grand-feu enamel

Piaget Launches Limited Altiplano Model to Honor the Chinese New Year

As a tribute to the cultural Chinese New Year’s festivities, Piaget‘s limited-edition Altiplano timepiece features this year’s zodiac animal, the water rabbit, in sophisticated Grand-Feu cloisonné enamel. The hare is said to bring hope and a long life. The tiny art work was created together with master enameler Anita Porchet and is limited to just...

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Jan 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Horological World’s First: Omega Unveils Two Chronographs Chiming the Elapsed Time

Few names have such charisma in the world of watches as Omega. Since its founding in 1848, the long-established Swiss manufacturer has been pushing the boundaries of watchmaking with avant-garde achievements, cutting-edge technologies and innovative design. Whether on NASA lunar missions, on the wrist of James Bond, or at the finish line of the world’s...

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Oct 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

H.Moser & Cie.’s Concept of Confidence: The Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Lime Green

In this day and age, it takes serious guts to introduce a product without any visible branding. Whether we like it or not, brands and their perception have become intrinsic to our everyday lives. This is even more true in the luxury world, as the brand can be one of the main selling points of...

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Sep 21, 2022 by Martin Green

Long Lasting Beauty: Louis Erard Drops Excellence Emaille Grand Feu II

Louis Erard continues its journey into the art of grand-feu enamel timepieces with a new limited edition of a three-hand model. The Excellence Emaille Grand Feu, first introduced in 2021, returns in a contemporary classic with some red touches and a 39-mm stainless steel case. Grand-feu enamel is a time-honored craft that requires a high...

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Apr 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Patek Philippe Announces Rare Handcrafts 2022 Exhibition

From April 6 to 23, 2022, Patek Philippe will present its Rare Handcrafts 2022 Exhibition at its historic headquarters on Rue du Rhône in Geneva. The nearly 60 Rare Handcrafts creations (15 dome table clocks, 9 miniature dome table clocks, 10 pocket watches, and 25 wristwatches) pay tribute to a wide range of rare and sophisticated...

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Mar 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler