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First Look: The Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 Now in Steel
First presented for the 222nd anniversary of the venerable watchmaker Vacheron Constantin, the 222 was the brand’s answer to the then-growing demand for luxury sports watches with integrated bracelets. The third member of the iconic Holy Trinity of luxury sports watches, next to the Royal Oak and the Nautilus, all three sharing the same base movement (at the beginning), the 222 wasn’t the work of Gerald Genta but of Jorg Hysek. The base for the more modern Overseas collection, in 2022 and as part of the Historiques collection, Vacheron Constantin produced a faithful re-edition of its emblematic model in solid gold?and not the steel watch many were expecting. But here it is! Meet the new Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 in steel.Quick historical reminderIn 1972, the watchmaking world saw the introduction of a brand new concept: the elegant sports watch with an integrated bracelet in a steel case, with a high-end ultra-thin movement and a price that was higher than most go
First Look: The New Bulgari Bulgari 38mm Automatic in Gold
Nearly half a century ago, in 1975, Bulgari embarked on a horological voyage that would forever alter the watch design landscape. With only a few watch creations bearing its name, Bulgari showed opulence by gifting 100 gold digital display watches to its most esteemed clients. This bold yet elegantly simple timepiece christened Bulgari Roma, encapsulated the indomitable spirit of the Ancient City and marked the inception of Bulgari’s watchmaking prowess. And in the same spirit but modernized, there are new 38mm Bulgari Bulgari Automatic in yellow gold to discover.?The Bulgari Roma’s design was a homage to the rich architectural heritage and storied history of Rome and stood as a testament to the profound influence of the Eternal City on Bulgari’s artistic expression. Buoyed by the resounding success of this creation, Bulgari unfurled the first Bulgari Bulgari watch in 1977. The case of this timepiece echoed the colossal columns that supported Rome’s majestic mon
TAG Heuer Manchester United Special Edition Chronographs (Specs & Price)
The fact that the LVMH Watch Division, led by J.C. Biver, is quite inclined in sports partnerships is no secret. There are dozens of them. Today, the Group brings back on board one of their long-time partners,?Manchester United. Indeed, the Football Club was partnering?with sister-brand Hublot in the early 2010s, before moving to another Swiss brand. Well, the team is back in Biver’s portfolio, as a partnership was?signed between TAG Heuer and?Manchester United in 2016, TAG being?official timekeeper.?Both partners now just announce the creation of?two?TAG Heuer Manchester United?Special Edition Chronographs, based on the Carrera Heuer-01 and the Formula 1. Legendary?Football Club (yes, because it is a UK-based club, we say Football and not Soccer…) Manchester United,?managed by Portuguese Jose Mourinho, already appointed TAG Heuer as?official timekeeper back in 2016. This sounded like the reunification between the club and?LVMH Watch Division’s
Introducing The Seiko 5 Sports x Peanuts "Snoopy" Watches (SRPK25 & SRPK27)
When you associate Snoopy with watchmaking, you might immediately think about Omega and the Speedmaster. Obviously… But the reason why you can find the cute beagle on the dial of the most legendary space watch has actually far more to do with NASA than the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Nevertheless, this gave birth to some of the coolest Speedies around – but also some of the least accessible. Seiko now unveils a new pair of 5 Sports models to celebrate the 55th anniversary of this accessible collection. These have been made in association with Peanuts and reference the famous comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, including Snoopy on the dial of these SRPK25 and SRPK27.?Peanuts started in 1950 as a newspaper comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz. The strip’s original run extended from 1950 to 2000, continuing in reruns afterwards. One of the most popular and influential comic strips in history, it focuses on the life
Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Three New and Complex Rendez-Vous Watches - Monochrome Watches
It was six years ago that Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled its first new collection for women in decades: Rendez-Vous. Launched with Diane Kruger as the face behind the line, the collection was designed expressly for women and was all about romance, femininity and allure – indicative of its name. Since then, the line has evolved to include complications and artistic versions and has become globally beloved. Now, the brand unveils three new Metiers d'Arts Rendez-Vous watches, including the Rendez-Vous Tourbillon and Celestial that round out the line using artistic watchmaking crafts. The new Rendez-Vous watches are a deft blend of Jaeger-LeCoultre's watchmaking prowess and its command of the arts, including high-jewellery gem setting and artistic dial work. In fact, in the brand's state-of-the-art workshops in Le Sentier, there is an entire floor dedicated to Rare Handcrafts Metiers Rares. Bathed in light thanks to the high windows all around, this workshop
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