In January 2011, Vacheron Constantin has presented its Historique Aronde 1954 (Ref. 81018/000R-9657). Featuring an unusual shape of its massive 18-karat rose gold case, the Aronde 1954, unlike millions of generic-looking “classic” luxury timekeepers, makes a strong and, what’s even more important, lasting impression.
Swiss Brands
A Thing of Beauty: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic
JLC has updated the gorgeous Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Geographic collection with a Q1422421 model that offers a second time-zone functionality wrapped in a beautifully crafted 18-karat rose gold case.
Cartier Santos Dumont Carbon Skeleton in Titanium
The French luxury jeweler keeps introducing skeletonized timepieces. The latest in the series is the hand-wound Cartier Santos Dumont Carbon Skeleton Titanium (Ref. W2020052). Officially presented at the SIHH 2011 trade fair. and featuring their signature “full skeleton” dial, the watch looks like a step in the right direction from their previous attempts.
Panerai Luminor 1950 Destro 8 Days Titanio PAM 368
Panerai has once again updated its range of watches designed especially for left-handed people. Not adding anything new in style, the recently presented Luminor 1950 Destro 8 Days Titanio Special Edition (PAM 368) certainly adds something in flesh.
Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Dual Time in Rose Gold
The new self-winding Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Dual Time (Ref. 263800R.OO.0002CR.O1) finds another good use for the gorgeous base caliber designed by Jaeger-LeCoultre, their sister brand that, too, is owned by the very same Richemont Group.
Roger Dubuis Le Chronographe La Monegasque
The flow of unveilings from this year’s SIHH 2011 just doesn’t want to stop. Among dozens of look-alikes, the new Roger Dubuis Le Chronographe La Monegasque (Ref. MG44-680-90-00/0ER01/B) with its uniquely shaped body and no-nonsense dial feels like a breath of fresh air.