Watches

Certified Distinction

With the most recent edition of its Senator Chronometer, the Glashütte original manufactory hopes to offer certified precision in a distinctive and expressive dark blue version. The Senator Chronometer has been officially certified as a chronometer by the Ger- man…

Pure Performance

Breitling has launched the Avenger Hurricane, a watch full of superlatives with a standout 50 mm diameter. The case 
is ultra-sturdy and ultra-light, made in a futuristic material named Breitlight. it also features a Manufacture Breitling movement equipped with a…

Meet Sherman

Sherman the robot recently arrived at the MAD Gallery in Dubai, but while most robots have various functions, this one can only tell the time. Conceived and developed by MB&F and engineered and crafted by L’Epée 1839—Switzerland’s only specialised high-end…

Reaching The Top

According to Shafiq Abdulhamid, Patek Philippe makes the best watches the world—which is why he has Such An impressive collection of them. “I only buy the watches that I really like and that I fall in love with. and that’s to…

Jaquet Droz: Grande Seconde Dual Time

Baselworld 2016 was a success for some of the biggest players in the watchmaking industry. It was also the occasion for those brands to showcase their latest creations. One of our favourite timepieces was the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Dual…

History of Innovation

Carl f. Bucherer pieces are near the top of many aficionados’ wish lists, due largely to the fact that, under their pretty faces, there are some of the most intriguing movements and complications to be found anywhere. Perhaps not as…

The Future of Tradition

Virtuozity speaks exclusively with Lionel Betoux, the CEO and owner of independent Swiss watchmaker Cabestan. the niche Brand specialises in creating incredible, ultra-luxurious timepieces, featuring fascinating movements developed entirely in- house – Betoux says that the mantra is creating the…

Jacob & Co.’s Astronomia Sky

“As a sailor heading toward the seas driven by the celestial vault, I found my star: the Astronomia Sky”, says Jacob Arabo, founder of Jacob & Co. Those words sum up how we feel about this beautiful piece of horlogerie,…

Carl F. Bucherer: Made of Lucerne

On the sidelines of Baselworld 2016, the Swiss watchmaker releases a new brand film redefining the manufacture’s vision. “Carl F. Bucherer possesses an extraordinary heritage. We are continuing to develop ourselves by going back to our roots and reinterpreting them…

Icon Reimagined

Vacheron Constantin updates its Overseas collection. Vacheron Constantin has reinvented one of its iconic collections, overseas, crating five new models (12 references) equipped with the brand’s own movements—including three new calibres. All models, whether in steel or gold, from the simplest…