Lex Stolk, Author at 0024 WatchWorld

The rebirth of an Oris icon

by Lex Stolk on 26/05/2017

The new Oris Artelier Complication is the latest interpretation of one of Oris’s defining movements Few movements epitomise the spirit of innovation and creativity that has made Oris one of the world’s most recognised and celebrated watch companies so well as the Complication.

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Introducing the Pinion Atom: a new entry point to the Pinion family

by Lex Stolk on 26/05/2017

Pinion presents a new watch for 2017, titled ‘Atom’. The Atom inherits all of the design and production qualities seen in the previous collection of watches, but priced at £790 (£658.33 ex. VAT) signals it as the new entry-point to the Pinion family.

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the Pokémon are back, and this time they came in force!

by Lex Stolk on 25/05/2017

In the wake of the first collaboration between RJ-Romain Jerome and The Pokémon Company International, the two corporations have partnered again to release a unique timepiece, exclusive in concept and rare in quantity.

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Ulysse Nardin Executive Skeleton Tourbillon: prepare to be seduced

by Lex Stolk on 22/05/2017

Prepare to be seduced by this new edition of Ulysse Nardin Executive Skeleton Tourbillon that expresses its characteristic technical performance and bold design in blue ceramic and ultra-light titanium. The substantial character of the 45mm Executive Skeleton Tourbillon is deceptive: this piece is in fact ultra-light.

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Kerbedanz Maximus, the world’s largest tourbillon in a wristwatch

by Lex Stolk on 19/05/2017

A Kerbedanz world premiere in a limited edition of 99 pieces Maximus, the world’s largest tourbillon cage measures 27 millimeters across. The Maximus masterpiece of horological micromechanics was introduced to the media and all the world’s buyers at the end of March at the Baselworld trade fair. An unusual timepiece that breaks the mold.

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F.P. Journe raises 200,000 CHF for Action Innocence

by Lex Stolk on 18/05/2017

On May 10, 2017, the Chronomètre Optimum was adjudicated for 200,000.-CHF i.e. 2.35 times its price. F.P. Journe commited once again for Action Innocence in order to protect the dignity and security of children on the Internet in making a unique piece of his Chronomètre Optimum in Platinum with a specific dial at the colors of Action Innocence.

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Swiss Cheese Watch created by H. Moser & Cie. sells for a record price in support of traditional Swiss watchmaking

by Lex Stolk on 17/05/2017

More than simply watches, the two pieces sold by world-leading auction house Christie’s in Geneva on May 15th have a symbolic role. Included in the catalogue of rare watches, the Swiss Alp Watch and Swiss Mad Watch were sold as a single lot by Christie’s.

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Hublot and Berluti unveil the Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti

by Lex Stolk on 16/05/2017

The new Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti fuses Hublot's creative watchmaking genius with the innovative — and inimitable — patina of Berluti leathers. The new Classic Fusion Chronograph Berluti is available with a 45 mm case in a choice of two finishes, Scritto King Gold and Scritto All Black.

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IndyCar champion, Simon Pagenaud is the latest partner to join Richard Mille

by Lex Stolk on 13/05/2017

Simon Pagenaud, reigning champion of the IndyCar Series, joins the Richard Mille team of drivers. Known in North America as ‘Le Patron’, the top IndyCar driver will now wear the RM 11-02 Automatic Dual Time Zone in every race.

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Métiers d’Art by Bovet 1822 – A World Premiere

by Lex Stolk on 12/05/2017

Bovet 1822 proudly presents its latest achievement - the new exclusive & innovative technique - bringing a new dimension to the decorative arts, in short the birth groundbreaking combination of traditional miniature painting techniques and layered application of luminescent material.

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IWC launches new edition of the Portugieser Chronograph Classic

by Lex Stolk on 11/05/2017

IWC is now reissuing the Portugieser Chronograph Classic (Ref. 3903) with a slightly revised and updated design. The dial with the typical Portugieser railway-trackstyle chapter ring looks even neater than its predecessor without the subdivision of the seconds, while the watch as a whole has a more modern impact thanks to the convex sapphire glass.

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