Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute Gyrotourbillon

The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon: Now More Comfortable To Wear Through Even Slimmer Fit

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In 2008, Jaeger-LeCoultre placed its revolutionary Gyrotourbillon in the Reverso case for the first time. In 2016, in celebration of the 85th anniversary of the Reverso, a new edition called the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon arrives on the scene in a 75-piece limited edition. And it is about 30 percent slimmer than the original thanks to the addition of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrolab balance wheel and a semi-spherical hairspring.

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HYT H2 Tradition

The HYT H2 Tradition: Timeless In A Surprisingly Steampunk Way

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Passion for historical items, objects, and ideas are quite prevalent in timepieces that emerge from the modern watch industry. While HYT captures the passionate feel such items in its new H2 Tradition, it also manages to unwittingly create a true steampunk object . . . if it wasn’t for the cool microfluidic technology. Nonetheless, HYT itself calls this piece “traditional.” Read on to make up your own mind about whether it’s traditional, steampunk, or simply technical.

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Photo Caption Competition No. 4 Starring T-Rex

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Thanks to all who submitted entries to our Photo Caption Competition No. 3 starring none other than Mr. Vianney Halter. Photo Caption Competition No. 4 features a very brightly colored T-Rex looking into what looks like a car mirror (or whatever you deign it to be). Please add your caption suggestions to the comments below the post.

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Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim 110 Years Edition

Montblanc Celebrates 110 Years With 2 Pocket Watches And Special Edition Wristwatches From The 4810 Collection

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Mont Blanc is visible from just about everywhere in Geneva: the name of the highest mountain in the Alps means “white mountain” and it rises 4,808.73 meters above sea level. The summit comprises a thick dome of snow and ice, which makes exact measurements not only difficult, but also different depending on what time of year – and what year – the measurements are taken. This is why Montblanc added “4810,” the approximate height of Mont Blanc in meters, to its historical logo. And 4810 is also the name of a new themed collection making its debut at the 2016 edition of the SIHH.

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Wristshot Hautlence Vortex

More Changes For Hautlence Expected In 2016

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As the SIHH closes its doors, the Hautlence team will no longer include co-founder Guillaume Tetu. At the end of 2015, Tetu announced that he would be leaving his own company to “take up a new challenge.” So what happens to Hautlence now? Read on to find out.

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Photo Caption Competition No. 3 Starring Vianney Halter

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Thanks to all who submitted entries to our Photo Caption Competition No. 2 on Facebook, Twitter, and in the comments of this post. Here are the best captions from Photo Caption Competition No. 2, plus the advent of Photo Caption Competition No. 3 starring none other than Mr. Vianney Halter.

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Sheaffer Scuderia Ferrari fountain pen (open cap)

Sheaffer Partners With Prancing Horse To Create The Scuderia Ferrari Writing Collection

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Sheaffer launched the Ferrari collection of writing instruments as an official licensed product in a wise move to broaden its appeal. This year, the Scuderia Ferrari Collection by Sheaffer includes Taranis-style pens in the automotive legend’s famed rosso corsa (racing red) color with chrome-plate trim and the Ferrari prancing horse logo on the clip.

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Baselworld is easier in comfortable shoes

Photo Caption Competition No. 2

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Thanks to all who submitted entries to our fun competition on Facebook, Twitter, and in the comments of Photo Caption Competition No. 1. Here we have this week’s Photo Caption Competition No. 2, as well as the best captions from Photo Caption Competition No. 1.

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Working under constraints: attempting to freeze motion on the Fonderie 47 Inversion Principle in red gold

Philanthropy And Luxury: Some Of The “Giving Back” In The Luxury Industry In 2015

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With all of the unrest in the world today, “giving back” has become an important thing for anyone living comfortably. And while lots of luxury brands, including watch brands, do give back in one way or another, I’d like to single out a few individuals in the world of high-end timekeeping that have gone the extra mile toward helping humanity in 2015 crises.

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A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater

Complete List Of Watchstars Winners 2015/2016

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The Watchstars awards jury comprises a very large panel of international writers and journalists. It is the massive size of this jury that often produces interesting results. The 2015/2016 edition of Watchstars just came to a close, and the winners in five categories were announced with four brands taking honors. Find out more here!

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