SIHH 2008: Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement Revealed
Apr 21, 2008
Girard-Perregaux has revealed a breakthrough new escapement design that employs radically new techniques and materials to offer potentially enormous advances in precision and efficiency over existing Swiss lever escapement designs.  The name of the invention pays tribute to Girard-Perregaux founder Constant Girard, who continually dedicated himself to....

Patek Philippe Ref. 4973R Ladies Annual Calendar Watch
Apr 21, 2008
The Patek Philippe Ref. 4973R Annual Calendar watch gives women a dazzling version of the brand's acclaimed annual calendar watch, which created a sensation of its own when it was introduced in the ladies collection in 2005.  This new reference features an 18K gold case which is pave-set with 431 round brilliant diamonds.  The crown is encircled....

Basel 2008: Glashutte Original Sport Evolution Perpetual Calendar Watch
Apr 21, 2008
The Glashütte Original Sport Evolution Perpetual Calendar watch adds a whole new level of technical complexity to Glashütte Original's extremely popular Sport Evolution collection.  Featuring a self-winding mechanism that is manufactured by Glashütte Original, this model offers a complex calendar that displays day, date, month, moonphases and leap year,....

Basel 2008: Breitling Chrono-Matic 49 Watch
Apr 21, 2008
The Breitling Chrono-Matic 49 watch is a dynamic, stylish sports instrument.  In its design, bold size, and style this timepiece revives the spirit of the original Brietling Chrono-Matic timepiece, which debuted in 1969 and showcased a revolutionary automatic chronograph mechanism.   The Breitling Chrono-Matic 49 watch features an imposing....

Basel 2008: Breitling Avenger Seawolf Chrono Watch
Apr 21, 2008
The Brietling Avenger Seawolf Chrono watch embodies the essence of Breitling's slogan "Instruments for Professionals".  Representing the ultimate diver's chronograph, this Breitling watch incorporates unique technology which enables its chronograph functions to be operated underwater all the way down to 1000 meters.   This unprecedented....

BASEL 2008: Cuervo Y Sobrinos Robusto Perpetual GMT Watch
Apr 21, 2008
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, Cuervo Y Sobrinos has introduced an elegant, prestigious timepiece which unites two acclaimed complications.  The Cuervo Y Sobrinos Robusto Perpetual GMT watch features a 43mm 18K pink gold case, a cream-colored patterned dial with Breguet numerals, and an anti-reflective treated convex sapphire crystal.  The....

Basel 2008: Patek Philippe Ref. 5722G Nautilus Watch
Apr 21, 2008
The Patek Philippe Nautilus watch with moonphase and power reserve is now available in a gem-set version accented with magnificent baguette diamonds.  The Ref. 5722G features a 42mm 18K white gold case; the porthole-shaped bezel is encircled with 32 baguette diamonds, whose combined weight amounts to 5.7 carats.  A rich black-blue dial contrasts....

Basel 2008: Ebel Discovery Chronograph Watch Shown In New Color Combinations
Apr 21, 2008
For 2008, the Ebel Discovery Chronograph watch is available in provocative new variations whose bold, appealing colors emphasize youthful energy, sportiness, and dynamism.  Presented in stainless steel, these Discovery Chronograph models share in common the feature of a 43mm hexagonal case, a tachymeter bezel, and Ebel's superb attention to finishing....

Basel 2008: DeWitt WX-1 Concept Watch
Apr 21, 2008
--Press Release-- WX-1: A DIFFERENT WATCH, AND FAR MORE THAN A WATCH WX-1, both a Watch Concept and an objet d’art, highlights the creativity of the House of DeWitt, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2008.This exceptional creation embodies a range of cultural values merging design, futurism, sophisticated construction of its various elements,....

Basel 2008: Patek Philippe Ref. 5069G "Honey Beige" Ladies Aquanaut Luce Watch
Apr 18, 2008
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce watch line for ladies has been enriched with a new haute joaillerie variation for 2008.  The 35.2mm 18K white gold case is set with 387 round brilliant diamonds, with the folding clasp being set with an additional 86 diamonds; the crown features a single round brilliant diamond, which is mounted culet up.  The....