Day: August 3, 2017

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph This is a test bench that delighted the present author, since the Geneva-based manufacturer offers a watch that not only meets all the criteria required to appear in Test bench section, but also genuinely thrilled us.

At a time when pessimism has frozen certain R&D departments in their tracks, and other prestigious brands are offering not-really-new models by simply tweaking a model present in their collection for several decades with a fresh dial or a different gold color, Vacheron Constantin delivers a genuinely new launch powered by a specially developed in-house […]

Ulysse Nardin Tourbillon Marine Grand Feu Automatique, unique piece Ulysse Nardin has designed a unique piece based on the extraordinary new watch unveiled at the SIHH 2017, which is both classical and innovative.

As editor-in-chief of watch magazine GMT and director of WorldTempus, I love fine watchmaking in general, but there are very few individual watches that really leave an impression on me. One that certainly did, however, was the Tourbillon Marine Grand Feu Automatique by Ulysse Nardin. When the watch was introduced at the SIHH 2017, most […]

TAG Heuer Les Diablerets International Alpine Film Festival For the second consecutive year, TAG Heuer will be the principal partner of Les Diablerets International Alpine Film Festival (FIFAD), which will be held from August 5th to 12th 2017.

For the second consecutive year, TAG Heuer will be the principal partner of Les Diablerets International Alpine Film Festival (FIFAD), which will be held from August 5th to 12th 2017. “4634 – Perception – The Mountain Within” embodies Géraldine Fasnacht’s dream of flight, with her new wingsuit. She leaps from the peak of the “Mont […]

TAG Heuer 24 hours with the Modular 45 – Andrès Iniesta The professional football player Andrès Iniesta tried the new TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 watch for 24 hours

The TAG Heuer Modular 45 features an original concept which is brand new in the field of connected watches: the connected module is interchangeable with an Haute Horlogerie mechanical module – 3 hands or Chronograph Tourbillon COSC certified – and offers a vast choice of materials, colors and combinations. The concept of modularity also applies […]

GMT Summer 2017 The best of the watch world, available to download The summer issue of the Swiss watch magazine of reference, GMT, is available on newsstands. The WorldTempus community has seen some excerpts. Here is the complete issue.

WorldTempus and the Great Magazine of Timepieces (GMT) are offering a new service to their readers. Each issue of GMT magazine can now be downloaded in its entirety from our online shop, at a discount from the paper version. Connoisseurs of luxury watch brands will find in-depth articles interspersed with reviews of new watches, watch […]

Chronometers Competitive pricing The Swiss chronometer, historically a prestigious, even luxurious accessory, is in the midst of a strong but complex process of democratisation, which throws up a number of contradictions. Here is our guide to this changing world.

It’s received wisdom that a Swiss chronometer represents something of a pinnacle. A watch designed for precision, certified as such by an independent body, embodies a certain idea of what quality means in a watch. The label has long been the preserve of the brands in the very top drawer. High prices have reinforced this […]

Patek Philippe Rare handcrafts with an American twist At the Grand Exhibition: Patek Philippe – The Art of Watches, rare handcrafts with American inspiration draw special attention.

In New York City, Patek Philippe unveils a host of treasures at its Grand Exhibition: Patek Philippe – The Art of Watches. The exhibition features an entire exhibit with 10 rooms that were specially built by Patek Philippe (including an entire second floor) inside Cipriani 42nd Street. Among the rooms (an historic room, a theater, […]

Jaeger-LeCoultre 2017 Shanghai International Film Festival The manufacture is a partner of the Chinese film festival, which was held from June 17 to 26.

Jaeger-LeCoultre was present at the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival. Discover who was wearing the maison’s timepieces. SOURCE:http://en.worldtempus.com/article/events/arts-and-culture/jaeger-lecoultre-2017-shanghai-international-film-festival-24303.html

Editorial Travel and photos New York, diving watches and unusual and historic brands are on the menu this week. And we also have a new partner.

Everything seems to have settled into summer mode, and holidays are taking priority. Watch news may have slowed down somewhat, but it has by no means stopped. This week, WorldTempus offers a summery take on the watch industry news, for all those for whom the summer holidays have not yet begun, or perhaps have already […]

Graham Chronofighter Vintage Aircraft Ltd Vintage come of age with the Chronofighter Vintage Aircraft Ltd