Day: July 26, 2017

The Best Watch Winders You Can Buy In 2017

July 26, 2017

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 […]

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Editorial Hasta la vista! A pre-emptive electronic postcard, yet still more new watches and unique pieces on WorldTempus this week.

July 26, 2017

Unlike 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 […]

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Piaget Sunlight Journey exhibition in Monaco Piaget presents its High Jewellery collection Sunlight Journey in Monaco.

July 26, 2017

From 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

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Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech Belonging to the Submersible diver watches collection, this Carbotech model demonstrates Panerai’s innovative spirit in case materials.

July 26, 2017

Every 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

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Longines The Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping The event gathered some of the world’s best riders and horses of the world at the foot of the Eiffel Tower from 30th June to 2nd July.

July 26, 2017

After 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 […]

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Hublot Hublot Classic Fusion Titane 42mm, unique piece While discreet and elegant, this one-of-a-kind watch in luminous blue nevertheless pulls no punches. The figure 16 on the dial makes it totally exclusive.

July 26, 2017

A 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 […]

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Summer Editions Delve into the Offshore Hour to discover the new Limited Editions for Summer 2017.

July 26, 2017

This 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 […]

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A. Lange & Söhne The assembly of the Tourbograph Perpetual “Pour le Mérite” Don’t miss the photo gallery offering a snapshot of the assembly of the 684-part manufacture calibre.

July 26, 2017

At 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 […]

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Longines Record collection This year, Longines is celebrating its 185th anniversary, and is taking the opportunity to present its new Record collection.

July 26, 2017

Through 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 […]

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Côtes de Genève The striped finish Worldtempus is launching a series of articles devoted to watchmaking finishes. The first presents the best known of all, Côtes de Genève, sometimes referred to in English as Geneva stripes or even Geneva waves.

July 26, 2017

The 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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