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Blancpain has released The Ladybird collection of feminine watches to add another fine range to its long history of ladies’ watches stretching back to 1930.



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The Ladybird Colors – lilac, peacock green, forest green, turquoise and midnight blue &#8211; feature on Roman numerals as part of the textured mother-of-pearl dial which is set with 70 diamonds. With two new small seconds and moon phase complications, by playing with colour combinations Blancpain has added a vibrancy to its collection, and variations of these colours are picked up on the straps of red or white gold models.


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The ultra-elegant and colourful nature of these timepieces comes with jewellery designed to bring out mechanical watchmaking at its finest. Their individuality is underlined by the offset Roman numerals which are underscored by an inner ring adorned with delicately tapering gemsetting that is also on the small seconds and moon-phase indicators. At a diameter of 34.9 mm, the case of the new Ladybird Colors models contains diamonds amounting to more than two carats. This is high-end gemsetting in which each parameter is hand-adjusted.


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These watches tick gently to the beat of Calibre 1163 for the small seconds version and Calibre 1163L for the moon-phase iteration. Endowed with a four-day power reserve and a silicon balance spring, they are designed to keep track of daily life with a blend of accuracy, comfort and style.

Blancpain unveils dazzling Ladybird watch collection

Perfectly encapsulating its tagline, “the future of Swiss watchmaking,” the pioneering horology brand Zenith has a rich history that has shaped its success today mainly due to the futuristic mindset that prevails among its watchmakers.



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In fact, the idea for Zenith’s iconic Pilot line emerged back in the late 19th century, even before the first flight, with its founder Georges Favre-Jacot’s belief that humankind would reach the sky one day. With such an outlook and dedication to aviation, the Pilot line was created as one of the first watches for pilots.



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Since then Zenith has continued to hold onto this heritage while simultaneously adapting to contemporary trends to launch a series of Pilot watches through the centuries.


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Newly added to this line is the Pilot Automatic with two renditions – stainless steel and ceramic – released at the Watches and Wonders 2023. This newly-designed timepiece is complete with a rounded 40mm case with a black opaline dial with luminescent numbers using the Super-LumiNova technology, a flat-top bezel and an angular large-sized crown.



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While the stainless steel version is vertically satin-brushed and comes with two interchangeable straps in brown calfskin leather and black cordura-effect rubber, the ceramic ones have a matte finish and are accompanied by a black Cordura-effect rubber strap and a khaki cordura-effect rubber strap. The dial also has the words pilot engraved on it, a word that was trademarked by Zenith in 1904.


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The most notable aspect of the new Pilot Automatic is the 6’o clock mark which is replaced by the date and has a bold white dash on top of it to mimic the artificial horizon instrument seen on aeroplanes thus showing off the horologist’s aviation spirit.



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Beyond its physical aspects, the watch has a winding mechanism that uses an open and blackened oscillating weight similar to the artificial horizon instrument and boasts an El Primero 3620 high-frequency manufacture movement which gives the instrument its 60-hour power reserve when it is wound fully.


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Another equally fascinating watch in the Pilot series is the newly-released chronograph timepiece Pilot Big Date Flyback which is embedded with a newly-developed version of the El Primero 3600 calibre, the El Primero 3652 calibre which is particularly made with the pilots’ requirements in mind by including two distinctive features – the big date and the flyback function.



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With a dial that is slightly bigger than the Pilot Automatic – precisely 42.5mm, the brand dropped two versions of the Pilot Big Date Flyback also in stainless steel and ceramic. Its watch dial is an ode to the brand’s iconic El Primero Rainbow from 1997 with its bright orange minute and seconds hands and an oversized date display. Similar to the Pilot Automatic, the Big Date Flyback also come with exchangeable watch straps and has a quick-release mechanism too allowing watch wearers to effortlessly change the straps.


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In addition to the Pilot collection, Zenith also launched three other unisex watches – Defy Revival Shadow, Defy Skyline Ceramic and Defy Skyline Skeleton Ceramic – as part of its DEFY Revival line at the Watches and Wonder 2023. The new pieces are a modern revival of the original DEFY model released in 1969.



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The Defy Skyline Ceramic, for instance, has a flat top bezel with an octagonal-shaped black ceramic case that gives the watch its bold appeal. The watch’s case and straps – available in rubber and ceramic – are manufactured with metals and alloys that give the watch its unhinged quality which ensures that watch wearers need not worry about scratches or the watch losing its vibrant new look.



