Franck Muller

presenting the in-house conception of the emblematic Curvex case

Ulysse Nardin teams up with HBO

Game of Thrones

HBO’s Emmy® winning Game of Thrones® follows several powerful families who are engaged in a bloody struggle for the Iron Throne and control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. “The Night’s Watch” marine diver, a perfect pairing of sport and style, is monochromatic in rich black with elements of red representing the serious feel of the sacred order. Its 45.8 mm diameter case is made from stainless steel, coated with vulcanized black rubber and finished with an exposed, sapphire crystal case back engraved with the Game of Thrones logo. This watch, which can withstand the most challenging of environments, presents special elements inscribed on the strap with the phrases “The Night’s Watch” and “I am the Sword in the Darkness.” Only 25 pieces of the limited edition timepiece have been produced. Ulysse Nardin is thrilled to team up with HBO® to create a unique product inspired by one of their most popular dramas. Official HBO Licensed Product © 2013 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.

NICE SHOT

The Tissot PRC 200 Tony Parker Limited Edition 2013 stands for Precision, Robustness and Classic style.

The details and qualities of this watch are what make it perfect for any occasion. Its precision is highlighted by stylish details such as the orange minute track and hands, which also portrays a sporty look, further recalled by stitching on the all-time classic smooth leather strap. A tailored touch is brought by a highlight of his player number 9 on the dial. Adding to that uniqueness is the fact that this watch is limited to 4,999 pieces. These will feature a case which is finely engraved and a case back with the talented basketball player's signature and number which are silk printed.

HUBLOT 2013 Basel Novelties

Big Bang Unico

The perfect fusion of Hublot's award-winning iconic design and its Manufacture movement, the UNICO chrono.

The iconic design of the Big Bang has evolved to contain the UNICO, a column wheel chronograph movement with a dual horizontal coupling visible on the dial side, designed, developed and produced entirely within the Hublot manufacture workshops. The result, presented here in its 4 best-selling versions – will mark the start of a new line of Hublot products designed to complete the Big Bang, Classic Fusion, King Power and Masterpieces ranges.

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe

60 years of diving and as still as modern as ever

Since its creation in 1953, the Fifty Fathoms by Blancpain has been the archetypal modern diver’s watch. 60 years on, two new models join a fabulous lineage that has earned iconic status. The vintage-inspired Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe presented in a 2013 men’s and women’s version incorporates the latest watch industry developments with the silicon balance-spring.

HUBLOT 2013 Basel Novelties

Masterpiece MP-05 LaFerrari

50-day power reserve: A World Record power reserve for a hand-wound Tourbillon wristwatch. Movement 100% designed, developed and produced by the Hublot Manufacture engineers and watchmakers. We are in the world of the exceptional. The MP-05 “LaFerrari” represents a very special series, entirely designed and developed by the Hublot Manufacture engineers and watchmakers in tribute to "LaFerrari”.

In a demonstration and testimony that lives up to the car, it has achieved a historic record with its 50-day power reserve. It is also the watch with the most watchmaking components created to date by Hublot (637).

Ernst Benz launches new addition

The DLC

Diamond Like Carbon

Swiss watch manufacturer Ernst Benz launches a new DLC version of its traditional collection. DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) is a unique black coating that when applied makes the surface of the steel case more scratch resistant while creating a modern appearance and offering an updated interpretation of the vintage aesthetic that the Ernst Benz Great Circle Collection is known for. Originally developed by the Russian military to protect helicopter blades in flight, this technology is in use today by the Aerospace Industry, as well as for commercial drilling.

BREITLING EMERGENCY II

The world’s first wristwatch with a dual frequency locator beacon

Breitling has reaffirmed its pioneering role in the field of technical watches and instruments for professionals by creating the very first wristwatch with a built-in personal locator beacon (PLB). The Emergency II is a high-tech gem equipped with a dual frequency transmitter compliant with the specifications of the Cospas-Sarsat international satellite alert system and serving both to issue alerts and to guide search and rescue missions.

Developed in conjunction with major scientific institutes, the Emergency II is distinguished by numerous microelectronic and microtechnical innovations, including a revolutionary rechargeable battery, a miniaturized dual frequency transmitter and an unprecedented integrated antenna system – three features specifically developed for this model. As the first ever wristworn dual frequency PLB, it establishes itself as a safety and survival instrument in all distress situations on land, at sea and in the air.

