Category: BaselWorld 2010
A Closer Look At The “Palace” From Jean Dunand
During SIHH I was able to meet up with the representatives of Jean Dunand at a hotel outside the main venue. Now I like their watches, I think their “Toubillion Orbital” movement is very interesting, but while I admire the technical achievement of the dials and their use of a whole range of techniques from [...]
Basel World 2010: Press Day
Before reporting on the Press Day of Baselworld I should make it clear that the life of an itinerant journalist isn’t as glamorous at it might seem. Where as the first public day is Thursday, the first day of Baselworld is actually the Press Only day on the Wednesday, As you might expect for a [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: Frédéric Jouvenot’s Helios
We’re constantly searching for new and unique pieces to present to you here on The Watch Lounge and so it is with great pleasure that we introduce you to today’s highly original offering. A tantalizing combination of old and new technologies, the all new Helios timepiece from watch maker Frédéric Jouvenot will take your breath [...]
TechnoMarine To Tweet Live Updates From Basel World
If you read our exclusive interview with Vincent Perriard, Global CEO of TechnoMarine, late last year you would know that the company is planning to use Basel World this year as the platform for the unveiling of their new identity. The brand is promising to introduce not only a whole new look but also a [...]
Baselworld 2010: The Time Is Now!
If you have visited this site even just once over the last couple of months you would probably have a fair idea that Basel World 2010 is about to get underway. Heck, we’ve even got a special category dedicated to it! However, chances are if you’re new to the world of luxury watches or you’re [...]
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Hands On With The New Thunderbolt Calibre From MB&F
In one of those moments of good fortune that don’t come along very often I found myself yesterday in the right place at the right time. The right place being the MB&F atelier in the centre of Geneva talking with Maximilian Büsser, and the right time is 2 hours after the release the first pictures [...]
MB&F Releases First Images Of The All New Thunderbolt Calibre For HM No.4
It’s here! Well sort of. Today, MB&F have released the first images of their brand new movement, aptly named the “Thunderbolt”, which will form the engine of the highly anticipated HM No.4. Unfortunately no images are available of the HM No.4 as yet, but these pictures of the movement alone are enough to make us [...]
Classic And Classy – The New Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
We tend not to cover mainstream brands too often here on The Watch Lounge. It’s not that we don’t like them, indeed we admire many of their exceptional pieces, it’s just that we feel there are already a number of great sites out there that do a more than a sufficient job of covering these [...]
New Book: The Hands Of Time – Celebrating 25 Years Of The AHCI
With Basel World only a days away now, we are beginning to see more and more press releases for new products, but just as exciting we will also have some great books to read. We’ve already told you about the launch of the wonderful new book from Elizabeth Doerr “The Twelve Faces Of Time”, now [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: Chopard L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon
In a highly competitive market, such as the luxury watch industry, participants need to evolve constantly, trying new things and finding new ways to get the upper hand on their competitors. Sometimes these new concepts are beautifully executed and work out well and sometimes they just fail dismally. Fortunately for high-end luxury watchmaker Chopard their [...]
Hublot Big Bang Tutti Frutti – Who Said Classy Can’t Be Colorful?
As you are all no doubt aware Basel World will be upon us in a matter of weeks, with the world’s best watch and jewellery brands coming together in Switzerland to unveil their latest creations. We’ve covered a few of the ones that have really caught our fancy so far and will continue to do [...]
Ulysse Nardin El Toro. Technically Advanced? Yes. Attractive? Not Even Close!
Ulysse Nardin’s high-tech perpetual calendar complication is legendary in watch making circles around the world and has featured in many of their timepieces. This latest model, to be formally announced at Basel World this year, comes equipped with a dual time function and in-house developed and manufactured self-winding movement.
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