Tag: "luxury"
Hublot Nominated For Highly Prestigious WALPOLE AWARD For Excellence
Hublot has just received the news that it has been nominated for the highly prestigious “Walpole Awards For Excellence” ceremony which will take place on the 15th November in London. Hublot has been nominated alongside four other brands – Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Ermenegildo Zegna and The Peninsula Hotels – in the “International Luxury Brand” category, [...]
It Costs How Much? – A Visual Exploration Of What Drives Value (Part.3)
Well, it’s the final installment in our photo essay on the remarkable Marin 2 Thalassa by Peter Speake-Marin and what a journey it has been. Through this process we hope to have given you an intimate glimpse into the incredible craftmanship, attention to detail and above all time required to realize these mechanical masterpieces, and [...]
Interview With Guy Lucas de Peslouan – The Master Behind The Lens
Guy Lucas de Peslouan. Although you may not immediately recognize the name, this extremely talented individual is single-handedly responsible for so many of the photos of some of the world’s most desired timepieces, including offerings from brands such as Richard Mille, Thomas Prescher, Audemars Piguet and Van Cleef & Arpels that you would almost certainly [...]
It Costs How Much? – A Visual Exploration Of What Drives Value (Part.2)
Yesterday we brought you Part.1 of our special feature on the concept of value in luxury timepieces. We have chosen to present this series in the form of a photographic essay, using fantastic images of independent master watch-maker Peter Speake-Marin’s all new Marin 2 timepiece. Speake-Marin is renowned for his superb craftmanship and attention to [...]
It Costs How Much? – A Visual Exploration Of What Drives Value (Part.1)
One of the questions we get asked most often here on The Watch Lounge is why some timepieces cost what they do. In some instances it is easier to explain as the overt designs and exposed complications make the level of skill and craftsmanship, not to mention hours of labor, required apparent, even to the [...]
On The Wrist Review – TechnoMarine Cruise Sport Chrono
In its heyday TechnoMarine made some of the coolest timepieces going around, attracting an audience of young, hip consumers hungry for something new and a little more daring from a typically conservative industry. They were one of the first brands to really push the boundaries of the fusion concept (i.e. combining various materials into a [...]
MB&F JWRLYMACHINE Unveiled – Behold A True Performance Art Masterpiece
We know it’s not Wednesday yet but what the heck. Wow! Last week we released the first teaser image of MB&F’s latest creation, conspicuously named the JWRLYMACHINE. Precious few details were available at that time other than the fact that this new piece had been conceived and executed in collaboration with legendary 152 year old [...]
Corum Chronograph 44 Centro Mono-Pusher – Staying True To Form
We have always maintained the long-held belief that the key to success is consistency; find something you do well, and then keep on doing it. It would seem that the team at Corum also subscribe to this same principle, producing timepieces that are of exceptional quality whilst at the same time remaining true to the [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: The Grieb & Benzinger Blue Wave
One of a kind. That is the only way this superb new offering from the master craft-men at Grieb & Benzinger can be described; in part because it is true and in part because words simply fail us when we attempt to do otherwise. A classic beauty in every sense, this stunning timepiece will capture [...]
A Special Interview With Meehna Goldsmith – The Luxury Timepiece Expert
Many of you that are regular readers of The Watch Lounge, and indeed any number of other well known publications, will no doubt already be familiar with the name Meehna Goldsmith. Not only are we fortunate enough to have her contribute to this on-line magazine, she also writes for a number of other
Wow Watch Wednesday: The Telôs Watch Experience
You may not know the name, but you’ll definitely recognize the face, or rather, faces! After all, you have been seeing them everywhere over the last few years, even if you didn’t know it! Greubel Forsey, Patek Philippe, Girard Perregaux, Montblanc, Parmigianni, the list goes on. But who are they? They are none other than [...]
Exclusive Preview: The All New MB&F JWLRYMACHINE!
Today we received an email from our good friend Maximilian Büsser, Founder and creative genius behind MB&F and their collection of astonishing horological machines. This in itself is normally a cause for celebration, as Max rarely wastes words unless he has something important to say, and today was no exception. However, as opposed to sending [...]
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