Patek Philippe Pulsomax Ref. 5450 Annual Calendar Watch: Traditional Craftsmanship, 21st Century Escapement Technology

Patek Philippe has unveiled a new annual calendar watch, the Pulsomax Ref. 5450.  An exclusive product of the Patek Philippe Advanced Research Department, this limited edition platinum watch is much more than just another attractive Annual Calendar.  It represents a continued evolution which dates back to 2005–the year that the Manufacture brought forth it’s Ref. 5250 watch, which debuted a Silinvar escape wheel.  The following year, Ref. 5350 was shown, which featured another silicon innovation–the Spiromax hairspring.  Now, in 2008, the escapement structure has been completed, with a pallet fork in silicon–which Patek Philippe has named “Pulsomax”.   Like its predecessors, the Ref. 5450 watch has a magnified section on its sapphire back which invites viewing of the escapement group.

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Vacheron Constantin Skeleton Watches: An Industry Standard For A Rare, Exquisite Art

The exceptional art of open working mechanical movements is practiced by few manufacturers these days.  Of the few companies which can practice this rare technique at the highest level, Vacheron Constantin is considered by many to be the best in the field.  Noted for their intricacy, beauty and hand craftsmanship, each Vacheron Constantin skeleton movement is a unique work of art, which takes shape under the hand of a skilled and irreplaceable artisan.  Each delicate bridge structure is carefully engraved by hand, so that even if Continue Reading… »