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Harry Winston Z5 and Lady Z

Published: 11/5/2008 12:53:00 AM

Keywords: Watch Fairs 2008 | Watches | Womens Interest

Renowned jeweler Harry Winston’s transformation into a haute horlogerie force – as Harry Winston Timepieces – continues with the next phase of the Z series...
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Vacheron Constantin Collection Excellence Platine

Published: 10/27/2008 3:11:00 PM

Keywords: Watch Fairs 2008 | Watches

Swiss luxury watchmakers Vacheron Constantin are expressing their heritage of working with platinum through a new version of the Patrimony Contemporaine Retrograde Day and Date, limited to just 100 pieces.
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5167/1

Published: 10/12/2008 6:18:00 PM

Keywords: Watch Fairs 2008 | Watches

In 2007, venerated house of watchmaking Patek Philippe launched a new and enlarged version of the Aquanaut...
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Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Explorers

Published: 10/10/2008 6:00:00 PM

Keywords: Watch Fairs 2008 | Watches

Swiss house of haute horlogerie Vacheron Constantin announced this year a new chapter in its Métiers d’Art Tribute to Great Explorers limited series of watches.
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Franc Vila SuperLigero Skeleton Tourbillon

Published: 8/3/2008 10:22:00 AM

Keywords: Watch Fairs 2008 | Watches

Swiss luxury watchmaker Franc Vila believes in bold and instantly recognizable designs, married to excellence in mechanical functionality. The FVa Nº 6 Tourbillon Planétaire Skeleton SuperLigero Concept...
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Watch Feature: BaselWorld 2008 Selections

Published: 7/17/2008 6:54:00 PM

Keywords: Watch Fairs 2008 | Watches

Horology Editor Ron DeCorte gives us his impression of BaselWorld this year, along with just a few of his favorite timepieces this year.
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Parmigiani for Pershing

Published: 5/22/2008 6:14:00 AM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

The intense relationship between luxury yachts and luxury watches continues to follow an exciting course, with Parmigiani of Fleurier throwing its hat into the ring as well.
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Post Basel ’08: DeWitt WX-1

Published: 5/14/2008 10:22:00 PM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

A true work of art, DeWitt’s strikingly muscular WX-1 watch is extremely provocative. Indeed, the watch appears suitable and impressive on a desk, as the pictures immediately show. Its configuration...
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In the Salon of Time: In-depth Report on SIHH ‘08

Published: 5/7/2008 11:45:00 AM

Keywords: Jewellery | Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

Join us for an exclusive trip to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2008 in Geneva. From video highlights and interviews with the crème-de-la-crème of horlogerie to reports...
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Geneva ’08: Louis Vuitton Tambour Orientation

Published: 4/26/2008 2:38:00 AM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

Possibly the largest and most influential brand in luxury today, Louis Vuitton continues to expand on its watchmaking know-how. This year, the brand debuts the Tambour Orientation, a 44mm stainless steel watch that keeps you on time as well as steering you in the direction.
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Basel ’08: Harry Winston Opus 8

Published: 4/22/2008 10:20:00 AM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

Take a look at the picture provided by Harry Winston and you will quickly realize that, if nothing else, this watch makes for a wonderful conversation piece. How exactly did creator and technomancer Frederic Garinaud achieve this...
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Basel ’08: Patek Philippe 5450 Annual Calendar

Published: 4/19/2008 10:34:00 AM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

Patek Philippe held back this wonder at BaselWorld this year but word of this development from their Advanced Research department has already got hearts aflutter among collectors and enthusiasts.
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Geneva ’08: Audemars Piguet Concept Tourbillon

Published: 4/18/2008 10:19:00 AM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

Le Brassus-based Audemars Piguet continues to demonstrate their strength and know-how in working with forged carbon – the only great house with such capabilities – with this statement watch, a follow-up to their 2002 Concept Tourbillon.
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Geneva ’08: Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’Ile

Published: 4/16/2008 10:11:00 PM

Keywords: Watch Fairs 2008 | Watches

Vacheron Constantin explores more of its potential with an entire new collection that allows it to do what no other watch brand has ever accomplished. Named after the street their own maison was founded on by Jean-Marc Vacheron...
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Geneva '08: Francois-Paul Journe Repetition Souveraine

Published: 4/15/2008 2:24:00 AM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

Acknowledged by fellow watchmakers and watch connoisseurs alike, François-Paul Journe’s timepieces have never failed to captivate and fascinate. His latest creation, Repetition Souveraine, is an ultra-slim Minute Repeater that...
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SIHH '08: Fiennes and Blanchett Starred in IWC Gala Event

Published: 4/14/2008 10:17:00 PM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

British actor Ralph Fiennes and Australian actress Cate Blanchett gave a stirring performance in a 15-minute multimedia theatre production, “Minutes of Separation” in an re-enactment of...
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SIHH ’08: A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Tourbillon

Published: 4/11/2008 6:35:00 PM

Keywords: Watches | Watch Fairs 2008

After the unrestrained and unfettered tourbillons of Zenith, Concord and Romain Jerome, the tourbillon as imagined and envisioned by A. Lange & Sohne is as refreshing as a shot of vodka after the excesses of blended whisky.
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