Cut For Time: Celebrity Watch Spotting, Patek Philippe, And A Dual-Brand Concept Store

The Roma Phoenix is the result of a collaboration between Schwarz Etienne and Les Atelier Blandenier. The concept for which will be spotlighted on The Naked Watchmaker, an educational platform that specializes in deconstructing, photographing, and explaining how watches are made in the most intricate detail.

The goal of the Roma Phoenix project was, first, to integrate multiple skills, in terms of horology and métiers d’art. Then make an “Art Piece” while documenting the process, the artisans, and the journey of such an undertaking on The Naked Watchmaker.
 

In a nutshell: The dial is made of 18-karat gold, then filled with blue enamel to create the impression of a blue sky on a sunny day, and the gold phoenix is hand-engraved and then lacquered. This unique piece comes in a 42mm red gold case and is powered by a manufacture automatic movement with a micro-rotor.
 

For more details, we thoroughly recommend going over to The Naked Watchmaker for a wonderfully educational deconstruction.

Following the brand’s Quasar Light and Quasar Azure timepieces, Girard-Perregaux is now unveiling the Quasar Infrared. This new timepiece comes in a transparent sapphire crystal case and features red accents, just in time for the Chinese New Year celebrations.
 

Patrick Pruniaux, Girard-Perregaux’s CEO, explained, “We wanted to create a watch that exudes vitality and evokes thoughts of good fortune and positivity. In Chinese culture, the color red conveys these sentiments. The Quasar Infrared combines red hues with transparency and iconic shapes as well as our signature Three Bridges. This creation is modern but employs Girard-Perregaux’s vast expertise amassed over its 230-year history.”
 

The one-of-a-kind timepiece comes in a 46mm case and has a beautifully skeletonized tourbillon movement that features the brand’s iconic three bridges (also made of sapphire). Priced at CHF 283,000, the Quasar Infrared is paired with a glossy red calfskin strap and comes with an additional red alligator strap.

Patek Philippe announced the arrival of three new women’s timepieces from its Twenty~4 collection last week. The first is the brand’s iconic rectangular Twenty~4 with a quartz movement. It is now available in rose gold together with a chocolate-brown sunburst dial and diamonds on the bezel.
 

There are new colors for the Twenty~4 Automatic, too, with a stainless steel timepiece fitted with an olive-green sunburst dial and a rose gold version featuring a matching dial gilded with rose gold.
 

To mark the arrival of these new models, Patek Philippe is launching a new communications campaign called “Rituals of My Life.” It will focus on those precious personal moments that punctuate and illuminate the modern woman’s life. Keep your eyes peeled for it!

Junghans just recently unveiled a new Max Bill Klein Automatic in a case size of 34mm, respecting the original diameter of Max Bill’s design for Uhrenfabrik Junghans in 1961. The functions and features have been constantly refreshed over the last 60 years, but the design remains almost unchanged and is as popular today as when it was first unveiled.
 

The sapphire crystal, date display on a minimalist dial, and self-winding movement all contribute towards an extremely user-friendly timepiece that can be paired with a beige or black leather strap or a Milanese bracelet. It is also available in a rose-gold color. Prices range from $1,095 to $1,195.