Author Archive: Tom Mulraney

Tom is the founder and editor of The Watch Lounge. Together with his team he is dedicated to bringing you the best, original content you won't find anywhere else on the net.

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Armin Strom Gravity Fire Tourbillon – If Looks Could Kill

| December 12, 2013 | Reply

Armin Strom Gravity Fire Tourbillon

There’s no doubt it’s a tough gig being an independent watch manufacturer but that doesn’t seem to be slowing down Swiss outfit Armin Strom. A combination of high quality craftsmanship, precision engineering and good old fashioned perseverance has seen the brand not only survive but also prosper in what is arguably one of the most challenging markets in the luxury industry. To demonstrate my point I am today taking a look at one of their newer timepieces, the stunning Tourbillon Gravity Fire, which recently launched in the UK.

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URWERK EMC Hands-On (Live Pics)

| December 11, 2013 | 1 Reply

URWERK EMC
© 2013 Adam Priscak for WatchAnish and TWL

Earlier this year independent watchmaker URWERK created a tremendous buzz with their newest timepiece, the EMC, otherwise known as the mechanical smart watch. For the first time a mechanical watch could intelligently self-diagnose how accurately it was running and then communicate that information to its owner through a special indicator on the dial. Equipped with this information the wearer could then easily correct the timing themselves via a clearly designated screw on the back, without the aide of watchmaker. Pretty impressive to say the least!

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Van Cleef & Arpels Cerfs-Volants Extraordinary Dials – Spoil Someone Special

| December 10, 2013 | Reply

Van Cleef & Arpels Cerfs-Volants

Gentleman, the season of gift giving is upon us, so why not take this opportunity to share your all-consuming passion (mechanical watches, of course) with your significant other? Who knows, you might even spark the collecting flame in their hearts with a selection from this years Extraordinary Dials collection from Van Cleef & Arpels. Of course the ladies reading this already know they don’t need an excuse to spoil themselves and what better way to do it than with a beautiful new timepiece!

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Hautlence HLRQ 01 Hands On (Live Pics)

| December 9, 2013 | Reply

Hautlence HLRQ 01
© 2013 Adam Priscak for WatchAnish and TWL

A couple of months ago I wrote about the launch of the new HLRQ 01 from Hautlence, the third model in the brand’s sporty new HLRQ line. Unlike it’s siblings however, whose colorful facades give them more of a playful feel, the HLRQ 01 is all business, it’s case a subdued but attractive mix of black DLC-coated titanium and 18k rose gold. This is a watch I’ve had my eye on for a while now and so I jumped at the chance to spend a little time getting hands on with it last month at SalonQP.

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