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Patek Philippe World Time Moon 5575
Earlier this week in Geneva, Patek Philippe unveiled 10 new timepieces to commemorate the brand’s 175th Anniversary. Among the ten references, the one that is most interesting to us is reference 5575 – the Patek Philippe World Time Moon. It is presented in a sleek white gold case measuring 39.8 by 9.81 mm, fully polished…
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5016 for Only Watch 2015
For Only Watch auction 2015 Patek Philippe has a created a unique edition of the Reference 5016 which features a tourbillon, minute repeater and perpetual calendar in a 36.8 mm diameter Calatrava-style case, in steel. According to the manufacturer, “as an additional refinement, the perpetual calendar is endowed with a retrograde date hand, which flies…
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5396G Hands-On
This year at Baselworld, Patek Philippe introduced two new versions of the Ref. 5396 Annual Calendar – which was previously only available with baton-shaped applied hour markers – with two new versions replacing the indexes with Breguet-style Arabic applied numerals. One version is in rose gold with a silvery opaline dial (Ref. 5396R-012), and the…
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Patek Philippe introduces ‘Flamme’ Diamond Set Calatrava
Introduced this year at Baselworld, the Calatrava Ref. 7200/200R ladies watch features a new gem-setting technique that utilizes staggered rows of diamonds to amplify their sparkle and brilliance. The technique called “Flamme,” has been officially registered as a trademark by Patek Philippe for the horological industry. The unique gem-setting technique is complex and requires the…
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Patek Philippe: The Authorized Biography
Patek Philippe has announced the release of Patek Philippe: The Authorized Biography by Nicholas Folks. The hard bound book, commissioned by Patek Philippe, is a definitive work that covers the legendary watch company’s evolution from its formation in 1839 up until the present. Philippe Stern, the Honorary President of Patek Philippe had this to say,…
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Patek Philippe 1518 in steel breaks all-time watch auction record
Over the past weekend, at the Geneva Watch Auction: FOUR, Phillips watch auction house sold a “trilogy” of Patek Philippe 1518s, including a 1 of 4 stainless steel version, which achieved a higher result than any other single watch at auction ever. The numbers speak for themselves and put in perspective the level of rarity…
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Richard Mille RM027 Rafael Nadal
Richard Mille just signed a partnership agreement with professional tennis player Rafael Nadal. To commemorate their relationship, Rafal Nadal worked closely with Richard Mille to develop a tourbillon watch that would be light enough for him to wear while playing tennis. The result is a new 50 piece limited edition RM027 watch, which weighs less…
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Rafael Nadal wins French Open while wearing Richard Mille watch
Julian Finney/Getty Images Pro tennis player, Rafael Nadal, just won his fifth French Open in six years, and he did so in dominant fashion. The 24-year old has also regained the world No. 1 ranking, supplanting Roger Federer. This win, is also a win for watchmaker Richard Mille. As you can see from the photo,…
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Richard Mille RM 055 JC Tourbillon
Yesterday Richard Mille revealed a one-of-a-kind tourbillon that will be sold to support Jackie Chan’s “Dragon’s Heart Foundation.” The RM 055 JC Tourbillon is a unique piece made in 18k white gold and specifically created to raise money at the Jackie Chan auction which is being held September 14th in Beijing to support children. In…
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SIHH 2012: preview Richard Mille RM 037
Ahead of SIHH 2012, which starts January 16th, Richard Mille has revealed a new timepiece, the RM 037, along with an all new in-house automatic movement. Powering the RM 037 is the new CRMA1 caliber, a high-tech movement which is skeletonized in grade 5 titanium. It features an oversized date at 12 o’clock and a…
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The RM 011 Felipe Massa Flyback Chronograph Carbon
For the first time in five years, Formula 1 will be in the United States. The United States Formula 1 Grand Prix will take place in Austin, Texas, November 16-18, 2012 at which Felipe Massa will race wearing a Richard Mille timepiece. As a tribute, Richard Mille has created a limited edition RM 011 Felipe…
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Richard Mille Tourbillon RM 052 Skull
There have been a number of skull watches introduced recently. The Richard Mille Tourbillon RM 052 Skull watch, introduced at SIHH 2012, is the most complicated to date. The four bridges that connect the movement to the case, and act as the dial, are arranged in a “skull-and-crossbones” pattern inspired by flags from pirate ships.…