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MÉTIERS D’ART TRIBUTE TO GREAT CIVILISATIONS​
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History & Masterpieces
Magnificent métiers d’art at Vacheron Constantin

In Paris, Vacheron Constantin presented the most recent additions to its Métiers d’Art collection. They are the latest illustration of the collaboration, since 2019, between the Geneva-based Manufacture and the Musée du Louvre. This quartet of limited series looks to emblematic works by ancient civilisations and is a reminder of the extraordinary heights achieved in the artistic realm of watchmaking.

Monday, 20 June 2022
7 min read
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Photo 4 - Bremont Limited Edition Longitude
Culture
Bremont revives the soul of British watchmaking

Bremont has become the first watchmaker since the 1970s to industrially manufacture a movement on British soil. The ENG300 “tractor” calibre is built off the K1 by Swiss company THE+.

Thursday, 04 November 2021
5 min read
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Vacheron Constantin Les-Cabinotiers Sonnerie Westminster - Hommage à Johannes Vermeer (8)
Culture
From Vacheron Constantin, a collector’s dream

The Genevan Manufacture presents Les Cabinotiers Westminster Sonnerie – Tribute to Johannes Vermeer, a pocket watch that was eight years in the making. Despite its apparent simplicity, this is a masterful achievement as much for the complexity of its grande sonnerie mechanism as for the remarkable hand-executed decoration.

Thursday, 07 October 2021
5 min read
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Galerie du Patrimoine
Culture
A day with Jaeger-LeCoultre

The “Grande Maison” is reaching out to customers through a series of original experiences hosted at the Manufacture. Collectively titled “Atelier d’Antoine”*, these tours and workshops take visitors to the heart of Haute Horlogerie.

Thursday, 30 September 2021
5 min read
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L.U.C QF Jubilee © Chopard
Economy
Chopard, 25 years of manufacturing independence

As Chopard celebrates the 25th anniversary of its movement-making facility in Fleurier, co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele talks about the family values of a brand that has made independence its hallmark.

Monday, 14 June 2021
5 min read
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Nautilus ref. 5711-1A-014 of 2021 © Patek Philippe
History & Masterpieces
The end of the Nautilus 5711/1A: a wise move?

Is Patek Philippe right to discontinue the steel Nautilus 5711/1A? While experts applaud the decision, prices on the secondary market are sky-rocketing and collectors face the fact of a long wait for nothing.

Friday, 11 June 2021
4 min read
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Black Bay Ceramic © Tudor
New Models
Tudor earns Master Chronometer certification

Tudor has been given Master Chronometer certification for the movement in its Black Bay Ceramic, breaking Omega’s monopoly on one of the industry’s toughest standards.

Wednesday, 02 June 2021
4 min read
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Richemont-joaillerie-cover
Economy
Richemont buoyed by Jewellery

Richemont’s sales for the year ended March 31, 2021 fell by 8%. The group’s jewellery business, online retail and strong performance in Asia-Pacific enabled what are “solid” results in a global pandemic.

Monday, 31 May 2021
3 min read
American 1921 Pièce Unique (from 2021) and Heritage piece from 1921 © Vacheron Constantin
Watch Stories
Vacheron Constantin remakes history with the American 1921

For the 100th anniversary of the American 1921, Vacheron Constantin has recreated the original watch using only techniques and tools from a century ago. The fifteen-month project began with a deep dive into the Manufacture’s archives and its stock of period components.

Wednesday, 26 May 2021
4 min read
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