Jaeger-LeCoultre has captured my attention with the addition of the first minute repeater to the Ladies Rendez-Vouz Collection: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Ivy Minute Repeater. As its name suggests, this ivy-encrusted timepiece is of undisputed elegance – and that elegance is much more than skin-deep. In 2012, Jaeger-LeCoultre debuted the Rendez-Vouz Collection to provide women the chance to own serious mechanical complications – rather than the more ubiquitous "downscaled" mechanical versions, or the usual dressed up quartz.http://www.ablogtowatch.com/jaeger-lecoultre-rendez-vous-ivy-minute-repeater-watch-women/

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The number one complaint the Swiss watch industry has had toward the most current crop of smartwatches is that they aren't attractive by European design standards - and that even applies to the Apple Watch. Jean-Claude Biver went so far as to suggest that, given his standards, the Apple Watch looks as though it was designed by a student. Read more: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/concept-smartwatches-popular-swiss-luxury-brands/#ixzz3HPdZDFVI

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Again an impressive manufacture that we wanted to share with you here, on Monochrome-Watches. This Weekly Watch Photo column is for us a very pleasant way to show you amazing pictures of watches, and for this week, it is quite a piece of art: Christophe Claret. The brand represents the essence of the complicated, non-compromised horology with strong design, such as the X-trem-1, gaming-oriented timepieces with the Poker Watch or modern interpretations of the classical watchmaking with, for example, the Soprano. Far away from the spotlights and the glossy displays, here are some watches of the actual collection into the nature.http://monochrome-watches.com/weekly-watch-photo-christophe-claret-collection/

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Equipped with an inverted automatic winding mechanism, the Panthère au Clair de Lune de Cartier features a free-spinning panther set with jewels that animates the dial while winding the movement.http://www.watchesbysjx.com/2014/10/introducing-panthere-au-clair-de-lune.html

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There are only a few real icons in the world of Haute Horlogerie. Think Patek Philippe Calatrava, Rolex Submariner, Datejust and Daytona, Cartier Tank, Omega Speedmaster and also the Breitling Navitimer. All these watches have an impressive history and have been on the market – in a relatively unchanged design – for many decades. Here’s another one that can easily be called an icon, although it was introduced only 20 years ago! We’re talking about the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1. http://monochrome-watches.com/lange-sohne-lange-1-review-exclusive-photos-price-specs/

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Watchmaking of today is strongly based in what was discovered some good century (or two) ago. Let’s face it – the chronograph, the perpetual calendar, the minute repeater – all this high horology complications, not to mention every smaller one, came to life ages before the great creation of our time, thanks to which you can read this text now – the internet – was even considered a possibility. Breguet invented the mighty tourbillion more than 200 years ago – believe it or not.http://blog.dreamchrono.com/2014/10/tudor-fastrider-blackshield-hands-on/

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The world is full of spectacular, ridiculous and amazing watches. And while we understand that these timepieces are not for 99.99% of the population, that’s not why tell you about them. These watches are not about the real world – they’re art, mechanical marvels and micro engineering all rolled into one. And the Montblanc Metamorphosis II just released is a great example of the high concept watch.http://timeandtidewatches.com/montblanc-metamorphosis-ii/

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Panerai's most successful speciality has always been historical remakes made in small numbers, just like the new Radiomir 1940 Marina Militare 3 Days Acciaio PAM587.http://www.watchesbysjx.com/2014/10/hands-on-with-panerai-radiomir-1940.html

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We all know of Zenith’s high profile involvement with extreme athlete/adventurer Felix Baumgartner (which most recently culminated in this outstanding and exclusive turquoise-dialed Christophe Colomb Gravity Control timepiece), but I thought we take a moment today to look at a less high profile form of adventure that the brand has more recently become involved with, sailing. In its capacity as official timekeeper for the Spindrift racing team since 2014, it was only natural that Zenith might issue a commemorative timepiece or two.http://blog.perpetuelle.com/watches/zenith-el-primero-stratos-spindrift-racing-watches/

