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Baselworld 2015 Timepiece Preview
Baselworld is universally recognised as the most important marketplace and trendsetting event for the world’s watch and jewellery industry. With more than 1500 brands representing every sector of the industry, Baselworld distinguishes itself as the only show that regroups all the global key players from watchmakers to jewellers, from diamonds, pearls and gem stones dealers through to machinery suppliers. Each year there is a resplendent display of fabulous gems, timepieces and designs from all around the globe from the finest producers of jewelry and horlogerie at this highly anticipated event. Here are a few select timepieces that will be on display. PATEK PHILIPPE : Split-Seconds Chronograph Ref. 5370 As a…
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INTERVIEW with Konstantin Chaykin: One of the World’s Experts of Haute Horlogerie.
Konstantin Chaykin: design engineer, inventor, clockmaker. The creator of complex astronomical clock. Author of many complex time functions such as indicators of various world chronology, astronomical signs and other devices and watch complications. Chaykin is repeatedly mentioned by critics as one of the world’s experts of Haute Horlogerie. Member of the International Academy of Independent Watchmakers. Member of Honorary Jury Set at Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2014, Russia. Known as a watchmaker, the first in Russia who designed and built a desktop clock with a tourbillon, and watch with every year passing date of the Orthodox Easter. Currently headed by its own full-cycle for the production of luxury-class hours. INTERVIEW How…
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Women Take the Lead in the Demand for Fine Timepieces According to Digital Luxury Group WorldWatchReport™
There was a time when women who wished to possess fine timepieces with bold faces and great mechanical architecture had to select from the array of men’s watches. This is no longer the case. Those days are a thing of the past, replaced by a vibrant selection of exquisite timepieces designed specially for women. The Top 3 Models for Ladies Fine Timepieces A plethora of choices await the watch loving woman, many encrusted by fabulous jewels, with a definite feminine touch and all the technology and mechanical marvels that make fine timepieces a coveted choice for watch and jewelry collectors. This female driven demand rises ostensibly shaping the landscape of…
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Horology Can Be Sexy: Saskia maaike Bouvier’s Equilibre
It’s quite simple really. Saskia maaike Bouvier is a woman, she’s gorgeous, and she’s a talented watchmaker. She makes horology sexy. This blonde bombshell can go toe to toe with any of the best watchmakers. Just ask Sven Andersen, one of the founders of the Academie horlogerie des createurs independents (AHCI) in 1984, or Antoine Preziuso, another member of the AHCI. Both men are Bouvier’s godfathers for admission into the highly regarded organization. And it isn’t because she’s bewitched them with her beauty, although that obviously didn’t hurt. Bouvier Watches: From Apprentice to Masterful Creator Besides doing an apprenticeship with Peziuso, Bouvier bellied up to the workbench at Agenhor. If…
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Haute Horlogerie: It’s Not Just for the Boys
Women appreciate the originality, quality and sartorial style provided by a fine piece of clothing. Why should we settle for anything less when adorning our wrists with a timepiece? The development of the quartz movement in the 1970’s nearly killed off the Swiss watch industry. In the 1980’s, however, fine mechanical timepieces rose like a Phoenix from the ashes. The brands blossomed with creativity, presenting the world with gorgeous mechanical marvels, kinetic sculpture that told time. Except they were primarily made for men. Fine Watches for Women Certainly, women were offered some pretty pieces, but these watches still contained quartz movements. No doubt the timepieces were eye-catching, but we value…
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