CONTENTS Cover Story & Feature Stories
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COVER
STORY
ULYSSE
NARDIN’S
LATEST
FREAK IS
NEXT
PG.56
After years of silicon micro-component research and development,
Ulysse Nardin debuts the Freak NeXt, a concept watch regulated
by a dramatic three-dimensional ‘flying’ silicon-blade oscillator.
FEATURE STORIES
56 | HONORING GÉRALD GENTA
A new watch and a new association recall the designer’s influence.
62 | MOVADO’S HISTORICAL TREASURES
A look inside the archives of this influential watchmaker.
68 | BULGARI EXPANDS COLLECTIONS
Look for additional models in Lvcea, Octo, Serpenti & Diva.
74 | INSIDE THE NANOGRAPH
A new TAG Heuer tourbillon debuts a first-ever carbon hairspring.
78 | FRANCK MULLER EXPANDS
As it adds new space to its manufacturing facility, the brand adds new Vanguard
collections and announces Remember.
82 | DIAMONDS UNDER A DOME
PG. 78
MB&F Launches its first collection for women.
86 | NEW AND NOTABLE FROM GENEVA
A look at a few of the most interesting 2019 debuts we’ve seen – so far.
112 | ROSY GLOW
The latest Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback Chronograph
flaunts its retro style with a rose gold case and red accents.
114 | BLACK AND BLUE
Titan Black remakes a Rolex Submariner using artisanal craftsmanship.
116 | A TOUGH TOURBILLON
Karsten Frasdorf secures his slow-beat Spirograph with extra protection.
118 | RETURN TO ZERO
Bernhard Zwinz talks about his revival of Joseph Thaddeus Winnerl, the legendary
19th century watchmaker who invented the return-to-zero mechanism.
122 | TIME RACER
L’Epee 1839 combines an eight-day clock with a vintage racecar.
PG.114
10 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | SPRING 2019
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