Audemars Piguet - Jules Audemars Extra-Thin Bolshoi Limited Edition - Monochrome Watches
Audemars Piguet released a limited edition of the Jules Audemars Extra-Thin in honor of the re-opening of the Bolshoi theatre. The facade of this renowned Russian theatre is engraved in the rotor.?Although we believe the Bolshoi is a beautiful theater, we are actually more exited about the limited edtion Audemars Piguet created. The Jules Audemars collection does unfortunately not get enough attention on the internet, being blown away by the massive popularity of the Royal Oak (RO) and Royal Oak Offshore (ROO). ?Luckily there are other AP models that do get some attention, like the Millenary 4101 that recently was?awarded?with the Public Prize of the Grand Prix, the Millenary Star Wheel and now this Jules Audemars Extra-Thin Bolshoi. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The special Jules Audemars Extra-Thin Bolshoi comes in either pink or white gold and has an e

Introducing The Complete List Of Unique Watches For Only Watch 2023
Only Watch, the biennial fundraiser for research on muscular dystrophy, has just released the list of the 72 watchmakers/brands and 62 lots that will be part of its 2023 auction. Over the years, Only Watch has become one of the most anticipated and significant auctions in the watch calendar, if only for the quality of the watches offered. Some CHF 30 million was raised for the 2021 edition. Beauty, originality, savoir-faire and creativity are united again for an exceptional 2023 millesime. And as is often the case, many brands use Only Watch as a platform to introduce new models, so it is really worth a closer look And even though we expect to go into more detail regarding some of the watches in separate stories, here's an initial rundown of everything and some first takeaways.Let's start with the news that everybody is expecting. However, the wait is not over, as the Patek Philippe unique piece for Only Watch 2023 has not been revealed yet. What we do know is that Patek will introduce

Weekly Watch Photo - Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometrea Spherotourbillon - Monochrome Watches
An intriguing macro photo of a tourbillon is what triggered me to choose this as Weekly Watch Photo. Not just a normal tourbillon, but one with a entirely different hairspring and one that makes an unusual rotation!The connoisseurs among you already recognized the tourbillon from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Duometrea Spherotourbillon that we fully explaned in an extensive article about all its special features and techniques. If you look close you can see the cylindrical balance spring, which expands and contracts ‘vertically’. Ad - Scroll to continue with article In the explanatory article I also told you about Jaeger-LeCoultre’s dual wing concept. In my opinion the logical next step in the evolution of mechanical timepieces with a complication. The simple logic of it is that measuring and displaying the exact time, does not have to be influe

E-Moonwatch Only, The Speedmaster Guide now in Mobile E-Book Version On iBooks
Three years ago, two men decided to launch?a book which provided an unprecedented level of information, entirely focussed on an iconic watch. Their names: Gregoire Rossier and Anthony Marquie. The watch in question: The Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch”. The book: Moonwatch Only. This example of an encyclopedia?quickly became the ultimate reference guide for Speedmaster lovers. It explored all the models, all the components were dissected and it also included multiple historical references… It was a true “Moonwatch Bible”. Today, the Speedmaster Guide is back, this time in an electronic version, named E-Moonwatch Only?(available on iBooks), and it features a new tool that will make life easier for collectors.While the?Moonwatch Only?book is a heavy and thick 566-page reference guide, divided into several sections (with exhaustive background and history), the mobile / electronic version,?E-Moonwatch Only, promises to be lighter and more practical – and fe

The New Rose Gold and Titanium Hermes H08
Unveiled in 2021, the Hermes H08 is the French brand's versatile sporty-chic watch with a smooth cushion-shaped case and contemporary design elements. By juxtaposing different shapes (typical Hermes) and playing with different finishings and textures, the Hermes H08 reveals its fluid, sensual architecture. Previously offered in titanium and black graphene cases, the latest H08 ups the luxury factor with its sleek two-tone rose gold and black DLC-treated titanium case. Hermes, originally a saddle and harness atelier founded by Thierry Hermes in 1837, has become one of France's iconic luxury Maisons. Rather than pursue a conservative, conventional approach to luxury, Hermes has cultivated a unique design ethos for all its product lines that gives the Maison its distinctive personality. From silk scarves to Kelly bags and porcelain dinner sets, you can always feel the hand of the designer behind its beautiful creations. Ad - Scroll to continue with article