Tag: "Geneva"
Urwerk UR-110 – Sneak Preview (Video)
Recently we published some of the first images of Urwerk’s highly anticipated new model, the UR-110. Now we have this fantastic video to share with you which gives the best indication yet of what the movement actually looks like and how it might function! So far the Swiss watch-maker has been very secretive about the [...]
The All New Urwerk UR-110 – What Could It Be?
Earlier this year Swiss watch-maker Urwerk announced the end of production of their phenomenally successful UR-103 series, freeing up Felix Baumgartner (the watchmaker) and Martin Frei (the artist) to focus on their new creation: the UR-110. Scheduled to be unveiled by Urwerk at their Geneva exhibition at the Hotel des Berges (17-20th of January 2011) [...]
MCT Sequential One All Black – A Wow Watch Wednesday Exclusive!
Think of one of the most unique, innovative and just down-right cool timepieces you have ever seen and then imagine it dressed in all black. That’s exactly what super exclusive luxury watch-maker Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps (MCT) have done and the result, the all new Sequential One All Black, is nothing short of superb. In [...]
URWERK UR-CC1 – The Black Cobra Strikes
As if you needed another reason to be completely enthralled by Swiss watch-maker Urwerk. Be careful though, this one bites! Officially announced yesterday the mind-blowing UR-CC1 has shed its grey gold skin to unveil a lethal black cobra beneath. As dark as it is mesmerizing, the UR-CC1 in black AlTiN will entrance you with its [...]
Taking A Trip To The Home Of Watch Making
Over the last few days you may have noticed that The Watch Lounge was a bit quieter than usual and I apologize for this. However, once you hear the reason I think you’ll agree it was quite understandable. You see I spent 3 1/2 very hectic days touring all over Switzerland with industry veteran Ian Skellern visiting some
Hublot and Depeche Mode Raise Over $600,000 For Teenage Cancer Trust!
It’s always great to see big companies giving back and no one does it quite like luxury watch manufacturer Hublot. Lead by their charismatic CEO, Jean Claude-Biver, an industry legend in his own right well known for his generosity, the brand teamed up with rock ‘n’ roll superstars Depeche Mode to raise money for teenagers with cancer.
Une Journée Avec Les Maîtres du Temps
C’est un fait avéré que cette semaine à Genève fut le théâtre d’une foule pressante et d’une bonne part de stress. Manquer un rendez-vous n’est pas envisageable, et c’est donc d’autant plus appréciable que d’avoir l’opportunité de se poser confortablement dans un fauteuil et d’avoir quelqu’un qui vous présente une succession de montres d’exception dans [...]
An Afternoon With Maitres Du Temps
It’s true that this week in Geneva is a huge rush and comes with its fair share of stress. Missing an appointment isn’t an option, so it is nice when the opportunity comes along to sit in a nice comfy chair and have someone show you a series of fantastic watches in a quiet and [...]
SIHH 2010: A Day In Review
Back at SIHH 2010 again today and looking forward to the many exciting discoveries that still await. It promises to be a rewarding day and so without any further delay, let’s get into it! First up is the classically understated International Watch Company.
Weird Watch Wednesday: The Greubel Forsey Effect (Live From SIHH 2010)
Perhaps the hottest ticket in town this year at SIHH 2010 is an interview with Stephen Forsey. The co-founder of Greubel Forsey is a busy man and its not hard to see why when you look at the mind blowing pieces his company has created. But early on Tuesday morning I was able to spend a short time with him to talk about the latest products and look back over the last few hectic years.
SIHH 2010: Highlights From The First Day
With more brands on show than ever, this year’s SIHH was always going to be a huge event. Plus, with the addition of Greubel Forsey and Richard Mille as first time exhibitors there was always going to be some juggling of space and it looks like I’m going to get some extra exercise this year.
A Day At The Geneva Time Exhibition
Well its the the start of a very busy week in the world of watch making in Geneva and the first event is the innaugrual Geneva Time Exhibition. A new event aimed at bringing together a range of independent watchmakers and providing them with an appropriate forum to exhibit their unique pieces, the GTE provides [...]
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