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Louis Erard Gravée Main
Press release: Gravée Main marks a new milestone in Louis Erard’s Métiers d’Art series. Hand engraving takes center stage in a limited series of 99 unique timepieces. From case to bezel and from lugs and crown to buckle, every metal element is fully hand-engraved and finished in a demanding process taking more than 50 hours. Hand engraving brings something machines can’t: uniqueness. Each cut, each curve is done by hand. No two are alike. Just one artist, one piece of steel. The Gravée Main is art.isanship on the wrist. Tradition, with bite. Craft, with character. Centuries-old craftsmanship, made wearable and collectible. A timepiece for the few and for those in the know.
Jaquet Droz: Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold – Dragon Mask
Press release: A symbol of harmony, power and metamorphosis, the Chinese dragon embodies the balance between strength and wisdom. This mythical inspiration has been brought to life by the brand through the alchemy of materials, craftsmanship and art. To celebrate this cornerstone of Chinese culture, Jaquet Droz is unveiling the Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold – Dragon Mask, a unique piece combining the skills of master craftsmen and watchmakers to set this legendary heritage within the beating of time.
Bremont Reintroduces Striking Orange Barrel To The MB Meteor
Press release: Bremont announces the re-introduction of an orange central knurled barrel to its MB Meteor model. In a nod to the original MBII, the re-introduction of the orange barrel celebrates Bremont’s legacy of bold design in pilots watches.
Blancpain: Fifty Fathoms Tech-nicolors
Press release: 22 July 2025 – Blancpain’s enduring connection to the Ocean and pioneering spirit runs deep. While firmly rooted in the Maison’s professional diving heritage and unmatched legacy in professional diving timepieces, the new Fifty Fathoms Tech emerges as a thoroughly modern expression of Blancpain’s most famous collection, blending technicity with a new, unexpected dose of style.
Armin Strom Unveils The Orbit Lime Green And Orbit Ice Blue
Press release: Refreshing Dials for the System 78 Collection - Armin Strom, the independent Swiss watch manufacturer, is pleased to announce the latest additions to our System 78 collection: the Orbit Lime Green and Orbit Ice Blue. These models feature fumé dials, offering a choice between the Lime Green and the Ice Blue. The Lime Green model stands out with a vibrant and energetic presence, while the Ice Blue version brings a refined and calm aesthetic to the collection. Both dials feature a gradient effect that enhances the visual depth of the openworked design, highlighting Armin Strom’s commitment to contemporary style and technical excellence.
ArtyA Channels Radical Clarity: Introducing The Purity Curvy HMS Mirror Titanium
Press release: For the first time, the iconic Curvy case makes its statement in titanium.Inside, the in-house movement appears in a pure HMS configuration–featuring the sculptural “Stairway to Heaven” escapement.
Ahmed Seddiqi & Louis Erard Unveil La Petite Seconde
Press release: Dubai, UAE, July 17th 2025 – Ahmed Seddiqi, the leading luxury watch and jewellery destination in the region, and Louis Erard have unveiled a special limited-edition timepiece to commemorate the retailer’s 75th anniversary. Limited to just 75 pieces, the La Petite Seconde 75th Anniversary Seddiqi Edition is based on the Louis Erard Petite Seconde, housed in a 39 mm steel case with the Maison's signature fir tree “LE” crown. The design draws inspiration from New York Art Deco and Dubai’s most iconic landmark, the Burj Khalifa, resulting in a distinctive stylistic code: neo-deco, a fusion of historical form and contemporary spirit.
Urban Jürgensen
Press release: Los Angeles, CA — Urban Jürgensen, the storied independent watchmaker founded in Copenhagen in 1773, proudly enters a new era reasserting its place at the vanguard of horological excellence. With fresh family ownership, an inspired leadership team, and an entirely new collection including in house movements, the brand unveils a bold relaunch that marries centuries of craft with a contemporary cultural point of view.
Arnold & Son: Globetrotter 42 Steel
Press release: Conquering new worlds. Arnold & Son is revisiting its Globetrotter collection to present a version that is at once more compact, slimmer and easier to read. With its new 42 mm diameter, the Globetrotter 42 Steel features a steel case and is available in two versions, one named ‘Strand Blue’, the other ‘Greenwich Green’, each available in a limited edition of 88 timepieces.
Vacheron Constantin: Overseas Grand Complication Openface
Press release: Equipped with Calibre 2755 QP, the new Overseas Grand Complication Openface achieves a horological feat as an elegant sports watch housing a movement barely 7.9 mm thick and incorporating a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar, a tourbillon and a power reserve indicator. With its water-resistant titanium case and integrated bracelet, this grand complication model respects the technical and aesthetic codes of the Overseas collection. The sapphire dial reveals the beauty of the mechanism, while rhodium-plated wheels and NAC treatment enhance its avant-garde spirit. Vacheron Constantin's attention to detail is exemplified by the meticulous care taken in the hand-finishing of the movement components.
Ulysse Nardin: Blast [Free Wheel Maillechort]
Press release: Le Locle, July 16, 2025 — The independent Swiss watchmaking Maison Ulysse Nardin unveils the BLAST [FREE WHEEL MAILLECHORT], an exclusive timepiece limited to ju 50 pieces. This unconventional horological creation pushes the boundaries of traditional watchmaking, offering a bold fusion of mysterious design and groundbreaking mechanism.
Voutilainen 28 KOHAN Unique Piece Wristwatch
Press release: Created and developed especially with a Finnish private client to celebrate the love he holds for his wife for her birthday, the Voutilainen 28 KOHAN Unique Piece embodies the symbiosis of Tatsuo Kitamura's extraordinary lacquer Japanese artistry, the traditional hand-engraving techniques and enamel with the Voutilainen workshop's philosophy of longevity, precision and classical watchmaking tradition. This one-of-a-kind timepiece is a complete work of horological art, inspired by the autumn foliage of Lake Saimaa, with numerous details reflecting Finnish national symbols.
Jaquet Droz: Tourbillon Dragon John Howe
Press release: Jaquet Droz is reaffirming its commitment to Art in all its forms with the formation of a creative triptych bringing together a collector, the artist of their choice, and the artists at Jaquet Droz. These three voices join forces to create a single piece, to the collector’s specific brief. The artist creates a painting, sculpture or engraving that is reproduced in miniature by Jaquet Droz’s Ateliers d’Art and incorporated into a unique hand-crafted timepiece. In this way, the collector receives two works of art: the original piece and its watchmaking twin, linked by time.
Chief Date Royal Purple – Favre Leuba Heritage, Elevated
Press release: Favre Leuba builds on the momentum of its celebrated 2024 revival of a 1970s icon with the Chief Date Royal Purple – bold, bright, and impossible to ignore. True to its storied heritage, yet open to contemporary energy, this latest iteration makes a confident statement with an electrifying purple dial. Why blend in, when you can stand out?
For Its 240th Anniversary, L.Leroy Is Making A Remarkable Return To The Forefront Of The Fine Watchmaking Scene By Unveiling An Exceptional High Complication Timepiece
Press release: A tribute to its historic mastery. This outstanding creation will be unveiled in a world premiere at the Geneva Watch Days in early September.
Blancpain: Fifty Fathoms Collection
Press release: New 38 mm additions complete the Fifty Fathoms Automatique line – now offered in three case sizes designed to suit every wrist, style, and preference. 17 June, 2025 – Last week, Blancpain introduced two playful yet powerful new Fifty Fathoms Automatique models in a 38 mm format, distinguished by striking mother-of-pearl dégradé dials in petal pink and smoky black. This week, the Maison continues its momentum, unveiling a series of more classic, genderless 38 mm references. Available in stainless steel, grade 23 titanium and 18 ct red gold, with sunburst blue or black dials, these pieces broaden the line’s versatility and appeal.
Armin Strom Releases The Mirrored Force Resonance Ice Blue
Press release: For the first time, the off-center dial of the Mirrored Force Resonance features a sunray guilloché pattern. The lines radiating from the dial's center are decorated using a traditional hand-operated rose engine lathe. The ice blue dial playfully catches and reflects light, creating an even more vibrant and deep view under the sapphire crystal. The new indexes and hands are beveled and polished, adding even more movement to the compelling design. On the left side of the dial, the resonance mechanism takes centre stage: two balances oscillating in opposite directions, connected by Armin Strom’s patented clutch. Two second counters confirm the synchronization of the balances. The anthracite-coloured bridges, surrounded by a 43 mm stainless steel case, remains discreetly in the background as if admiring the composition of the elements. A dark blue Alcantara strap gives the watch a refined look.
Perrelet Expands Its LAB Peripheral Collection
Press release: Perrelet expands its LAB Peripheral collection, which is now available for the first time with a new steel bracelet and in a fresh salmon hue. A special shade that enhances the distinctive element of the collection: the peripheral oscillating weight on the dial.
Breitling Unveils The Erling Haaland Signature Chronomat—An Icon With Star Power
Press release: Breitling and Erling Haaland have teamed up to create something truly out of this world: the Erling Haaland Signature Chronomat. These two limited-edition timepieces feature meteorite dials cut from astral rock, making each one completely unique—just like the pro footballer himself. Completing the collection is a third, ultra-rare edition, created exclusively for Haaland and those closest to him.
Interview - Vacheron Constantin: Métiers D’Art Tribute To The Celestial
Press release: A series of 12 references featuring hand-guilloché and diamond set dials, each dedicated to a specific constellation and its associated zodiac sign. Uniting Haute Horlogerie with artistic savoir-faire, the Métiers d’Art series features an ultra-thin self-winding manufacture movement, Calibre 2160. An 18K white gold case set with baguette-cut sapphires to highlight the rich blue of the dial.