The Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Geneve - the world's finest watches recognized

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With two thirds of the world's population now carrying a mobile phone, the only functional aspect of the wristwatch is redundant. The appreciation of fine bespoke mechanical computers however, is stronger than ever - more than US$46 billion this year - three times the tablet computer marketplace. Last Saturday evening, the timepeice industry gathered for the Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève, where the industry awards the best timepeices in a dozen categories. The "Aiguille d'Or" was awarded to the US$87,000 De Bethune DB28. Another leaureate keeps time to one thousandth of a second and another keeps the true length of the day, both achieved mechanically. They cost more than a Ferrari, and are equally as complex. Showing this story to a loved one might cost you a lot of money... Continue Reading The Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Geneve - the world's finest watches recognized

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Tags: Design, Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Geneve, Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, Van Cleef & Arpels, Watches

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