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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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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Patek Philippe The Heart as an Assistant At Patek Philippe there are no rule books for new watchmakers; watchmaking comes from the heart.

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This film is about emotions. At Patek Philippe there are no rule books for new watchmakers, no strict form of induction; watchmaking comes from the heart. Everyone is working to create something beautiful like the World Time Ref. 5230R showcased in this film. As President Thierry Stern explains, at Patek Philippe it is passion that […]

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Hysek Review 2016 For Hysek, 2016 was a year full of new watches and experiences.

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In 2016, Hysek launched a series of new watches: Kalysta, a ladies’ watch, the Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon as well as the Abyss Chronograph 44mm, a model which celebrated its 10th anniversary. In 2016, Hysek also became global partner and official timekeeper of the Ladies Championship Gstaad. SOURCE:http://en.worldtempus.com/article/watches/trends-and-style/hysek-review-2016-23365.html

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Editorial Demystifying the chronograph Chronographs, a new watch factory, a major new exhibition with an unlikely curator and a new partner brand on WorldTempus.

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Sometimes it’s good to take a step back. It can even help our creativity, as this one-hour long BBC documentary shows. This is precisely what David Chokron does today, as he offers us an overview of the different types of chronograph available on the market today. Read this article and flybacks, split-seconds, column wheels and […]

Posted in Graham, Swiss Watches

Chinese New Year Year of the Rooster A number of watch companies traditionally pay tribute to the Chinese zodiac, bringing out new watches annually on the theme of the animal of the year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.

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This year, once again, several watchmakers are honouring Chinese astrology with limited editions that celebrate the artistic crafts. The Yin Fire Rooster, the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac, is brave, determined and honest. For watchmakers, this divine messenger also has particular significance, as he tells the time by crowing at sunrise every day. Jaquet […]

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Blancpain Cow fight at the Villeret corral A new watch with a dial realised using the Japanese techniques of shakudō and rokushō depicts a traditional Swiss cultural scene.

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It’s the stuff of a tourist’s dream: two cows of the Hérens breed locking horns in a traditional combat des reines (cow fight) against the backdrop of Switzerland’s iconic Matterhorn mountain. The cows of the Hérens race are noted for their combative nature and the queens often fight in a show of dominance, although there […]

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Artistic crafts watches Where watches become art SIHH 2017 saw the launch of many fascinating and enchanting new watches. Alongside masterpieces of micro-mechanics, there were timepieces showcasing various artistic crafts.

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CartierA watch: Ronde Louis Cartier XLA technique: Flamed gold The Cartier’s “Maison des métiers d’art” in La Chaux-de-Fonds brings together all the traditional techniques (gem-setting, polishing, etc.) as well as some forgotten skills (granulation and filigree, for example) that the company is hoping to bring back into favour.  The Ronde Louis Cartier XL watch introduces […]

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Online watch sales The challenges of buying new watches online Watch brands are gradually embracing e-commerce. Time for us to see what’s what in the world of online watch retailing.

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Online watch retailing was one of the main topics of discussion at Baselworld this year, thanks to increasing requests from customers who want to know where they can buy new watches online (see the example of Raymond Weil’s Bowie watch). Luxury watch brands are therefore looking into ways of selling their watches online without disrupting […]

Posted in Bell & Ross, Swiss Watches

Anonimo New watch partner of the GC32 Racing Tour Anomimo becomes GC32 Racing Tour’s new timing partner and presents the Anonimo Speed Challenge.

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With the GC32 Riva Cup on Lake Garda having just started with teams from eight nations, the GC32 Racing Tour has announced the arrival of a titan of sailing as its eleventh entry: Spain’s Iker Martinez, who is best known for his gold and silver 49er Olympic medals as well for skippering Team Telefónica in […]

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