Urwerk Creates Unique UR-103 Phoenix for Only Watch
Master watchmaker and Urwerk co-founder Felix Baumgartner proudly announces Urwerk’s presence at Only Watch 2011. As an expression of commitment to the Only Watch cause, Urwerk will be auctioning the UR-103 Phoenix, a unique timepiece made of white gold and hand-decorated by master engraver Jean-Vincent Huguenin, one of the most gifted artists in this field. Only Watch is the charity auction to benefit research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy held in Monaco on September 22 under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. Fascinated by universal legends, Jean-Vincent did not take long to decide on the theme for this piece. In recognition of all those engaged in the battle to save children from muscular dystrophy, the UR-103 bears the quintessential symbol of resistance and resilience: a phoenix rising from the flames. In our daily lives we all have objects that are slightly talismanic, says watch artist and Urwerk co-founder Martin Frei. We love to have them at our side, in touchin

Hautlence Presents its 2010 HL Collection
Hautlence has not followed the traditional path in the way its timepieces are developed. The brand works with a select group of about 50 artisans known as “the College” to bring its creations to life. The goal is to find the best source for each component. In several areas, such as machining and surface treatment, technology is evolving rapidly, and it is not possible for a small brand producing relatively few timepieces to keep up in all of these areas. For example, some components are made using photolithography and electro-shaping – a technique similar to that used to make integrated circuits. Other components require recently developed manufacturing processes and technologies. Hautlence believes its approach allows it to take advantage of the best available methods to produce the best results.Each Hautlence timepiece is built around the caliber, which is not only unique to Hautlence, but which is a fully integrated design. For example, the guided linear bearings o

Tips on buying watches in germany
Hello Guys,I'm buying 2 26401RO (the new version) in germany. How hard will it be to track them down? Wrote a few dealers already. Hoping for any tips and discount tactics!NJKedit: could actually buy it in Dubai as well. but not seeing much on chrono24.

rubberclad discontinued?
my AD told me that an AP sales manager told him that the steel and pink gold rubberclads are being discontinued. can anyone confirm this?

When will Rolex do their press release next week?
Hello all,I was wondering if anyone knows what day Rolex will be doing their press release of their new models next week at Basel?? Thanks guys you're the best!!!