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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Baselworld 2013, Day Two: Maurice Lacroix, Chopard, Carl F. BuchererApril 27, 2013 By 3 Comments  On my second day of appointments at the 2013 Baselworld watch fair, I discovered a number of intriguing new timepieces, including a slew of “affordable luxury” pieces from Maurice Lacroix, Chopard’s second-most-complicated watch ever, and Carl F. Bucherer’s first tourbillon. … [Read more...] Video: Maurice Lacroix Le Chronographe Squelette LEApril 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment  This 45mm chronograph is equipped with Maurice Lacroix’s manufacture movement, caliber ML 106-7. The hand-wound 16.5 ligne (36.6mm) movement is developed, manufactured and assembled in-house. Offering classic column wheel design, 1/5 second accuracy and a 60 minute counter, the movement also featured a unique, patent-pending system that reduces the effects of impacts during the interlocking and … [Read more...] Video: Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Roue Carrée SecondeJanuary 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Maurice Lacroix’s most talked-about model in recent years has been the one that embodies the concept of “hip to be square”: the Roue Carrée (literally, “squared wheel”) from its flagship Masterpiece collection, which features a square-shaped gear wheel mounted on the dial. This year, in addition to the original version in a stainless steel case, Maurice Lacroix has released a model with … [Read more...] Maurice Lacroix Partners with Fisker AutomotiveOctober 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Another luxury wristwatch/luxury car co-branding deal to announce today... Maurice Lacroix has joined Fisker Automotive, makers of premium electric sports cars, for what the press release refers to as "word-wide brand-building activities." As part of the deal, the car company's founder, Henrik Fisker — who designed sports cars for BMW and Aston Martin before founding his own firm in 2007 — … [Read more...] Back is Beautiful 2012: More Watch WallpaperSeptember 4, 2012 By 1 Comment  In our September-October issue, on sale September 11, we present our latest portfolio of photos proving that some watches look just as good from the back as from the front. Click here to download the photos — by WatchTime's Nik Schölzel and OK-Photography — as wallpaper for your desktop. … [Read more...] Open Hearts: New Watch WallpaperAugust 22, 2012 By 1 Comment  Back in our April 2008 issue, we presented a photo essay of luxury mechanical watches with openworked dials, showcasing the work of ace photographer Nik Schölzel. Now we're making these shots available as downloadable desktop wallpaper for the first time. Click here to see the images, which can be enlarged with a click. … [Read more...] Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Roue Carrée SecondeJuly 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Maurice Lacroix's most talked-about model in recent years has been the one that embodies the concept of "hip to be square": the Roue Carrée (literally, "squared wheel") from its flagship Masterpiece collection, which features a square-shaped gear wheel mounted on the dial. This year, in addition to the original version in a stainless steel case, Maurice Lacroix has released a model with an … [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...] Breitling and Maurice Lacroix Facebook Contests Offer Great PrizesMay 12, 2011 By 2 Comments In contests running right now, Breitling is offering a chance to get your pilot's license, or to fly with the Breitling Jet Team. Maurice Lacroix offers the lucky winner a two-week, five-city around the world trip next month with chances to meet brand ambassadors such as Sir Bob Geldof or Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales. Find more information and links to the contests inside. … [Read more...] Maurice Lacroix Launches New U.S. Distribution Under the Direction of Hartmut KraftJanuary 27, 2011 By 2 Comments Independent Swiss watch manufacture Maurice Lacroix has completed the restructuring of its North American market. Martin Bachmann, CEO of Maurice Lacroix and Hartmut Kraft, the CEO who re-launched Chronoswiss in North America, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement. … [Read more...] 2010: The Year in Review Quiz, Part IDecember 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment Have you been following the news for the past 12 months? Say goodbye to 2010 with this quiz that focuses on some of the year’s most (and least) important stories. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...] Downturn Batters Watch IndustryJune 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment The evidence is mounting that the long and bitter global recession is taking a severe toll on the Swiss watch industry. With demand for watches down nearly everywhere, Swiss watch firms are cutting production and jobs. So far this year, Swiss watch firms have laid off more than 1,000 people, according to Swiss press reports. … [Read more...] Maurice Lacroix Le Chronographe Squelette LEMay 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment This 45mm chronograph is equipped with Maurice Lacroix's manufacture movement, caliber ML 106-7. The hand-wound 16.5 ligne (36.6mm) movement is developed, manufactured and assembled in-house. Offering classic column wheel design, 1/5 second accuracy and a 60 minute counter, the movement also featured a unique, patent-pending system that reduces the effects of impacts during the interlocking and … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG Watch Insider: My Top 10 Watches from Baselworld 2013The Baselworld 2013 watch fair has come to and end, and now, having seen and covered dozens of new watches on my blog, Watch-Insider.com, my colleagues at WatchTime have asked me … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
WATCH TO WATCH Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanio (Video)Panerai has been involved in the sport of yacht racing since 2005, when it became sponsor of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. So it was probably inevitable that the brand, best known for its distinctive divers' watches, would … [Read More...] More Watches To WatchFACETIME PHOTOS Facetime May 18Welcome to another installment of Facetime! Thanks to Pat Brennan, Vladimir Vakser, and Raef Wyatt for the great pictures! As … [Read More...] WATCH WALLPAPER Watch Wallpaper: Seven New IWC IngenieursAt this year's SIHH, IWC Schaffhausen introduced its revamped IWC Ingenieuer collection, with designs and materials inspired by the brand's new partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
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