Watch News for January from 07 to 09, 2012

At SIHH 2012 exhibition the company Girard – Perregaux has presented its latest novelties, which certainly should find a warm response from fans of watches with repeater.

At the annual exhibition SIHH 2012 the Swiss manufacture Vacheron Constantin has introduced a new model from the collection Métiers d'Art - Les Univers Infinis, in which were used 3 methods of processing - engraving, enameling and guilloche.

De Bethune watch manufactory was founded in 2002, basing on the avant-garde vision of traditional watchmaking. Purely modern aesthetics of De Bethune mechanical timepieces combines innovative technological know-hows of the manufacture's craftsmen, inspired and nurtured by multiple centuries of watchmaking history.

Symmetry and abstraction of inlays of precious stones, broken lines and the balance of light and shadows play on the facets - that's not the whole list of novelties’ characteristics, presented by Cartier at the SIHH 2012 (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie).

Last week the pilot of the only Russian team in Formula-1, Marussia F1, Timo Glock, who is also an ambassador for Armin Strom watch brand visited the company's production facilities in the Swiss city of Biel.

The Swiss watch company Richard Mille, specializing in the production of exclusive watches, at the Geneva exhibition SIHH 2012 has introduced the RM 057 Dragon-Jackie Chan Tourbillon watch.

The SIHH 2012 exhibition has pleased the fans of watch making by another novelty Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Ceramica (Ref: PAM00396) by the company Panerai. This model is special example of high horology; in fact it is a new variation of tourbillon, made in the typical for Panerai style.

The famous watch company Breitling has introduced a new model from its award-winning line of Chronomat. This is a Chronomat GMT wristwatch in a smaller case - now instead of 47 mm its diameter is 44 mm.

At the Geneva exhibition WPHH 2012 the British company Backes & Strauss, a part of the Franck Muller Group, has presented a delightful collection of ladies watches under the name Victoria.

The watch company RGM, founded in the United States, at the Geneva exhibition GTE 2012 has presented the 801 P Aircraft watch. The round case of the model in diameter of 42 mm and thickness of 10.5 mm is made of polished stainless steel.

This year, the watch company Audemars Piguet celebrates its 40th anniversary of the launch of the legendary line Royal Oak. The watches Royal Oak are the most popular in the range of this Swiss brand for a long time.

An independent watchmaker Roger W. Smith won a silver medal from the British Horological Institute. The award was presented to the master for "devotion to the best traditions of watchmaking in England, their continuation and development."

Jewelry company Bulgari presents a new version of the famous women's watches Serpenti. Instead of the watch strap the model is attached to the snake-shaped bracelet, entwined around the wrist in a few rings. The novelty attracts with a special combination of colors and brilliance of 385 diamonds.

Vintage 1945 watch collection, as noted by the representatives of Girard Perregaux, - a modern interpretation of watches, timeless, a symbol of modern watchmaking and the relentless search for perfection which is constantly going on within the walls of the famous manufactory.

The watch company RGM, producing original model of wristwatches, at the Geneva exhibition GTE 2012 has introduced its model «PS 801 E» from a series of Pennsylvania.

The Swiss watch company RSW has presented unique edition Limited edition CAMO Diving Tool box. This is not just a watch, but a gift set of tools for divers and travelers. The watch is packed in special case; spare strong rubber strap and famous Swiss knife with a blade for all occasions.

At the annual Salon Haute Horlogerie SIHH 2012 the Swiss company Vacheron Constantin has presented a new model from the series Métiers d'Art - Les Univers Infinis - the Shell watch.

The company Cartier has presented at the Geneva exhibition SIHH 2012 (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) a series of wristwatches with a generous inlaid of precious stones, united under the name High Jewellery watches collection.

Devotion to its traditions, "seasoned" by elegant design and mechanism of complications – by these words the new model Radiomir 8 days GMT Oro Rosso Special Edition (Ref: PAM00395), presented at SIHH 2012 exhibition, has been characterized by the representatives of Panerai.

French watchmaker Saint Honore, located in the heart of Paris on the Rue Saint-Honore, has released an updated version of Opera Eclair. Now this women's watch has popular black dial. The novelty will be an excellent addition to evening gowns and the perfect companion for a woman at solemn receptions.

The famous watch company Longines has presented a new collection created and named in honor of St. Imier. New watches are devoted to place Saint-Imier where this brand was born in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz.

These watches are perhaps one of the most bizarre proposals for Valentine's Day. They do not have pictures with hearts; there are no bright colors or cupids. It's just a watch.

The information watch portal Montre24 provides a unique opportunity to all lovers of watch art who are keeping an eye the latest developments in the watch industry, to learn about the luxury watches of the legendary Swiss manufacture Vacheron Constantin.

At the annual exhibition GTE 2012 the American watch company RGM has presented its incomparable watch under the name Pennsylvania Tourbillon (MM 2). The model is equipped with the first U.S. tourbillon; it combines the best traditions of American Horology and great design.

New watches, presented by Panerai at the famous Geneva exhibition SIHH 2012 - could be called a model of perfect combination of vintage design and modern achievements of the watchmaking.

The watch collection I-Gucci Grammy Museum is updating. This is a new model of I-Gucci XXL Sport with a black digital display. Received from the sale of these watches will be transferred to Grammy Museum Foundation, which deals with the restoration and preservation of the great music pieces of history.

After the huge success of watch collections Pacific and Lady Collection, the Swiss company Chronoswiss decided to revisit the classics. For the upcoming international exhibition BaselWorld 2012 the company Chronoswiss will present a new version of its award-winning models of watches Kairos.

The famous French auction house Artcurial has organized an unusual auction, the main theme of which was aviation. At the auction, under the name Aeronautics was presented items that are directly related to aviation.

The watch company Swatch in anticipation of the upcoming spring releases a new colorful collection. These are colorful women's watches Lady Originals with long, binding the wrists of a few rings, straps.

Angular Momentum company has gained worldwide renown thanks to its impressive watches with dials, covered under genuine works of pictorial and jewelery arts.

The Swiss watch company Cuervo y Sobrinos with Cuban roots has presented a novelty in honor of its 130th anniversary. The wristwatch Historiador is made in a classically elegant style. It will be the perfect accessory for business meetings, or a valuable gift for the holiday.

The watch company Vogard represents a novelty - Datezone Pilot Chronograph. The watch is issued in two versions: Ref. No. DZP 6332 with a brown bezel and Ref. No. DZP 6131 with a black bezel.

Finnish watchmaker De Motu Watches Ltd has developed a unique model for aviators. This is a DMG 11 watch, with the complication in the form of an accelerometer, which at the time of flight determines the amount of congestion affecting on the pilot. This is the first watch in the world with a similar function.

Each unique and luxurious creation is created by human hands, which are investing life in the creation of each piece. Masters of fine mechanics and talented designers create true works of watch making art.

The English Graham watch company was founded by a watchmaker George Graham who introduced many innovations in watchmaking. He invented the chronograph, the dead-beat cylinder escapement, the mercury pendulum, made to compensate temperature differences.