Dear enthusiasts, GP is about to open a new boutique, which makes for another great place to encounter the brand and it´s lovely watches! The new premises are located in Hong Kong.To be ...

Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with gold Bridge for Pininfarina     In collaboration with Pininfarina, the Swiss Haute Horlogerie Manufacture Girard-Perregaux has combine...

CHOPARD ~ A PART OF HISTORY WITH FORMULA ONE IN SINGAPORE     18 AUGUST 2008, SINGAPORE –   Chopard, the renowned Swiss jeweller and watchmaker, is prou...

La Chaux-de-Fonds, August 18th, 2008 MERIDIIST : Launch an Unprecedented Triumph Selfridges London sells out of TAG Heuer's new line of luxury communication instruments in a sin...

Press Release Gabriela von Malaisé appointed as the new Head of PR & Events at Carl F. Bucherer in Lucerne   Lucerne , August 2008.  Gabriela von Malaisé (36) i...

Press Release Dr. Albrecht Konrad Haake is the new Executive Vice President Technologies at Carl F. Bucherer in Lucerne Lucerne , August 2008.  Albrecht Konrad Ha...

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The Prizes - 2 Copies of the JLC ONE 2008   The ONE 2008  is the first issue of the JLC Yearbook.  Inside consists the converged work of talented photographers and watchmakers showcasing over a century and half of watchmaking marvels.   This inaugural issue of JLC ONE Yearbook is a must-have for JLC collectors and fans!           Contest Rules ... more

This year Cartier International Polo celebrated its 24th anniversary. The most anticipated event of the polo calendar was watched by a 30,000 strong crowd and featured a thrilling battle for the Coronation Cup between England and Australia; it was a tight game with England ending up winning 10-9. The Cartier International Polo to this day remains the climax of the British social season.  Click here  to see more. - SJX ... more

Baselworld 2008 was a rich show for Patek Philippe. We certainly had enough new offerings to please all Patek Philippe lovers. The simple watch amateurs got the marvellous 5124 Gondolo as a subject of admiration, the white gold version being a very appealing homage to the 5101 tourbillon. The serious collectors have to choose (if necessary) between the blue 5070P, the yellow 5970J or the pink dialed 5450P! Did we talk about the highly complicated pieces aficionados? Not yet! Oh sorry! Here it ... more

Casemaking at Thomas Prescher Haute Horlogerie   Today I will be visiting Thomas Prescher to see their CNC machine making case parts and learn how this is done.  After arriving in Twann by train I realise that I could have better taken the boat for a leisurely voyage.  The train station is about 15 yards from the pier.     After a 5 minute walk to the Prescher shop I find Thomas and Marc, one of his watchmakers and CNC specialist, ready to go.&n... more

26th June 2008, Singapore TAG Heur Horology Colloquium - Mastery of Time from Heritage to Innovation Two gentlemen appeared at the SWA last month to highlight the achievements of the Tag Heuer in the field of timekeeping and timepieces.They were Thomas Houlon (Brand Director of the Innovation Team) & Jean Campiche (Head of Timing Department) from TAG Heuer.Beside going to listen for Tag Heuer new development, I was curious to meet the Jean Campiche. The person who could do multiple racing cars timekee... more

For what it is worth...I have been thinking that to own one, may just add a certain "completeness" to my collection. In fact, it may boost my collection's carnival status...I mean this in the most positive light! So far, the team has been working on an even MORE ambitious and awe inspiring project...Opus 3, and it is about time to see it. My hats off to the guys behind both Opus 8 and 3. Here is a new updated picture!   ===For Bernard's original post in Harry Winston forum, plea... more

Dear Purists,   Please find below my final labelled images of the anterior and posterior surfaces of the La Tradition 7027BA/11/9V6 (Cal. 507DR). Many thanks to Aaron and John who contributed greatly to my understanding of the anatomy and physiology of this unique timepiece. Please note that the labels used are not based on any official Breguet nomenclature.   Andrew   === For Andrew's original post in Breguet forum, please CLICK HERE ... more

The first chronometry trial of the 21st century will be held next year. The following is the invitation for contestants. Thanks to Magnus Bosse for the heads-up! It will be interesting to follow this through the next year. We can only support this and hope that it will not just be a one-shot affair, and in the future include Japan too. Don   -------------------------------------------------------------------     International chronometry contest 2009 Preamble In orde... more

