Category: Watch News
Andreas Strehler and Kari Voutilainen To Make New MdT Chapter Three
In 2008 Maitres du Temps made its official debut with the successful delivery of a bold new project, the Chapter One. The concept was simple; bring together some of the world’s best independent watch-makers, give them the necessary resources and then step back and watch as they work together to create truly astonishing timepieces!
Please Welcome Our Newest Contributor: Ashton Tracy!
It gives us great pleasure to announce the addition of Melbourne based watch-maker, Ashton Tracy, to our editorial team! Ashton trained at the British School of Watchmaking in Manchester where he obtained his WOSTEP diploma and now runs Kosmos Horology in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in mechanical timepieces along with the manufacturing of obsolete watch parts.
Ikepod Opens First Pop-Up Monobrand Store In Paris
Here’s something cool, designer Marc Newson’s funky watch company – Ikepod – has teamed up with watch retailer Antoine de Macedo to open up its very first pop-up, monobrand store in Paris. The temporary store, adjacent to de Macedo’s boutique and workshop on the left bank of the city, will officially open the doors to its 50 square meter space on June 19, 2011 and will remain open until 30 July, 2011.
Speake-Marin ‘Vegas Ten’ For The Purist’s 10 Year Anniversary
As some of you may already be aware the PuristS on-line community is celebrating their ten year anniversary later this year in Las Vegas and have invited a number of highly respected watch-makers to create exclusive pieces especially for this event. Among those asked was none other than master watch-maker Peter Speake-Marin and so here today we have the first virtual rendering of the ‘Vegas Ten’ collection he will be presenting.
Wow Watch Wednesday: No Valve Prototype Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller (Auction)
We know, we’ve said it before; we are not vintage watch experts – not by any stretch of the imagination! However, every now and then something particularly intriguing comes across our desk which we just have to share with you, such as this extremely rare No Valve Prototype Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Double Red Sea Dweller Submariner (wow, try saying that three times fast!)
MB&F HM3 Frog Zr – Black Is Back…In Purple? (Live Photos!)
The masters of mechanical machines for your wrist, MB&F, have just unveiled the latest limited edition to join their highly successful HM3 ‘Frog’ collection. This new addition, called the ‘Frog Zr’, serves as a cheeky reminder of MB&F’s burning desire to bring a bit of fun (and color) to the world of high-end watch-making whilst at the same time demonstrating its design and innovation capabilities. Limited to a production of just 18 pieces, the Frog Zr will be available exclusively from select retail partners around the world.
Louis Moinet Astralis – Simply Out Of This World!
All too often you come across a brand that is just going about its business quietly, producing really high quality, innovative pieces without really getting the mainstream recognition it deserves – www.louismoinet.com is such a brand. The only difference is that’s the way they like it.
Mr. Race Missing In Action – Presumed…?
Mr. Race, Mr. Green’s sporty younger brother has gone missing in action after competing in the 20th Anniversary race of the French “Tour Auto” earlier this month. Known for his charm and striking good looks Mr. Race was always an instant hit with the ladies. That is why it came as no surprise when news came through that he was last sighted pulling over his Ford GT40 to pick up an attractive female hitchhiker with an unusual spider’s web tattoo on her shoulder. Rumor has it they were headed for Spain but no one has seen or heard from the couple since.
Press Release: CEO of Ulysse Nardin, Rolf W. Schnyder, Has Unexpectedly Passed On
Rolf W. Schnyder, CEO of the Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin, has unexpectedly passed away on 14th April 2011 after a short illness.
Press Release: Jaeger-LeCoultre To Auction Memovox Tribute To Deep Sea Prototype N°1
Within the framework of the partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre, the International Herald Tribune and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Grande Maison in the Vallée de Joux is announcing the auction of a unique model. The proceeds will be entirely devoted to safeguarding a remarkable marine site, the fauna and flora sanctuary around Malpelo island, Colombia.
Wow Watch Wednesday: The Gagarin Tourbillon (VIDEO)
Fifty years ago Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin secured his place forever in the pages of history by becoming the first human being ever in space. Although it was only a short stay, under two hours in fact, this was to become one of the greatest achievements of mankind and set the stage for further space travel. To celebrate the anniversary of this monumental event and the tragically short life of the incredible man who helped orchestrate it, master watch-maker Bernhard Lederer presents his latest creation; the sublime Gagarin Tourbillon.
Pre-Basel World 2011: Marc Jenni JJJ
We first came across the up-and-coming, young watch-maker Marc Jenni last year when he presented his remarkable new timepiece, the Prologue, at Basel World 2010. An ACHI Candidate, the Prologue was Jenni’s inaugural timepiece under his own name as an independent watch-maker and featured the world’s first lateral winding mechanism.
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