Tag: "luxury"
Speake-Marin Dong Son Limited Edition For The Vietnamese Market
If you follow us on Facebook you would have no doubt already seen the images of Speake-Marin’s latest custom creation, the specially-commissioned ‘Dong Son’ (if you don’t follow us on Facebook shame on you, click here immediately to make amends!). A stunning piece of wrist art brought to life by the incredible photographic talents of TWL favorite Ming Thein, the Dong Son proves yet again that Speake-Marin is so much more than just a watchmaker.
Linde Werdelin Comes To Australia + We Profile The SpidoSpeed Gold!
In yet another exciting development for the Australian watch market, sources tell me that the high quality timepieces – and associated instruments – from specialist watchmaker Linde Werdelin will soon be available in-store Down Under! To celebrate we’re taking a closer look at the brand’s latest release, the SpidoSpeed Gold Chronograph.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Immortality By Speake-Marin (Photos By Ming Thein)
Regular visitors to The Watch Lounge will no doubt be familiar with both the names Speake-Marin and Ming Thein. The former is an exceptionally gifted independent watchmaker whose timepieces we have featured numerous times here on the site, whilst the latter is a superbly talented photographer who’s work, funnily enough, we have also featured on the site (here and here)! Now, for the first time, we have the opportunity to present the two together, in the form of Thein’s stunning photos of the one-of-a-kind Immortality piece by Speake-Marin.
Save The Time – The Plight Of Independent Watchmaking In Australia (VIDEO)
I came across this interesting video today via Ariel Adams and I thought it was worthwhile sharing, not least because it specifically focuses on the Australian watch market. Essentially it highlights the plight of independent watchmakers and watch repairers in Australia whose businesses have been significantly impacted by the increasingly restricted supply of spare parts from a number of the larger Swiss brands.
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.
Three Svend Andersen Watches To Be Offered At Auction This Saturday!
Earlier today I was browsing through the on-line catalogue for the upcoming “Important Watches” auction by Swedish auction house Kaplans Auktioner. After glancing through the usual offerings of vintage Rolexes and IWCs, I was quite pleasantly surprised to discover not one but three timepieces on offer from one of the founding fathers of modern independent watchmaking, Svend Andersen!
Wow Watch Wednesday: MB&F & Sarpaneva MOONMACHINE (VIDEO)
A short while ago MB&F unveiled their fifth ever Performance Art piece – the MOONMACHINE – a mini-event that has completely obliterated any previously held perceptions I had of what the concept of ‘cool’ actually encapsulates. A HM3 Frog complete with Stepan Sarpaneva moon-face moon-phase complication? Now that is cool!
Meet Laetitia Pino – Girard-Perregaux’s Puzzle Master!
Despite being centuries old the Swiss watchmaking industry is still surprisingly youthful, relatively speaking of course! Many of the brand’s rising stars are still yet to pass their 30th birthday, making for a vibrant environment rich with creativity and youthful exuberance. In recognition of this Girard-Perreguax has launched an exciting new initiative, a print and online journal called the ‘New Face of Tradition’ aimed at the promotion and celebration of a new and exciting generation of watchmakers.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Grieb & Benzinger’s Blue Danube
Regular readers of The Watch Lounge will no doubt already be familiar with the work of Grieb & Benzinger. This small German-based Atelier specializes in the creation of unique timepieces powered by the restored antique movements of past master watchmakers. And so it was with great anticipation that we awaited the unveiling of the brand’s latest achievement earlier this year, known simply as the Blue Danube.
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