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 […]
Read MoreOn 31 May, a rather unusual watch sale took place at the Phillips sale room in Hong Kong. As expected, several prestigious lots from some of the world’s finest watchmakers went under the hammer, and a decent haul of records were broken in the process. And then there were lots 991 to 1033. These watches […]
Read MoreAs the UK’s go-to destination for the latest, high-end special watches, Harrods can always be counted on for some exceptional pop-up events. Last summer, for example, the London department store transformed its entire Fine Watch Room into a horological mecca celebrating craft and precision. This year it follows suit with Re-editions, where from 30 June […]
Read MoreThese new models are proposed in white, dark blue, acid yellow, lime green and bright orange and are fitted with rubber straps in matching colours. Each version is supplied with an additional rubber strap of a different colour. The watch features a 42mm diameter stainless steel case with glare-proof sapphire crystal and caseback, and blue […]
Read MoreThe beginning of a new chapter in the history of the mythical Royal Oak opens with new variations in dials. SOURCE:http://en.worldtempus.com/article/watches/trends-and-style/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-chronograph-24093.html
Read MoreThe Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph’s polished stainless steel case houses a waffle-like “Méga Tapisserie” pattern dial, the distinctive decoration of the Royal Oak Offshore collection. SOURCE:http://en.worldtempus.com/article/watches/trends-and-style/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-offshore-chronograph-23730.html
Read MoreMost serious watch collectors stick to a particular theme. They may only collect vintage watches, or tourbillons, or minute repeaters, or only divers watches. At the very least, they may specialise only in luxury watches above a certain value. This is why my meeting with Dr Haruhisa Handa was all the more surprising. His collection […]
Read MoreCommissioned to French designer Mathieu Lehanneur “To Break The Rules You Must First Master Them” exhibition is a reflection of time and takes visitors through the history of Audemars Piguet, the brand’s art of watchmaking and its affiliation with contemporary art. SOURCE:http://en.worldtempus.com/article/events/arts-and-culture/audemars-piguet-shanghai-exhibition-2016-23992.html
Read MoreIntroduced in 2012, the original Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin marked the Royal Oak’s 40th anniversary and was originally available only in platinum, followed by the launch of a yellow gold version in 2016. Demand from connoisseurs around the world has led to the creation of two new limited edition versions in 2017 – one in […]
Read MoreWhen he’s not writing for WorldTempus or chairing the jury of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, Aurel Bacs travels the world to seek out ultra-rare watches and wields the hammer to award them to the highest bidders in Geneva and Hong Kong. The rendezvous on May 13th and 14th at the hotel La Réserve […]
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