Tag: "complication"
How Does A Minute Repeater Work?
The Minute Repeater complication (such as the one in the Jean Dunand Grande Complication we featured last week) is widely considered to be the most complex and challenging of all complications, presenting a true test of skill for master watchmakers seeking to reach the pinnacle of their craft. But just why is that? What is [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Jean Dunand Grande Complication
This week we feature an absolutely stunning piece from Jean Dunand, breathtaking in both its technical complexity and exceptional design. Created for true connoisseurs of haute horology, the suitably named Grande Complication is powered by a unique Christophe Claret creation, a manually wound movement that features an astonishing 12 complications in total and is constructed [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Franc Vila FVa35 SuperSonico 5 Minutes Repeater
If you’re looking for something truly distinctive you’d be hard pressed to go past some of the absolutely stunning creations by Spanish watch maker Franc Vila. Characterized by unconventional designs and alternative materials, Franc Vila’s watches are bold and adventurous and to be honest, probably quite unlike anything you have seen or worn before. One [...]
What’s A Tourbillon Really Worth?
Later this week we will be presenting our “on-the-wrist” review of this watch from Chinese manufacturer, Longio. Whilst not yet on the mainstream radar this Hong Kong based brand is really making a conceited effort to break into the luxury watch market by offering watches that have been constructed fully in-house, including the automatic movement which features a flying tourbillon complication.
Wow Watch Wednesday: The Upside Down Watch
This week’s watch is the super cool first creation of newly independent master watch maker Ludovic Ballouard. Simply called the ‘Upside Down’ watch, few details were known about this exceptional timepiece during the construction phase other than that it would feature a never-before-seen complication.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Aeternitas Mega 4, The World’s Most Complicated Wristwatch
You may recall that in Novemeber last year Franck Muller announced the creation of the world’s most complicated wrist watch and presented it to an American collector in Monaco. Well, according to the brand, their watchmakers are already
Wow Watch Wednesday: Zenith Academy Zero Gravity Tourbillon
Watch making is an undeniably complex and highly competitive affair, with the truly high-end Marques constantly striving to differentiate themselves from their peers and demonstrate their truly superior abilities. This week’s stunning piece by Zenith is no exception and builds on the brands strong reputation for innovation, although the true value could be said to [...]
Press Release: Maîtres du Temps Presents New Additions To Chapter Two
Maîtres du Temps is pleased to present the latest additions to the Chapter Two collection. The world’s most legible triple calendar mechanical wristwatch is now available in varying combinations for the discriminating watch enthusiast. Chapter Two, a collaboration of master watchmakers including Peter Speake-Marin and Daniel Roth, features central hours and minutes indicated by elegant [...]
Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Tourbillon – Sensationally practical
Often high-horology pieces, whilst exceptionally beautiful, are not always practical to be worn on a regular basis. Fortunately though, this does not necessarily have to be the case. Renowned for their superior skill and craftsmanship the ww.tc Tourbillon from Girard-Perregaux successfully combines two of the watchmaker’s most iconic hallmarks, the world time function and the [...]
Interview With Maximilian Büsser, Founder Of MB&F And Horological Visionary!
Four years ago one extraordinary man had one absolutely extraordinary vision. That man was Maximilian Büsser and his vision was, according to him, based on a very simple and fundamental idea: to assemble dedicated Collectives of talented horological artisans, artists and professionals – all friends – to design
Wow Watch Wednesday: The Parmigiani Toric Tourbillon
As a longtime fan of all things Parmigiani, I have always taken extra effort to follow the brand, and have been lucky enough to see its watches in person on two occasions. Independently owned and fiercely innovative, Parmigiani have spared no expense to secure itself and its reputation as a true Manufacture. The brand offers simple hand wound watches as well as exceptionally complex pieces.
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