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IWC Schaffhausen: New Pilot’s Watch
Press release: Schaffhausen, 21st May 2025: IWC Schaffhausen presents two new Pilot’s Watches dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s famous novel, “The Little Prince”. The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Le Petit Prince combines a blue ceramic case and a dial in the same colour with a case back ring and crown made of 18-carat 5N gold. The IWC-manufactured 51950 calibre powers a perpetual calendar and a flying minute tourbillon. The second novelty is the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince, which features a platinum case and a deep blue dial with a sunray finish. The IWC-manufactured 82905 calibre drives a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Both watches feature sapphire glass case backs, showcasing oscillating masses in the shape of the Little Prince standing on his asteroid.
Bomberg Apex
Press release: BOMBERG, the Swiss watch brand known for defying the ordinary, launches a brand-new collection designed for motorsport fanatics, speed junkies, and adrenaline chasers: the BOMBERG APEX. A new breed of chronograph engineered for those who don’t just watch the race, they feel it. This is Precision Accelerated. Apex is not just an extension of our Racing line, it’s a full-throttle evolution. Housed in a brand new 42mm case, it’s Swiss Made, unapologetically precise, and designed to stir adrenaline. Powered by an ultra-reliable Swiss quartz chronograph movement, this is a racing watch with real grit – measuring up to 10 hours with 1/10th of a second accuracy. No gimmicks. Just pure, focused timekeeping built for action.
Phillips to offer a Cartier Clock commissioned for Princess Fawzia’s 1939 Wedding to Iran’s Crown Prince
Press release: GENEVA / HONG KONG – 22 MAY 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is proud to present an exceptional, unique, and museum-quality nephrite clock by Cartier in the 1920s, exemplifying the brand’s artistic brilliance of the Art Deco. It will be offered in the Evening Session of The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX on 23 May.
MB&F: SP One
Press release: The MB&F SP One, initially dubbed "Three Circles", showcases a trinity of floating elements – the barrel, balance wheel, and dial – defying gravity on your wrist. These components appear to hover mysteriously at the centre of an amphitheatre, all visible through invisible sapphire domes, with the balance wheel performing a mid-air dance and the tilted dial highlighting MB&F’s clever conical gearing. The SP One is a mechanical marvel that turns your wrist into a stage for a captivating, gravity-defying performance.
Depancel Launches the Allure Mono Eye Mint Green
Press release: Following the success of the Allure Valjoux 92 Mint Green last year, Depancel returns with a new, more attainably priced and decidedly summery iteration. With its refreshing design, distinctive dial, and ultra-reliable meca-quartz movement, it adds a touch of lightness to everyday life. This new timepiece retains the brand’s horological and automotive DNA, offering a lighter, yet always precise, spirit.
Phillips To Offer The Rolex Daytona Of Formula One Trailblazer Jean-Pierre Jabouille In The New York Watch Auction:XII
Press release: “Big Red” Daytona Ref. 6265 with Engraving "Die To Drive" Commemorates the Champion Driver's Historic French Grand Prix Victory of 1979, With the Timepiece Remaining in the Jabouille Family Collection for Nearly Five Decades.
Iconic Timepieces By Patek Philippe, Rolex, F.P.Journe, Biver, And A. Lange & Sohne Lead The New York Watch Auction: XII At Phillips
Press release: NEW YORK – 13 MAY 2025 – Phillips is proud to present the full catalogue for The New York Watch Auction: XII. Defined by extraordinary auction debuts, the two-day sale on 7-8 June will feature 144 lots, many of which are being offered publicly for the very first time, including important examples from both legacy brands and independent makers alike.
Phillips In Association With Bacs & Russo Achieve CHF 43.4 / USD 52 MILLION For The Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, Outperforming The Market
Press release: GENEVA – 11 May 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieved a remarkable total of CHF 43.4 million at The Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, underscoring strong market confidence and reaffirming its global leadership position. A tightly curated sale, combined with sustained global demand, drove exceptional results – more than doubling the pre-sale estimate. With participation from 1,820 registered bidders across 71 countries, including 1,580 online, along with a packed saleroom, energetic telephone banks, and dynamic online activity, the auction demonstrated the enduring strength of the market and a robust global appetite for rare and important timepieces.
Benrus 3061 GT Watch
Press release: Unveiled at the Windup Watch Fair in San Francisco, the new BENRUS 3061 GT isn’t just a timepiece—it’s a cinematic tribute to speed, heritage, and the King of Cool himself. Channeling the raw energy of Bullitt and the legendary car chase through the streets of San Francisco, this brand-new edition field watch fuses classic style with contemporary performance.