The first night race in the world, F1 is to open in sept 2008. note the white visors, not black/tinted. These are the 50 pieces to be issued on that day! Collectable for sure. Numbered as 1/50, NO other numbers at all. 1 of 50!!! Now, the quality of the dials are quite exceptional. The white carbon fibre. Note the on going sailor version is more complex... The old Mickey dials are no match in terms of mult... more

I recently posted a topic about the Grande Memovox, an appealing perpetual calendar with its platinum case and its deep blue dial...It gave me the idea to make a comparative post about JLC Perpetual Calendars...This A.L 8 Days Perpetual is, for me, one of the more elgant and very nicest JLC Perpetual CalendarIt corresponds more to the view I have of a classic and timeless piece. The platinum case ( All the A.LECOULTRE watches have a platinum case ), is 41,5mm large, traditionnaly designed, with som... more

This Green Mil Gauss is a surprising watch.I remember my thoughts when I saw it first in pics, last year during the Basel Fair...I found it strange, a bit freakie with all these colors, and not that appealing...Till my AD gave me a call to ask me to pay him a visit, with a surprise ....It was the surprise.Not that I find it very appealing nor beautiful. But the Mil Gauss has something, especially in this version... This is in fact a funny watch, which makes it interesti... more

 I know many of you have seen the animated ad for Montres Jaquet Droz on the forum. How do I know this? Because of the number of emails I've received asking me to explain how it is possible for Jaquet Droz to be celebrating it 270th anniversary! Well, here is the fact.  In 1738 Pierre Jaquet Droz set up his first horological workshop at a farm called Sur Le Pont in La Chaux de Fonds.  At the time there was no such thing as the modern day wristwatch.  Pierre Jaquet Droz excelle... more

A few weeks ago I posted photos of a gentleman’s collection of Lange chronographs (click here to see the thread). The post has since received over 1000 hits, which surely must be a record for one with only two pictures and barely any text.   ...... more

PuristSPro Interviews Thomas van der Kallen "Reconstruction Update" By Dr. Melvyn Teillol-Foo © June 2008        Thomas van der Kallen, President of EBEL, last spoke with PuristSPro in 2007 to share ...... more

Substantial sections of this article were published in iW magazine (June 2008). This unabridged version appears by courtesy of FineLife Media Inc.   INTERVIEW:  KARL-FRIEDRICH SCHEUFELE – CHOPARD DRIVER AND WATCHMAKING MARATHO...... more

From Swiss magazine L'Hebdo:   The ramp-up of watch collectors Often based in Asia, they have hundreds of pieces of fine watchmaking. For brands, they are not just good customers, but also valuable advisers. With the Internet, their influenc...... more

  PuristSPro Interviews Jerome Lambert by Nicolas "amanico" Fondaneche © May 2008  Q: What is your personal take on Jaeger-LeCoultre? R: I would define Jaeger-LeCoultre as a brand of beautiful horology tradition and espec...... more

It was a dark and stormy night......some PuristS had drunk mayhaps "a jar too many" and we started thinking about what the PuristS wanted to know but were too afraid to ask. "More about PuristS", someone slurred into the night......... I am now proud to ...... more

SIHH 2008 Report: Audemars Piguet Text & Photos:  Anthony Tsai   AP Royal Oak Carbon Concept Watch - chrono and tourbillonThis is AP's new Concept Watch and is not a limited edition piece. However, it is limited production and around 30 pieces will be made this year. The new Concept watch is part of the Royal Oak collection.Case: forged carbon with black ceramic bezel, crown and pushersBracelet: large scale croc strap with titanium AP deployantExpected delivery is 2nd half of 2008, and due to i... more

In 2007, Lot 211 sold for SFr 64,900 (commission included) at the Omegamania Auction. It was listed as "ALASKA PROJECT " prototype:Omega, "Speedmaster Professional", No. 29116425, Ref. ST. 145.0022-69. One of a small number of prototypes made between 1971 and 1973. Exceptionally rare and fine, asymmetric, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman`s wristwatch with round button chronograph, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, black bezel with tachometer, "Apollo" hands for the 12-hour and 3... more