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In terms of its technical aspects, the gadget is inbuilt with an automatic high-frequency El Primero 3620 manufacture movement and the first-ever 1/10th of a second indicator.



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Click <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en/geneva-2023/brands/zenith" target="_blank">here</a> to explore Zenith&#8217;s newest watches, launched at the Watches and Wonders 2023.

Zenith Expands its Pilot and Defy Line with the Release of Seven New Watches at the Watches and Wonders 2023

This year’s Watches and Wonders in Geneva displayed another plethora of dazzlingly sophisticated and stylish timepieces. A very grand total of 48 brands welcomed the biggest-ever turnout to the most prestigious watchmaking event of the year. The record attendance for the 2023 edition perused a range of novelties that could not fail to wow even the most seasoned of watch collectors.



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Panerai Radiomir Annual Calendar PAM01432
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Panerai unveiled six new Radiomir editions at Watches and Wonders 2023, paying tribute to the prototype presented in 1935. Bearing the brand’s debut annual calendar complication, two Radiomir Annual Calendar watches, PAM01432 and PAM01363, were the highlights. The dial is clearly designed and displays all the requisite information in a neat row at 3 o’clock: day and date visible through two apertures, and the current month on an external moving disc, indicated by a fixed arrow. With each monthly cycle, a cam within the P.9010/ AC automatic movement allows the rotating disc and the information display to change instantaneously. PAM01432’s splendid burgundy sun-brushed dial with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers offers smart contrast to its platinum case.



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Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF
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The new Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF from Chopard combines precision, style and sportiness. It is the second high-frequency model – an innovation that delivers enhanced accuracy and stability – within the Alpine Eagle collection and is initially difficult to discern from an Alpine Eagle 41 in Lucent Steel. While Alpine Eagle watches are traditionally made of the brand’s proprietary ‘Lucent’ steel, ethical gold, or a combination of the two, the new Cadence model is all-titanium with a snazzy splash of orange on its black dial. Whereas Lucent Steel is shiny, hard and particularly comfortable to touch, titanium is distinguished by its even lighter weight, darker colour and more robust nature.



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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
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Rolex aimed to preserve continuity with the past while demonstrating the powers of invention in its latest creations unveiled at the show. Take the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, which offers even greater visual harmony and a more modern demeanour. The dial graphics have a new balance. Lines of light are reflected from the lugs and the sides of its redesigned middle case. On versions with a Cerachrom bezel, this is edged with the same metal as the middle case. Most striking, though, is the addition of a sapphire caseback, allowing a clear view of the new manufacture 4131 calibre.



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Zenith Pilot Automatic
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Taking Zenith’s fascination with the world of aviation to a higher plane at Watches and Wonders 2023 is the Pilot Automatic enhanced by an entirely new 40mm case design. Crafted in either stainless steel or black ceramic, it features a distinct flat-top round bezel fixed on top of the rounded case. In the steel version, the surfaces are vertically satin-brushed with polished chamfers; the black ceramic model is microblasted for a stealthy matte finish. The oversized crown, a defining feature of Pilot watches, takes on a more modern, angular form while remaining easy to operate – even with gloves on.



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Cartier Tank Normale 
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Cartier presented delicate and detailed refinements to models in its iconic watch collections. For instance, for its seventh Cartier Privé incarnation, the Maison has added a skeleton movement to the Tank Normale, accompanied by a quirky 24-hour complication marked by a sun and crescent moon that is also skeletonised. While the minute hand turns around the dial in one hour, the hour hand goes around in 24 hours instead of 12.



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Patek Philippe Ref. 5224R-001 Calatrava Travel Time 
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Patek Philippe also regaled attendees with a substantial number of debutants to an already vast range of collections. In total, it showed 17 new iterations, including Ref. 5224R-001 Calatrava Travel Time, an addition to its travel watches, which is equipped with dual time-zone function and distinguished by its 24-hour display. The Aquanaut Luce line welcomes a new useful and easy-to-use complication: the patented Annual Calendar Ref. 5261R-001. Adorned in blue-grey from dial to matching strap, this elegant rose gold timepiece enriches the brand’s range of complicated watches for women by presenting a non-gem-set model.