The Tour Auto on Hublot time

The luxury Swiss watch brand is especially proud to be the exclusive watchmaking partner of one of the most prestigious collectors' car rallies in Europe: The Tour Auto Optic 2000.

"Exceptional cars or collectors' cars are often only children's toys, sought out by adults in an attempt to recapture their childhood dreams. It is this emotional dimension which ultimately creates their real value, and represents the real significance of the collector's car. Cars and watches both belong to the same world: of dreams and toys", explains Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, and owner of classic cars including a Ferrari 275 GT4 and a Ford GT40.

Patrick Peter (Peter Auto): I would like to welcome Hublot, our new prestigious partner. I'm delighted to see the Tour Auto Optic 2000 associated with this brand, which embodies excellence in its field. This partnership confirms the appeal of our event. Watchmaking and motor sports are two worlds which share many common values. And more specifically, when it comes to Hublot I am sure the links will be especially close, as I know Jean-Claude Biver has a passion for fine automotive machinery. We hope to see him at the Tour Auto Optic 2000 behind the wheel of one of his favourite vehicles. "

Ernst Benz launches new addition

The Officer

Great Circle Collection

Exemplifying its watch making characteristics of the traditional model is an evolution offering a new refined interpretation of the Ernst Benz watch collection. The Officer model represents the continued efforts from the watchmakers of Ernst Benz as they release a new version of their ChronoLunar to celebrate a decade since its first release, which brought about the developments of a new generation of timepieces for the company.

Richard Mille

Voiles de Saint Barth 2013

The 4th edition of the Voiles de Saint Barth drew to a close on Saturday, rounding off a week of intensive ocean racing in the breeze and hot sunshine of the Caribbean. Richard Mille, the race’s principal partner from the very beginning, is delighted with the success of this competition, which brought over 60 sailing vessels and 800 sailors together from the four corners of the world for this remarkable nautical event.

Greubel Forsey presents the

Double Tourbillon Asymétrique

A new interpretation of the Double Tourbillon 30° in an asymmetric case

Greubel Forsey presents the Double Tourbillon Asymétrique, a reinterpretation of Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey’s first Fundamental Invention, the Double Tourbillon 30°, featuring an asymmetric case marking a striking departure from how this complication has been previously presented. In harmony with its distinctive design, the power reserve is indicated by a rotating disk, underlining the highly original nature of this timepiece. The Double Tourbillon Asymétrique is available in a unique edition comprising 11 pieces in white gold and 11 pieces in 5N red gold.

AUDEMARS PIGUET EXPANDS GOLF

AMBASSADOR TEAM

LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN, KEEGAN BRADLEY AND BUD CAULEY

Le Brassus, April 4, 2013 - AUDEMARS PIGUET is pleased to announce the addition of PGA golfers Louis Oosthuizen, Keegan Bradley and Bud Cauley as the Company’s newest brand ambassadors. They join the illustrious Audemars Piguet Golf Ambassador Team that represents the company’s commitment to mastery by gathering an array of exceptional players who are passionate and embody the brand values and philosophy.

HMS1 Royal Blue

An outstanding timepiece in a grand tradition: the HMS1 Royal Blue from Arnold & Son

The HMS Victory Set is a fitting addition to the Arnold & Son Royal Collection. Expertly handcrafted, it reflects the elegance and sophistication of the inimitable English style and was inspired by the timepieces produced by John Arnold for King George III and the royal court. The HMS Victory Set is an impressive demonstration of the brand’s prowess in classical decorative hand engraving.

THE H2 - OFFICIAL HYT TEASER TRAILER

DÖttling

DÖttling wishes you a happy Easter, with Colosimo – the smallest high-security safe in the world and its brand-new “Pastels” line!

the HMS Victory Set

from Arnold & Son

An exquisitely crafted and engraved homage to a legendary vessel

The HMS Victory Set is a fitting addition to the Arnold & Son Royal Collection. Expertly handcrafted, it reflects the elegance and sophistication of the inimitable English style and was inspired by the timepieces produced by John Arnold for King George III and the royal court. The HMS Victory Set is an impressive demonstration of the brand’s prowess in classical decorative hand engraving.

christophe claret

MASTERS 1000 D’INDIAN WELLS

A COMEBACK FOR RAFAEL NADAL

Richard Mille is delighted to announce the decisive and moving victory of his friend and partner Rafael Nadal at the Indian Wells (California) Masters 1000 last Sunday. This tournament featured 49 out of the 50 best players in the world.

