Patek Philippe presents Rare Handcrafts 2020-2021” exhibition; Panerai welcomes Jeremy Jauncey to its team of Global Ambassadors; The Palme d’or by Chopard

   
 
 

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Patek Philippe presents Rare Handcrafts 2020-2021” exhibition

On the occasion of the “Rare Handcrafts 2020-2021” exhibition, the Genevan manufacture presents a world debut with six models of grand complication timepieces or icons of watch design featuring artistic decorations such as manual engraving, grand feu cloisonné enamel, grand feu champlevé enamel, grand feu flinqué enamel, manual guilloching and gemsetting. Manual engraving enlivens the cases and dials of watches such as the Ref. 5160/500 perpetual calendar with a retrograde date, the Ref. 5088/100 Calatrava “Volutes and Arabesques”, and the Ref. 5180/1 skeletonized Calatrava. Guilloched hobnail motifs decorate the cases of exceptional models such as the Ref. 6300 Grandmaster Chime (the most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch with 20 complications) and the Ref. 5531 World Time Minute Repeater. Grand feu enamel enhances the dials of certain grand complications, including several minute repeaters. 
 

Panerai welcomes Jeremy Jauncey to its team of Global Ambassadors

The internationally recognized entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor will collaborate with Panerai for the next year on projects that address a shared passion for adventure and environmentally sustainable practices. As founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations, an award-winning strategy and creative agency for travel businesses, Jauncey has become one of the most compelling and influential voices in his industry. His company was recognized by Fast Company as one of the world’s most innovative. And whether it is through his brand’s wanderlust inducing social media, which have over 30 million followers, or collaborations with his diverse portfolio of partners, Jauncey is a tireless champion of travel as a force for good for both travelers and the destinations they visit.
 
 

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The Palme d’or by Chopard

Every year, the Palme d'or, the Holy Grail of the Seventh Art, is awarded to the best film in the competition at the Cannes International Film Festival. The latest feature film to win it, Parasite by Bong Joon Ho, quite simply rewrote the history of cinema, confirming the absolute prestige and power of this trophy. As a longstanding partner to the Festival, Chopard is proud to accompany this annual launch into orbit of an exceptional talent. Since 1998, the Maison has been the Artisan of the Palme d'or and indeed of all the trophies awarded at the Festival's closing ceremony. Through this thrilling palm, which has symbolised hearts beating in unison for more than 20’ years, a veritable hand-sculpted jewel composed of 19 yellow gold leaves resting on a unique cushion of rock crystal, the Maison Chopard, jeweller of the red carpet and official partner of the Cannes Film Festival since 1998, continues to share its passion for the cinema and its emotions with the entire world.
 

Dior unveils Haute Joaillerie Dior Rose at Chengdu

Following the figurative rose revealed earlier this year with RoseDior, the new Dior Rose high jewelry collection celebrates the metamorphosis of the private mansion at 30 Avenue Montaigne. The House’s historic setting, which will be reborn with a garden and an exhibition gallery, inspired Victoire de Castellane, Artistic Director of Dior Joaillerie, to create a “Planet Dior”. In this unexplored galaxy, one hundred and sixteen jewels come into flower, among them romantic roses, stained glass roses, futuristic roses and abstract couture roses. Set with sapphires from Myanmar, Colombian emeralds, rubies from Mozambique and sparkling diamonds, these precious creations were unveiled at a grand event in Chengdu, China. For the occasion, models wearing dresses specially designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Dior women's collections, graced the runway to present these exceptional pieces of high jewelry.
 

IRONMAN and Breitling partner together and launch the Endurance Pro IRONMAN watches

Breitling and IRONMAN have signed a long-term partnership and teamed up to co-design the Endurance Pro IRONMAN watches, a special series of Breitling’s ultimate athleisure watch. The result is a set of perfectly lightweight and lighthearted luxury sports watches combining high precision, innovative technology, and vibrant, colorful design. The launch features two exciting new watches: a red version available globally at all Breitling boutiques and retailers and at www.breitling.com for sports and timekeeping enthusiasts, and a black and gold piece exclusively available for IRONMAN® race finishers. Additional models reserved for the IRONMAN community are planned for the coming months. To celebrate the partnership and offer a first look at the watches, a special event was held at the Breitling Boutique in Beverly Hills last night, co-hosted by Breitling USA President Thierry Prissert and President and CEO of The IRONMAN Group Andrew Messick.
 

Blancpain announces its partnership with Ocean Photography Awards and launches the Female Fifty Fathoms Award

Blancpain joins the annual Ocean Photography Awards competition, becoming its Main Partner. Produced by Oceanographic Magazine in support of ocean conservation charity SeaLegacy, the objective of the Ocean Photography Awards annual competition is to communicate the beauty of the ocean as well as the many perils it faces. To achieve this goal, it calls on the talent and sensitivity of any individual involved in photography and using the ocean as their subject. To encourage women to share their perspective on the underwater world, Blancpain is launching the Female Fifty Fathoms Award, a new category designed to reward women's achievements in the field of ocean photography to inspire future generations and encourage them to work towards ocean preservation.
 

Jaeger-LeCoultre inaugurates the 1931 Café

Starting from June 13th, Jaeger-LeCoultre will be delighted to welcome guests to 1931 Café – an elegant and convivial new venue created to coincide with 90 years of the Reverso, a watch that is considered an icon of Art Deco design. Offering guests the chance to immerse themselves fully in the style and ambience of the period when the Reverso was born, the pop-up café will open in Shanghai in June, and this autumn in Paris – the birthplace of the Art Deco movement. Completing the design, a special collection of cakes and pastries has been created by Nina Métayer. Twice named Pastry Chef of the Year, the young Paris-based chef is celebrated for her originality, artistry and exceptional flavours. For 1931 Café, Chef Métayer has designed these sweet treats not only to echo the Art Deco aesthetic of the interior design but also to take guests on a journey to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s home in the Vallée de Joux.
 

