The Glashütte Original PanoInverse XL was introduced at Basel 2008. It uses a manufacture Caliber 66 hand wound movement. The hand-engraved duplex swan-neck bridge is visually impressive. Although what is even more impressive, is the large balance wheel that oscillates below the bridge 28,800 times per hour.
The case is made in a polished 18k white gold (shown) or 18k rose gold.
Martin Bachmann, 46, has been named the new chief executive officer of Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Maurice Lacroix S.A., effective. Nov. 1.
For the past seven years, Bachmann, an executive board member of the luxury Swiss watch brand, has been actively involved in development of the brand as global director of its Marketing/Country Operations division.
Bachman succeeds Philippe C. Merk, 51, who was named CEO of Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet Holding SA in August, effective Jan.
Fall 2008 Jewelry Collection
Far from being the jewelry of trends, the eclectic high fashion designs of Torrini Jewelry have survived for twenty-five generations. Their designs are well known for being unique, exceptional, handcrafted pieces of elegance and beauty. Among the highly guarded secrets: a hand polished finish with an undeniable sheen that is part of the Torrini legacy.
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Last month world-famous DJ and produced Bob Sinclair was spotted wearing an 18-carat gold Wyler Genève chronograph during his summer tour. Never heard of him, but I definitely agree with his taste in watches.
Handmade in San Francisco
For more than seven years, Peggy Li has been creating handmade jewelry that has caught the attention of TV's Grey's Anatomy, Without a Trace, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and publications such as Oprah Magazine and Lucky. A stark contrast to her beginnings as a Chemical Engineering major at UC Berkeley, Peggy's handmade jewelry began with inspiration from the artisans at Berkeley's famous Telegraph Avenue.
Songbird Tag Necklace
Sweetly simple, this songbird pendant has branches and birds etched and oxidized into its surface.
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HYSEK X-RAY Perpetual Calendar: Measures eternal time with style!
Inspired by the historical design of the brand, the X-RAY Perpetual Calendar is the result of thorough aesthetic research and design evolution where traditional watch making and high tech style are perfectly merging, giving a unique and new vision of a watch of exception.
Handcrafted Jewelry
To see what others cannot and reveal the beauty within – that is what gives Emily Palm, Blue Heron Jewelry and Hair Accessories' master artisan, the ability to create stunning, heirloom-quality pieces you'll cherish and enjoy forever. With over a decade of experience originating in the time honored trade of shipbuilding, Emily has the kind of eye for detail that can transform a rough hewn piece of timber from a mere kindling scrap to a gallery-quality adornment.
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Here is a cool 3 minute TAG Heuer produced video of the Aquaracer Calibre S.
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The Aquaracer Calibre S: TAG Heuer revolutionizes chronograph movements, inventing the world’s easiest-to-read and most elegant chronograph
Representing noting less than the most elegant, high-performance sports chronograph ever conceived, the TAG Heuer Calibre S revolutionizes watchmaking by presenting a breakthrough in chronographs movements with a home-designed caliber making it possible to measure and display all watch and chronograph functions with the same hands.
The first edition of the Esprit des Artisans® collection limited to 28 pieces seduced watch aficionados thanks to the unique all precious metals alloy used for the watchcase, as well as for its vintage movement. Its tremendous success encouraged VILLEMONT to pursue its quest for perfection.
The Esprit des Artisans® collection is aimed for watch connoisseurs and it only comprises limited edition timepieces characterized by exceptional movements and decorated by precious materials. <
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Jaeger-LeCoultre is associating with an up and coming polo player by supporting Juan Martín Nero of Argentina. Recognised as one of the world’s top three players, this youthful prodigy with an amazing career behind him already has distinguished himself on European polo fields by winning one of the three major tournaments on the international circuit, the British Open, and will be carrying the Jaeger-LeCoultre colours at the Sotogrande tournament.