SIHH 2015: Up Close With The Panerai Mare Nostrum Titanio PAM603 (With Photos And Price)
Panerai has once again remade the extra-large Mare Nostrum chronograph, equipped with a refined Minerva movement, except this time the 52 mm case is in lightweight titanium.SIHH 2015: Introducing The Vacheron Constantin Harmony Monopusher Chronograph, Equipped With The New Cal. 3300 (With Specs And Price)
To mark its 260th anniversary Vacheron Constantin has created a series of limited edition, cushion-shaped timepieces, including the Harmony Chronograph equipped with the calibre 3300, single-button, manually wound chronograph movement.EDITORIAL: What Does The Rising Swiss Franc Mean For Watch Buyers?
Three days ago the Swiss National Bank lifted its cap on the Swiss franc's value against the Euro. Within hours the franc rose by as much as 40% against the Euro, with Swiss stocks moving in the opposite direction; on the same day shares in Richemont and the Swatch Group fell by as much as 16%. What does the franc's appreciation mean for watch buyers?EXPLAINED: The Fine Art Of Black Polishing AKA Spéculaire
Black polishing, also known as spéculaire finishing, is employed to finish steel parts in a watch movement to create a mirror-like surface. Used for steel screws, levers and bridges, true black polishing is done by hand and only found in the best timepieces. Henrik Korpela explains the technique here.Load More
