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Articles on the subject: History & Masterpieces

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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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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Overseas Tourbillon rose gold © Vacheron Constantin
History & Masterpieces
Celebrating 220 years of the tourbillon

This June 26th, Breguet commemorates 220 years since Abraham-Louis Breguet was awarded a patent for the tourbillon. His invention continues to delight collectors and has become a “rite of passage” for any brand dedicated to watchmaking excellence.

Tuesday, 11 May 2021
4 min read
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In Vincent Calabrese’s Wandering Hour complication, the hour aperture rotates once with the dial every 60 minutes.
History & Masterpieces
A Monet for the wrist

A detail from a world-famous painting, reproduced in miniature on the dial of a Vincent Calabrese watch: such is the premise of an art lover’s project: Watch Museum.

Wednesday, 17 March 2021
5 min read
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Model Les amours de Pâris et d'Hélène © Vacheron Constantin
History & Masterpieces
2020: a strong year for watch auctions

A difficult year for brands, 2020 was full of positives for auction houses, in particular online, with a raft of record prices. A look at some of the top lots to have crossed the block.

Wednesday, 06 January 2021
4 min read
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Grande Sonnerie Ref. 6301P © Patek Philippe
History & Masterpieces
A year of Grande Sonneries

Patek Philippe is the latest of the Manufactures to present a Grand Sonnerie this year, joining Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet. Given the intricacy of this melodious complication, three such launches constitute an exceptional event.

Wednesday, 02 December 2020
4 min read
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60th Anniversary Limited Edition Professional Diver’s 600M Spring Drive Calibrer 9RA5 © Grand Seiko
History & Masterpieces
The powerful roar of the Grand Seiko lion at 60

Grand Seiko has put together a dazzling agenda for its 60th anniversary, marked by the opening of new manufacturing facilities, the inauguration of a flagship boutique on Place Vendôme, a dozen limited editions fitted with new calibres, and the unveiling of a concept movement.

Wednesday, 23 September 2020
6 min read
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Altiplano Ultimate Concept © Piaget
History & Masterpieces
Can anyone beat Piaget at ultra-thin?

With the release of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept, now commercially available, Piaget has raised the stakes in ultra-thin watches – and the question of whether makers have reached the limit of what is physically possible.

Wednesday, 13 May 2020
5 min read
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Regulating organs

All about the incredible invention of escapement

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