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IWC Da Vinci Automatic Edition 150 years IW358102 - Pre-SIHH 2018 Hands-On (Specs & Price)
As you've no doubt seen or heard already, IWC Schaffhausen is turning 150 next year and we're told the Swiss watch manufacturer has some pretty major celebrations planned. These include the unveiling of a special Jubilee collection at SIHH 2018, comprising an astonishing 27 limited-edition models. Among them will be this beautifully refined IWC Da Vinci Automatic Edition 150 Years we're looking at today.Unusually for a Swiss watch brand, IWC was not established by European or English founders, but rather by an American watchmaking pioneer named Florentine Ariosto Jones. By creating his company in Schaffhausen in 1868, Mr. Jones sought to combine skilled Swiss craftsmanship with American manufacturing technology to create the best pocket watches of his time. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Fast-forward 150 years and IWC is now a watch manufacturing powerhous
Introducing The New Hublot Watches of the LVMH Watch Week 2021
Today, three of the LVMH watch brands – Bvlgari, Hublot and Zenith – are releasing part of their new collections for 2021. As part of the novelties presented by Hublot this year, we have new takes on the Big Bang, with classic or complex movements, playing on materials and colours, as well as a new women's watch. Let's get an overview of the 2021 Hublot watches.Big Bang Integral Ceramic in new ColoursThe trend for watches with integrated bracelets is showing no sign of abating. Following this trend, Hublot unveiled the Big Bang Integral last year at the LVMH Watch Week 2020. The model can be distinguished from other Big Bang watches by its three-link bracelet integrated into the 42mm case. Following the already existing black ceramic version, Hublot now launches the Big Bang Integral in three new ceramic colours; white, navy blue and grey. The watch is powered by the latest version of the in-house Unico column-wheel automatic chronograph. Qu
Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Alinghi
Already involved with the America's Cup since 1995, and also official timekeeper of the 36th edition of this legendary race, Omega is reinforcing its position in sailing. Last year, the Biel-based watchmaker announced its partnership with Alinghi, a?sailing team created in 1994 by Ernesto Bertarelli. To seal this alliance, Omega is today releasing a new, special edition of its bold Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon, with one of the most technical looks ever created in the brand’s history, in line with the impressive specs of Alinghi’s boats. Omega and Alinghi formed their partnership in May 2019, and have already enjoyed racing success thanks to the team's GC32 world title in June 2019, D35 Trophy win in September and GC32 championship in November. Alinghi is today one of the most awarded sailing team. In 2000, the team set itself the goal of winning the America’s Cup, which it did twice, in 2003 and 2007, meaning it was the first European team
LVMH Reports Record Results in 2018, Including for the Watches & Jewelry Division - Monochrome Watches
LVMH, the world's leading luxury group based in Paris, has just announced its full-year 2018 results, including those of the Watches & Jewelry division, which comprises among others Bvlgari, TAG Heuer, Zenith and Hublot. After an already impressive growth in 2017, the group again reports record growth for 2018.LVMH, for the full-year 2018, recorded a 10% increase in revenue, reaching EUR 46.8 billion in total sales. Organic revenue growth was 11% in 2018 and 10% in the 4th quarter of 2018. Profit from recurring operations crossed the EUR 10 billion mark in 2018, up by 21%.?Both sales and profitability are still on the rise at LVMH.If LVMH comments that all business recorded excellent results, this record performance was led mainly by the dynamics of the Fashion and Leather Goods division. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Regarding our main concern, the w
Video The Piaget Polo Skeleton (Specs & Price)
The Piaget Polo luxury sports watch collection has recently been extended with a fascinating skeletonised model. Leaner than the two existing models in the collection, the distinctive cushion-shaped case of the 42mm steel Piaget Polo frames the refined mechanics of the ultra-thin skeletonised calibre. The curvaceous architecture of the bridges and mainplate allows light to penetrate the calibre from both sides of the case. Available in blue or grey, the Piaget Polo Skeleton is proof positive that the bold, contemporary shape of Piaget's luxurious sports watch is perfectly compatible with the ethereal elegance and beauty of a skeletonised calibre. Something you can admire in the video on top of this article.GenesisYves G. Piaget, the fourth generation of the Piaget dynasty, was the brainchild of the Polo. With the brand's celebrated reputation as a watchmaker and jeweller, Yves Piaget trained as a watchmaking engineer and a gemmologist to join the family business in 1966. His passion fo
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