This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Italian House of Bulgari. While the brand started in 1884 as a silversmith, it quickly became a global household name thanks to its haute joaillerie prowess and then, years later, its watchmaking abilities. http://www.atimelyperspective.com/blog/2014/07/07/bulgari-watches-and-jean-christophe-babin-defy-the-nay-sayers-and-barrel-full-speed-ahead-with-bulgari-watches-that-celebrate-130-years-in-style.html

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Opening Acts: Testing Entry-Level Watches from Rolex, IWC, and Panerai http://www.watchtime.com/reviews/opening-acts-testing-entry-level-watches-rolex-iwc-panerai/

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A classically styled timepiece with an unusual combination of complications, the Blancpain Villeret Carrousel Moon Phase features a device that averages out gravitional errors in the balance wheel - but is not a tourbillon - as well as a classic moon phase with a face, on a white grand feu enamel dial. http://www.watchesbysjx.com/2014/07/introducing-blancpain-carrousel-moon.html

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Some Like It Wet: Five Dive Watches For Summer This story appears in the June 30, 2014 issue of ForbesLife. http://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahelliott/2014/06/19/some-like-it-wet-four-dive-watches-for-summer/

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Montblanc Obsession http://montblanc.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=1006&pi=6494018&ti=939603

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Fortis proved the watches metal in 1994 by pushing it to the extremes of modern physics with endurance tests. This got the attention of the Star City Training Center, a Russian training facility for cosmonauts located in Star City, Russia. The organization chose the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph as part of their Official Cosmonauts’ equipment. They used the automatic watch during several missions while working inside the space station and also in the actual atmosphere of space outside the station. http://gevrilgroup.com/watchbrands/fortis-art-edition-mattern-watch-collection/

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The Swing of Things: NOMOS GLASHÜTTE Declares its Independence by KATIE WUDEL http://www.timezone.com/2014/07/21/swing-things-nomos-glashutte-declares-independence/

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July 8, 2014 (New York) - PERRELET celebrates the beauty of the sea and the desire for discovery with two timepieces featuring high technical performance and unique design: Turbine Yacht and Turbine Diver. http://news.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=112&pi=6495613&ti=939823

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This Skeleton Tourbillon is still very modern, depsite its ten years, don't you think? http://jlc.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=2&pi=6500343&ti=940203

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In 2009 IWC created the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month (ref. 3761). It was the first flyback chronograph with a perpetual calendar and digital leap year display as well as a digital display for the month and date with large numerals. http://monochrome-watches.com/iwc-ingenieur-perpetual-calendar-digital-date-month/

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The company was founded and is run by Fabien Lamarche who is a very well regarded watchmaker. Lamarche had many important technical roles at top watch companies before he founded Coudray. The company is named after the French watchmaker Julien Coudray who is commonly credited with creating the first watch in 1518. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6826415&rid=12189#msg_6826415

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The movement architecture used in the Richard Mille Tourbillon RM 56-02 Sapphire takes its cues from the movement in another Richard Mille watch, the RM 27-01 Rafael Nadal, developed with the input of the Spanish tennis star. http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-industry-news/watches/tough-and-transparent-richard-mille-tourbillon-rm-56-02-sapphire/

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Jaeger-LeCoultre announces the seventh version of their Aston Martin automobile collaboration watches with the AMVOX 7 Chronograph. http://www.ablogtowatch.com/jaeger-lecoultre-amvox-7-watch/

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Today a special Lange for your pleasure; hope you'll enjoy! http://alang.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=10&pi=6518678&ti=942448

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With the premiere of their new Metro model, the charming independent brand NOMOS Glashütte rocked Baselworld 2014. Though the timepiece itself is compelling, it’s what powers the watch that caused a stir. http://www.timezone.com/2014/07/21/swing-things-nomos-glashutte-declares-independence/

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Unveiled at Baselworld 2014, as one of the newest additions to the RJ-Romain Jerome Moon-DNA collection, the Moon Orbiter Speed Metal is a flying tourbillon featuring Apollo 11 steel and actual moon dust on the dial.http://www.hautetime.com/romain-jerome-challenges-monopoly-moon/55967/

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Making My First Watch: Adventures Of A Beginner http://quillandpad.com/2014/07/20/making-my-first-watch-adventures-of-a-beginner/

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Somehow we are all trained to read time from a watch with two hands in the blink of an eye. Here at Monochrome we do have a weak spot for watches with another way to indicate time, and the Meistersinger Salthora falls in that category. http://monochrome-watches.com/meistersinger-salthora-jumping-hours-explained/

