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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE LVMH Reports Strong First Half ResultsJuly 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment  LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded revenue of €10.3 billion in the first half of 2011, an increase of 13%. Profit for the first half rose to €2.223 million, an increase of 22% compared to the same period in 2010, which had itself shown strong growth. Organic revenue for watches and jewelry grew by 27% and profit from recurring operations increased by 73%. The Group saw sustained growth … [Read more...] New Book Traces Audemars Piguet HistoryJuly 27, 2011 By 1 Comment  Founded in 1875 in Le Brassus by watchmakers Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet, today the Manufacture Audemars Piguet employs almost 1,000 people in Switzerland and around the world. This new book illustrates the Audemars Piguet passion for fine watchmaking, cultivated for 136 years. … [Read more...] Three Special Watches Celebrate Vacheron Constantin’s First U.S. BoutiqueJuly 26, 2011 By 2 Comments  In September 1831, Jean-Barthélémy Vacheron wrote a letter stating an intention to expand business to the U.S. market. Today, 180 years after that letter, Vacheron Constantin opens its first U.S. boutique, and celebrates the event with three limited edition watches. Find complete specifications, pricing and wallpaper for the boutique limited editions inside. … [Read more...] Carl F. Bucherer Manero AutoDateJuly 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment  This three-hand watch in vintage style is Carl F. Bucherer's tribute to the 1960s - a decade that produced forms with lasting appeal. Back then, the simple, classical style of three-hand watches with smaller dials set new standards which remain important for the design of today’s timepieces. Find pricing inside. … [Read more...] Corum Golden Bridge for Only Watch 2011July 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Corum is pursuing its commitment on behalf of research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and creating a new unique piece to be included in the Only Watch 2011 auction: a Golden Bridge Automatic presented with a Titalyt-treated titanium case housing a white gold baguette movement with automatic linear winding. … [Read more...] Video Pick: Peter Speake-Marin: A Watchmaker’s StoryJuly 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment  In this eight minute video directed by Ricardo Coll, Peter Speake-Marin discusses his beginnings and development as a watchmaker. Peter talks about his first watch, his philosophy, and why he feels we've entered a new age in watchmaking. Click here to watch the video. … [Read more...] Breguet Creates Unique Réveil Musical Watch for Only Watch 2011July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Breguet presents a unique creation specially made for Only Watch 2011. A patented music box-type mechanism enables this one-of-a-kind white gold Réveil Musical watch to play a unique tune, Castle in the sky, either on demand or at a pre-set time. An original dial bearing a child’s hand completes a full rotation to touch the adult hand appearing on the flange, symbolizing inter-generational … [Read more...] Only Watch World Tour Runs August 30 – September 22July 19, 2011 By 1 Comment  On September 23, the Principality of Monaco will stage the world-famous Only Watch charity watch auction. Under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, 40 unique timepieces will be sold by leading horological auction house Antiquorum. Leading up to the auction, the featured timepieces will be on tour, visiting many of the world's leading collecting capitals. … [Read more...] Exotic Looks, Exotic Performance, Un-exotic PriceThe 2011 Lotus EvoraJuly 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment  A few months ago I joined a group of journalists and pro driving instructors behind the wheels of several high-zoot sports cars at Laguna Seca racetrack, and on the 18 Mile Drive in Carmel, California. One stood out clearly from the rest – the Lotus Evora. Let's take a look. The younger among you may know Lotus only through the Elise – a purpose-built track car that offers great fun in … [Read more...] WatchTime’s August Issue on Newsstands NowJuly 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Last week our iPad app became available in iTunes, and this week the print edition hits newsstand shelves. In this issue, Gisbert Brunner goes inside Patek's new 5270; we test watches from Cartier and Zenith; we present 40 new watches from Baselworld; we profile watchmaking legend Ludwig Oechslin, and much, much more. Click here to learn more, and be sure to look for WatchTime at Barnes & Noble, … [Read more...] Movado Issues “Bold” Watch