SIHH 2012: IWC’s Year Of The Pilot

SIHH 2012: IWC’s Year Of The Pilot

| January 25, 2012 | What Do You Think? (0)

The IWC stand was the flashiest and loudest at the show and resulted in a number of comments from a wide selection of attendees. They carried the Top Gun theme to its extreme by putting the front portion of a fighter jet on top of a gantry right at the front of the stand. You could even go and sit in it. All credit to IWC for consistently coming up with exciting themes each year however calling the press conference a mission might be pushing it a little far, but you have to live the dream.

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SIHH 2012: A Closer Look At What’s New From Vacheron Constantin

SIHH 2012: A Closer Look At What’s New From Vacheron Constantin

| January 19, 2012 | What Do You Think? (0)

Last week we told you about 5 new watches being unveiled at this year’s SIHH which we thought deserved some of your attention. Amongst them was the superb Patrimony Traditionnelle 14 Day Tourbillon from master watch-makers Vacheron Constantin. Today we take a closer look at this legendary Maison and some of the new pieces they will be offering in 2012.

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SIHH 2012: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Collection (VIDEO)

SIHH 2012: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Collection (VIDEO)

| January 18, 2012 | What Do You Think? (0)

Jaeger-LeCoultre have been garnering a considerable amount of interest in their Duometre à Spherotourbillon recently and watching the official video about how it all works it’s not hard to see why. The question is though, what’s it really like?

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SIHH 2012: Lange & Sohne

SIHH 2012: Lange & Sohne

| January 17, 2012 | What Do You Think? (0)

I have always been a big fan of Lange & Sohne, interviewing a previous CEO was one of my first professional watch jobs, so they will always have a special place in my heart. In 2012 our favorite German watch brand is making the most of its Saxony roots with artisan skills going back to the 12th Century.

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SIHH 2012: Richard Mille

SIHH 2012: Richard Mille

| January 16, 2012 | What Do You Think? (0)

They may only produce 2,700 watches per year but Richard Mille always manage to put on a show. This year the presentation was in 3D which is a first for me and the added dimension certainly made for an unusual experience.

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Biver Steps Down As CEO Of Hublot, Steps Up As Chairman

Biver Steps Down As CEO Of Hublot, Steps Up As Chairman

| January 6, 2012 | What Do You Think? (1)

It was officially announced yesterday that industry heavy-weight Jean-Claude Biver has stepped down as CEO of Hublot effective from 1 January 2012 and has been succeeded by Mr. Ricardo Guadalupe, the former Managing Director of the Company and a long-time friend of Biver’s.

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SIHH 2012: Five Watches That Deserve Your Attention

SIHH 2012: Five Watches That Deserve Your Attention

| January 5, 2012 | What Do You Think? (3)

If you happen to be sharing a drink with any of your fellow watch enthusiasts anywhere around the country right now, chances are the conversation is going to turn to the upcoming SIHH 2012. Not surprising really when you consider that this is the watch show where some of coolest (and biggest) brands in the world choose to showcase their latest offerings for the new year.

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When Art Meets Time – Three People, Three Stories

When Art Meets Time – Three People, Three Stories

| December 8, 2011 | What Do You Think? (0)

They may not know how to measure time, but they are the best at capturing it. A painter, an artist, and a designer: we talk to three up-and-coming talents to explore the relationships between art and time.

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Devon Tread 1F Rolls Into Australia – Big, Bold And Totally Badass!

Devon Tread 1F Rolls Into Australia – Big, Bold And Totally Badass!

| November 23, 2011 | What Do You Think? (0)

In 2010 Devon Works – a California-based creative design lab – set chins wagging when they unveiled their new concept timepiece, the Devon Tread 1. Over-sized and unconventional in every way the Tread 1 became an overnight sensation, baffling some with its complex inner workings and wooing others with its cutting edge design.

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A Day At SalonQP 2011 – As Seen Through The Eyes Of An Enthusiast

A Day At SalonQP 2011 – As Seen Through The Eyes Of An Enthusiast

| November 17, 2011 | What Do You Think? (1)

In just three short years QP magazine has established their annual watch exhibition, the SalonQP, as one of the premiere events on the UK’s – and indeed Europe’s – watch calendar. This year the two-day event was hosted in the stunning Saatchi Gallery in London, a fitting venue for a truly incredible display of some of the world’s best pieces of Haute Horologerie.

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Introducing The New Speake-Marin Spirit – Get One, Now!

Introducing The New Speake-Marin Spirit – Get One, Now!

| November 10, 2011 | What Do You Think? (2)

It can be difficult to make a big noise when you are an Independent watchmaker but through sheer determination, dedication, and masterful skill, even in these difficult economic times Peter Speake-Marin continues to produce and successfully sell some magnificent watches.

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