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Celebrating Tourbillon Day with Breguet
On 7 Messidor Year IX – otherwise known as, June 26, 1801 – master watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet patented a new kind of regulator: the tourbillon. Five years later, in 1806, the public turned out in large numbers to attend the National Exhibition of Industrial Products in Paris, where visitors were able to marvel at this incredible invention. As the custodian of one of the greatest creations in watchmaking history, House of Breguet invites fans, enthusiasts, and collectors to celebrate Tourbillon Day, on June 26th. On this day, Breguet boutiques across the globe offer visitors the chance to discover its collections and learn more about this unique complication. Join Breguet in…
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GPHG Watch Awards Pre-selection 2018 and Edit
The Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) invites you to discover the official 2018 pre-selection. The 72 pre-selected watches, divided into 12 categories, are competing to win one of the 16 prizes that will salute the year’s finest watch creations, including the prestigious Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix. Timepieces that Push Technical and Artistic Boundaries This the 18th edition of the GPHG has attracted record participation with representatives from all the major watch groups, as well as a number of independent Maisons. Creations being presented are from both large and small brands each vying in a unified spirit designed to enhance the international reputation of an industry that…
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The 15 Best Luxury Brands Online this Year
Digital is radically transforming how luxury brands can reach and engage with their affluent consumers. We’ve talked before about the effects that digital are having on the entire high-end luxury retail industry, for example. Luxury brands are now able to speak directly to their customers and tell their story in new unique ways. But some brands are doing it better than others and it shows when looking at their online popularity. According to a new research by Luxe Digital, the top 15 most popular luxury brands online first and foremost excel at generating buzz but also deep connections with their consumers. The ranking of the hottest luxury brands is a…
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Discover Vacheron Constantin Watch ‘Historiques American 1921’ – 36.5 mm
The watch of dandies and chic female urbanites. The Historiques American 1921 epitomises the boldness of an era and the technical sophistication of a Vacheron Constantin creation. Reinterpreted in a 36.5 mm diameter, this iconic 1920s model acquires an even more stylish allure. A cushion-shaped case in 18K 5N pink gold, a distinctive diagonal read-off, an off-centred crown between 1 and 2 o’clock: the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 – 36.5 mm model continues flaunting its vintage credentials while remaining true to its original aesthetic codes. Classical yet quirky. For almost 20 years, the Historiques collection has been giving a new lease on life to the icons of Vacheron Constantin’s…
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Legend Meets Luxury in Talos Timepieces
Legend meets luxury in the elegant, Swiss-inspired craftsmanship of Talos watches. These exquisite timepieces reflect the romance, mystery and mechanical might of the classical Greek myth honored in their name. When I first encountered Talos timepieces, I was reminded of their mythological namesake, an early imagining of what we know today as a robot, although in the myth this machine was built not by man but by the gods themselves. According to legend, the winged bronze giant known as Talos was created at the request of Zeus by Hephaestus, the god of fire and ironworking, and presented as a gift to the chief god’s lover, Europa. Talos was intended to…
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