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It should not come as a major surprise that a year after the successful debut of the original limited edition Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari watch, Hublot returns with two more versions. http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-mp-05-laferrari-titanium-yellow-watch-hands/

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This is a refined watch Classic Fusion pure white as snow. White diamonds, white dial, white strap, the Hublot “Art of Fusion” philosophy goes all white - as magic and eternal, so feminine and elegant, summertime or wintertime. - See more at: http://watchmobile7.com/articles/hublot-classic-fusion-white-chrono#sthash.AzlspASx.dpuf

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Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art ‘Angel Watch’ – Hands-on (live photos, specs and price) http://monochrome-watches.com/vacheron-constantin-metiers-dart-angel-watch-hands/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+monochrome%2FBwOB+%28Monochrome.nl%29

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Korean company 11+, has come out with an ingenious, and good looking, World Clock. It lets you adjust the time zone by simply rolling its cylindrical body to the correct time zone. The body has 24 different cities listed, and when you roll the clock so that your preferred city is at the top (12 o’clock), the rolling mechanism instantly adjusts the hour hand to the selected city. http://professionalwatches.com/2014/07/the-elevenplus-world-clock.html

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I received the SevenFriday P3-01 coincidentally, on 7/7/2014. This was a direct order from Switzerland; came with a letter signed by its founder, Mr Daniel Niederer (the ones sold through Red Army don't have the letter, or so I was informed vide a friend whom bought locally); and by way of luck, had a serial no. of 0001. http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,13355.0.html

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So the hunt for a proper dive watch with a depth gauge began in real earnest after this trip: http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,13376.0.html

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Chopard Boutique Marina Bay Sands will be having a 'Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Exhibition' from 17 to 27 July. If you are in Singapore, do drop by for some excitements and view some historical editions of the Chopard GPMH pieces. http://chopard.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=5&pi=6504393&ti=940738

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Provided with their iconic counters aligned on the same horizontal axis – exclusive Eberhard & Co – the famous Chrono 4 bet this year for even more sporty style in its original box steel 40 mm. http://lemontretourbillon.wordpress.com/2014/07/17/eberhard-co-chrono-4/

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A private collector graciously allowed me to play with some of his timepieces to photograph and review for TimeZone. He owns 16 exceptional timepieces and regularly wears each of them. He considers the platinum Invention Piece 1 to be one of his favourites for its creativity, craftsmanship, exclusivity and remarkably good looks. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6825747&rid=12189#msg_6825747

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I am still amazed at how lovely the Moonstruck is to behold with its beautifully rendered continents. Its shimmering mother-of-pearl dial radiates the complicated features of the watch while providing terrestrial and celestial information to its wearer. http://quillandpad.com/2014/07/17/moonstruck-again-how-ulysse-nardin-never-ceases-to-amaze/

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In this in-depth profile from the WatchTime archives, discover how Audemars Piguet brought its manufacture movement, Caliber 3120, to life, from concept to finished caliber, and see behind-the-scenes photos of Audemars Piguet watchmakers at work assembling the movement. http://www.watchtime.com/featured/concept-caliber/

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Dig up dirt, mold into desired shape, apply heat. With that kind of recipe, it’s no wonder ceramics have been around for 27,000 years. Sure, you might know the material from DIY pottery and kindergarten art classes, but these days a handful of companies are producing high-quality ceramics that manage to toe the line between stark minimalism and natural roughness. Here are our eight favorites from both ends of the spectrum. http://gearpatrol.com/2014/07/09/elements-ceramic/

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Today, a cutting-edge expression of horological transparency created expressly for the Watches & Wonders event in Hong Kong is presented with the magnificent RM 56-02 Sapphire Tourbillon and its new movement, taking cues from the mechanical architecture of the RM 27-01 Rafael Nadal and its cable suspended movement.http://www.wthejournal.com/en/en-direct/article/richard-mille-tourbillon-rm-56-02-sapphire

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ALREADY REVERED AS THE FINEST STATEMENT OF DIVE WATCH ENGINERING. A VERY SPECIAL ROLEX DEEPSEA. TO COMMEMORATE THE ROYAL NAVY DIVING BRANCH'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY AND OUR HISTORY WITH ROLEX OVER THE YEARS. ROLEX HAVE PRODUCED THE ULTIMATE DIVE WATCH, ONLY 50 LUCKY ROYAL NAVY CLEARANCE DIVERS WILL RECIEVE THE WATCH. http://www.diving-watch.net/THE-ULTIMATE-DIVE-WATCH

