At SIHH 2011, Van Cleef & Arpels presents a new model, the Poetic Complication Five weeks in a balloon, inspired by the Jules Verne novel, Les Voyages Extraordinaires.

Two years after the opening of its manufacture, Hysek introduces an extrapolation of the tourbillion in a masterly realisation where transparency is at the heart of an ultra modern design, whose sole ambition is to reveal the mechanical magic of this outstanding movement. Designed, developed and manufactured internally, this exclusive and intensely square calibre with manual winding beats at the rhythm timed by a flying tourbillion endowed with “avant- gardist” balance manufactured in titanium.

A long time ago, back in 1931, in a dusty vortex and to the accompaniment of horses’ hooves hammering, an idea was born: a watch with a dial that could protect itself from shocks, all the while offering a personalised engraved case-back. Eighty years later, the Reverso has progressed from watchmaking icon to cult status.

The Architects of Time have called upon one of today’s best-known bloggers to interpret the universe of the different lines within its collections.

As a big thank you to all our readers and Fans, Marvin and Watchluxus have two lovely Marvin watches to giveaway for this Christmas, one for Her, one for Him!

Ben Chodat, for over 25 years has been responsible for the delightfully curving lines of several items in the Ebel collection. The entire Ebel team wished to pay tribute and thank this great man appropriately for his commitment, creativity, energy and loyalty to the brand!

The PuristS’ family of horology and luxury websites is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2011. A number of watchmakers and brands will be issuing limited edition or piece unique watches to commemorate a decade of PuristS independence on the horological scene. The first PuristS 10th watch to be announced is the Chocolate Frog from MB&F.

A symbol of unrivalled creativity, Cartier’s fine watchmaking defies the future through its persistent desire to combine masterful expertise with technical experimentation, knowledge with distinctiveness and a love of watchmaking with a passion for superb finishes and details. The 21st edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie reiterates this challenge and seals its success, thanks to the modernity of a Calibre de Cartier Astrotourbillon watch in titanium!

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