Montblanc 2019 Heritage Line: Minerva More Visible Than Ever. And That Is So, So Good
The new Montblanc Heritage collection is so inspired by Minerva’s illustrious past that you may only be able to tell which decade they were produced in by taking them in your hands and feeling the weight of modern stainless steel or 18-karat gold cases. And I guarantee you will fall in love with them!
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel: Once In A Blue Moon
Enamel dials are not as uncommon as they once were, and brands need to do a little bit more to stand out. Jaeger-LeCoultre has no problem with that as the Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel features eye-catching blue enamel over a hand-guilloche dial. But what else makes this new model introduced at SIHH 2019 stand out?
Bovet Virtuoso IX: Double-Faced Masterpiece Featuring Tourbillon, Large Date, Second Time Zone, World Time, Plus 10-Day Power Reserve With Spherical Winding
The new Bovet Virtuoso IX combines a (double-face) flying tourbillon with two time zones, large date, an impressive power reserve of ten days, plus the brand’s patented Amadeo convertable case.
A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 25th Anniversary Edition: Celebrating A Quarter Century Of Asymmetrical Cool
2019 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of both the rebirth of A. Lange & Söhne and the introduction of the brand’s most famous watch, the iconic Lange 1. And the brand kicks off its anniversary year with the commemorative Lange 1 25th Anniversary watch limited to 250 pieces.
Armin Strom Dual Time Resonance Sapphire: Totally Transparent Synchronicity
Armin Strom has released the Dual Time Resonance Sapphire, the pinnacle of the brand’s micro-engineering now housed in a completely transparent sapphire crystal case, showing every possible angle of its incredible caliber.
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat: User-Controlled Dual Frequency Offers Greater Precision, Less Wear, And Option Of Two-Month Power Reserve
The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat adapts to the needs of its wearer by maintaining two frequencies that the wearer can choose between, resulting in a spectacular 65-day power reserve for this perpetual calendar watch thanks to a reconfigured balance spring beating at 1.2 Hz as desired.
SIHH 2019 sneak preview: Kari Voutilainen
As always for GaryG’s small group of enthusiast collectors from Northern California, SIHH week 2019 started with arrival in Geneva and a traditional dinner with independent watchmaking wizard Kari Voutilainen. It’s a chance to see many of the watches that he will be displaying at the show; and with Kari’s kind permission here they are.
Hermès Arceau L’Heure De La Lune: And Pegasus Flies On The Moon
The Hermès Arceau L’Heure de la Lune offers a unique view of the moon and its phases using a simultaneous display from the viewpoints of both the northern and southern hemispheres. And then there’s that flying horse. . .
Here’s Why: Manual Winding Watches Are For Horological Connoisseurs – Reprise
Joshua Munchow explains why he thinks manual winding watches are for horological connoisseurs and why more complexity isn’t necessarily better in some cases.
Jean-Claude Biver Announces His Retirement: The BIG Interview (Video)
Jean-Claude Biver is most likely the most influential individual in contemporary watchmaking. And now the 69-year-old who can look back on a 43-year career in watches has announced his retirement. Or has he? Watch these video interviews with him to find out if there are any questions left unanswered.