Category: Watch Reviews
Hublot Skull Bang: Capturing The Picciotto Factor
It’s been quite some time since we featured a Hublot timepiece here on TWL but when the brand teamed up with one of our favorite characters in the industry we just couldn’t resist. And so without further ado, we give you the Skull Bang, a limited edition collector’s timepiece produced in collaboration with Chronopassion’s flamboyant owner, Mr Laurent Picciotto.
Habring2 Doppel 2.0 – Keeping It In The Family
Remember the name Habring2 the next time you’re in the market for a new chronograph. Maybe even write it down because, despite their reputation for quality, this small husband and wife operated Austrian brand has managed to fly pretty much under the radar. That is until now at least. After unveiling their new Doppel 2.0 Doppelchronograph earlier this year they have quickly captured the attention of aficionados everywhere and with good reason, this is one seriously slick timepiece.
Celebrate The Super Moon With Stepan Sarpaneva’s Korona Moonshine
To celebrate the ‘super Moon’ – or for those who are more scientifically inclined, perigee moon – phenomenon that occurred this past weekend I thought it would be cool to take a closer look at another ‘super moon’ of sorts, the Stepan Sarpaneva Korona Moonshine.
De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk – The Simple Pleasure Of Time
It’s no secret that that we’re fans of De Bethune here on The Watch Lounge. I mean how could you not be with their impossible blend of complexity and sheer aesthetic beauty? So when the brand announced the release of the new DB27 Titan Hawk at Baselworld earlier this year we got excited, real excited. And so should you.
Richard Mille RM 039 Aviator E6-B Tourbillon Flyback – For Pilots, Apparently
More often than not when I look at a Richard Mille creation for the first time I have the sensation of being completely overwhelmed. Visually…emotionally…mentally? It almost feels like my brain simply cannot keep up with the processing of all the new stimuli it is receiving. Such was my experience, not entirely unexpected admittedly, with the new RM039 Aviator E6-B Tourbillon Flyback watch, a timepiece I can only describe as, well; challenging.
Watch Winder Review: Underwood (London) – Rotobox
This is a slightly unusual review in that it’s for a variety of winders rather than a single piece. That’s because the Rotobox from “Underwood (London)” is a cross between an expandable winder and the more traditional ‘jewelry box’ style winder. The unit itself is completely removable and can be placed into a wide variety of cases from single framed leather boxes to large wooden units housing twenty or more modules.
Watch Winder Reviews: The Orbita Futura 3
Howard Chan is a man who knows watch-winders. As the owner and editor of the highly informative Watch Winders International website Howard shares his detailed and enlightened views on arguably the most essential accessory to any serious watch collection. Fortunately for us he has also agreed to share his knowledge here on The Watch Lounge on a semi-regular basis. We trust you will enjoy what Howard has to say and hopefully you will find some of the information useful, we certainly did!
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.
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).
Richard Mille RM 051 Phœnix Michelle Yeoh
Collaborations are common-place across the luxury industry, and the exclusive world of high-end watch-making is no exception. Admittedly these partnerships are not always successful and the end result sometimes lack-luster at best. Sometimes though things just fall into place and two exceptional individuals come together to create something truly breathtaking, something that makes us say ‘wow’.
Louis Vuitton Tambour Minute Repeater – LV Gets Serious
It’s no secret that the watch industry has experienced somewhat of a renaissance over the last few years, and with sales surging ever upwards, many brands are clamoring to get their proverbial ‘piece of the pie.’ Among them are some of the best known fashion labels in the world, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, just to name a few. The success of each has varied as has the level of watches they’ve produced. Every now and then however…
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