Category: Special Features
The Origin Of Legends – The Sketch Book Series (Finale)
Well, it’s the finale of our special series on the Origins of Legends, where we’ve featured the original sketches of some of the best known (and unknown) brands in the world. It’s been quite a journey of artistic and intellectual enlightenment and as it draws to an end we are proud to present to you [...]
The Origin Of Legends – The Sketch Book Series (Part. 3)
Ok, so it’s ‘Wow Watch Wednesday’ and yesterday at the end of Part.2 of our special feature on the origins of some of the world’s most well-known luxury watches we promised you something a little out of the ordinary in today’s entry. We’ve already shown you the mind-blowing finished products watch-maker Urwerk is capable of producing (see here for the jaw-dropping UR-CC1 Black Cobra if you missed it earlier today) but now
The Origin Of Legends – The Sketch Book Series (Part. 2)
Welcome to Part.2 of our special insight on the origins of some the world’s most amazing watches. If you missed Part.1 be sure to check it out here. Today we present to you the original sketches of two exceptional pieces; the DualTow by Christophe Claret and the Jules Audemars by Audemars Piguet. Looking at these images (the first set especially) it really is hard to believe just how superb the final results are!
The Origin Of Legends – The Sketch Book Series (Part. 1)
If you’re anything like us than at on at least one occasion you’ve looked at the exceptional timepiece on your wrist and wondered where it all began. We think you’ll agree that watch-making is as much about practical application as it is about aesthetical beauty, with the best examples achieving a stunning blend of both. And so it is
How To Move Forwards While Looking Backwards – Innovation In The Watch Industry Part.4
In Part.3 we looked at how young watch-maker Romain Jerome is attempting to turn a concept into an icon, with the on-going development of their DNA of Famous Legends series. Today, we turn our attention to another, far more established brand who has already achieved all that and so much more.
How To Move Forwards While Looking Backwards – Innovation In The Watch Industry Part.3
In Part.2 of our exclusive special on innovation in the watch industry we talked about the truly baffling achievements of Montblanc, made all the more amazing by the incredibly short time frame within which they were realized. Remarkable as they were, however, we should acknowledge
How To Move Forwards While Looking Backwards – Innovation In The Watch Industry Part.2
Although relatively new to the world of watch-making, luxury marque Montblanc has an incredibly rich heritage and reputation for fine craftsmanship that has been cultivated over a period of more than a century. It’s no wonder then that this iconic brand is dedicated to preserving its past.
How To Move Forwards While Looking Backwards – Innovation In The Watch Industry Part.1
Much like in the wild a company’s ability to survive and prosper in the business world depends largely on its ability to evolve and innovate. Nowhere is this more apparent than in a super-competitive industry like the luxury watch industry, where new brands continually come and go, sometimes in a matter
Maîtres du Temps– The Story Of The Masters Of Time (Part 2)
Welcome to Part Two of our two-part special on Master Watchmaker Maîtres du Temps. If you missed Part One earlier this week, you can find it here.
Maîtres du Temps – The Story Of The Masters Of Time (Part 1)
The concept of Maîtres du Temps is as unique and ambitious as the spectacular timepieces the company has created. More than just a brand, Maîtres du Temps represents a mind altering shift in the way we perceive the notion of traditional, high-end watchmaking. A revolution several years in the making, this pioneering Marque has created horological history by bringing together
Introduction to MCT Watches – Geneva
Written by MCT Founder Denis Giguet for The Watch Lounge.
MCT is leading the way for a new generation of young, dynamic Swiss watch brands. We believe in designing unique, distinctive watches which allow our customers to actually tell the time quickly and easily. Many expensive watches have appeared with weird and wonderful designs but they often have very little functionality.
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