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In-Depth - The Audemars Piguet Calibre 4400, The New In-House, Integrated Chronograph
The launch of the Code 11.59 collection is a crucial moment for Audemars Piguet. There has been no product launch of this magnitude over the past 20 years for the brand. In this respect, the Code collection presentation was the perfect opportunity to introduce a long-anticipated development that was announced a few years ago: the Audemars Piguet Calibre 4400, an in-house, integrated chronograph movement – by no means a small achievement since chronographs are extremely difficult to develop.Long awaited, finally here!Until now, Audemars Piguet has manufactured a few high-end chronographs in-house in the Le Locle APRP manufacture. However, the brand relied mostly on outsourced chronograph movements – either integrated with the Piguet-based?FP1185, or modular with Dubois-Depraz modules on top of the in-house 3120 Calibre. At last, the long-awaited Audemars Piguet in-house, integrated chronograph is now here! Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Recap - 12 Dates That Marked The Watch Industry in 2020
2020 will be remembered as a traumatic year and a turning point. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a world changer. As far as luxury watches are concerned, the outbreak of coronavirus has shaken fundamental aspects of the industry. Undeniably, it has been and still is an annus horribilis, with Swiss Watch exports plunging by 28.3% over the first nine months of the year. But 2020 will also be remembered as a catalyst for monumental changes for the industry: increased polarization, acceleration of digitisation, disruption of the tradeshow landscape, reshoring to China We have picked 12 dates that in effect or symbolically explain some of the most striking evolutions and trends for the watch industry.13 January 2020 – the timely LVMH Dubai watch weekBefore the coronavirus pandemic spread around the world and hit the watch industry, LVMH Maisons Bvlgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith hosted the LVMH Watch Week, from 13-15 January in Dubai. The event provided a timely opportunity for LVMH
In Memory of Sir Stirling Moss, Legendary Racing Driver - And Wearer of Great Watches
Yesterday, Sir Stirling Moss passed away at the age of 90. Born 17 September 1929 in London, Moss was a legendary Formula 1 driver who won a total 212 of the 529 races he entered across various racing categories. He finished runner-up in the Formula 1 World Championship four times and third place three times all in a seven-year period from 1955 to 1961. He is considered “the greatest Formula 1 driver never to win the world championship”. He retired from active racing after an accident in 1962. He crashed his Lotus at Goodwood, put him in a coma for a month and for six months the left side of his body was partially paralyzed.A portrait of Stirling Moss, circa 1955. Photo by Klemantaski Collection/Getty ImagesAmongst his famous wins are the 1954 edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring with American co-driver Bill Lloyd, where Moss became the first non-American to win the race. In 1955, Stirling Moss won the Targa Florio with British co-driver Peter Collins. In the same year, Moss
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide IW344001 (Price)
The IWC Portugieser was born in 1939 following a request from two Portuguese navigators and businessmen – Rodrigues and Teixeira – who wanted the precision of a marine chronometer in a wristwatch format. No need to say that this iconic IWC collection has strong ties to the nautical world. And to celebrate these roots, IWC is unveiling a new model today with an unprecedented complication that couldn’t be more appropriate: a tide indication. Encased in a sporty and large case, meet the new IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Moon & Tide.?Introduced in 2010, the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club is a sports model in this rather elegant collection, with its nautical, yachting, regatta-ready note. More robust, larger, a bit more rugged and bulky, it has mostly favoured one complication until now, the chronograph – a world timer has also been available in the past. A versatile watch, capable of timing a sailing race but also at ease with a drink at the marina. In addition to the
Introducing: The Salmon Patek Philippe 5236P In-line Perpetual Calendar
In 2021, Patek Philippe unveiled the Perpetual Calendar 5236P, a timepiece that stood out with its patented in-line display, ensuring exceptional legibility - we explored this remarkable addition to the Grand Complications collection in detail. The latest version retains the essence of its predecessor while showcasing a stunning salmon-coloured dial. This iteration of the watch is as captivating as ever, with its timeless allure sure to enthral watch enthusiasts.The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5236P-010 resides within a 41.3mm 950 platinum case, standing at a height of 11.07mm and boasting a water resistance of 30m. Its polished finish exudes elegance, while a subtle diamond at 6 o’clock on the case flank adds a touch of sophistication, a hallmark of most platinum Patek Philippe timepieces. Positioned at the side adjacent to the 2 o’clock index is the corrector pusher for the month and year, while the date, day of the week, and moon-phase corrector pushers seamlessly