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Hands-On - Frederique Constant Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Manufacture (Specs & Price)
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Frederique Constant wowed the crowds in Paris with its double complication at an unbelievable price. Once again, Frederique Constant sticks to its slogan of accessible luxury' and proves that acquiring a quality, manufacture watch with complications does not mean having to mortgage your house. Frederique's Constant QP Tourbillon Manufacture snubs the tradition of hyper-expensive complications and offers its very own, in-house take on this classic complication for an exorbitantly contained price. As the culmination and showcase of all the technology FC has amassed over the years, the Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon is equipped with the new automatic FC-975 in-house movement. Presented in three different metals and with an openworked or closed dial, the one everybody will be zoning in on is the stainless steel contender with an unbeatable price tag of EUR 19,495.Price BustersPeter and Aletta Stas founded FC in 1988 and to date have 27 calibres under their
First Look: The White Gold AP Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 16204BC
Last week, we covered most of the new models introduced by Audemars Piguet, as part of the 2024 collection – which included a new ROO time-and-date, a handsome new alloy named Sand Gold and a striking collab watch with John Mayer. There is one watch that we’ve kept away for now, but it’s a stunner. Based on our all-time favourite, the Jumbo Extra-Thin case (the original Royal Oak…), AP is bringing a new version of the Extra-Thin Openworked in white gold (16204BC) with a sleek grey-on-grey colour scheme.?The Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked reference 16204 was introduced as part of the 50th-anniversary collection in 2022, which included the all-important 16202ST, the revised version of the classic Jumbo. Basically an openworked version of the aforementioned model, the Jumbo Openworked brought back a concept that was launched for the model’s 40th anniversary, with the reference 15203PT, a 40-piece limited edition. Ad - Scroll to continue with
First-Half 2018 Results of LVMH Watches and Jewelry Division On The Rise - Monochrome Watches
Today, just after the closing of the Paris Stock Exchange, luxury powerhouse LVMH (Louis Vuitton?Mo?t Hennessy) announced its?First-Half 2018 results. After showing strong results at the end of the year 2017, the group continues its progression, both in terms of sales and profitability. As for the Watches and Jewelry Division, the brands under portfolio follow the same trend, with a strong growth again for sales and profits.Overall LVMH, the leading luxury group in the world, continues to impress with a substantial increase of its sales – over €21 billion and a +10% increase compared to the same period in 2017 – and of its profits – with over 27% of growth compared to the first half of 2017. While its position is far from being rivaled by its competitors, LVMH once again proves that luxury isn’t dead and that sales are on the rise all over the world, and for most segments of the luxury market – wines, fashion, leather goods, watches and jewellery and selec
Introducing 2021 Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Collection (Live Pics, Price)
Celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, Ulysse Nardin enlarges and enhances its Marine Torpilleur collection with the introduction of complications and enamel dials. As the youngest member of the distinguished Marine Collection inspired by Ulysse Nardin's historic marine chronometers, the Marine Torpilleur picks up on vintage design cues but comes in a lighter, younger and more versatile package like the fast, manoeuvrable torpedo boats that inspired its name. A demonstration of Ulysse Nardin's impressive savoir-faire accumulated since 1846 and its revolutionary Silicium technology, the new Marine Torpilleurs introduce variety into the collection. The seven new Marine Torpilleurs are limited editions and will be unveiled during the 2021 edition of Geneva Watch Days.Background Marine TorpilleurAlthough Switzerland is landlocked, Ulysse Nardin has always felt the call of the sea. Founded in 1846 in Le Locle by Ulysse Nardin, the young clockmaker consolidated his reputation with prec
Vacheron Constantin Metiers dArt Villes Lumieres Beijing Edition
Today we are taking a closer look at the Metiers d'Art Villes Lumieres collection – and one model in particular – which once again sees Vacheron Constantin flexing its creative muscles. Available exclusively from Vacheron Constantin boutiques, the collection is comprised of four references, three of which are dedicated to Paris, Geneva and New York respectively, while the fourth is the newly announced Beijing model that is the focus of our article today.In English, Villes Lumieres loosely translates to city lights', which gives you some idea of what you can expect from this stunning series. On the face of things, the concept seems simple enough: create a bird's eye view of some of the world's most famous cities by night and then recreate this image in miniature form on the dial of a watch. For many other brands, it would be just that simple. However, this is the Metiers d'Art from Vacheron Constantin we are talking about here, a collection known for its stunning creations a
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