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Roger Dubuis Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph
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The Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph from Roger Dubuis was another Watches and Wonders 2023 standout. The eye-catching model boasts a 47mm case made of hyper-tech MCF (Mineral Composite Fibre) – a material 2.5 times lighter than ceramic and 13% lighter than carbon. A Turborotor Cylindrical Oscillating Weight also features, sitting at 12 o’clock and positioned vertically, so that the entire force of gravity pushes down on the design to keep the watch running efficiently.

Watch and Wonder: The best of Geneva’s timely fest of fantastic new creations

Conventionally, when people think of watches, they associate them with time and the traditional dial styles – analogue and digital but when you are looking to win the wrist game, it is always best to opt for something that will have people starring and definitely pondering about the watch you are sporting. That is why we have put together some attention-grasping unique watches that approach the concept of time in unique ways that will leave anyone intrigued.
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Starting with the Ambush timeless bracelet, this watch needs no further explanation than its name itself. It subtracts the concept of time from itself, thus resulting in its plain-yet-bold-looking dial style which is elevated with its oyster bracelet strap. Made with Japanese stainless steel, this watch from the Tokyo-based brand comes in two colours – gold and silver tone.
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Another timepiece that diminishes the notion of time is the Hautlence Pinball which encourages everyone to live in the moment and relish every second rather than keeping count of it. Accordingly, this horological invention has the pinball game on its dial thus automatically tingling one’s playfulness and childhood memories. Back in 2017, Christie’s auctioned a Hautlence Pinball Ball-E which was ultimately bought for about HK$300 thousand.
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Next is the Anicorn The Redundant which was designed as a clock for a class project by Ji Lee. Anicorn decided to reimagine the attention-grasping dial style – which got so much attention when Lee posted a sketch on his portfolio – into a watch. Sticking to the theme of redundancy, this watch tells the time twice with both the still time hands on the circumference and the moving hands on the centre telling the time.
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This particular watch – Projects Breakfast – takes great motivation from the first meal of the day with its designer Claire Desjardins coming up with a layout that resembles your typical breakfast consisting of an egg omelette, a pancake and more on a plate. Instead of your typical clock hands, Projects Breakfast opts for something quirky and has a fork to tell the hour, a knife to tell the minutes and a spoon for the seconds.
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Yet another eccentric horology creation is the Watchismo Click Keypad which is completely unique as it employs keyboard-style buttons which will have lights blinking on them in the order in which the time should be read. Simply put, the lights will flash in the following order – 0, 9, 4 and 5 – when the time is 9:45 AM (and 9:45 PM if it is the 12-hour-clock iteration). Clicking on the hash key will reveal the calendar day.
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For people who prefer something less playful and more classy, there is the Qlocktwo W35 which has the most unique way of revealing the time. It is shown in words so instead of the usual digital or analogue pattern, the time appears in wordings like ‘it is half past nine.’ Available in various languages, this water-resistant watch can also be used to check the day, seconds and battery level.
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The Devon Tread 2, on the other hand, has a more mechanical look to it as it uses an interwoven two-belt pattern to tell the time. Boasting a one-of-a-kind and avant-garde design, the horizontal motion belt tells the hours and the vertical one shows the minutes.