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It has been a busy year for Carl F. Bucherer. The Swiss watch brand has expanded its range of models to include more of its own manufacture movements, and will launch a new ladies’ collection this year in the U.S. called the Pathos Diva.http://iwmagazine.com/2014/09/18/keeping-up-with-carl-f-bucherer/

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With a renewed movement Cartier caliber manufacturing-1904-FU MC, this elegant beauty stands out from the outset, from the surface of the box to the areas of gloss enamel finish in a superb “flinqué” (guilloché enamel coated), available in blue or white. Roman numerals. Needles in white gold for the model with blue dial and blued steel models with white dial.http://lemontretourbillon.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/rotonde-second-time-zone-daynight-by-cartier/

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Apart, that is, from the description of the star piece which was provided to Watchonista on the strict understanding that we didn't release any information in advance of October 14. So, if you happen to be checking out the site shortly after 00.01am (and assuming no one has broken the embargo) you're among the first to know full details about the remarkable GrandMaster Chime - a timepiece which Patek carefully describes as being 'the most complicated wristwatch of the eminent family-owned watchmaking companies'.http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/news/patek-philippe-grandmaster-chime

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Some of you may know Ancon watches for their tough-looking collection of military-inspired dive watches, which serves only to illustrate the departure represented by the Ancon X-35 Concept.http://www.ablogtowatch.com/ancon-x-35-concept-watch-review/

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Scudding through New York Harbor amid bobbing sailboats, looming fuel barges and the orange-hulled Staten Island Ferry, Brian Cohen’s $2.5 million Gunboat 55 catamaran is an island of calm. Guests sip a crisp Sancerre at a table in the yacht’s teak-decked salon as Cohen steers the boat downwind toward Manhattan. The stiff sea breeze quickly propels the 55-foot Rainmaker past 16 knots, or 18mph.http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2014/09/11/on-a-gunboat-catamaran-you-can-have-your-martini-and-30-knots-too/

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The goal of my recent book, The World’s Most Expensive Watches, was to showcase the art, design, and sheer uniqueness of what to expect in some of the world’s most exclusive men’s wearables. The book contains 102 of what I feel are the best examples of the world’s most expensive watches from the last decade.http://www.forbes.com/sites/arieladams/2014/10/13/the-worlds-most-expensive-watches/

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Those who know Seiko mainly for its lower-priced quartz watches — and even many who have recently discovered the Japanese brand’s high-horology Grand Seiko timepieces — may be unaware that Seiko’s history of watchmaking stretches all the way back to the late 19th century, and includes several watch-world firsts. Here are the highlights.http://www.watchtime.com/featured/timepiece-timeline-milestone-seiko-watches/

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Watches and Wonders 2014 features a piece that I personally have grown to love. The Panerai PAM598 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso (rose gold) 47m. Last year I fell in low with the PAM538 boutique edition with it’s rose gold Radiomir case and blue dial and with this release they have pleased a lot of fans with the same combo and a bit more simple dial.http://www.paneraicentral.com/2014/09/panerai-pam598-radiomir-3-days-gmt-oro-rosso/

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Today we will look at the Maître Cabinotier Astronomica, a superlative timepiece from Vacheron Constantin. Like the elaborately engraved Traditionnelle “L’empreinte Du Dragon” that I showed you last week, this is also a one-of-a-kind creation. But first let me say that there’s more to the Astronomica (as I will refer to it here) than it being a 1/1 piece with an 15-complications. http://blog.perpetuelle.com/watches/vacheron-constantin-maitre-cabinotier-astronomica/

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Angus Davies provides an in-depth review of the new Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA 10163. This watch masterfully blends an oval shaped bezel with a circular case, delightfully referencing the hynoptic effect of water with its unique design codeshttp://www.escapementmagazine.com/articles/baume--mercier-promesse-moa-10163---in-depth-watch-review-by-escapement.html

