Posts tagged Small Seconds
Introducing the Chopard L.U.C XPS Poinçon de Genève Limited Edition
Introducing the Chopard L.U.C XPS Poinçon de Genève Limited Edition

Back in August, I had the pleasure of visiting Chopard's Madison Avenue boutique. I explored the collection, conversed with brand representatives, and learned the history of this 155 year-old watch manufacture. Following my visit, I posted a write-up about two incredible dress watches which blew me away. On one piece, the chamfering on the case was superb, the circular graining on the movement was also an elegant touch, and the dial (porcelain, by the way) was pretty cool. The other wristwatch was a ladies' timepiece....

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Blue Dial, Boutique Visit, Chopard, Contemporary Watches, Cool Watches, Geneva, Haute Horology, In-House, Industry NewsLuke RottmanChopard, Platinum, Haute Horology, Blue Dial, Small Seconds, cool watchesComment
The Vacheron Constantin Malte Small Seconds
The Vacheron Constantin Malte Small Seconds

A dress watch is a quintessential piece in any collection. Patek’s Calatrava, Lange’s Saxonia, Journe’s Chronometre Bleu, and Vacheron’s Patrimony all sell for around $20,000, are known for their superb quality, and are downright dapper. These watches exemplify fine Swiss watchmaking, but aside from Journe’s use of tantalum, are they that unusual? This is why I admire Vacheron’s Malte. 

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Richemont, SIHH, Vacheron Constantin, Watch ReviewLuke RottmanVacheron Constantin, White Gold, Small Seconds, Malte, Richemont, SIHH, 2014Comment