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TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 Watch Hands-On
Baselworld 2015 is the first watch trade show that sees Jean-Claude Biver at the helm of TAG Heuer as "interim"CEO, and one of his most important new products for this year is the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 watch. I feel as though the genesis of this watch, its purpose as I see it, and how it will impact the TAG Heuer brand overall is something worth talking about, because without a little discussion, I don't think this a product that most people will understand.Let's step back to the early 2000s, when Jean-Claude Biver was hot off of his sale of Blancpain to the Swatch Group and eager to do something new. He purchased the failing Hublot brand which was originally founded in the early 1980s. Thanks to the Big Bang watch and the hype machine that Biver transformed Hublot into, it became a powerhouse watch company and he later sold it to the large luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy). Jean-Claude Biver didn't just sell Hublot to a large group and leave, but rather, he
Montblanc Unveils 1858 Geosphere Messner Limited Edition Watch
Since its inception, the vintage-tinged Montblanc 1858 collection has been closely associated with the pursuit of mountain exploration, especially through the distinctive Geosphere series. For its latest release the brand has partnered with legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner, the first man to climb Mount Everest solo as well as the first man to climb all 14 peaks above 26,200 feet, to create a special variant of the Geosphere honoring his lifetime of achievements in exploration. The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Messner Limited Edition is filled with special nods to the mountaineering legend, along with a handsome blue and bronze colorway.The 42mm case of the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Messner Limited Edition follows the same sporty general form as the standard Geosphere, but is rendered in a warm yellowish bronze. The long tapering lugs feature a nicely executed mix of brushed and polished surfaces, while the bidirectional bezel features a clean and simple compass insert in navy blue cer