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In 2013, Topper’s first year as a Mühle Glashütte dealer, our best selling watch of the brand was the Seebatallion. For those unfamiliar with that watch, the Seebatallion is Mühle Glashütte’s extension of their popular S.A.R. Rescue-Timer. Its most signature aspect was the way that it combined the features of a dive and pilot watch. It also featured an attractive and somewhat conservative blue dial. http://www.ablogtowatch.com/muhle-glashutte-kampfschwimmer-watch-hands/

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Elon Musk concedes that "the Internet is very good at figuring out secrets." So yes, the D in the Tesla Model S P85D stands for "dual" motor. Yes, it's the same system coming to the all-wheel-drive Model X. But here's what we didn't expect: 687 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 MPH run of 3.2 seconds – a full second quicker than the standard P85. http://jalopnik.com/tesla-model-s-p85d-this-is-it-and-i-went-for-a-ride-1644637002?utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_twitter&utm_source=jalopnik_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

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Welcome to Oysterquartz.net, a website dedicated to one of the rarest regular production watches Rolex ever produced, the legendary Oysterquartz.http://www.oysterquartz.net/

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Conceived as an entry-level complication in Cartier's line of timepieces with in-house movements, the new Rotonde De Cartier Second Time Zone Day/Night offers practical functions at an accessible price.http://www.watchesbysjx.com/2014/10/hands-on-with-rotonde-de-cartier-second.html

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So, it has been confirmed... 5 pieces total of the Tourbillon with this "Labyrinth" engraved dial have been produced, in three variations - platinum case with yellow gold dial, platinum case with red gold dial, red gold case with white gold dial. Although it is not written in this document, I was able to verbally confirm with the FP Journe staff that there is only one piece in this RG+WG configuration. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6861880&rid=12189#msg_6861880

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Although it’s best known for its sport models, Omega has always produced a large variety of timepieces that could be worn in almost any circumstance. During a visit at an Omega Boutique, I was surprised to find that my attention wasn’t focused on the timepieces I’m usually most impressed with. Yes, I saw the new Seamaster 300 in all its glory, I worshipped the Speedmaster once more, I was just torn apart by the Ploprof (happens to me almost every time, and then thoughts of selling a kidney come to mind). But what grasped my attention was a 40mm dress watch, luxurious but austere, well proportioned and so complete in every aspect: the Omega De Ville Tresor, a re-edition of a 1940’s watch produced by Omega.http://monochrome-watches.com/omega-de-ville-tresor-live-photos-price/

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A few years ago at Baselworld, Ressence founder Benoît Mintiens, showed me a prototype of a new watch he was working on. Mintiens explained that, while looking at a bottle of water on his table, the back of the label, which was on the opposite side of the bottle to him, looked as though it was on his side of the bottle. Curious, he discovered that this effect is caused by the eye being fooled because it is used to seeing light passing through glass/air rather than glass/water.http://quillandpad.com/2014/10/06/how-do-they-do-that-the-ressence-type-3/

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In 2012, Jaeger-LeCoultre originally debuted the Spherotourbillon ref. 6052520 (aka Q6052520) watch, and we revisit it again now, with some better pictures, and after having reflected on the model two years after its initial novelty has mellowed into today's more mature look at this mega-timepiece. aBlogtoWatch first took a hands-on look (with video) at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Spherotourbillon watch here. Visually stunning, the irony of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Spherotourbillon is that it is neither spherical nor a tourbillon - but that was the most interesting name Jaeger-LeCoultre was able to offer to the unique bobbing regulator system with its cylindrical balance spring.http://www.ablogtowatch.com/jaeger-lecoultre-duometre-spherotourbillon-watch-revisited/

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Hublot is launching its latest timepiece made in collaboration with its “brand ambassador,” Dwyane Wade. The Hublot Classic Fusion Dwyane Wade is the second limited-edition Hublot watch to carry the name of the NBA basketball star, and it includes an impressive storage option. Let’s take a look.http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-industry-news/hublot-launches-the-classic-fusion-dwyane-wade/

