Inside the Art in Time watch boutique in Monaco

Art In Time: Monaco’s Latest Greatest Place To Buy Watches – And The Best Place In Town For Independents

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Chopard co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele had an opportunity for a retail space in Monaco and had the choice of making another Chopard boutique – which he really didn’t need – or not keeping the space (which was too good to pass on). The third idea idea was to create a multi-brand environment, but Art in Time turned into much more than that: it is an unusual space for unusually creative high-end watchmaking.

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Nick Jonas wearing a Chopard Chopard L.U.C Lunar One Grande Date (photo courtesy Times Now)

Wrist Watching: The Jonas Brothers’ Nick Jonas Wearing A Chopard L.U.C Lunar One Grande Date At His Wedding

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Nick Jonas (of The Jonas Brothers) recently married Indian actress and singer Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000. He was spotted at his wedding wearing a rare Chopard L.U.C Grande Date Lunar One.

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The Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition and the Nomos Glashütte Autobahn with the Cologne’s cathedral and the Deutz bridge in the background

Road Trip: Cruising The Fast Lane To Cologne In A Corvette With Nomos And Chopard

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Quill & Pad’s editor-in-chief, Elizabeth Doerr, and resident gentleman, Martin Green, spontaneously decided to take a small road trip to test out some watches for a day and do a little sightseeing. They chose Cologne, Germany, and took two automobile-themed watches with them: the Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Edition and the Nomos Glashütte Autobahn. Join them for this fun cruise down the highway!

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked

Five Skeleton Watches: Omega, Jaquet Droz, Audemars Piguet, Chopard, And Arnold & Son Become Transparent

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Here are five recent examples of skeletonization – both traditionally and contemporarily crafted – that take the art form to the next level. Each one of them has a strong allure that derives from the meticulous finishing and uncluttered design of mechanical “bare bones.”

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Chopard Mille Miglia Racing Colours 2018

Chopard And The Mille Miglia: How An Event Became A Pillar For An Empire Across 30 Years

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The Mille Miglia has become part of Chopard’s DNA – to such an extent that the event has not only become one of the nominal pillars of the brand’s collection but an icon in its own right. The Chopard Mille Miglia is one of those chronographs that has obtained a prominent position in its market, with an appeal going far beyond being associated with a high-profile event.

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Chopard perfume Magnolia au Vétiver d’Haïti

Chopard: From Haute Horlogerie To Haute Parfumerie

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Chopard has been in the perfume business for more than 20 years, but now with the founding of Chopard Perfumes, the Genevan brand takes full control of its scents and immediately kicks things into a higher gear with four new products based on sustainably sourced ingredients.

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Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Dog

Happy Chinese New Year With 8 Dog-Themed Lucky Watches (And One Unique Piece)

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It is now a real tradition for watchmakers to observe Chinese New Year by creating beautiful, decorative timepieces adorned with some symbolic depiction of the appropriate sign of the Chinese zodiac, often using rare, artistic techniques to pay tribute to the eastern calendar. And the Year of the Dog beginning on February 16, 2018 is no exception!

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Breguet Classique Reference 7147

Give Me Five! 5 Impressive Dress Watches From 2017

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The classic dress watch gives you the same feeling that a good pair of perfectly fitting jeans or comfortable pullover does. For some of us, it might almost provide a sense of home. But most of all, it looks good in any situation. Here are Sabine Zwettler’s five favorite examples from 2017.

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Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 BMG-Tech 3 Days Automatic - 47 mm

Give Me Five! 5 Blue Dials: A New Blue Period Has Begun With These Watches From Panerai, IWC, Chopard, Andersen Genève, And Ulysse Nardin

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The trend toward blue has been in evidence for the last couple of years, adorning many haute horlogerie timepieces. Powerful royal and midnight blues and touches of turquoise add cool flairs to delicate sky- and ocean-colored hues. Blue has stood the test of time because it comes in such a remarkable variety of shades and nuances – from mysterious and dazzling to elegant and classic. Here are five blue-dialed watches freshly introduced in 2017.

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What We Liked And What We Didn’t Like At The 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, Plus How Well Our Panel’s Forecasts Did

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In this final round table discussion of the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the Quill & Pad team discusses the amazing evening of November 8, 2017 and what we thought of the big night’s winners (and losers).

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