Unique And Intriguing Timepieces That Watch Enthusiasts Will Love

Just as the embrace of Chinese culture has become one of the fastest-growing phenomena of the 21st century, so too has the Chinese New Year – or the Spring Festival – established itself as an event of truly international proportions. Typically honoured in all of the largest cities around the world, citizens of every nationality now look forward to processions, street dances, and all the paraphernalia traditionally associated with the most important date on the Chinese calendar.&nbsp;
Inevitably, this has not been lost on many of the world’s biggest brands, companies never known to miss out on a commercial opportunity. In particular, luxury precision watchmakers – ever mindful of the value of the Chinese and Hong Kong markets – have celebrated this Rabbit Year with custom limited edition timepieces.
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<figure id="attachment_70037" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70037" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.harrywinston.com/en/products/harry-winston-emerald-collection/harry-winston-emerald-r3/red-satin-emeqhm18rr009" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70037 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Harry-Winston.1-e1677118655442.jpg" alt="rabbit year" width="500" height="707" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Harry-Winston.1-e1677118655442.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Harry-Winston.1-e1677118655442-200x283.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70037" class="wp-caption-text">Harry Winston Emerald</figcaption></figure>
Boasting octagonal-shaped cases, the Harry Winston Emerald watch collection features cases crafted in 18-karat white or rose gold. The 18mm models also boast a diamond-set bezel as a nod to the house’s “King of Diamonds” legacy. Available in mother-of-pearl, the dial is crowned with rubies in the form of an emerald cut. The standout from this collection comes with a red, classic alligator leather strap, which is a straight-out nod to traditional CNY festivities.
In celebration of 2023 being the Rabbit Year, IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled&nbsp;its Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition “Chinese New Year”. Housed in an ergonomic 40-millimetre&nbsp;stainless-steel case and featuring a striking burgundy dial and gold-plated hands and applique,&nbsp;a particular highlight is hidden at the back of the watch &#8211; the automatic winding mechanism’s gold-plated oscillating weight in the form of a rabbit.
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The Hong Kong tourbillon brand Memorigin, meanwhile, is honouring its long-term commitment to promoting Chinese traditions through the launch of its Memorigin Zodiac Series. The periphery of the dial is designed in an auspicious fret pattern, while the indices are represented by rubies or blue sapphires. The watch is equipped with a manual-winding tourbillon movement that consists of 155 pieces of subassembly module and 18 jewels. In all, it has 40 hours of power reserve and a vibration frequency of 28,800 oscillations per hour.
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Turning now to the OMEGA Constellation Aventurine, this features dials fashioned from&nbsp;natural Aventurine stone, meaning no two dials are ever alike, with options to choose&nbsp;bezels paved with diamonds or engraved with Roman numerals. The watch also features&nbsp;diamond-set bezels and skeletonised hour and minute hands, as well as dial-matching leather&nbsp;straps in red.
<figure id="attachment_70040" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70040" style="width: 500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://parmigiani.com/en/watches/tonda-pf-xiali/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70040 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parmigiani-Fleurier.1-e1677118946558.jpg" alt="rabbit year" width="500" height="676" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parmigiani-Fleurier.1-e1677118946558.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Parmigiani-Fleurier.1-e1677118946558-200x270.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70040" class="wp-caption-text">Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Xiali Calendar</figcaption></figure>
For its part, Parmigiani Fleurier has gone full-on Chinese with the launch of its Tonda PF Xiali Calendar, with its offer of a precision take on the Chinese calendar over the long haul said to be a world first. In order to deliver on this, the watch conceals an extremely sophisticated mechanism within an all-new movement – the Calibre PF008 &#8211; which facilitates the display of classical Chinese characters. As the Chinese calendar is not cyclical, the complication is mechanically programmed and extends across 12 years via an intricate cam system.
For its part, TUDOR has debuted new versions of its Black Bay line in steel and yellow gold with a fixed bezel. These Black Bay 31, 36, 39 and 41 S&amp;G models, as they are known, proffer a unique aesthetic with their T-curved cases intermittently highlighted with polished yellow gold sections. Fitted with Manufacture Calibres, including reference MT5201, one of the marque’s new family of movements, these models are said to be at the very cutting edge of technical watchmaking refinement.
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<figure id="attachment_70046" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-70046" style="width: 768px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/ww/en/collections/metiers-d-art/86073-000p-b932.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-70046 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Vacheron-Constantin-e1677120805148.jpg" alt="rabbit year" width="768" height="416" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Vacheron-Constantin-e1677120805148.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Vacheron-Constantin-e1677120805148-200x108.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Vacheron-Constantin-e1677120805148-600x325.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-70046" class="wp-caption-text">Vacheron Constantin Metiers d&#8217;Art &#8211; The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac</figcaption></figure>
Rounding off this month’s selection, Vacheron Constantin is looking to boost its appeal to the mainland and Hong Kong Haute horology aficionados and collectors by offering a customised rabbit-motif limited edition of its Métiers d’Art &#8211; The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac range for the Rabbit Year. The iconic representations appear on the dials and have to be etched directly into the metal, with&nbsp;the pattern remaining semi-embedded while standing out from its gold base thanks to a subtle array of accentuating reliefs designed to create an engaging depth effect.
(Text: Joseff Musa)

Spring Time – Stylistic Watches are a Motif for all the 365 Days

New watches that celebrate the timeless allure of the moon-phase complication gafencu watch 600x337

