Ronda with GMT complication. The new F-80 Carbon Fiber is also available in two all black versions with titanium and yellow detailing. timezone
Deep Blue Fleet Admiral Watch
BASEL 2012 The case of the watch is made in stainless steel silver, gold or rose gold PVD and measures 45mm x 14mm with 24mm lugs. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 50 meters. Movement is the Japanese automatic Miyota calibre 9100 with 26 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 40 hours. It features a →
Deep Blue Pro Aqua 1500 Watch
BASEL 2012 The case, in stainless steel, measures 45mm x 16mm. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 1,500 meters. The bezel features a sapphire inlay. Movement is the Japanese automatic Seiko calibre NH36 with 24 jewels, 21,600 vph and a power reserve of 41 hours. Dial colours are black, blue, orange, yellow and green. MSRP is $599. →
Graham Chronofighter 1695 Watch
BASEL 2012 The case of the watch is in 18kt rose gold and measures 42mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal, and the caseback has the Greenwich Observatory hand-engraved and features a sapphire aperture to view the balance wheel. It is water resistant to 50 meters. Movement is the Swiss automatic Graham calibre G1745 (base ETA) with 25 jewels, 28,800 vph →
Deep Blue World Diver GMT
BASEL 2012 The case of the watch is in stainless steel and measures 46mm x 15mm with 24mm lugs. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 500 meters. Movement is the Japanese quartz calibre Miyota FS16 with chronograph and GMT complications. MSRP is $699. timezone
Milus Tirion TriRetrograde Watch / Pre-Basel 2012
STAINLESS STEEL AND ROSE GOLD TIRION TRIRETROGRADE . The case of the watch is made in stainless steel black DLC with 18kt rose gold and measures 45mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 30m. Its movement is the Swiss automatic Milus caliber 3838 (base ETA 2892-A2) with 21 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 40 →
Breitling for Bentley GMT V8 / Pre-Basel 2012
A TRIBUTE TO THE NEW BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT V8 . To celebrate the launch of the Continental GT V8. Breitling has created the Bentley GMT chronograph, Limited Edition of 250 Pieces. The case is made in stainless steel and measures 49mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal and is water resistantt to 100m. Movement is the Swiss automatic Breitling caliber 47B with 39 jewels, →
IWC Portofino Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE . The watch manufacturer is launching the Portofino Chronograph in characteristic Laureus blue as a symbol of hope for a better future. “As a Global Partner of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, IWC Schaffhausen is launching another watch with a mission that goes well beyond keeping the exact time,” says CEO Georges Kern. “The Portofino Chronograph Edition →
Grieb & Benzinger Unveil 3 of the World’s Heaviest Platinum Watches
Astounding, one-of-a-kind, the three heaviest platinum watches in the world valued at a combined 1,200,000 Euros (US $1,500,000) Long before Baselworld opens its doors, in January Rolls-Royce Motorcars and Revolution Magazine invited select guests in Singapore to preview three masterpieces: GRIEB & BENZINGER presented the three heaviest platinum watches in the world. These complicated timepieces together equal a monetary value of € →
Richard Mille RM 56 Felipe Massa SAPPHIRE Watch
Richard Mille RM 56 Felipe Massa SAPPHIRE - limited edition 5 pieces, priced at $1.7 million Richard Mille RM 56 Felipe Massa SAPPHIRE, with manual-wind tourbillon movement, watch is completely encased in sapphire crystal. Mille says it takes 1,000 hours to machine the case, another 430 hours to grind and 350 to finally finish. perpetuelle
Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre a Spherotourbillon with Dual-Wing Mechanism
Jaeger-LeCoultre's newest Duometre a Spherotourbillon is equipped with Dual-Wing concept It features a revolutionary mechanical movement with two separate mechanisms. Each of these mechanisms are independent of each other and has a supply of their own energy source. This source is housed in a single case and is in charge of powering time indications as well as driving additional function. . This is →
Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches Inspired by Mad Men Available from February 2012
Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre is pairing with AMC’s hit television series “Mad Men” for a limited-edition “Mad about Reverso” timepiece inspired by the show Using the brand’s iconic Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin watch as the base, Jaeger-LeCoultre is producing 25 limited-edition, engraved timepieces that come with a personalized letter and book from a character on the show. This elegant retro watch will be →