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Luxury watchmaker craftsmanship and product developments

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Luxury watchmakers are emphasizing technical precision, craftsmanship, and the release of new collections. Greubel Forsey and Jaeger-LeCoultre have introduced new internal standards to certify excellence. Greubel Forsey launched the Balancier QM under its ‘Qualité Musée’ (Museum Quality) philosophy, which aims to ensure components are finished to a level suitable for museum display. Developed with the Experimental Watch Technology (EWT) laboratory, the Balancier QM features a 39.60 mm grey gold case and a manual-wind movement consisting of 298 elements. Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled its ‘High Precision Guarantee’ (HPG), an internal certification combining chronometric precision with aesthetic finishing. Initially appearing on the Master Control Chronomètre collection, the brand intends to roll this label out across all collections starting in 2027. This initiative builds on the brand’s history of rigorous testing, such as the ‘1,000 Hour Control’ established in 1992. Other manufacturers have expanded their offerings with new models. Frederique Constant introduced the Classics Quartz Date, while Herbelin released a limited edition Cap Camarat Square Skeleton Titane featuring a black titanium case. Chopard expanded its L. U. C collection with the L. U. C 1963 Heritage Chronograph and the L. U. C 1963 Heritage Regulator. Recent developments include new releases from Parmigiani Fleurier and Patek Philippe. Parmigiani Fleurier debuted the Toric Petite Seconde Morning Blue, featuring a 40.6 mm platinum 950 case and a manual-winding caliber PF780 movement. Patek Philippe launched the Gondolo ‘Ladies First’ reference 7043, which introduces a quartz movement to this specific collection. The Art Deco-inspired series includes six references in various gold finishes, some adorned with gemstones like tsavorite, amethyst, or topaz. Jaeger-LeCoultre has further expanded its portfolio by blending high watchmaking with high jewelry. jewelry and refined dress watches. The brand introduced the Calibre 101 Chain (reference Q2842270), an 18-karat rose gold jewelry bracelet with a braided effect featuring 158 brilliant-cut diamonds. Additionally, the brand unveiled new iterations of the Master Ultra Thin Moon in 18-karat rose and pink gold, featuring 36 mm cases, sunray-brushed dials with moon phase displays, and the in-house Calibre 925 self-winding movement.

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  1. 2026-10-25 17:22 UTC Luxury watchmaker craftsmanship and product developments
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  4. 2026-10-04 18:36 UTC Luxury watchmaker craftsmanship and product developments
  5. 2026-09-29 02:51 UTC Luxury watchmaker craftsmanship and product developments

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