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Remaking a classic
Life, Noko, Published on 23/06/2023
» During the Quartz Crisis, Gérald Genta designed a series of steel sports watches that included Ingenieur SL (Reference 1832).
Wandering through time
Life, Noko, Published on 06/01/2023
» Three Masters of Time agilely move on rotating discs in the middle of intergalactic space in the launch film of Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Starwheel. Orange-clad characters assemble the new watch by synchronising their movements in a playful universe imagined by French artist Ugo Gattoni.
Marking the freewheeling sixties spirit
Life, Noko, Published on 11/03/2022
» Last July, Swiss watchmaker Breitling and British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph announced a long-term partnership, which began with displays of Thruxton RS -- the original modern café racer -- in Breitling boutiques around the world.
Salute to aviation history
Life, Noko, Published on 14/01/2022
» On Aug 13, 2021, aviation photographer Bradley Wentzel had to work quickly within the small window of the “golden hour” morning light to capture four vintage planes flying above Virginia Beach, in a dramatic tight formation that at times put them less than 3m apart at speeds of over 320kph.
Sail into history
Life, Noko, Published on 20/08/2021
» In 1936 Panerai carried out tests on precision instruments that would equip the Italian Royal Navy's new underwater assault vehicles and operators under a secret programme. Ref 2533 outperformed the other prototypes and later its successor Ref 3646, illuminated by a radium paste, became known as the Radiomir military watch.
Striking a chord
Life, Noko, Published on 18/12/2020
» In 1989, Patek Philippe marked its 150th anniversary with Calibre 89, the world's most complicated portable timepiece with 33 complications. Its grande and petite sonnerie along with a minute repeater, four gongs and an alarm on a fifth gong exemplify the Swiss brand's mastery in the music of time.
Complex beauty
Life, Noko, Published on 23/10/2020
» Grand complications have always been Patek Philippe's passion, from the very beginning with its quarter repeater pocket watch created in 1839.
Building for the future
Life, Noko, Published on 03/07/2020
» On the outskirts of Geneva, Plan-les-Ouates is a watchmaking hub, whose first settler Patek Philippe has been operating in a generously-sized building since 1996.
Watchmaking for women's wants
Life, Noko, Published on 08/02/2018
» Once a craving among men, mechanical watches with complicated functions now appeal to women.