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September 2009

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Watch Review: Alpina's New Chronograph

Sep 30, 2009  |   Contributor: Matt Baily

Luxury Watches: At this year's Baselworld fair in Switzerland, Alpina announced many new additions to its Avalanche Extreme line of watches.... Read More

Luminox: Luxury Sports Watches Glow

Sep 23, 2009  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

While there are many higher priced sports wristwatches on the market than those by Luminox, there are few anywhere near as cool as these Swiss-made masterpieces with its unique glow-in-the-dark-visibility feature.... Read More

Faberge to Sell High-End Jewelry Online

Sep 21, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Online Jewelry Sales: Elite luxury jewelry house Faberge is preparing to enter the world of web retail with a special collection of pieces, some of which are worth up to $7 million.... Read More

Citizen Watch Company Releases Latest Eco-Drive Timepieces

Sep 21, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

By the introduction of Eco-Drive, Citizen has changed the way watches tell time. An Eco-Drive watch uses the simplest, yet most technically advanced power generating and storage system in the industry today.... Read More

TAG Heuer Updates Grand Carrera Line at Baselworld 2009

Sep 18, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Luxury Watches: TAG Heuer's award-winning Grand Carrera has undergone several transformations during its influential existence, and this year the brand has released yet another game changing design. The new Grand Carrera Calibre 36... Read More

Girard-Perregaux Releases Limited Edition Vintage Tourbillon

Sep 16, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

The rich history of the tourbillon escapement as well as its high level of difficulty to assemble lends all watches with the mechanism an air of prestige, making them icons of fine-tuned craftsmanship and scrupulous attention to detail.... Read More

All-Black Luxury Watches Sport Modern Aesthetic

Sep 15, 2009  |   Contributor: Danika Garlotta

Luxury Watches: Although the world of haute horology is generally stemmed from tradition, history and classic appeal, one can't ignore the influx of creative design, mechanics, and aesthetics that are surfacing on the market today. One particular trend that has charmed its way into the public eye, is the "Black Out" look. These predominantly black designs give a sense of mystique and intrigue. Whether the pieces are coated in ceramic, PVD, or carbon, these styles give the conventional aesthetics that encapsulate the watch world, while incorporating a contemporary finesse.... Read More

New Collection of Engagement Rings by Verragio

Sep 15, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Engagement ring designs by Verragio have always retained an element of exclusivity due to Barry Verragio's unwavering attention to fine design and dedication to a rigorous quality standard.... Read More

Bell & Ross Reinvents 1940s Style

Sep 14, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Although Bell & Ross is a relatively young brand, you would not be able to guess it from their exceptionally designed timepieces.... Read More

Limited Edition Vacheron Constantin Dragon Watches

Sep 12, 2009  |   Contributor: Kyle Stults

Elite watchmaking house Vacheron Constantin is the world's oldest watch manufacturer and has been in continuous operation since its founding in 1755. Vacheron is truly one of the elite watchmaking houses - performing everything from the creative design process to the research and development of movements to the to the actual crafting its watch components and of courses the watches themselves.... Read More

Patek Philippe Updates Signature Timepiece Collection

Sep 12, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

News & Trends: As the signature design of the brand, it makes sense that Patek Philippe would reinvent the Calatrava line, time and time again, to include contemporary technology, whilst maintaining the basic style ethics that made the line what it is today.... Read More

Carl F. Bucherer Goes Blue with The Patravi Line

Sep 8, 2009  |   Contributor: Kyle Stults

Lucerne, Switzerland-based luxury watch manufacturer Carl F. Bucherer recently introduced four new, beautiful, blue-dialed variations in its signature Patravi line of watches. The Carl F. Bucherer Patravi "Blue Wave" watches offer a nice balance of form and functionality in two case shapes (round and tonneau) that can be paired with a stainless steel bracelet or a distinctive blue calfskin strap.... Read More

Newest Watch Designs From Philip Stein

Sep 6, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

The world of elite watch design has been changed dramatically by the innovation of one brand: Philip Stein. Since the introduction of Natural Frequency Technology, the company has skyrocketed to the top of the list of most preferred, luxury watch brands and, this summer, two new spectacular designs will be released for sale: the Special Edition Titanium Chronograph for men and the Cocktail Watch for women.... Read More

Breitling Recreates the Chronomat: B01 Changes the Game

Sep 3, 2009  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Luxury Watches: It's a difficult task to look at the newest Breitling model and not feel yourself enticed by its majestic design, elegantly recessed and immaculately decorated interior along with the fine-tuned craftsmanship that goes into... Read More

A. Lange & Söhne Lange 31 RG

Sep 1, 2009  |   Contributor: Kyle Stults

First released in March 2007 in platinum, the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 31 hand-wound mechanical watch is now available in a beautiful rose gold case on a hand-stitched red brown crocodile strap.... Read More