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world time watches. It’s probably the most useful complication in this modern day and age for savvy travellers, whether for business or leisure. Girard-Perregaux introduced the WW.TC – the initials stand for World Wide Time Control –http://www.watchtime.com/blog/monochrome-monday-introducing-the-new-girard-perregaux-traveller-ww-tc-titanium-dlc/

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N E W M o d e l - Officine Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Left-Handed http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6827034&rid=21#msg_6827034

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Dual Time Zone. Again. http://harrywinston.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=15&pi=6497168&ti=939968

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Built to celebrate Parmigiani’s partnership with luxury online shopping destination, Luisa Via Roma, the new Tonda Métropolitaine Luisa Via Roma integrates Parmigiani’s technical know-how with Luisa Via Roma’s ties to the fashion world. http://iwmagazine.com/new_watches/parmigiani-tonda-metropolitaine-luisa-via-roma/

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A major player in watchmaking history since the 19th century, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated 180 years of watchmaking, starting in its founder’s original workshop, in 2013, and continued to present new horological innovations at the 2014 SIHH. http://www.watchtime.com/brand-showcase/jaeger-lecoultre-180-years-horological-history/

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My long anticipated first step in JLC... http://jlc.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=2&pi=6497988&ti=940043

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When you look at Vacheron Constantin’s collections, one is clearly apart from the rest, a range of very high end watches that are not showing the horological capacities of the manufacture but some ornamental skills: the Metiers d’Art. In traditional watchmaking, Metiers d’Art watches (that stands for artistic workmanship) consist in bringing all of the finest aesthetic competencies in a single watch. http://monochrome-watches.com/vacheron-constantin-metiers-dart-angel-watch-hands/

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Richard Mille has quite a history of expensive watches. (Recall the $690,000 it made—and replaced—for Rafael Nadal, or the $1.65 million RM 056 it developed in 2012.) So it’s no surprise to see the extreme price tag of the third model in its line of sapphire tourbillon timepieces, the $2,020,000 RM 56-02 Tourbillon Sapphire. http://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahelliott/2014/07/10/new-from-richard-mille-the-2-million-see-through-watch/

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For 2014, US-based Shinola in Detroit will release their first titanium watch with the Shinola Black Blizzard Chronograph. The Shinola Black Blizzard will come in two case sizes and is very much part of their 2014 theme, which seems to be all about the rotating diver's style bezel. Buzz around Shinola is still high and their products genuinely look attractive; the question for me is whether or not their pricing is starting to get a bit more ambitious than the market can withstand in the long run. http://www.ablogtowatch.com/shinola-black-blizzard-titanium-chronograph-watch/

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This is what luxury watch executives think of your 'cheap, plastic-designed' smartwatch http://www.techhive.com/article/2450079/this-is-what-luxury-watch-executives-think-of-your-cheap-plastic-designed-smartwatch.html

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Maurice Lacroix - Masterpiece Seconde Mystérieuse http://www.wthejournal.com/en/new-models/watch/maurice-lacroix-masterpiece-seconde-mysterieuse

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It was only two years ago, during Baselworld 2012, that HYT introduced the world’s first timepiece to ever combine mechanical and liquid engineering. The compression and expansion of two pistons located at 6 o'clock pushes a green fluorescent liquid in the tube surrounding the dial to indicate the time. http://www.watch-agora.com/p/301

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Ballast Vanguard BL-3114-11. A classic design with a rugged twist - the Vanguard is the perfect time piece for any occasion. Features such as a solid marine grade steel case, screw lock crown, unidirectional bezel, custom molded silicone band and Swiss Made precision ensure that this watch is as durable as the submarine class it is named after. http://www.watchfreeks.com/121-watch-review/107010-watch-review-ballast-vanguard-bl-3114-11-a.html

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It is with great fondness that I think back to the more innocent times of 2009 when Perrelet first introduced its Turbine collection of whimsical luxury watches. http://www.ablogtowatch.com/perrelet-turbine-pilot-watch-hands/

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Analog or digital watch? Mechanical or quartz movement? Classic model or tourbillon? Or both? Ever since your childhood, you’ve been mulling it over. These ten models, grouped by age, are sure to make your mind up. http://www.wthejournal.com/en/news/view/the-times-of-your-life

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Blancpain ensures that women no longer have to choose between aesthetic and technical facets of a watch, since both are united within the Women collection. - See more at: http://watchmobile7.com/articles/blancpain-women-collection#sthash.dUG7mh4h.dpuf

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