FRIDAY FIX: News from Bulgari, A. Lange & Söhne,Parmigiani, and MB&F

A. Lange & Söhne Introduces New Saxonia Thin in 37mm, Opens Beirut Boutique

The new Saxonia Slim in 37mm with the 40mm s
The new Saxonia Slim in 37mm with the 40mm s

A new Saxonia thin model in a 37mm case size was introduced this week, instantly becoming the brand’s entry-level-priced timepiece, with all of the design aesthetics one would expect from Lange.  In other news,  A. Lange & Söhne has officially opened the doors of their newest boutique in Beirut. The Beirut location marks the brand’s sixteenth boutique and is their second step into the Middle East after opening a location in the Dubai Mall in 2012.

Bulgari Announces Release of New “Carbon Gold” Line
The newest offering from Bulgari is a reinterpretation of their classic Carbon Gold line from 1993. The 2016 version will be available starting this July and features three different color ways: black, brown and blue.

The new Bulgari Carbon Gold
The new Bulgari Carbon Gold

MB&F Releases New Alain Silberstein Collaboration
“Le vrai bonheur est d’avoir sa passion pour métier,” reads the case band of French watch designer Alain Silberstein’s latest offering with MB&F, the LM1 Silberstein. This quote translates to state that “Making a profession of your passion is true happiness.” This is the newest addition to MB&F’s “Performance Art” series and is available in red gold, titanium and black PVD-treated titanium finishes.

MB&F Silberstein
The new MB&F Silberstein

 Parmigiani Fleurier Celebrates 20th Anniversary
May 29, 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of the formation of the Parmigiani Fleurier brand. The date symbolizes twenty years to the exact date that Michael Parmigiani and Pierre Landolt shook hands inside the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland to form their partnership. The two men met in the exact same location to honor the symbolic moment. Since the brands formation over thirty original movements have passed through the doors of Parmigiani Fleurier.

Pierre Landolt & Michel Parmigiani
Pierre Landolt & Michel Parmigiani