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GPHG 2017 Finalists Announced - With Analysis and Predictions
As we approach the end of each year, the GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve) ceremony takes place in Geneva. The so-called Oscars of the Watchmaking Industry, the gala event celebrates the best watches of the year – the most advanced, the most innovative, and the most creative timepieces – as well as the outright best in show, the Aiguille d’Or. Today we’re able to bring you, hot off the press, the complete list of finalists selected by the Jury. Only six watches remain in each of the twelve categories and, while the final jury selection will only be given on November 8, 2017, we can already give you the full list, our impressions and our usual predictions about the possible awarded watches.Ladies Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Chanel Premiere Camelia Skeleton Chopard Imperiale Moonphase Fiona Kruger Petit Skull “Eternity’ Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Metropolitaine Selene Urwerk UR-106 Flower PowerThis year, the “ladies”
Introducing An Array of Colourful Rubber Straps For The Classic IWC Portugieser Chronograph 3716
Looking at IWC’s portfolio, the Portugieser Chronograph is, without a doubt, one of the most emblematic watches around. Now in its second generation (ref. 3716), it’s a classic with a timeless appeal. In recent years, however, the Schaffhausen-based brand expanded the collection with brighter colours and more daring styles?and even created an Individualisation Program?to create your own version. But what if you already own one and want to spice it up, or make it more summer-ready? Right in time for warmer days, IWC launches a wide range of rubber straps for the Portugieser Chronograph, in classic or original colours, to create your own personal version of the emblematic Chronograph.A watch says a lot about its owner. We all know that perfectly. It is a reflection of your personality and your lifestyle. The way you wear your watch tells even more about your activities. Changing a strap for something more personal, transforming a dress watch into a more casual timepiece, has
VIDEO - The Seamaster Chronicles - Part 1, The History of the Omega Seamaster
Last year, we introduced one of our largest projects ever, the Speedmaster Chronicles. Five videos with five men, including James Ragan (the man who turned the Speedmaster into the Moonwatch), Omega’s CEO, a well-known auctioneer, Mr?Speedy Tuesday and an?anonymous?collector, who all shed their light on one of the most iconic watches ever created, the Omega Speedmaster a.k.a. Moonwatch.?Today we’re starting with another big video project, namely “The Seamaster Chronicles” – and you probably guessed it… we will have an in-depth look at Omega’s diving icon, the Seamaster.In a series of three videos, we will explain how a watch that sprouted from the watches that Omega delivered to the Royal Air Force during WWII, has become so much more. The very first Seamaster was introduced by Omega 70 years ago, in 1948. It has grown to become a large collection, where you can find not one iconic watch but a host of iconic pieces – with elegant dress wa
Introducing: The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Inspired by Armand Mondo Duplantis
If you ever had doubts about it, the Olympic Games are getting closer and closer… And, as so many times in the past, Omega will be the official timekeeper of Paris 2024. But today’s topic, even though related to one of the sports that will be represented in the French capital city, isn’t about the Olympics. Today, Omega introduces a new edition of its classic 41mm Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m, inspired by one of the greatest athletes in the history of pole vaulting, 8-time world record breaker and current Olympic champion Armand “Mondo” Duplantis… And looking at the new colour scheme, you can easily understand that he comes from Sweden.?Quite literally an athlete at the top of his sport, Armand Duplantis the current World and Olympic champion, but on April 20th, he broke the World Record for the 8th time in his career, setting a new height of 6.24m. An ambassador of Omega since 2020, he has since claimed multiple World and European Championships titles,
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Travel Time 5326G
In recent years, Patek Philippe has injected a certain vintage vibe into some of its creations, such as the attractive perpetual calendar 5320G (which has just been released in a new salmon version). Following this rather pleasing trend, the brand has presented a new watch at Watches and Wonders that combines an annual calendar and a traveller’s function with a warm vintage design. Meet the new highly practical Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Travel Time 5326G.?Apart from the obvious design language of this watch, the 5326G also marks the first time the Annual Calendar is mixed with the Travel Time display – the two being signature complications of the brand –? resulting in a practical everyday companion. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The design is perhaps the biggest deal here. It combines a certain degree of boldness with a vintage touc
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