Tag: "2010"
A Closer Look At The “Palace” From Jean Dunand
During SIHH I was able to meet up with the representatives of Jean Dunand at a hotel outside the main venue. Now I like their watches, I think their “Toubillion Orbital” movement is very interesting, but while I admire the technical achievement of the dials and their use of a whole range of techniques from [...]
Basel World 2010: Press Day
Before reporting on the Press Day of Baselworld I should make it clear that the life of an itinerant journalist isn’t as glamorous at it might seem. Where as the first public day is Thursday, the first day of Baselworld is actually the Press Only day on the Wednesday, As you might expect for a [...]
Baselworld 2010: The Time Is Now!
If you have visited this site even just once over the last couple of months you would probably have a fair idea that Basel World 2010 is about to get underway. Heck, we’ve even got a special category dedicated to it! However, chances are if you’re new to the world of luxury watches or you’re [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: Chopard L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon
In a highly competitive market, such as the luxury watch industry, participants need to evolve constantly, trying new things and finding new ways to get the upper hand on their competitors. Sometimes these new concepts are beautifully executed and work out well and sometimes they just fail dismally. Fortunately for high-end luxury watchmaker Chopard their [...]
Ulysse Nardin El Toro. Technically Advanced? Yes. Attractive? Not Even Close!
Ulysse Nardin’s high-tech perpetual calendar complication is legendary in watch making circles around the world and has featured in many of their timepieces. This latest model, to be formally announced at Basel World this year, comes equipped with a dual time function and in-house developed and manufactured self-winding movement.
Weird Watch Wednesday: The Rebellion Predator
It’s unique and aggressive styling make the newest timepiece from novice watchmaker Rebellion our feature piece for this week. Aptly named the Predator, this latest creation represents Rebellion’s first attempt at a timepiece in a round case whilst still staying true to their automobile racing roots. Conceived in collaboration with the highly regarded, international watch [...]
New Ball Watch Engineer Hydrocarbon – Tool Watches As They Should Be
If you’re looking for a timepiece that is tough and hard-wearing yet at the same time still refined enough for the boardroom and reasonably priced, perhaps its time you consider the Engineer Hydrocarbon collection from American-owned Swiss watchmaker Ball Watch Co. Given a complete makeover ahead of its up-and-coming debut at Basel World this year, [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: The Odyssey Lady Skeleton From Clerc
This is our first lady’s watch to feature on Weird Watch Wednesday and taking a look at it, it’s not hard to see why! Entitled the ‘Odyssey Lady Skeleton’, this new piece will be presented by its maker, Clerc, at Baselworld this year. Although the Swiss watchmaker is well known for their futuristic designs and [...]
Corum Releases Two New Golden Bridges In Preparation for Baselworld 2010
In anticipation for the Baselworld 2010 fair in March, Corum releases two new Golden Bridge models. The new models, one of which is designed for women, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Corum Golden Bridge, slim, baguette movement.
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