HYSEK’s Abyss turns ten: the finishing touch
1 June 2016
As one chapter comes to an end, another begins: a final Jubilee model marks the close of Hysek’s tenth anniversary celebrations for its landmark chronograph, the Abyss. The sportier, more contemporary timepiece also heralds the start of the iconic model’s second decade. Hysek is unveiling a dazzling display at Baselworld:...
HYSEK’s fresh vision of the chronograph’s mechanical beauty
1 June 2016
Featuring a chronograph, automatic tourbillon and double micro-rotor, the new IO takes up multiple challenges in one unique creation. Its minimalist finish focuses on the essence of watchmaking, powered by an ultra-flat manufacture calibre housed in a rose gold case. PRESENTATION Ever since it was founded, Hysek has been setting...
Eberhard : Champion V special edition
16 April 2016
This year, from 5 - 8 May, another memorable event has been added to Eberhard & Co.’s rich programme of sponsorships in the world of vintage cars: the renowned Targa Florio, which is celebrating its 100th edition and at which the watchmaker will be the Official Timekeeper and will present...
TAG Heuer CARRERA Heuer-02T: a chronograph with Tourbillon for under 15'000 CHF.
29 February 2016
It was a rumour just two years ago during Baselworld: TAG Heuer was preparing a Tourbillon for under 15’000 CHF! Was it really possible to combine the rules, and prices, of the sport watches with those of Haute Horlogerie? Two years later the watch is there. It’s a real Tourbillon. And...
Royal KonTiki Chronograph: legendary predecessors and manufacturing excellence
29 February 2016
As the name suggests, the Royal KonTiki Chronograph is born of a long line of illustrious predecessors which have characterised Eterna's collections for decades. Like those, it is highly functional, reliable, robust and tough. However, it would not be doing justice to this new timepiece to reduce it simply to these...
Patravi TravelTec : Black is the new black.
29 February 2016
Three time zones combined in one watch made in an exquisite and distinctive material: the Patravi TravelTec by Carl F. Bucherer in deep matt black, new for Baselworld 2016. The robust DLC coating transforms the GMT chronograph into a grand statement on your wrist, designed not to blend in but to...
BREITLING AVENGER BANDIT: The Spirit of Naval Aviation
29 February 2016
With its 45 mm titanium case, its gray ‘stealth’ look, its ‘Military rubber’ strap and its high-performance mechanical movement, the new Avenger Bandit more forcefully than ever embodies daring feats and extreme missions. Within the Breitling world, the Avenger reflects all the power of these “ocean fortresses”and their high-tech universe entirely...
Retour en vol for Alpina: The “Full Black”Alpiner 4 Manufacture Flyback Chronograph
29 February 2016
With the launch of its first in-house Manufacture Flyback Chronograph at Baselworld 2015, Alpina celebrated an important première in its 132 years history. With its AL-760 patented “Direct Flyback Technology” automatic flyback caliber, Alpina not only introduced its first in-house chronograph caliber, but also innovated and ingeniously simplified the flyback and...