Luxury News & Watch Information

Louis Erard – Louis Erard launches four new ladies models

James Matthews — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:14:26 +0000

Two years after the introduction of its first ladies’ watch collection named Emotion, Louis Erard is presenting four new models that are sure to win women’s hearts. These exclusively mechanical Swiss made Louis Erard watches, inspired by fine watchmaking principles, are available at particularly affordable prices. Because no desire should go unsatisfied A patent leather strap teamed [...]

Century – Grace

James Matthews — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:04:53 +0000

Century Grace has drawn inspiration from the rich aesthetic heritage of the Art Deco period for its divine collection, Grace. With its streamlined shape, clean lines and bold design, Grace is like a sculpture, revealing a subtle blend of elegance and modernism. A finely crafted piece of jewellery from the impressive and exclusive MASTER IMPERIAL [...]

Marvin M114 Collection

James Matthews — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:58:32 +0000

Carpe diem might well be the Latin sub-title of the Marvin M114 collection with its blend of character and refinement. A line distinguished first and foremost by its sophisticated contemporary design, but also a worthy heir to almost 160 years of watchmaking history. The rectangular case – available in PVD pink gold-plated or steel versions – [...]

Breguet Marine Royale Alarm 2009

James Matthews — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:15:06 +0000

Breguet’s Marine collection draws its inspiration from the original designs created by Breguet himself for the French Royal Navy after his 1815 appointment as Horologist to the French Navy. Sturdy in design, Breguet Marine watches have for decades been reputed for their dependable performances. In 2004 Breguet launched a new interpretation of this product line, [...]

Patek Philippe First Ladies Chronograph, Ref. 70171 R

James Matthews — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:07:41 +0000

To celebrate the opening of its new Art Deco salon at n°10 de la place Vendôme, Patek Philippe unveiled a lovely new timepiece called the “First Ladies Chronograph”, Ref. 70171 R. The First Ladies Chronograph is an extension of the salon’s signature 1930s Art Deco style, with a rose gold cushion case and rounded lugs. Notably, [...]

Hublot Manufacture Officially Inaugurated

James Matthews — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:59:40 +0000

It is now a few months since Hublot’s workshops and offices were brought together under the roof of a brand new manufacture, and the time has come to officially celebrate the success o of this momentous step forward in the brand’s burgeoning development. Hublot’s CEO Jean Jean-Claude Biver has invited LVMH Group Chairman and CEO Bernard [...]

Vacheron Constantin The ultra-thin heritage SIHH 2009

James Matthews — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:53:07 +0000

Vacheron Constantin has chosen today to revive some of the finest moments in the quest for ultra-thinness. The Geneva-based manufacturer has indeed been closely involved in the epic milestones of this distinctive form of expertise, such as in the 1950s and 1960s when Vacheron Constantin introduced the world’s thinnest wristwatches. Today, Vacheron Constantin is enriching its [...]

Drew Barrymore at Premiere of Everybody’s Fine

James Matthews — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:49 +0000

Drew Blyth Barrymore (born February 22, 1975) is an American actress, film producer and film director. She is the youngest member of the Barrymore family of American actors and granddaughter of John Barrymore. She first appeared in an advertisement when she was eleven months old. Barrymore made her film debut in Altered States in 1980. [...]

Vacheron Constantin Wins Watch of the Year Prize

James Matthews — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:30:10 +0000

Vacheron Constantin once again wins the Watch of the Year Prize, this time for its Historiques American 1921 model. Just two years after being awarded the 2007 Watch of the Year Prize (for the Patrimony Contemporary Retrograde Date and Day model), Vacheron Constantin once again takes the top spot on the winner’s podium with the [...]

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Lune Rétrograde LE

James Matthews — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:58:38 +0000

The look is contemporary, the demeanor stately. The new Masterpiece Lune Rétrograde introduces a new interface that is unique in its kind and that offers time measurement a generous case with a 46 mm diameter. Driven by the new Manufacture-made ML 152 movement, this timepiece is imbued with a geometric simplicity that galvanizes its mechanical [...]