There once was a time when a gentleman’s daily ritual involved the winding of his watch. Whether in the morning before leaving for work or in the evening after removing it for bed, it was a moment for connection and contemplation. The rise of self-winding, or automatic, movements has all but consigned this custom to […]
Read MoreUnlike many of the major high-end Swiss watch brands, WorldTempus does not close over the summer, so you can look forward to receiving our weekly newsletter at 7am sharp (Swiss time) as usual throughout the summer. We are allowed holidays, however, so by the time you read this I will have completed my second flight […]
Read MoreFrom July 13th until August 1st, Piaget presents its High Jewellery collection Sunlight Journey at the Hotel de Paris in Monaco. Inspired by the scenic beauty of the Amalfi Coast, Piaget’s newest collection follows the journey of the sun from dusk to dawn. SOURCE:http://en.worldtempus.com/article/piaget-sunlight-journey-exhibition-in-monaco-24357.html
Read MoreEvery example of the Luminor Submersible 1950 CarbotechTM PAM616 is unique and different from all the others thanks to the surprising technical and aesthetic characteristics of carbotech, a composite material based on carbon fibre, which made its debut in haute horlogerie with Panerai. SOURCE:http://en.worldtempus.com/article/panerai-luminor-submersible-1950-carbotech-24294.html
Read MoreAfter its move to the Plaine de Jeux de Bagatelle, on the banks of the River Seine, last year, the event returned this year on the Champ de Mars. Combining top level show-jumping and glamour atmosphere, this 8th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tours saw the victory of Julien Epaillard riding Usual Suspect D’auge […]
Read MoreA classic among Hublot’s classics, the Classic Fusion collection nevertheless continues to push the envelope even if, when it was launched at Baselworld in 2010, five years after the audacious Big Bang, it was specifically designed to be conservative. The concept of fusion, an important idea for the company, brings contemporary materials such as ceramic […]
Read MoreThis summer, the Royal Oak Offshore collection welcomes two new models, both fitted with a white rubber strap. The Summer Edition for men, in an 18-karat rose gold case, has a “mega tapisserie” dial , while The Summer Edition for women, in stainless steel case, has a silver “lady tapisserie” dial and shines with 32 […]
Read MoreAt the Geneva Salon in January, A. Lange & Söhne presented the fifth watch with the appellation “Pour le Mérite”. It unites five complications and pays tribute to classic watchmaking as a paragon of true perfection. Given the numerous complex mechanisms, the assembly of the 684-part manufacture calibre is a formidable challenge. Only the best […]
Read MoreThrough its new Record collection, Longines conveys its essence; one of timeless elegance and excellence. Qualities that are sure to raise these models to the rank of future success of the brand, as a link between tradition and innovation. A decidedly classic collection, which is expressive and emblematic of Longines’ watchmaking expertise. For increased accuracy […]
Read MoreThe Côtes de Genève motif is the best known of all the decorations adorning watch movements. Perhaps this is due to its name that initially seems both striking and somewhat strange, or possibly because it is so strongly present on movements. Whatever the case, this pattern traced on the smooth surfaces of mechanical (and indeed […]
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