Rafael Nadal, who has been off the court for several months due to a long-term knee injury, defeated the Argentinean Juan Martin Del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and confirmed his successful return. It was his first hard court tournament victory since 2010.

Depeche Mode and Hublot

a fusion of talent and passion for a Big Bang to benefit charity: water

It’s about incredible personalities and exceptional talents in diverse fields coming together for a shared cause. It’s about the will and determination to create a global event that will make a meaningful difference. Depeche Mode and Hublot announced together in Berlin on March 18th, 2013, a fundraising initiative to benefit charity: water, a non-profit bringing safe drinking water to the developing world. This unique initiative is part of the Depeche Mode 2013-2014 Delta Machine Tour. As Charity Partner, Hublot has designed a watch especially for this history-making collaboration: the Limited Edition Big Bang Depeche Mode. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each watch will go directly to charity: water. The Big Bang Depeche Mode will be launched with an international advertising campaign to coincide with the band’s 2013 summer European tour.

Ulysse Nardin presents a world 1st

“Stranger”

“Stranger” emulates a classical music box and plays “Strangers in the Night” either on the hour or on call.

Le Locle/Zurich, 13 March 2013 – With “Stranger” Ulysse Nardin has launched yet another masterpiece of the watchmaking art. “Stranger” emulates a classical music box and plays “Strangers in the Night” either on the hour or on call. This innovative timekeeper bears the signature of Ulysse Nardin’s partner and musician, Dieter Meier. It made its world debut in Zurich yesterday. Manufactured in a limited edition of 99, the masterpiece was introduced and presented to a circle of selected guests.

Time Pyramid

Arnold & Son Unveils Its Time Pyramid

Deftly demonstrating its British heritage and ingenuity in watchmaking, Arnold & Son unveils a totally new watch movement with unique architecture: the original Time Pyramid wristwatch. With a skeletonized pyramid-shaped movement seemingly floating between two sapphire crystals, the Time Pyramid is a masterful rendition of technical prowess and unparalleled elegance. This superbly engineered wristwatch is part of the brand’s Instrument Collection that combines instrument precision with classical styling.

Döttling

Safiture, the world’s first and only line of security furniture

Sometimes revolutionary innovations come from the simplest of ideas. This is the case for our latest project. The idea behind it: The best way to protect valuables from unauthorized access is to make them “invisible.” The result of this idea is Safiture, the world’s first and only line of security furniture by Döttling. It is a series of high-quality furniture that does not outwardly reveal the fact that the interior houses optimally protected storage for valuables of all kinds. You could say that we have invented an entirely innovative product category with Safiture, a sight to be seen in every respect, but without granting any deeper insights.

Audemars Piquet

Ambassadors News

36th Career title for Audemars Piguet ambassador Novak Djokovic.
Lebron James wins 15th game in a row.
Ian Poulter took part in his first tournament of the 2012 season and displayed his amazing matchplay skills by reaching 4th place at the WGC Accenture Matchplay Championship.

BREITLING FOR BENTLEY

BENTLEY LIGHT BODY MIDNIGHT CARBON

Beneath its all-black exterior, the highly original Bentley Light Body Midnight Carbon issued in a 1,000-piece worldwide limited edition conceals a light and sturdy titanium chassis featuring a highly resistant carbon-based coating.

Cuervo y Sobrinos

Historiador Flameante - The allure of the ultra-thin, Cuervo y Sobrinos-style

History is a fundamental value for Cuervo y Sobrinos. The Swiss brand with Latin soul finds an inexhaustible source of inspiration in its archives and imbues its collections with a timeless, “classic” style giving personality to shapes and models from the past.

One of the new releases presented by the brand at Baselworld this year is based on a vintage design: an ultra-thin watch Cuervo y Sobrinos designed in the 1950s. Then as now, this timepiece is a symbol of impeccable taste and flawless elegance.

The new Historiador Flameante is a contemporary reworking of an exquisite design that showcases a disciplined harmony that demonstrates the brand’s craftsmanship and technical skills. The name of the watch derives from the unique workmanship on the dial, a prized and exclusive “flame” effect (“flameante”, in Spanish).

MB&F

HM4 Final Edition – Easy to see, virtually impossible to catch

Stealth. If you look at any plane or boat designed with stealth in mind, they usually look to all intents and purposes anything but inconspicuous. And the stealthier they are, the more strikingly – radar excepted – obvious they are.

