Category: Watch News
Wow Watch Wednesday: Speake-Marin Renaissance Tourbillon Minute-Repeater
Generally I’m not one for bold statements but every now and then I think the occasion calls for it and so here goes; I think Peter Speake-Marin is one of the most underrated independent watch-makers in the world. I also think he is one of the most talented. Don’t believe me? Then take a closer look at the all new Speake-Marin Renaissance Tourbillon Minute-Repeater. Mesmerizing complexity, flawless finishing, this is not just a timepiece; it’s a work of art!
SIHH 2012: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Collection (VIDEO)
Jaeger-LeCoultre have been garnering a considerable amount of interest in their Duometre à Spherotourbillon recently and watching the official video about how it all works it’s not hard to see why. The question is though, what’s it really like?
SIHH 2012: Lange & Sohne
I have always been a big fan of Lange & Sohne, interviewing a previous CEO was one of my first professional watch jobs, so they will always have a special place in my heart. In 2012 our favorite German watch brand is making the most of its Saxony roots with artisan skills going back to the 12th Century.
SIHH 2012: Richard Mille
They may only produce 2,700 watches per year but Richard Mille always manage to put on a show. This year the presentation was in 3D which is a first for me and the added dimension certainly made for an unusual experience.
Biver Steps Down As CEO Of Hublot, Steps Up As Chairman
It was officially announced yesterday that industry heavy-weight Jean-Claude Biver has stepped down as CEO of Hublot effective from 1 January 2012 and has been succeeded by Mr. Ricardo Guadalupe, the former Managing Director of the Company and a long-time friend of Biver’s.
SIHH 2012: Five Watches That Deserve Your Attention
If you happen to be sharing a drink with any of your fellow watch enthusiasts anywhere around the country right now, chances are the conversation is going to turn to the upcoming SIHH 2012. Not surprising really when you consider that this is the watch show where some of coolest (and biggest) brands in the world choose to showcase their latest offerings for the new year.
Devon Tread 1F Rolls Into Australia – Big, Bold And Totally Badass!
In 2010 Devon Works – a California-based creative design lab – set chins wagging when they unveiled their new concept timepiece, the Devon Tread 1. Over-sized and unconventional in every way the Tread 1 became an overnight sensation, baffling some with its complex inner workings and wooing others with its cutting edge design.
Introducing The New Speake-Marin Spirit – Get One, Now!
It can be difficult to make a big noise when you are an Independent watchmaker but through sheer determination, dedication, and masterful skill, even in these difficult economic times Peter Speake-Marin continues to produce and successfully sell some magnificent watches.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Greubel Forsey GMT
Last week master watch-makers Greubel Forsey unveiled their latest creation, a phenomenal new timepiece simply called the GMT. Don’t let the innocuous name or the seemingly run-of-the-mill complication fool you though – this may well be the most beautiful GMT timepiece you ever lay eyes on.
Urwerk Shines Bright With The UR-110 ZRN Champagne Supernova
Today Urwerk announced a new edition to its highly coveted “rare species” collection, unveiling a rather special edition of the UR-110 (a fascinating timepiece we covered in some detail here) which has been coated with Zirconium Nitride. Also referred to as the Champagne Supernova due to its unique coloring (and the brand’s connection to space and astronomy) this Édition Spéciale will be available in a limited run of just 12 pieces worldwide and can only be acquired exclusively from Chronopassion (Paris), Marcus (London), The Hour Glass (Singapore) and Westime (Los Angeles).
MB&F Legacy Machine No.1 Rocks Wow Watch Wednesday! (VIDEO)
Apple may have let everyone down with the launch of their much hyped but largely unchanged ‘new’ iPhone yesterday however as far as we’re concerned a paradigm-shifting ‘No. 5’ was still unveiled all the same. We are of course talking about the fifth machine from creative geniuses MB&F, possibly their most unconventional creation yet. Well for them, anyway! By the way, did we mention it’s round!?
Only Watch 2011 Raises EUR 4.5 Million For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy!
In what can only be described as a fantastic outcome the 2011 Only Watch Auction held in Monaco on the 23rd of September has raised a staggering EUR 4.5 million for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy!
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