New releases – Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon 11, Platinum Edition

This series of 11 pieces pays tribute to the friendship between John Arnold and Abraham-Louis Breguet. Its sapphire case back reveals the A&S5219 calibre, whose architecture is inspired by the first regulator with tourbillon created by Abraham-Louis Breguet. Visible on the dial, between the main gear train and the tourbillon, the patented constant force mechanism regulates the energy from the barrels, eliminating any variations in torque that could disturb the balance’s oscillation. The solid gold dial is ornamented with a hand-guilloché surface in the “tremblé” style, evoking the fern-covered moors around Tintagel in Cornwall – the birthplace of John Arnold. The tourbillon cage can be seen under an 18-carat gold bridge and rotates in exact, one-second increments. The platinum case measures 41.5 mm in diameter.

Vacheron Constantin - An elegance Contest

 

 

At the invitation of Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, Vacheron Constantin is launching a Concours d’Élégance Horlogère (Watchmaking Elegance Contest) for enthusiasts and collectors worldwide who own Vacheron Constantin pocket watches or wristwatches. Each submitted timepiece will compete in one of the following seven categories, at the owner’s choice: Chiming mechanism, Chronographs, Astronomical complications, Multiple complications, Chronomètre Royal, Métiers d’art, Design. The seven prizes will be awarded on November 10th, 2026, by an international jury of experts, co-chaired by Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, and Christian Selmoni, Director of Style and Heritage at Vacheron Constantin. Registrations are open until April 30th, 2026 in Vacheron Constantin boutiques or online at vacheron-constantin.com

New releases – C by Romain Gauthier Carbonium Edition

The 42 mm case is made of Carbonium®, a high-performance, carbon fibre composite invented and produced by French company Lavoisier Composites. It is made by employing a special compression-moulding process to ‘upcycle’ the epoxy resin and carbon fibres found in prepreg tapes sourced from the aerospace industry. As in the brand’s past creations, the in-house movements is fitted with a stop-seconds mechanism using a snail cam rather than the conventional L-shaped lever.

 

 

A journey into the universe of Swiss mechanical art

Registration is open for the Mechanical Art training courses. Founded in 2018 by renowned artisans Denis Flageollet, François Junod, Nicolas Court, and Victoire Halter, the program has since expanded to include a team of approximately ten instructors. Limited to a maximum of 9 participants per session, the course has trained over fifty people since its launch. While most come from technical fields (mechanics, watchmaking, jewellery), the program also welcomes enthusiasts with no prior workshop experience. Nearly 20% of graduates have gone on to positions in regional workshops and manufactures.

 

  

In 2026-2027, two sessions are available, both at the Institut de la Mécanique d’Art (IMA) in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland: from June 24 to July 2019 in English, and from October 19 to 31, and then from February 22 to March 5, 2027 in French. Visit the association’s website for more details. Candidates must be 18 or older. A CV and letter of motivation are required as part of the selection process.

 

 

 

New releases – Krayon Anyday

 

 

Unlike traditional calendar watches, this timepiece maintains a permanent display of every day and date for the current month, transitioning automatically between months without intervention. Its 378 hand-decorated components display the days of the week in navy blue, while weekends are distinguished by a different shade, and the next month preview – four markers (small circles positioned at 6 o'clock) at the bottom of the dial reveal the first days of the following month. The 39 mm case is in 18k rose gold.

 

       

ROLEX 1961-2025 IS OUT NOW !!

The most awaited watch book of 1926 is presently available at physical and online bookshops. Here are an excerpt from the introduction, and the volume’s specs

 

"(...) Most of the book replicates the formula of Rolex 1905-1960. Each chapter on the decades from 1961 to 2000 opens with a chronology of significant events and a table of movements developed during the period. This is followed by a gallery of timepieces, accompanied by photographs, texts illustrating their genesis, and technical data sheets. A wide selection of annotated advertisements allows readers to follow the evolution of the brand from an image perspective. Technical innovation receives the attention it deserves through a review of patents. The final sections present documents ranging from the company's publications to articles in the specialist press. The years from 2001 to 2025 are treated differently. After the dates and movements, the reader finds a comprehensive narrative that includes all the subjects analyzed separately in the previous chapters. (...)"

 

Page count: 320
Binding type: hardback
Trim Size: 8.5" x 11"
Languages: English and Italian
Color: Full color

Weight: kg 1.7
Price: $ 190 / € 180 / CHF 180 

ISBN: 979-12-985889-0-5

 

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 Rolex 1961-2025 is the continuation of Rolex 1905-1960
 

 

È ARRIVATO ROLEX 1961-2025 !

 

Il libro di orologi più atteso del 2026 è ora disponibile in libreria e negli shop online. Ecco un estratto dall'introduzione e le informazioni principali  

 

"(...) La maggior parte del libro replica la formula di Rolex 1905-1960. Ciascuno dei capitoli sui decenni dal 1961 al 2000 si apre con la cronologia degli eventi significativi e la tabella dei movimenti sviluppati nel periodo. Segue la galleria degli orologi, accompagnati da fotografie, testi che ne illustrano la genesi e schede tecniche. Un’ampia selezione di annunci pubblicitari commentati permette di seguire l’evoluzione della marca dal punto di vista dell’immagine. L’innovazione tecnica riceve l’attenzione che merita attraverso la rassegna dei brevetti. Le sezioni finali presentano documenti che vanno dalle pubblicazioni della Casa agli articoli della stampa specializzata. Gli anni dal 2001 al 2025 sono trattati diversamente. Dopo le date e i movimenti, il lettore trova un racconto globale che comprende tutti i temi analizzati separatamente nei capitoli precedenti. (...)"

 

Pagine: 320
Rilegatura: cartonato
Dimensioni: cm 21,59 x 27,94
Lingue: italiano e inglese  
Tutto a colori

Peso Kg 1,7 
Prezzo: € 180 - $ 190 - CHF 180
ISBN: 979-12-985889-0-5 

 

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 Rolex 1961-2025 è il seguito di Rolex 1905-1960