Lockheed’s sensational F-117 Nighthawk was the world’s first operational stealth aircraft. While visually unmistakable, the F-117’s flat, faceted panels reflected radar away from detection and its dark surfaces blended seamlessly with the night sky. The Nighthawk was also revolutionary in the fact that its structure was a mix of aluminium and titanium.

Like the iconic F-117, HM4 Final Edition features square angular panels, dark surfaces and high-tech titanium. It looks fast. It looks menacing. And to date there have been no reports of a Final Edition being picked up by radar, so that’s the ‘stealth’ box ticked as well.

Harry Winston

The latest creation: Histoire de Tourbillon 4

For all of the complexity that the tourbillon embodies, it began with a beautiful idea; and like most beautiful things, the idea itself was very simple. A watch, after all, is a machine of wonderful economy. There is an oscillator, or a circular balance, which swings back and forth a specific number of times per second. Essentially, the whole rest of the watch exists to count the number of beats per second of the oscillator at its heart, and as long as the beat never changes, the watch will be accurate. Unchanging perfection in precision is the watchmaker's dream. But the dream can be rudely interrupted by reality. Many natural forces can affect a watch’s accuracy, and among the most powerful of these forces is the very power that holds the universe itself together and keeps the planets in their orbits: gravity.

Hublot

CNN Ad sales signs luxury watchmaker Hublot as Official online Timekeeper of ‘CNN Football Club’

London 15th February: Hublot has signed up as the official timekeeper of CNN Football Club and sponsor of the 24/7 online countdown to the next Champion’s League match. The commercial deal, brokered by CNN Ad Sales, sees the premium watchmaker benefit from a unique association with football programming for a luxury brand, across the weekly football debate show’s web page .

Vertu

NEW Vertu Ti

HANDMADE IN ENGLAND
Finished to perfection, VERTU Ti is handmade from 184 parts in England by a single craftsman. Every VERTU Ti is signed by the craftsman.

TECHNOLOGY
Powered by the Android 4.0 which, combined with the devices 1.7 GHz processor and a uniquely tailored user interface, delivers an intuitive, highly reactive and powerful experience.

VERTU KEY
VERTU Ti introduces the Vertu Key for the first time - a successor to the Concierge button - providing instant access to a curated world of benefits and services and a team of people available to the customer, 24/7 wherever they may be.

RICHARD MILLE

NEW RM 011 IN SILICON NITRIDE

Richard Mille presents a masterful reinterpretation of the RM 011 featuring a new material with a unique colour that has never been used in watchmaking before: brown silicon nitride.

the Döttling Fortress

The master of all security classes

The Fortress is a milestone in security: it is available in the certified security classes VdS/EN 3 to – and this is absolutely unique – VdS/EN 5. In addition, it is ready for connection to a burglar alarm and, in this configuration, provides tested and certified insurance cover of up to US $1,000,000.

Franck Muller’s World Presentation

of Haute Horlogerie

the 21st edition was an absolute success!

The 21st edition of the WPHH lived up to all the expectations of the world’s high watchmaking aficionados. For six straight days, the most exceptional timepieces captivated the attention of more than 2,500 professionals and international journalists. The variety of the magnificent range of the Franck Muller collections was on display for the first time in more than 600 square meters of fully dedicated exhibition space; highlighting the vast savoir faire of the group in Haute Horlogerie as well as it’s creativity in case designs and the uniqueness of its dials. There was a privileged spotlight on the group’s nine brands – Franck Muller Jewellery, Pierre Kunz, ECW, Rodolphe, Barthelay, Backes & Strauss, Martin Braun, Pierre Michel Golay, Smalto Timepieces – and their partners Cvstos and Roberto Cavalli.

QUANTIÈME PERPÉTUEL F.P.JOURNE

We are very happy to introduce the latest F.P.Journe creation presented last week during the Geneva watch fair.

The new F.P.Journe Invenit et Fecit Quantième Perpétuel with instantaneous jump, ninth creation within the Octa line presents a distinctive aesthetic compared to all existing perpetual calendars in offering perfect readability through an uncluttered dial with large apertures. Unlike perpetual calendars that are often difficult to adjust, the F.P.Journe Quantième Perpétuel is very easy to use. Corrections are made using the three-position crown, except for the rapid correction of months, which is carried out by a protected and hidden corrector lever beneath the lug at 1 o’clock, thus facilitating the adjustment over four years without any specific tool.

City of Angels Won’t Miss A Second!

Swiss Luxury Watch Brand, HUBLOT, becomes First Official Timekeeper of the Los Angeles Lakers!

