Van Cleef & Arpels Timeless XL Makes Strong Impression

Van Cleef & Arpels Timeless XL in White Gold (Ref. VCARN9VB00)

The French fashion and jewelry brand has finally updated its Timeless line with a new, larger-than-life version. Sporting an impressively massive oval case 50 mm x 35 mm in dimensions and a hand-engraved dial with its deep blue color, the Van Cleef & Arpels Timeless XL (ref. VCARN9VB00) may not look as entertaining as their other collections featuring retrograde indicators and thoroughly executed "romantic" scenes, but it still leaves a strong impression on an unsuspecting mind.

Moving Upmarket: 2011 Baume & Mercier Linea Two-Tone

Baume & Mercier Two-Tone Linea Automatic (Ref. 10073)

The beautiful Linea Collection with its nicely finished stainless steel case and a mother-of-pearl dial proved to be so popular among the target audience that it would be a crime not to introduce yet another, more upscale iteration. Now available in an even more expensive combination of materials, the 2011 Baume & Mercier Two-Tone Linea 10073 mixes solid 18-karat rose gold with high-grade stainless steel.

Archimede Pilot H Reintroduced in a Smaller Case

Archimede Pilot 39H Historic Automatic

Around three years ago, Archimede has revealed its Pilot H limited-edition model. The Pilot H was a sort of "homage" to their successful Pilot Original that was powered by a vintage (so-called "New Old Stock") Junghans 687 hand-wound movement. This year, the German brand decided to bet on yet another iteration of the same timekeeper that is now introduced in a smaller case. Meet the "historic" Archimede Pilot 39H!

Hanhart Pioneer TachyTele Looks Refreshingly Cool

Hanhart Pioneer TachyTele Chronograph Automatic

Hanhart has recently released a bunch of new chronograph timepieces that belong to their Pioneer family. While the previous pair of models are more conformist in their appearance and look more or less like your usual vintage-style chronograph, the Hanhart Pioneer TachyTele Chronograph Automatic easily draws attention to itself with its more unusual exterior.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Eight Days Perpetual 40

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Eight Days Perpetual 40 (ref. Q1612520) hand-wound watch

This year JLC has updated its Perpetual Calendar collection with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Eight Days Perpetual 40 (ref. Q1612520). Now available in an 18-karat rose gold case and still featuring the same sophisticated, slightly off-white dial with lots of sub-dials and other indicators, the timekeeper still makes a strong impression and maybe an interesting choice for a person looking for a dressy "complication" watch.

Muehle-Glashutte Teutonia III Handaufzug

Muehle-Glashutte Teutonia III Handaufzug

The new Muehle-Glashutte Teutonia III Handaufzug is the first hand-wound watch from the German watchmaker that comes powered by their own Caliber MU 9411 hand-wound movement that was designed and manufactured solely in-house.

Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Edition (PAM 422)

Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days (PAM 422) manual-wind watch

In January 2011, the Swiss-based Italian watchmaker has presented its then-new Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days (PAM 422). The ref. 422 was limited to 2000 pieces and powered by their new Panerai P.3001 in-house hand-wound caliber. Featuring the same easily recognizable exterior, the watch got better power reserve thus becoming a more interesting choice for those who like to keep their collection of luxury time-measuring accessories in constant rotation on their wrists.

Harry Winston Avenue C Large Is Simple But Brilliant

Harry Winston Avenue C Large (Ref. 335/UQWW.DB/BD/BD)

Harry Winston recently updated its high-jewelry collection with the new Avenue C Large (Ref. 335/UQWW.DB/BD/BD). Although the brand is capable of producing the most complicated mechanical watches, when it comes to jewelry timepieces, HW doesn't shrink from equipping them with the simplest (but still bearing the proud "Swiss Made" inscription on them) quartz movements.