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OMEGA’s new Speedmaster “Grey Side of the Moon”, bearing reference number 311.93.44.51.99.001, is hitting stores soon. This piece is a follow-on to 2013’s highly-demanded Speedmaster “Dark Side of the Moon” (see our “making of the Dark Side of the Moon” video here), and while it shares some similarities, it also features several design elements that distinguish it from any other model the brand has ever introduced, such as grey ceramic case, luminous ceramic bezel, and a sand-blasted platinum dial.http://blog.perpetuelle.com/watches/omega-speedmaster-grey-side-of-the-moon-now-available/

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 Skeleton Chronograph. The case, in titanium and ceramic with rubber inserts, measures 45mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal, a tinted sapphire opening on the caseback, and it is water resistant to 100 meters. The case has toggle push-buttons. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6885700&rid=21#msg_6885700

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Bell & Ross has fixed October 15 for its major annual event, which corresponds with the launch of the exhibition "Seen from the front, representing the Great War". This exhibition will look at how contemporaries perceived and represented the front. She has already received the "Label Centenary" to celebrate the centenary of the First World War.http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,13965.0/topicseen.html

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Large-volume production is doubtless where challenges are greatest and most difficult to overcome. Contrary to popular belief, and as Chopard has demonstrated, it is harder to set up a unit to manufacture large quantities of simple movements, destined to become the brand's workhorses, than to produce small series of complicated movements at the workbench.http://www.wthejournal.com/en/news/view/pump-up-the-volumes

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MeisterSinger called the Soprana N°6. Created in collaboration with Vincenza jewellers Soprana, the eponymous ‘6’ refers to the concept of a six hour display, which apparently harks back to a 18th century clockmaker called Giambattista Rodella who made single-handed six hour timepieces, an example of which can be seen at the Quirinal Palace, the official residence of the Italian President http://horologium.com.au/2014/07/30/meistersinger-soprana-no-6-limited-edition/

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: there’s no watch brand out there that I consider as groundbreaking and innovative as HYT. Here’s a literally in-depth look at one of their Baselworld 2014 releases, the HYT H2 Titanium and White Gold Blue.http://www.thehorophile.com/watches/hyt-h2-titanium-and-white-gold-blue/

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Every serious watch afficionado will know the name of Roger Dubuis, watchmaker since 1995 and proud wearer of the “Hallmark of Geneva” for its entire collection. Secondly, to most of us the rather eccentric models will come to mind. http://www.wristwatchworld.nu/roger-dubuis-bulletin-dobservatoire-chronograph/

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MeisterSinger presents the Circularis, the first watch in a new family of models housing a new manual wind mechanical movement which MeisterSinger developed in collaboration with its Swiss partners to be the basis for additional features and models.http://www.timeandwatches.com/2014/10/meistersinger-circularis.html

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Urwerk And The Gustave Sandoz Clock That Doesn’t Tell The Time http://quillandpad.com/2014/07/11/urwerk-and-the-gustave-sandoz-clock-that-doesnt-tell-the-time/

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The 2014 Slimline Manufacture Collection represents a huge stride towards those goals. The three new models that make up this new range have design features and technical advances that you would only expect to find on watches costing many multiples of the price at which these new pieces are being offered. - See more at: http://watchmobile7.com/articles/frederique-constant-new-slimline-manufacture#sthash.9dtOfRzb.dpuf

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After some hands-on time with the Apple Watch, I've learned a few things. Perhaps the most important of which is that the majority of discussions regarding the Apple Watch by the traditional watch media have been rather misguided. I feel that people need to understand that the Apple Watch is not only a new type of product for Apple, but the first real "cross-over watch" that wades in both the waters of technology and horology. http://www.ablogtowatch.com/apple-watch-hands-on-review/