Los Angeles, California: Hublot CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe stood center court at STAPLES Center last night to present Executive Vice President, Business Operations, Jeanie Buss with a sparkling new Hublot Clock symbolizing a new partnership which makes the Swiss Luxury Watch brand the Official Timekeeper of the Legendary NBA Team.

Day 5 of Richard Mille's SIHH

Geneva launches

TOURBILLON RICHARD MILLE RM 59-01 YOHAN BLAKEN

The 23-year-old Jamaican Yohan Blake, multiple medallist at the London Olympics in 2012, is a member of the very exclusive circle of the world’s fastest sprinters. Last August in Lausanne, he won the 100 metres in just 9.69 seconds, running at a speed of 37.15 km/h, confirming his huge talent and record-breaking abilities.

Day 5 of Hublot's Geneva

Preview Week

HUBLOT BIG BANG FERRARI ALL BLACK

Day 4 of Richard Mille's SIHH

Geneva launches

TOURBILLON RM 58-01 WORLD TIMER JEAN TODT LIMITED EDITION

Jean Todt, President of the FIA, is a man in great demand, traveling thousands of kilometers around the globe every year for official events and conferences. Richard Mille wanted to offer extreme travellers like Jean Todt an easy and useful method for keeping track of travel through time zones with a special timepiece, the RM 58-01, which allows a traveller to deal with time zones with unique simplicity and ease.

Day 4 of Hublot's Geneva

Preview Week

HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION CLASSICO EXTRA-THIN SKELETON BLACK CERAMIC

Day 3 of Richard Mille's SIHH

Geneva launches

THE TOURBILLON RM 27-01 RAFAEL NADAL WATCH

The partnership between Rafael Nadal and Richard Mille has led to a string of successes, on the courts for the Majorcan tennis champion, notably with his 7th successive victory at the French Open in 2012, and in the watchmaking sphere for Richard Mille, with the Tourbillon RM 027 Rafael Nadal timepiece, renowned for its extreme lightness, or the Chronofiable ® certified RM 035 Rafael Nadal, which can resist accelerations of over 5,000 G without detriment to any aspect of its performance.

Day 3 of Hublot's Geneva

Preview Week

HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION CHRONO AERO TITANIUM & AERO KING GOLD

Day 2 of Richard Mille's SIHH

Geneva launches

TOURBILLON RM 56-01 SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL

When it was unveiled at the 2012 SIHH, the RM 056 split-seconds competition chronograph sapphire, a limited edition of 5 timepieces, caused a shock-wave in the watchmaking world with its pared down purity, its movement with exemplary finishing and its case made entirely of sapphire crystal. This watchmaking revolution has elevated the Richard Mille brand to an unrivalled level of design and innovation.

Day 2 of Hublot's Geneva

Preview Week

HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION SKELETON TOURBILLON BLACK CERAMIC

Day 1 of Richard Mille's SIHH

Geneva launches

Automatic Flyback Chronograph Roberto Mancini RM 011-01

Day 1 of Hublot's Geneva

Preview Week

The Zebra Bang for ladies

Sebastien Loeb

A New Richard Mille Partner

Richard Mille is delighted to announce that rally driver Sébastien Loeb has joined the team of prestigious sports stars involved with the brand. In addition to this Frenchman’s huge talent – with 9 world championships under his belt! – Richard Mille was won over by his warm personality and down-to-earth approach.

At just 38 years old, Sébastien Loeb has already developed an exceptional career, with a record-breaking 9 world championship titles, 76 victories and 112 podium finishes in the World Rally Championships. Loyal to Citroën since his competitive debut, he is supported by a dedicated team who have shared his success for many years and his co-driver and friend Daniel Elena has played a role in all his victories from the outset. The pair’s brilliance and mutual understanding have enabled them to take podium after podium and go down in motor sport history. Sébastien Loeb is also renowned for his great versatility in motorsports, moving from dirt to road with extraordinary ease, as demonstrated by his magnificent second place in the 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Team Pescarolo prototype.

Tissot T-Tiempo Automatic COSC

Timeless timekeeping reaches out to the future generations

The Tissot T-Tempo Automatic chronometer officially certified by COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) is a new watch that proudly expresses its timelessness from day one. Celebrating the sheer pleasure of timekeeping with automatic movements, this timepiece is destined to be treasured by future generations. A watch makes up today's family, all with an indisputably classical character.