Hermès Highlights Craftsmanship With The New Arceau The Three Graces

Hermès has always been a brand that embraced artistic crafts. First and foremost, with their extensive leather collectsions, but also their watches have the spotlight on exquisite arts that so few master. The brand displays its unbelievable capabilities in this field once again with the Arceau The Three Graces, highlighting what is perhaps the most graceful creature of the animal kingdom, the giraffe.

By Martin Green

Thanks To A Beloved Bulldog, BOMBERG Presents First Ever Watch To Incorporate Hemp Leaves

True to its rebellious form, BOMBERG has launched the first ever watch to incorporate hemp leaves.

Unconventional Tourbillons That Set The Pace For The Future

A tourbillon is often considered one of the most traditional complications. One thing that comes into play with this is its respectable age as it was developed by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1785 and patented in 1801. However, it took until the revival of watchmaking after the quartz crisis to be used extensively in wristwatches. Now there hardly isn't a brand that doesn't have one in its collectsion. Standing out can then be a challenge, but at the same time, it also offers the opportunity to innovate and pave the way for the future of this highly regarded complication.

Four Sensational Summer Watches For Women

In summer, our preference for watches often changes. Warmer weather lets us forgo leather straps in favor of metal bracelets or rubber ones. As we are enjoying time off, the watches don't have to be business-appropriate anymore. Instead, we get to enjoy fun and outgoing creations, like the following four sensational watches that are perfect for enjoying this summer season:

Haute Complication: Ulysse Nardin Blast Hourstriker

Ulysse Nardin is a brand with many traditions, and among them is the creation of watches that produce sound. One of the first complications that come to mind with this is the classic minute repeater. Ulysse Nardin incorporated them in legendary watches like the "Genghis Khan" and "Safari." But, another tradition with the Ulysse Nardin, even more paramount than all the others, is to innovate. In 2019 they teamed up with the high-end French audio brand Devialet, best known for their beautiful and outstanding speakers, to create a minute repeater with a unique sound experience. The sound of most minute repeaters is actually rather faint, but with the help of Devialet, Ulysse Nardin pumped up the jam of the Hourstriker Phantom to a very impressive 85dB. This collaboration was continued this year with the Blast Hourstriker.

Watch of the Week: Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738/51G

Based upon the so-called "Golden Ratio" made the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse quite stir at the watch fair in Basel, Switzerland, when it was introduced there in 1968. Ancient Greek mathematicians already concluded that applying the ratio of 1 / 1.6181 resulted in great beauty, whether it was in architecture or art. The Golden Ellipse proved that this was also true in watches. Ever since its introduction, it has been a staple in the collectsion of Patek Philippe with a loyal following. Today the watch still looks as elegant and stylish as it did when it was first launched, and one can only conclude that it has a timeless sense of beauty. That doesn't mean that Patek Philippe leaves it as it is, as the watch is also a perfect canvas to create something extraordinary, like the reference 5738/51G.

Magnificent speed: Rolls Royce’s New Landspeed Wraith and Dawn

Rolls Royce commemorates the legendary Captain George Eyston and his Thunderbolt with exclusive new limited edition Wraith and Dawn models.

Wally Shows Its Sporty Side with the 43wallytender X

Wally's 43wallytender X is a new outboard version of the 43wallytender with enhanced speed, premium features and style.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Celebrates The Return Of Monterey Car Week With Bespoke Creations

As luxury car aficionados convene on California's Monterey peninsula for the 70th gathering of Monterey Car Week, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showcases two unique bespoke commissions to celebrate the occasion

Four Chronographs That Earned their Place In History

One of the most popular complications is the chronograph. This can be explained because the complication adds extra dynamic elements to the watch. Measuring the passing of time requires an extra seconds hand, subdials to show the minutes and hours, and pushers to operate it all. Aviation, car racing, and the exploration of space are just three areas in which (mechanical) chronographs made their mark, adding to their appeal. While there are a great many to choose from, the following four have earned their place in history:

Lürssen unveils its latest project, 377-foot Enzo

Lürssen Yachts‘ Enzo is a six-decker superyacht that is packed with luxurious amenities.

Gooding & Company Presents Star Cars Available For Auction At 70th Edition Of Pebble Beach Concourse D’Elegance

With the 70th Edition of the Concourse D'Elegance at Pebble Beach set to kick-off this week, it should come as no surprise that a bevy of star cars will be at the forefront of available auctions.

Watch of the Week: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

The Overseas collectsion from Vacheron Constantin is gaining in popularity. This is not so surprising as it combines the looks of an attractive sports watch with the refinement of a dress watch. How potent this combination is, becomes especially clear with the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. Vacheron Constantin opted for a traditional dial layout of this complication, with a subdial for the day, date, and month and a moon phase display on a rotating disc. Combining this with bold hands and hour markers and a chapter ring utilizing a sportive font for the 5-minute indication perfectly balances the piece.

The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Smalta Clara: A New Chapter In Transparancy

When Jaquet Droz launched in 2018 their first pieces utilizing the plique-à-jour enameling technique, the world was in awe. Not so surprising, because while this very demanding technique already exists for over 1500 years, very few still master it. What makes it so unique is that it doesn't have a base. Instead, a frame of gold wire is created in a pattern. The parts in between are filled with enamel powder, after which successive firings at high temperatures create the mesmerizing, translucent enamel with the look of a miniature window of stained glass.

Lamborghini Squadra Corse Presents the 2022 Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2

Lamborghini Squadra Corse presents the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2, the latest version of a racing car that will be used across all three continental Lamborghini series, starting in 2022.

Haute Complication: Greubel Forsey Double Balancier

In the quest for ultimate precision, watchmakers have for centuries challenged themselves to make watches more precise. With the invention of the quartz movement, that quest has come to an end for the mechanical movement, yet not entirely. Brands like Greubel Forsey continue to develop new concepts that further refine the timekeeping capabilities of mechanical watches. They view it as perpetuating an ancient art, and a firm challenge to themselves, to overcome the difficulties of making wristwatches even more precise. They have been known to tackling these problems with innovative tourbillons, the device invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1795. The Double Balancier lacks those, as it takes a different approach combining two balance wheels with a constant differential.

Bovet Shows The Sportive Side Of Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two With Latest Creation

With the launch of the second chapter of the breathtaking Virtuoso VIII, Bovet gave us a watch in the brand's signature style. Its precious metal case housed an exquisite movement complemented by two aventurine glass dials. It perfectly displayed the unique elegance and technical prowess that the brand has to offer. But Bovet also has another side, one that embodies a sense of highly exclusive sportiveness, and that is at the heart of the new Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two Reimagined.