Graham new website -‘Bitcoin accepted’ e-store

Graham has unveil its new www.graham1695.com which includes a ‘Bitcoin accepted’ e-store. The e-store provides a fun and vibrant insight into the world of Graham and its array of energy-infused models. In the coming weeks, the platform will also feature an ‘owners club’ area where Graham owners can indulge in exclusive epicurean delights. To coincide with the 20th anniversary of the legendary Chronofighter, Graham has launched a new website featuring an e-shop. Visitors to the website can choose from a broad array of models and pay for their goods with a credit card or even Bitcoin. The selected product can be dispatched to anywhere in the world and comes with complimentary shipping.
 
 

Product Launch

 

The new MAGNIFICA 2021 High Jewelry and High-End Watches collection by Bvlgari

Bvlgari unveiled in Milan the most extraordinary combination ever of superlative gems, unrivaled craftsmanship, and bold design. The new MAGNIFICA 2021 High Jewelry and High-End Watches collection is at the pinnacle of excellence and Beauty. Spreading a message of joy, creativity, and artistic perfection, Bvlgari unveils its latest High Jewelry and High-End Watches collection, with a two-day event, staged for the first time in the Italian capital of luxury and fashion, Milan. With the new Magnifica collection, Bvlgari reaches new pinnacles of its high jewelry mastery and creativity, presenting an extraordinary selection of 350 masterpieces of high Jewelry and watches.
 

The Jacob & Co. Fast & Furious Twin Turbo

Jacob & Co. has launched one of the most important novelties of 2021 worldwide – The Jacob & Co. Fast & Furious Twin Turbo. This timepiece combines the DNA of the blockbuster action film Fast & Furious saga and the brand’s own DNA “Inspired By The Impossible. “The Jacob & Co. Fast & Furious Twin Turbo is limited to 9 pieces to celebrate the latest chapter in Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious film saga, “F9.” The watch release will coincide with the U.S. debut of the movie on June 25. The new timepiece is designed for speed. The large sapphire crystal face features imagery iconic to the first “Fast & Furious” film from 2001: a starting girl with checkered flags, behind her are hot rod cars ready to bolt – one American muscle, the other a supercharged import, above both is the Fast & Furious logo. The images capture the feeling of living life one-quarter-mile at a time.
 

Introducing Armin Strom Tribute 1 First Edition

Armin Strom announced the introduction of an entirely new timepiece; one that reinterprets the classic dress watch in a contemporary context. The first edition of the “Tribute 1” is available now and is limited to just 25 pieces. This first iteration is further distinguished by its white gold barrel bridge and a 10-year warranty, exactly double the standard warranty typically offered by Armin Strom. The “System 78” collection offers fine watchmaking, impeccable hand-finishing and a number of innovative horological ‘firsts’ while maintaining an accessible price point. Recognizing the passion for haute-horology among many that have historically been excluded from access to fine watchmaking, Armin Strom has committed itself to the consistently dedicating of a portion of its limited production capacity to democratizing access to haute horology timepieces.
 

Presenting the Le Triptyque Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein

2021 marks a new frontier in the collaboration between Louis Erard and Alain Silberstein, with the launch of the triptych. Three watches as work of art; three family members able to shed new light on Alain Silberstein's artistic approach, as well as Louis Erard's watchmaking mastery. Each item is limited to 178 models, 78 of which are to be sold in a collector's box containing the entire capsule as well as a digital artwork signed by the artist. The triptych brings together three different timepieces – three signature models, each with its own unique features: La Semaine, Le Régulateur II, and Le Chrono Monopoussoir. Everything begins with the case, a blank canvas for the artist. It consists of a frame with vertical sidebars called “brancards”, flanked by a conical crown. This is architecture in pure form, each element perfectly held, resulting in geometric simplicity and effects created by contrasts, shapes, materials (grade 2 and grade 5 titanium) and finishes (microblasted and polished).
 

The AquisPro Date Cal 400 by Oris

The AquisPro Date is a natural home for Oris’s high-performance Calibre 400. Designed to serve professional divers on saturation dives, it’s a highly technical tool watch chosen by divers who work on complex engineering projects in helium-enriched environments hundreds of metres below the water’s surface. Among its special features is Oris’s patented Rotation Safety System, known as RSS. This exclusive Oris device, commissioned by the professional diving community, enables the wearer to adjust and lock the uni-directional rotating bezel into place. This means that during a dive they can read off remaining dive time with absolute certainty. A chunky rubber grip makes it easy to operate, even when gloved, while a yellow and white minutes scale engraved into the scratch-resistant ceramic bezel insert delivers high levels of low-light legibility.
 

Pomellato introduces its Catene Collection

Catene, which means chains in Italian, is a contemporary collection of luxurious, chain-inspired jewels that pays tribute to Pomellato’s passion for this classic jewellery staple. Drawing on Pomellato’s rich heritage of craftsmanship, Catene forges a new look for a younger, fashion-forward audience that is bold in its simplicity yet gentle in its sinuous, sweeping forms. Pomellato has chosen Viola a Vera Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga as ambassadors for the Catene collection. The new Catene collection is composed of bracelets, rings and earrings. The collection is made exclusively with 100% responsible gold, from certified mines that comply with international laws on the transparency and traceability of raw materials (RJC certification), or from production chains engaged in important projects for the improvement of environmental sustainability.
 
 
 
 

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