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Louis Erard X Sylvie Fleury: Le Régulateur Gets An Artistic Makeover
Press Release: The collaboration between Louis Erard and the Swiss artist, Sylvie Fleury once again positions Le Régulateur as the driving force behind an unconventional design culture. Sylvie Fleury's make-up palettes invite themselves into the counters of the Regulator: ‘Is it more than a women's watch?’ Read the story to learn the answer.
Wound to the Nines: LVMH Watch Week 2025
21st January: The first big watch week of 2025 is bigger and better than ever. LVMH hosted its sixth edition of the LVMH Watch Week in New York on 21st and 22nd January. 9 prestigious Maisons came together to exclusively unveil their latest creations to attending guests in a celebration of the tremendous creative dynamic across the Group’s Watches division. Read the highlights.
Peter Speake Debuts PS Horology
Press Release: Peter Speake has returned to the independent watchmaking scene with the debut of two new timepieces by his brand, PS Horology. Today's flourishing independent watchmaking scene owes much to pioneers like Peter, and it's exciting to see him back in action. Watch the full documentary film on his comeback.
F1 Fever: IWC Revs Up with a Pilot’s Watch for Mercedes-AMG Petronas
Press Release: A New Team Watch in the Signature Petronas Green. As the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™Team gears up for the 2025 season, IWC Schaffhausen reinforces its longstanding partnership with the team by unveiling a new Pilot's Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team edition. Read The Full Story.
Arnold & Son: Perpetual Moon 41.5 Year of The Snake
Press Release: According to the traditional Chinese calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Wooden Snake and will be ruled by the words perspicacity, intelligence and prudence. In its honour, Arnold & Son is creating Perpetual Moon 41.5 “Year of the Snake”: a series of eight limited edition timepieces in red gold. Read further to learn about Arnold & Son’s masterful interpretation of the Year of the Snake.
A Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon Limited Edition
This week, Luxury Watch Works had the privilege of servicing a truly exceptional timepiece: a Ulysse Nardin Skeleton Tourbillon 1706-129. This particular watch, with a limited production run of just 200 pieces worldwide, showcases Ulysse Nardin's mastery of skeletonization and high-complication watchmaking, a testament to the brand’s boundary-pushing horological innovation. Read how LWW, India's sole Ulysse Nardin Authorized Service Center, restored this masterpiece to its former glory.
The Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse
Press Release: Parmigiani Fleurier unveiled the Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse, a timepiece that harmoniously combines artistry, tradition, and acoustic mastery. Designed as a tribute to Michel Parmigiani, this ultra-limited edition embodies the pinnacle of horological innovation. Read the full story here.
Amida Digitrend: The Return of a 70s Icon
Press Release: The iconic AMIDA Digitrend, a 1970s classic and GPHG 2024 nominee, makes a bold return with two stunning re-editions: a sleek Black Edition and an ultra-limited Gold Edition. Available from November 27, these timeless pieces are perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Read the full story here.
MICROMILSPEC Launches The Monogram
Press Release: MICROMILSPEC's latest release, The Monogram, marks a bold step in personalised watchmaking. Combining military history with royal heritage, it allows customers to engrave monograms, initials, or family insignias onto the dial, creating a truly bespoke timepiece. Limited-edition and made-to-order, this innovative watch is available from November 18th to December 31st, 2024. Read the full story here.
Konstantin Chaykin offers a new look at Panda
Konstantin Chaykin’s Wristmons Panda watch is the latest whimsical addition to his collection, blending artistry with horological mastery. Inspired by the panda, the design features black carbon fibre lugs shaped like ears and a carefully crafted dial with sandblasting and guilloché patterns. Read the full story of how this timepiece marries functionality with creativity, offering collectors a unique and playful expression of fine watchmaking.
Massena LAB Presents 'Petrichor'
Press Release: Massena LAB, in collaboration with Swiss independent watchmaker Raúl Pagès, unveils Petrichor, a one-of-a-kind timepiece for the TimeForArt Auction hosted by Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo. With 100% of auction proceeds benefiting the Swiss Institute, this unique timepiece is set to be a rare collector’s treasure. Read the technical insights of this exquisite timepiece here.
Introducing the New Cartier Mini Watches: Elegance in a Small Package
Cartier introduces a stunning mini watch collection, blending the brand's iconic heritage with modern sophistication. Featuring scaled-down versions of classics like the Tank and Panthère, these timepieces offer the same craftsmanship and detail in a smaller, refined size. Perfect for those who value subtle luxury, the collection transitions effortlessly from day to night. Whether worn solo for understated elegance or stacked with other jewelry for a bold look, Cartier’s mini watches are the epitome of versatile style, proving that timeless elegance knows no bounds.
The Silent Damage Your Luxury Watch Faces
DID YOU KNOW: A mechanical watch’s balance wheel (a key component in the timekeeping of the watch), rotates to-and-for on its axis. This swing of the balance wheel is called an amplitude. If we convert the amplitude of the balance into distance, the balance wheel would do 8,500 kilometers, in one year. Approximately, 42,500 kms in five years.