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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. 

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Bremont Soars Above Henley: Celebration Of Its Partnership With Henley Royal Regatta

Press release: Bremont marked its ongoing partnership as official timing partner with the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta in spectacular style this week, launching a striking Bremont hot air balloon over the River Thames to commemorate the occasion. The balloon, in bold white and blue, paid homage to the newly launched Supermarine 300m HRR — Bremont’s latest limited-edition dive watch unveiled this week to coincide with the regatta.

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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.

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July Highlights: Elite Watch Launches

This July, the world of horology dazzles with standout creations: from Vacheron Constantin’s zodiac-inspired Métiers d’Art series and Favre Leuba’s bold Chief Date Royal Purple, to Jaquet Droz’s bespoke artistic collaborations, Voutilainen’s heartfelt masterpiece, and Breitling’s Erling Haaland Signature Chronomat.

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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. 


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TAG Heuer Announces Partnership With New York Road Runners As Official Timekeeper Of The TCS New York City Marathon

Press release: New York, NY – July 16, 2025 – TAG Heuer, the Swiss luxury watchmaker synonymous with innovation, performance, and precision, is proud to announce its role as Official Timekeeper of the TCS New York City Marathon, marking a return to the event after previous sponsorships, most recently in 2016. The Marathon is one of 60 annual adult and youth races produced by nonprofit New York Road Runners— and the best day of the year in New York City.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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? 

 

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces Le Chalet

Press release: Jaeger-LeCoultre is delighted to unveil Le Chalet, a beautifully restored traditional farm building nestled in the heart of the Vallée de Joux. From its very origin, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been a Manufacture, a visionary concept that united all watchmaking crafts under one roof. This unique structure has been fundamental to the Maison's identity as well as its relentless pursuit of horological excellence, fostering innovation and ensuring the highest standards of quality.

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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.

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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.

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H. Moser & Cie. Debuts It’s First Standalone Boutique In India In Partnership With Ethos At City Of Time

Press release: New Delhi, July 11th, 2025 - H. Moser & Cie., the renowned independent Swiss watch manufacturer, proudly announces the opening of its first standalone boutique in India. Located at City of Time by Ethos in Gurugram, this milestone marks a significant chapter in the brand’s global expansion and reaffirms its commitment to creating immersive, personalized experiences for discerning watch enthusiasts in India.

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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.

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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.

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Vacheron Constantin: Métiers D’Art Tribute To The Celestial

Press release: Celebrating the beauty and mystery of the night sky, Vacheron Constantin introduces the Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial, a series of 12 references. Each dial features a hand-guilloché illustration of one of the zodiac signs and its associated constellation, which is highlighted by diamond ‘stars’. Presented in an elegant 39 mm white gold case set with baguette-cut blue sapphires to complement the blue dials, the watches are powered by the ultra-thin self-winding manufacture movement with a tourbillon, Calibre 2160.

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DOXA x Clive Cussler

Press release: DOXA unveils the “SUB 750T Clive Cussler” special edition. Twenty years after the release of Sahara, the film adapted from Clive Cussler’s novel, DOXA pays a fresh tribute to the man who helped forge its legacy. This marks the third chapter in DOXA’s homage to legendary American novelist and explorer Clive Cussler — who would have turned 94 today, and whose adventure novels helped bring global recognition to SUB dive watches. Available as of today on DOXA’s official e-commerce site.

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