Playing with the symbols of Christian Dior
On February 12, the French house of Christian Dior presents new watches in the Chiffre Rouge collection. The date is no coincidence: on February 12, 1947, designer Christian Dior presented his first collection in Paris, which, under the name of New Look, changed the course of fashion history. And this is not the only reference to the history and the symbols of the French brand.
Louis Moinet presents the ASTRONEF TECHNO
The Astronef Techno positions itself as an explorer of new horological frontiers, a quest that Louis Moinet himself would be proud of.
Jewelry watches to consider (not only for Valentine’s Day): Piaget and Van Cleef & Arpels
With Valentine’s Day marked in bold in the calendar, it's inevitable to start thinking about the best possible gifts. Whether for a loved one or for yourself, a watch holds a timeless significance. In this day and age, when time is ubiquitous, displayed by a multitude of devices, a watch embodies pure pleasure. Furthermore, certain timepieces transcend mere function, evolving into exquisite works of art and jewelry. This sentiment perfectly encapsulates the watches I've selected for this article – two examples of artisanal craftsmanship and two more accessible yet equally stunning beauties for the wrist.
Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chonograph French Limited Edition
On the occasion of the Salon Rétromobile, Chopard is reinterpreting its emblematic chronograph through an exclusive edition of 100-piece numbered timepieces in Lucent Steel™) dedicated to French 'gentlemen drivers'.
URWERK UR-100V – “LightSpeed”, an odyssey through our cosmos
In an age when science fiction merges with reality, certain numerical values possess reassuring, pervasive and nearly immutable characteristics.
Piaget presents the Polo 79
45 years ago, in 1979, Piaget revealed a watch that would come to define the spirit of the 1980s, which is coming back to life today for the 150th anniversary of the maison.
New Year, New Beginnings
The world of watches is moving in such a direction that it is difficult to predict what will happen next, especially after what happened in 2023. What will we remember most? For me, the number one event was Rolex's sensational purchase of the Bucherer chain, but there were also some disappointing second-hand market scandals.
The BOVET x Pininfarina Aperto 1 is blending Past, Present and Future
Open-worked timepieces are a traditional design staple of the watchmaking industry. Today, with the introduction of the Aperto 1, Italian for “Open,” BOVET and Pininfarina unveil a highly contemporary take on this traditional design ethic.
BULGARI: New launches at LVMH Watch Week in Miami
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eternal and precious, gold has been a hallmark element of Bulgari since the Art Deco era, intricately woven into the fabric of its audacious horological narrative. At LVMH Watch Week 2024, the radiant glow of this exquisite metal elevates the daring classicism of Bulgari Bulgari, reveals the jeweled splendor of Lucea, and infuses the revolutionary elegance of Octo Finissimo with a singular grace. “The greatest challenge is to give shape to an emotion,” Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari, reveals in ‘Bulgari Beyond Time’, “especially when that emotion is measured in time.” In the quest to capture timelessness, is there any substance that surpasses gold – so precious, mystical, and legendary –