G-Shock has unveiled the next addition to its Seven Lucky Gods collection, the Daikokuten. The release follows previous successful launches in the line which include the Ebisu in October, the Benzaiten and Hotei in November and the Bishamonten in December. Modelled on the GX-56m, a model designed with high levels of resilience in mind, the…
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Hublot high-fives with ‘Geneva Days’ product release
Hublot has introduced its 2019 Geneva Days, a release consisting of five new watches and a new strap collection. The watch release includes a new Big Bang Unico White available in six different variations, a Spirit of Big Bang Yellow Sapphire, a Classic Fusion Tourbillon Orlinski available in three models, a Big Bang Paraíba available…
TAG Heuer presents Tourbillon Nanograph at SIHH
TAG Heuer has unveiled its latest addition, a new Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Tourbillon Nanograph. The piece, presented as part of the first day of the show on Monday, contains a hairspring made of a carbon composite invented, patented and produced by the Swiss watchmaker. The hairspring regulates the Heuer 02T manufacture movement which is…
Breitling unveils capsule collection in celebration of its aviation heritage
Breitling is celebrating its role in aviation history with a new capsule collection of Navitimer 1 Airline editions. It has launched the collection with the Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph 43 Swissair Edition, which will be followed by timepieces celebrating other important airlines of past eras. Discussing the move, Breitling’s CEO, Georges Kern, commented: “We are…
Richemont-owned Watchfinder provides transparency on demand-driven prices for pre-owned watches
François-Henry Bennahmias, the widely respected CEO of Audermars Piguet, says that the prices of watches sold on the secondary market give brands a chance to judge their state of health. “The secondary market is like a mirror. It shows you who you are. It is like waking up in the morning, the mirror will show…
IWC takes to the skies with release of its fresh Spitfire line
IWC has expanded its Pilot’s Watches collection with the release of a new Spitfire line at this year’s SIHH show in Geneva. Five models make up the collection, which includes the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Spitfire, the Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition ‘The Longest Flight’, the Pilot’s Watch UTC Spitfire Edition “MJ271”, Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire and the Pilot’s…
Richard Mille appeals to your inner child with Bonbon collection
I sense the influence of Amanda Mille-Bey, Mr Richard Mille’s daughter who lives full time in Dubai these days, in the design of the Bonbon collection of sweety-inspired timepieces. Either that or Willy Wonka’s Umpa Lumpas have taken over creative direction at the brand. There are 10 watches for 2019 divided into Grande and Petite…
A. Lange & Söhne to add a new Lange 1 every month this year
It is the 25th anniversary for A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 timepiece and the German watchmaker will keep the celebration going all year by launching a new version of the watch every month. The first of the 10 Lange 1 models was unveiled at SIHH, a piece with the same asymetric double dial architecture…
Audemars Piguet lights up social media following controversial launch of Code 11.59
A new ‘Lab’ exhibit has been created for this year’s SIHH with the aim of showcasing developments in technology, materials and digital sales tools. Ironically, there is nothing much that could be described as futuristic, but it is worth seeing how things like augmented reality are developing. The best presentation for watch executives is run…
Audemars Piguet celebrates launch of its Collection Code 11.59
Audemars Piguet hosted 120 guests in the Musee Atelier to celebrate the launch of its Collection Code 11.59. Including Chinese pop singer Lu Han and artist Quayola, the guests were invited to Le Brassus for a lesson on the history and features that have gone into make the 11.59. As part of the launch, the…
