Category: Watch News
Pre-Basel World 2011: The Twenty-8 Collection From Kari Voutilainen
Basel World 2011 is almost upon us and soon the market will be literally inundated with new releases from the world of luxury watches. It can be hard to wade through the enormous amount of information disseminated during this incredible show however we do encourage you to try and save some processing space in your overworked brain for this particular unveiling; the new Twenty-8 collection from world-renowned, independent watch-maker Kari Voutilainen.
Extremely Rare Patek Philippe Ref.2419 Sells For $710,500 At Auction
A few weeks ago we wrote about an extremely rare and historically significant Patek Philippe that was to be offered at auction by vintage watch specialists Antiquorum. This never before seen piece was made in 1946 and originally retailed by Cartier New York to a wealthy New York businessman.
MB&F HM3 ReBel – For The Right-Handed Rebel In You
You know you have something truly special when you have to create a unique piece just to enable your die-hard fans the opportunity to really stand out from what is already a very exclusive crowd. Yet, this is exactly what luxury machine-maker MB&F has had to do, leading to the creation of the HM3 ReBel – a limited edition piece for those who like to walk on the even wilder side.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Patek Philippe Ref. 2419 Minute-Repeater Offered At Auction (VIDEO)
Famed antique watch auctioneers Antiquorum have just announced that they will be offering a never before seen Patek Philipe ref 2419 minute-repeating wristwatch, originally retailed by Cartier, in their upcoming auction on March 10th in New York. To ensure maximum exposure collectors will have the opportunity to take a closer look at this unique piece at special previews to be held in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Los Angeles and New York.
Roland Iten For Bugatti – CALIBRE R22 MARK 1 “BUGATTI”
True connoisseurs of haute horology will no doubt be familiar with the name Roland Iten. Although not a watch-maker himself, Iten is a well-respected pioneer in fine mechanics and has been commissioned by several master watchmakers such as François-Paul Journe, Greubel Forsey and Jaeger-LeCoultre for the creation of watch buckles that embody the concepts of contemplated calibration and fitness for purpose.
Pre-Basel World 2011 – Hublot Big Bang Black Caviar
A few years back Hublot created somewhat of a sensation when they unveiled the One Million Dollar Black Caviar Bang, a stunning piece literally covered in almost 550 rare baguette cut black diamonds, 34.5 carats in total.
Define Watches To Hold Watch Auction For Queensland Flood Appeal
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of months you would undoubtedly be aware of the mass devastation caused in the state of Queensland, Australia by severe flooding and cyclones. A number of charities and government programs have been set up to help raise funds for those affected and now Brisbane based Define Watches are doing their part too, with the announcement of a special, one-off auction to be held later this month.
Xetum Launches Limited Edition Tyndall
At the start of last year we wrote about an ambitious newcomer called Xetum and their highly attractive, minimalist inspired Tyndall timepiece. We followed this initial write up with a hands-on review of the Tyndall, which you can read here. Thanks to its good looks and reasonable pricing, the Tyndall was extremely well received by the market. Building on this success Xetum has recently announced the release of their very first limited edition timepiece, the aptly named Tyndall Limited Edition.
SIHH 2011: Montblanc
Of the top 10 sellers at Montblanc, nine of them are chronographs a truly staggering statistic. This would certainly account for why it is important for them to commemorate the invention of the chronograph 190 years ago. As part of this celebration they will be contributing to an exhibition in La Locle later in the year.
SIHH 2011: IWC
IWC tends to refresh one part of its range each year, this year the focus is on the Portofino. As part of their homage to the Italian town they have designed their stand in the Italianate manner and it looks great. Plus there’s gelato! The presentations are perhaps a little self indulgent and syrupy but also very entertaining and engaging, they have a smooth elegance which is of course is the trait they want you to ascribe to their watches.
SIHH 2011: Piaget
Adopting a somewhat aggressive approach to the market this year Piaget are launching over 60 different watches, with the collections centered around ultra-thin movements. Many are not really going to trouble us too much but certainly of interest is the 1270P.
SIHH 2011: Greubel Forsey
Whilst the time spent at Vacheron Constantin earlier this morning was certainly enjoyable, the late arrival of the UK press contingent had caused a slight delay to the start of the presentation and so it’s a quick dash to what I hoped would be the highlight of the day; Greubel Forsey.
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