This Week’s Watch News In 60 Seconds

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There is lots to catch up on this week from submarine adventures and musical marvels to billionaire credit cards, and exciting new releases. See what you missed in our special weekly round-up

The WorldTempus Selections: Geneva Watch Days 2023 

To kick off the week, our Editor-in-Chief Suzanne Wong gives us her top five from this year’s Geneva Watch Days (no easy feat!). Click here to discover the exciting lineup! 

Blancpain’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Continues with the Fifty Fathoms Act 3

Another landmark anniversary, another Fifty Fathoms! Blancpain is back with a third act of their iconic Fifty Fathoms - and it was worth the wait! Our Editorial Director Sophie Furley gives us all of the details here

Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 © Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 © Blancpain

American Explorer Victor Vescovo Talks About His Adventures with Omega

In this captivating presentation, American explorer and Omega ambassador Victor Vescovo shares fascinating stories of his trips to the deepest points of all five of the planet’s oceans. The question is: did his Challenger Deep timepiece strapped to the submarine survive the extraordinary depths? Read on to find out. 

Reuge: A Breath of Fresh Air 

Olivier Müller takes a closer look at the new Reuge. After receiving investment from De Bethune earlier this year, the makers of musical automata are spreading their wings with exciting new projects. 

Claude Meylan’s Lioness In Lace 

Fans of skeletonized movements, rejoice! The Peseux-based brand strikes again with three open-dialed timepieces called the Lionnes Dentelles. Here is a sneak peek of the exquisite new collection! 

Lionne Dentelle © Claude Meylan
Lionne Dentelle © Claude Meylan

Interview With Jean-Christophe Babin 

Next up, WorldTempus enjoys a chat with watch industry legend and Bulgari CEO, Jean-Christophe Babin, to discuss all things business, from Geneva Watch Days to the exciting developments that are underway for the brand.

Other News

In other news from the watchmaking world, Doxa partnered with Watchworks group to establish its presence on the Asian continent, Eberhard & Co. returned as the Official Timekeeper of the 63rd Genoa Boat Show, and Jacob & Co. designed and co-signed the ultra-luxurious Billionaire credit card

New Releases 

Last but not least, for our new releases of the week, we have the Bell & Ross BR 03 Gyrocompass, the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Volant Kaleidoscope, the Parmigiani Fleurier Les Roses Carrées Collection Grand Feu, the Richard Mille RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics Collection and the Zenith Defy Extreme Carl Cox Limited Editions

Les Roses Carrées - Collection Grand Feu © Parmigiani Fleurier
Les Roses Carrées - Collection Grand Feu © Parmigiani Fleurier