Platinum Watches

A Celestial Beauty: Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon Meteorite

In celebration of its 35th company anniversary and 15th anniversary of its in-house tourbillon movement in 2023, Frederique Constant introduces the Manufacture Classic Tourbillon Meteorite, following a pink gold and stainless steel execution earlier released this year. As the name suggests, the haute horlogerie complication features a rare meteorite dial that creates a beautiful, “out-of-this...

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Nov 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Hands-on with the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar

Glashütte Original, the German luxury watchmaker, has consistently delivered exceptional timepieces— through its creations bringing together a balanced combination of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Among its distinguished mechanical offerings, the Senator Excellence line stands out, representing a modern generation of timeless classics. In the spotlight now are four new variants: two Perpetual Calendar models,...

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Dec 7, 2023 by WatchTime

Patek Philippe Honors Philippe Stern with Minute Repeater Alarm Wristwatch

How do you treat your father for a milestone birthday? Well, if you happen to lead the world’s most prestigious watch manufacture which has flourished under his reign and are the patron of a team with outstanding watchmakers, engineers, and artisans that posses an unparalleled technical prowess you might consider a bespoke watch. Well, in...

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Nov 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Did You Know That: Precious Metals Are Not The Best In Transmitting Sound

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. The minute repeater is still one of the most coveted complications. It is challenging to make, and not that many brands even do so. With the brands that have them in their collection, they more often than not rank among their most...

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Nov 7, 2023 by Martin Green

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

IWC Brings Back the Markus Bühler’s “Turbine” on the Latest Big Pilot’s Edition

Few other timepieces in IWC Schaffhausen’s Pilot’s Watches collection have attained the level of cult status achieved by the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Markus Bühler from 2008. Originating from a unique piece crafted by the company’s associate director of watch and movement assembly, Markus Bühler, during a competition in the concluding year of his watchmaking...

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Oct 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The Search for Ultimate Precision: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Tourbillon Limited Edition

Tourbillons symbolize the finesse of mechanics and the highest precision in timekeeping. Elevating this popular complication, which translates to “whirlwind,” is the flying tourbillon, showcasing this lightweight and filigree mechanism in all its glory. This masterpiece was invented in the 1920s by Alfred Helwig who taught at the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte, Germany. Now...

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Oct 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Arnold & Son DSTB 42 Platinum and Red Gold

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Arnold and & Son will once again be joining the WatchTime New York event this year, with the esteemed maison prepared to showcase some of its most impressive novelties of recent years. Among its showcase will be two unique models unveiled this past August in the DSTB 42 Platinum and DSTB 42...

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Oct 18, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Maiden Journey: Breguet Marine Sets Sail with a Tourbillon Edition

The universal genius Abraham-Louis Breguet was interested in all areas of watchmaking, but especially in marine chronometry. This area of expertise represented the spearhead of horological research during his lifetime. Precise nautical instruments for conquering the world’s oceans were the timekeepers of the hour, and not only in the seafaring nations. Breguet, a member of...

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Oct 16, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Frederique Constant Launches Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture (with Hands-on Photos)

Photography via Roger Ruegger Introducing moon phase, power reserve, and large date functionalities in a single timepiece, Frederique Constant unveils a trio of complications through its new FC-735 in-house caliber. Launched at this year’s Geneva Watch Days, the timepiece marks a novel addition for the Geneva-based brand as it commemorates its 35th anniversary this year....

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Oct 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT and Minute Rattrapante

In the bustling center of Manhattan, at the iconic Gotham Hall, the eagerly anticipated WatchTime New York 2023 is just around the corner, scheduled to unfold from October 20 to 22. Adding to the prestige of the event, Parmigiani Fleurier, the renowned Swiss watch manufacturer, will be gracing the occasion with the exhibition of two...

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Oct 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A. Lange & Söhne Releases Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar in Platinum (With Live Photos)

The perpetual calendar is one of the masterpieces of haute horlogerie, as this long-term genius knows the correct length of months even in leap years. Only in 2100, when, according to the Gregorian calendar, the leap year is omitted, does the complex mechanism require manual correction. However, the challenge lies not only in the mechanical...