Commemorating Derek Jeter’s 3000th HitJuly 15, 2011 By 1 Comment  Movado has launched a special edition Bold watch to celebrate baseball superstar and Movado brand ambassador Derek Jeter's 3000th Major League hit on July 9. Jeter is the first Yankee to achieve this feat. The watch features an indigo blue metallic dial customized with Jeter's number 2 positioned prominently at 2 o'clock. … [Read more...] New Book from A. Lange & Söhne: The “Pour le Mérite” CollectionJuly 14, 2011 By 1 Comment  Since its launch in 1994, the Lange Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” has established itself as one of the most fascinating wristwatches in the world. The complication, with its fusée-and-chain transmission, has spurred Lange's return to greatness more than any model apart from the Lange 1. Find pricing and ordering information inside. … [Read more...] Louis Vuitton Acquires La Fabrique du TempsJuly 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Louis Vuitton has announced the acquisition of La Fabrique du Temps, a high watchmaking workshop established in Geneva and specializing in the conception and fabrication of high standard movements such as tourbillons and minute repeaters. Founded in 2007, La Fabrique du Temps has worked with Louis Vuitton since its creation. … [Read more...] WatchTime’s August iPad App is Now AvailableJuly 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment  In this issue we take an in-depth look at one of the most important watches of the year, Patek Philippe's new reference 5270 perpetual calendar chronograph with in-house movement. We test Zenith’s Captain Grande Date Moonphase and the Cartier Calibre de Cartier with the brand's first in-house automatic movement. Our Baselworld review presents 40 new watches and Joe Thompson's Baselworld business … [Read more...] Harry Winston Midnight GMT Tourbillon for Only Watch 2011July 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment  On September 22 in Monaco, Harry Winston is taking part in the Only Watch charity auction organized by the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy (AMM), under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. For this exception sale, Harry Winston has developed and produced an exclusive model: the Harry Winston Only Watch 2011 Midnight GMT Tourbillon. … [Read more...] Carl F. Bucherer Manero BigDate PowerJuly 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Carl F. Bucherer's new three-hand Manero BigDate Power is driven by the CFB 1964 automatic movement and has has two functions. At 6 o’clock is a power reserve indication that extends in a gentle curve between the 5 o’clock and 8 o’clock indexes. The big date is displayed in a frame at 12 o’clock. Find pricing inside. … [Read more...] Inside Basel/Geneva 2011 Kicks Off in Chicago and MiamiJuly 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment  IBG 2011 opened in Chicago and Miami with record numbers of participating brands and best-ever attendance. The strong turnout, coupled with the most-ever brands and independent watchmakers at each show, meant moving to larger venues for 2011, making IBG 2011 a true watch fair. Come inside to see more than 30 images from the events, and don’t forget there are four shows still to come with even … [Read more...] IBG 2011: Chicago and Miami, Part 2July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Following the watch fair, it's off to dinner and Jeff Kingston's presentation, covering more than 45 brands from SIHH, Baselworld and the Geneva Time Exhibition. Jeff Kingston (left) at the podium with WatchTime editor in chief Joe Thompson. Joe will also be at every show! Joe introduces Jeff... ...and the presentation gets under way. The watch talk continues over … [Read more...] “Collectors’ Corner” Coming to D.Freemont WebsiteJuly 6, 2011 By 1 Comment  After 20 years of producing watches, D.Freemont announces a unique service for his thousands of customers and collectors. Owners will now be able to list their watches for sale at www.dfreemontwatches.com. The big advantage of this service is that each watch will be processed and re-calibrated by D.Freemont personally. The new owner will receive a warranty with each watch, and the sale will be … [Read more...] Vacheron Constantin Creates Unique Dove Watch for Only WatchJuly 5, 2011 By 1 Comment  This piece embodies the famous Métiers d’Art cultivated within Vacheron Constantin: engraver, enameler, gemsetter and guillocher worked together to create this unique watch, especially developed for Only Watch 2011. Inspired by the technique of repetitive tiling designs known as tessellation, this “Métiers d’Art – Perspectives d’Art” watch invites observers to explore a reality that … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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