Celebrating the timeless allure of the moon-phase complication

&nbsp;As the Ox gives way to the Tiger, the world’s leading haute-horology houses are celebrating with an array of timepieces that pay tribute to the striped feline in question. Scroll below for seven stunning examples that merit particular mention.
Harry Winston&#8217;s&nbsp;Premier Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm&nbsp;
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First up is the whimsical, gem-studded Premier Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm from renowned American jeweller Harry Winston. Featuring 57 twinkling diamonds on its bezel, lug tips and crown, its appropriately red-hued dial is fronted by two adorable tiger cubs with bejewelled eyes, red beaded mother-of-pearl stripes and peony ‘tattoos’. Visible through the rose-gold caseback is the automatic movement that develops a robust 68-hour power reserve, while a chic red leather strap completes its festive appeal.
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Another timepiece utilising the Chinese colour of good luck, happiness and success is IWC’s Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Chinese New Year”. Here, the striking burgundy dial – replete with hours, minutes and seconds displays and day and date apertures – is lovingly enveloped in a 41mm stainless-steel case. Underneath the hood is the in-house 69385 calibre movement and a specially-designed tiger-shaped rotor, all viewable through the transparent sapphire-crystal caseback.
Breguet&#8217;s&nbsp;7145 Classique Year of the Tiger
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For its part, Breguet unveils the 7145 Classique Year of the Tiger, whose fascia is adorned with a majestic tiger vividly brought to life through an intricate combination of bas-relief engraving and the brand’s iconic guilloché work. Adding to its super-slim sophistication, the 40mm rose-gold case boasts a depth of less than 5.5mm – a feat made possible by the ultra-thin, self-winding calibre 502.3 movement within. Just eight creations of this homage to fine artisanal watchmaking will be released.
Piaget&#8217;s&nbsp;Altiplano Year of the Tiger
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A similarly slim CNY-inspired design comes courtesy of Piaget, with the dial of its 38-piece limited-edition Altiplano Year of the Tiger also dominated by the fearless feline. In this instance, however, it is the arts of cloisonné and grand feu enamel that enable the creature to pop out from the shimmering white mother-of-pearl dial. Ribbons of gold are painstakingly used to create each miniature portion of the tiger’s body before enamel pigment is added in an effect that heightens its lifelike vivacity. In a further statement of elegant embellishment, brilliant-cut diamonds ring the white-gold case.
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Ulysse Nardin’s Classico Tiger
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Not to be outdone, Ulysse Nardin’s Classico Tiger relies on not one but two separate enamelling techniques to capture the essence of the eponymous giant cat, which is envisaged ready to pounce under a dramatic midnight-blue sky. The first – champlevé ­– involves creating recesses that are then filled with enamel, while the second, termed paillonné, utilises tiny slivers of gold or silver leaf coated with translucent enamel to create a shimmering metallic effect. After hours upon hours of labour-intensive craftsmanship, each of the 88 pieces of this model is unique.
Chopard’s L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Tiger
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Turning to the ancient Japanese art of urushi lacquering, meanwhile, is Chopard’s L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Tiger. Powered by the L.U.C 96.17-L movement and crafted from 18K ethical rose gold, this 88-piece limited release depicts a tiger looking back towards a mountainous landscape. It’s an artistic image that is created through a months-long process of applying the sap of urushi trees (also known as lacquer trees) and tempering them into a hard consistency.
Vacheron Constantin’s Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Tiger
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The final stop on our journey through the year’s outstanding Chinese Zodiac-inspired timepieces is Vacheron Constantin’s Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Tiger. Available in platinum with a blue dial or in rose gold with a brown dial (with 12 of each set to be released), just four apertures are visible on its 40mm fascia, displaying the hours, minutes, day and date. The rest of its expansive dial, meanwhile, is aptly dedicated to the Zodiac emblem of the year – a meticulously engraved prowling tiger whose eyes are firmly on its wearer.
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Roar into the Year of the Tiger with these luxury timepieces

Every year, pretty much anyone with a senior enough role in keeping the global <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/dfs-master-time-different-periods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">watchmaking</a> sector ticking over descends upon Geneva for the ever-illustrious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) awards. Founded in 2001 and now one of team timepiece’s preeminent tournaments, it sees the world’s leading haute horology houses all keenly competing to be crowned as creators of the most finely-crafted, most ambitious and most high-tech bit of haute horology of the year.
For the 2019 event, a bumper crop of 84 high-end chronograms went before a 30-strong jury of the wisest of watchmen, who were then tasked with winkling out the winners in each of the 18 keenly-contested categories. Of the timepieces triumphant, six stood out as particularly meriting top horological honours…
Aiguille D’Or Grand Prix
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The preeminent performer at this year’s event was undoubtedly <a href="https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audemars Piguet</a>’s Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. The world’s thinnest perpetual calendar watch, its movement has a depth of just 2.89mm, a cunning bit of compression brought to be by merging the three traditional layers of the perpetual calendar mechanism into just one component. This marvel of precision engineering even required the devisement of two new bits of tech – both subsequently patented – an end-of-the-month cam integrated into the date wheel and a combination month wheel / cam. &nbsp;Indeed, it would be hard to think of a worthier winner of the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix, the competition’s highest honour,
Innovation Prize
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Another award-winner – and another to feature a perpetual calendar complication – was Swiss marque <a href="https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en4/home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vacheron Constantin</a>, with its Traditionelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar rightfully winning GPHG’s Innovation Prize. Blending formidable aesthetic appeal with remarkable functionality, its flexibility is its greatest asset. In active use, its Calibre 3610 QP movement oscillates at a singularly high frequency, driving the hour, minute, date, month and leap year cycle indicators with outstanding precision. Off-wrist, it powers down, extending its power reserve to at least 65 days.
Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize
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Avant-garde maison <a href="https://www.mbandf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MB&amp;F</a>’s first-ever ladies’ watch – the Legacy Machine FlyingT – soared straight to the top this year, clinching the Ladies’ Complication Watch Prize on its maiden outing. Its accentuated crystal dome and dazzlingly diamond-studded fascia have been cunningly designed to ensure its movement and its centrally-mounted flying tourbillon are ably highlighted. Its subsidiary dial, meanwhile, nestles against this array at an unusual 50-degree angle, ensuring the ensemble remains quirky yet undeniably chic. Overall, it’s a design classic and a true statement timepiece for any avid collector of femininely-fashioned timepieces,
Men’s Complication Watch Prize
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Audemars Piguet returned to the fray and secured a second accolade with its Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Minute Repeater Supersonnerie winning hands down in the Men’s Complication Watch Prize category. Despite its stunning blue-on-white gold motif, it still remains remarkably minimalist in style. Underneath its smoked-blue enamel dial, however, its manual-winding movement is the height of mechanical sophistication, partly on account of its subtle incorporation of cutting-edge minute repeater supersonnerie technology – an innovation that notably amplifies its signature chime. In addition, its outer caseback has even been tactically perforated in order to admirably enhance its acoustics.
Men’s Watch Prize
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In the case of the Finnish watchmaker Kari <a href="http://www.voutilainen.ch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Voutilainen</a>, its 28ti timepiece certainly had the wow factor as far as the GPHG jury were concerned. Attention-grabbing pretty much to the max, the ‘ti’ in its epithet stands for ‘titanium inverse’, a reference to both its premium case material and the fact that its handmade movement has been inversely fitted to allow direct viewing through its transparent caseback. Beautifully skeletonised, its front fascia has also been expertly optimised, with showcasing the watch’s elegant inner workings clearly a priority. Crafted wholly in-house, its elegance and technological prowess made it popular winner of the Men’s Watch Prize.
Mechanical Exception Watch Prize
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The first production chronogram from Swiss marque <a href="https://genuswatches.swiss/the-brand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Genus</a> – the GNS1.2, winner of the Mechanical Exception Watch Prize at this year’s GPHG – proved a true revelation in the art of contemporary watchmaking, one that highlighted the intrinsic relationship between form and function – albeit with a decidedly outré twist. With its traditional hour markers set on a rotating ring, with an hour indicator fitted at 9 O’clock, it also features two minute rings, artfully connected by a serpentine chain that embraces them in that ever-lucky figure-of-eight pattern. Limited to a release of – unsurprisingly – eight pieces, the GNS1.2 ably blends traditional watchmaking conventions with a wholly contemporary appeal, making it – as with the other rightfully-celebrated timepieces – a truly worthy winner.
Text: Tenzing Thondup

Second Prizes: Worthy winning timepieces from this year’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve