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Sep 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Monochromatic Magnificence: A. Lange & Söhne Releases Lange 1 Time Zone in Platinum

With the Lange 1 Time Zone, premiered in 2005, A. Lange & Söhne presented their vision of a high-end GMT watch of Glashütte provenience. Adding to its functionality is a newly developed caliber that indicates the daylight-saving time. This second generation was originally released in 2020 with a white gold case and black dial, with a...

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Jul 26, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A. Lange & Söhne Delights with New Execution of 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar

With the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar, premiered in 2013, A. Lange & Söhne endowed three of the most sophisticated horological complications with the beautifully classic design of the 1815 product family. The equally rare and challenging combination of a split-seconds chronograph with a perpetual calendar is now presented in a new livery, featuring an 18-carat...

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Jul 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Three Watches with Flying Tourbillons from Parmigiani Fleurier, Bulgari, and Hublot

Tourbillons embody the finesse of high horology and guarantee highest precision of timekeeping. The pinnacle of this sought-after complication, which translates to “whirlwind,” is the flying tourbillon, which showcases the fascinating mechanism in all its magnificence thanks to the one-sided mounting of its cage. Here are three magnificent examples of this genre that were introduced...

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Jun 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Cartier’s Latest Privé Addition: The Tank Normale

Cartier’s Privé collection is quite coveted, being developed annually as a series of limited-edition numbered watches that the brand refers to as “the collectors’ collection.” It features the maker’s most iconic and legendary models, now including the Tank Normale. As the watch that started it all it seems fitting for Cartier’s arcane collection given its...

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May 26, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Vacheron Constantin Releases Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date with Sophisticated Salmon-Colored Dial

Among the many new beautiful introductions from Vacheron Constantin at this year’s Watches and Wonders, the Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date hit the spot in terms of color. The platinum timepiece, which is exclusively sold in the brand’s boutique, comes with a beautiful sunray-brushed salmon dial, a colorway that has left its mark in the realms of...

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May 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Haute Joaillerie Meets Precision: Grand Seiko Launches Limited Spring Drive Masterpiece SBGD213 “Blue GS Lion”

Since the introduction of the first Grand Seiko in 1960, the profile of the lion – then engraved on the case back – has been a recurring symbol of the Japanese luxury brand. The latest Spring Drive Masterpiece reflects this tradition through magnificent high jewelry craftsmanship. It is limited to just eight pieces. The 44.5mm-sized...

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May 15, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Unveils Hand-Engraved Platinum Masterpiece at Watches and Wonders

Grand Seiko’s latest addition to its Masterpiece Collection, the SBGZ009, embodies its finest craftsmanship. Inspired by a snow-covered birch forest, the limited edition of 50 pieces from the Micro Artist Studio features a fully engraved 950 platinum case. Each model is individually crafted and manually engraved with grooves that reflect the pattern of a birch...

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Apr 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Perfection in Platinum: Meet the New Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro-Rotor

The Tonda PF is the youngest watch family from Parmigiani Fleurier. Like all collections of this independent Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, it testifies to cutting-edge horological know-how and design expertise. For discerning enthusiasts, it offers some of the most sought-after classic complications of fine watchmaking with fascinating details. These include chronographs, an haute-horlogerie model with...

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Apr 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Refreshing a Classic, Cartier Introduces Three Limited Edition Santos-Dumont Timepieces

Cartier’s Santos is considered to be the first wristwatch and the first pilot’s watch of all time. To this day, its legacy remains unbroken. Alberto Santos-Dumont was more than just a pilot – he was obsessed with flying and devoted a large part of his life to inventing flying machines of all kinds. Almost by...

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Apr 6, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Parmigiani Fleurier Introduces the Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante

With the Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante, Parmigiani Fleurier is taking up where the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante left off last year. A stopwatch in the literal sense, the 40mm two-hand platinum model allows the measurement of elapsed minutes in increments of one or five. A pair of rhodium-plated hands is responsible for displaying the hour...

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Apr 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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