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Patrol Squadron Forty, commissioned by the U.S. Navy on January 20, 1951, became the first West Coast squadron to adopt the Martin P5M-1 “Marlin” seaplane. They were initially deployed to patrol the waters surrounding the Philippine Islands and took the nickname “Fighting Marlins” in honor of their plane, as well as the motto “Laging Handa,” which, in the Philippine language, means “Always Ready.” http://gevrilgroup.com/militarywatches/fortis-vp-40-laging-handa-patron-squadron-forty-b-42-pilot-professional-chronograph-watch

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One of the sleeper hits of the year, live on the wrist at Basel – the Longines 1935 Majetek, massive wrist presence and minimal wallet damage at $2500AUD. http://timeandtidewatches.com/instagram/one-of-the-sleeper-hits-of-the-year-live-on-the-wrist-at-basel-the-longines-1935-majetek-massive-wrist-presence-and-minimal-wallet-damage-at-2500aud-this-ones-a-lock-you-obviously-approve-our/

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The historic Gevril Chelsea watch, issued in the late-1990s as a part of the brand’s New York collection (which also includes the Gramercy, Madison and Soho models) is inspired by artistic traditions and, as the Gevril catalog read at the time, by “striking depth and beauty celebrating strength of character.”http://gevrilgroup.com/watchbrands/historic-gevril-chelsea-collection/

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Patek Philippe… The most conservative, traditional and however desirable manufacture is celebrating its 175th anniversary October 13th, 2014. Meaning that a very special collection will be introduced. http://monochrome-watches.com/cool-finds-highlights-patek-philippe-175th-anniversary-auction-christies/

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Pairing .....http://patek.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=11&pi=6528833&ti=943563

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An addition to Arnold & Son’s Instrument Collection, the new UTTE tourbillon features an 8.33 millimeter high case contributing to the timepiece’s status as one of the thinnest tourbillon wristwatches ever produced.http://iwmagazine.com/2014/08/08/this-week-in-watches-32/

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Science, mystery, and beauty: three things that have inspired humans for millennia and led to the creation of some of the most remarkable objects in the history of mankind. The “holy trinity” (that’s what I’m calling them) is responsible for sparking the passions of many creators, and I will attest to being one of them. I find intense joy and satisfaction in attempting to construct objects, images, or spaces that satisfy the demands of the holy trinity.http://quillandpad.com/2014/08/18/oblivion-the-holy-trinity-and-the-jaeger-lecoultre-hermes-atmos/

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I want to start with a watch that is very dear to me and certainly is one of the highlights from my collection : the JLC Duometre à chronographe in PT.http://jlc.watchprosite.com/?show=forumpost&fi=2&pi=6573738&ti=948933

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Sinn watches hardly need an introduction here on w&w. Generally a favorite amongst tool watch fans, military watch fans and affordable watch enthusiasts; Sinn’s pack incredible craftsmanship, over-engineered tech and restrained style all into generally accessibly priced packages. http://wornandwound.com/2014/08/20/sinn-556i-review/

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It is no secret that besides blogging about watches for fratellowatches.com, I also love to collect watches — especially iconic watches like the Rolex GMT-Master, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Rolex Datejust and, of course, the Omega Speedmaster Professional. I own several of the last model. Ever since I bought my first Speedmaster (15 years ago this coming October 1st) I have been hooked on this watch. Not only do I love the design of this chronograph (one of the most clean chronograph dials around); I also like its connection to the Apollo space program.http://www.watchtime.com/blog/fratello-friday-how-snoopy-ended-up-on-an-omega-speedmaster-dial/

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The first pilot’s watch was created in 1904, when Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont explained to his friend Louis Cartier that it was difficult to fly and read a pocket watch at the same time. Cartier’s solution became one of the cornerstones of its timepiece business: the Santos wristwatch. But the style truly took off in the 1940s, when companies like A. Lange & Sühne, IWC, Omega and Zenith added pilot’s watches to their roster. http://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahelliott/2014/09/10/flight-time-the-rise-of-the-pilots-watch/

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