Category: Watch News

The Watch Academy x Hublot London (Video)

| May 17, 2013 | Reply

Hublot Watch Academy
© 2013 James Cole for WatchAnish

So it turns out that people who buy high-end mechanical wrist watches don’t just do it because they look cool, they are also actually interested in what’s going on the inside. Who would have guessed, right? Well, Hublot for one, which is why the luxury watchmaker ran their first ever ‘Watch Academy’ at the Hublot Boutique on New Bond Street in London last month. The talented guys from watchanish.com were on hand to witness the show and have provided us with some excellent coverage, including a very cool video. Check it out after the jump.

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RM 028 Orange Flash – Get Set For Summer With Richard Mille

| May 9, 2013 | Reply

RM 028 Orange Flash

Orange is apparently this season’s ‘hot’ color (at least according to some article I read in GQ) and it seems even exclusive luxury watch manufacturer Richard Mille is keen to get in on the act. The Brand recently announced a new collection of Limited Edition timepieces including, you guessed it, the Richard Mille RM 028 Orange Flash.

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Unique Patek Philippe Ref. 5002 “Sky Moon Tourbillon” In Pink Gold To Be Auctioned

| April 24, 2013 | Reply

Patek Philippe Ref. 5002 “Sky Moon Tourbillon” In Pink Gold

Ok, so admittedly this is getting to be a bit of a habit. I am sure though that once you read the article you will agree that it was worth us breaking our unspoken rule about second-hand watches one more time. Following on from the rare Patek Philippe ref 2499 that we told you about last week, which is to be auctioned online in June, today’s entry is a stunning unique Patek Philippe Ref. 5002 “Sky Moon Tourbillon” in pink gold, which will be auctioned by Antiquorum on May 12th.

The estimate? A cool US$1.1m – US$1.6m.

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1953 Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 To Be Auctioned Online On 7th June!

| April 19, 2013 | Reply

Patek Philippe Ref. 2499
Photo credit: Klas Förster

For the second time this month I find myself breaking TWL’s somewhat unspoken law of not writing about vintage timepieces. I am hoping you will forgive this transgression however when you read what I have to share with you.

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Introducing the New Richard Mille RM39-01 – For Pilots and ‘Flight Enthusiasts’ Alike

| April 19, 2013 | Reply

Richard Mille RM39-01

We really like Richard Mille over here at The Watch Lounge. I know that may be hard to believe with all the slack we give them about their watches being all but illegible (which, let’s face it, many of them are) but from a technical standpoint they are simply superb.

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