We&#8217;re simply in love with these top five watches that would make a perfect gift this season.
&nbsp;Slender Splendour
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Piaget, the ever-innovative Swiss luxury watchmaker, has marked the 60th anniversary of its invention of the truly iconic Calibre 9P movement – a historic, ultra-thin hand-wound
watch mechanism – with the launch of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept. With a thickness of just 2mm, the company claims it is the world’s thinnest mechanical hand-wound watch. Fashioned from a cobalt-derived high-tech alloy, the timepiece also boasts a 0.2mm thick crystal cover, a 1.1mm alligator leather strap and a super-slender pin buckle. <a href="www.piaget.com">www.piaget.com</a>
Rado Active
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Taking inspiration from the very finest – Mother Nature’s endless bounty – Rado, the Swiss watchmaker that famously produced the world’s first truly scratchproof timepiece, has incorporated water, earth and leaf motifs into its recently launched True Thinline collection. With individual watches dedicated to one of the three natural elements, buyers can choose between blue-hued Water, green-liveried Leaf and russetty metallic Earth, as their slimline wrist adornment of choice. Each watch comes with a quartz movement and a high-tech ceramic/stainless steel case and bezel. <a href="www.rado.com">www.rado.com</a>
Rolex Roll-outs
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Rolex’s much-loved GMT Master II collection has expanded somewhat with the addition of three classically-styled chronometers to its elegant ranks. These include the first two 18-carat rose gold incarnations of this most timeless of timepieces, as well as a model rendered in Oystersteel, complete with a rotatable bezel fittingly emblazoned with the brand’s iconic 24-hour graduated red-and-blue Cerachrom design. All three boast in-house calibre 3285 movements, and are clearly set to be fine additions to the collection of any true haute horology enthusiast. <a href="www.rolex.com">www.rolex.com</a>
Pyramid Selling
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While pyramids will always first bring to mind the long-dead pharaohs of long-lost Egyptian dynasties, nuzzling into second place, in terms of three-dimensional triangle association, is surely Hermès, the Paris-headquartered high-end, high fashion brand. Not only were these pointy promontories a recurring motif in the marque’s truly memorable Fall/Winter 2018 collection, they are now the defining element of its newly-released and elegantly eye-catching Médor Rock collection of watches, with each model boasting a distinctly pyramidesque dial-mounted gem. <a href="www.hermes.com">www.hermes.com</a>
Sign of the Time
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Maintaining its commitment to creating truly luxurious accessories, Harry Winston, the New York-headquartered haute joaillerie house, has unveiled The Precious Signature, the dual offering of a programmable automatic signature writing system (an automaton) and desk clock, all finely crafted in 18-carat white gold and zirconium alloy. For its part, the automaton can churn out pretty convincing takes on the signature of marque-founder Harry Winston or be reprogrammed to sign its owner’s name. Best to keep your cheque book in a different drawer maybe. <a href="www.harrywinston.com">www.harrywinston.com</a>
One thing&#8217;s certain though – with these top five watches, you can woo anyone with a perfect gift!

