“Broad arrow” was created in 1544 and traditionally used in heraldry. The symbol was engraved on munitions, military trunks and more to show that they belonged to the English government.

The "Time for Change" initiative aims to raise funds for the Emirates Airline Foundation through a silent auction of a unique piece: the Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon. The timepiece, designed exclusively for the partnership, is Roger Dubuis' most iconic creation, a true collector's item! The proceeds of the auction will go towards the Emirates Airline Foundation's many programs dedicated to bettering the lives of children all over the world.

The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde is immediately identifiable by its two off-centered dials that describe a figure eight with great purity of line.

In 2008, Jaquet Droz launched the Grande Seconde SW, a sporty reworking of this iconic model.

When taking colour as your sole point of reference, you can run the entire gamut of watches, from in-your-face fluorescence to the subtle gradient of richer colours on the dial of a more classic piece and all points in between.

The French have all read and enjoyed Le Petit Prince by famous pilot and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The poetic and philosophical story published in 1943 is an integral part of French culture.

The French have all read and enjoyed Le Petit Prince by famous pilot and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The poetic and philosophical story published in 1943 is an integral part of French culture.

There are twenty different models in the new collection from Jacob & Co. With five different time zones displayed on the dial, the new Palatial collection is perfect for anyone who wants to be punctual on their travels.

What is the biggest surprise of the 2014 edition for you?
The record number of watches in the competition. More than 240 watches have been submitted this year. And all the major watchmaking groups are represented, alongside numerous independent brands.

Vividly reflecting the wave of enthusiasm for artistic crafts we have been witnessing in recent years, the correspondingly named category in the 2014 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix welcomes 23 competing watches – meaning double the number in 2013, which was the first year this became a category of its own.

When you think of Havana, you think of a magical cultural place, a piece which has literally become the emblem of a country and a colour with brown and red hues.