Top five watches that would make perfect gifts this season

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This February marks the beginning of the new lunar year of the rooster, and also heralds the approach of that most polarising of special occasions.
St. Valentine’s Day is dreaded by single folk, scorned by cynics, adored by romantics and thoroughly enjoyed by children and lovers alike. Whether you believe it is a day conjured up by marketing boffins looking to sell more greeting cards, or a day thoughtfully set aside for lovers to show their appreciation for one another, it is best not to be the significant other that shows up gift-less. Indeed wars have been started over less!
Rather helpfully the artisans behind some of the world’s most coveted maisons of haute horlogerie have released some new exquisitely eye-catching watches just in time for the day of amore…
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 “For a truly romantic gesture this Valentine’s Day, think ‘his and hers’ watches”
If diamonds truly are a girl’s best friend, then the Precious Chopard watch is certain to be a BFF. Awash with a dazzling array of precious stones, the Precious Chopard timepieces are as spectacular as they are refined. Part of Chopard’s glittering Precious Chopard jewellery collection, the watches are testament to the high calibre of skill employed by the Geneva-based house. Set with only the finest rubies and emeralds, each Precious Chopard is uniquely evocative and intricately precious. Featuring playful designs that include flower petals and whirling tutus, these sparkling creations are the ideal addition of flair to any classic evening ensemble.
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For a more subtle but no less stunning impression, look no further than the Golden Bridge watch by Corum. A timepiece that has truly stood the test of time, the Golden Bridge has been part of the Corum collection for no less than 35 years.
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<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16081" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Star-Traditional-107315-107119_path.jpg" alt="Star Traditional 107315 &amp; 107119_path" width="900" height="660" />In its latest incarnation the Golden Bridge has been re-imagined in a round shape. At 39mm it is perfectly suited for a lady’s wrist, while still ably displaying the watch’s unique in-line movement construction. Surrounded by sapphire crystals, the Golden Bridge’s innovative calibre is eminently visible, thus displaying the immaculate skill of the watchmaker from every conceivable angle. Powered by the CO113 calibre and created in conjunction with renowned Italian jewellery designer Dino Modolo, the Golden Bridge 2017 has an elegant art deco style that incorporates astonishing geometry and is the perfect marriage of form and functionality. Embellished with precious resin and diamonds, the Golden Bridge is brilliant to behold whilst maintaining an air of divine elegance. A strictly limited release, this latest Golden Bridge model is limited to 30 pieces of the pink gold edition, 20 pieces of the white gold edition and 20 pieces of a version set with a rainbow of coloured gems.
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For the gentleman who doesn’t believe that functionality need compromise aesthetics, the artisans at Breitling have created the Navitimer Héritage. A fitting tribute to the original Navitimer that debuted in 1952, this special edition is remarkable in its slightly smaller diameter and its colour hues. Available with a black or blue dial featuring tone-on-tone counters, the Navitimer is as functional as it is elegant. The now famous circular slide rule is operated via the bidirectional rotating bezel and serves to perform all airborne navigation operations. Powered by a self-winding movement chronometer, the Breitling 13 calibre is certified by the COSC and is testament to the superior precision and reliability of this timepiece. The Navitimer Héritage has a 42 hour power reserve, is adorned with 25 jewels and is encased in cambered, glare-proofed sapphire crystal. It is available with either a leather or rubber strap and weighs a comfortable 79 grams.
For the outdoorsman in your life who needs a rugged, dependable timepiece, the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Annual Calendar is the ultimate luxury gift. Encased in stainless steel and fitted with a hard metal bezel crafted from tungsten carbide, the Globemaster is one of the toughest luxury watches on the market. The watch’s blued faceted hands and indexes have been filled with Super-LumiNova to further enhance user-friendliness. The face features a blued Constellation star and iconic Omega logo, while the caseback includes a Central Observatory medallion set in scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Powered by the Omega Calibre 8922, the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Annual Calendar incorporates revolutionary anti-magnetic technology and comes complete with a brown leather strap for a touch of class.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16083" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path.jpg" alt="Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path" width="900" height="720" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path.jpg 900w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path-200x160.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path-800x640.jpg 800w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path-350x280.jpg 350w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path-768x614.jpg 768w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path-177x142.jpg 177w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path-400x320.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Breguet_Tradition_Dame_7038_1_path-600x480.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" />For a truly romantic gesture that is much more subtle than the usual declarations of love, think “his n’ hers” watches. After all, the couple that make time together, stay together. Part of Montblanc’s 2017 Valentine’s Day Selection are the Montblanc Star Traditional Date Automatic Pair Watches. Classically understated, yet undeniably luxurious and elegant, these pair watches are the perfect blend of fine Swiss watchmaking heritage and Montblanc’s characteristic flair. The watches feature round casebacks with guilloché dials, while the hours are marked with black Arabic numerals.
The Montblanc Star Traditional for him unites grand design with harmonious proportions while the Star Lady Automatic for her exudes a more feminine style and features a mother-of-pearl dial with embedded diamonds.
Another unique pair of timepieces are the Breguet Tradition watches crafted for both him and her. The Breguet Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde 7097 for him is a masterpiece of design. Encased in 18-carat white gold with fluted caseband, it features a sapphire-crystal back and is water resistant to 3 bar. The 40mm dial itself is 18-carat gold and is marked with Roman numerals on its off-centre face. Powered by a self-winding movement, the watch has a 50 hour power reserve and is adorned with 38 jewels. The Breguet Tradition Dame is a perfectly complementary piece to the men’s incarnation. Also encased in 18-carat white gold, the bezel is set with 68 brilliant-cut diamonds with a Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial also off-set at 12 o’clock and sized at a demure 37mm. The self-winding movement gives the watch a 50 hour power reserve. Each of these watches is numbered and individually signed as a testament to the precision and care that has gone into the crafting of each timepiece.
Written by Hans Schlaikier

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