Tag: "luxury"
MB&F HM3 ReBel – For The Right-Handed Rebel In You
You know you have something truly special when you have to create a unique piece just to enable your die-hard fans the opportunity to really stand out from what is already a very exclusive crowd. Yet, this is exactly what luxury machine-maker MB&F has had to do, leading to the creation of the HM3 ReBel – a limited edition piece for those who like to walk on the even wilder side.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Patek Philippe Ref. 2419 Minute-Repeater Offered At Auction (VIDEO)
Famed antique watch auctioneers Antiquorum have just announced that they will be offering a never before seen Patek Philipe ref 2419 minute-repeating wristwatch, originally retailed by Cartier, in their upcoming auction on March 10th in New York. To ensure maximum exposure collectors will have the opportunity to take a closer look at this unique piece at special previews to be held in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Los Angeles and New York.
Roland Iten For Bugatti – CALIBRE R22 MARK 1 “BUGATTI”
True connoisseurs of haute horology will no doubt be familiar with the name Roland Iten. Although not a watch-maker himself, Iten is a well-respected pioneer in fine mechanics and has been commissioned by several master watchmakers such as François-Paul Journe, Greubel Forsey and Jaeger-LeCoultre for the creation of watch buckles that embody the concepts of contemplated calibration and fitness for purpose.
Pre-Basel World 2011 – Hublot Big Bang Black Caviar
A few years back Hublot created somewhat of a sensation when they unveiled the One Million Dollar Black Caviar Bang, a stunning piece literally covered in almost 550 rare baguette cut black diamonds, 34.5 carats in total.
Things You Didn’t Even Know That You Didn’t Know!
The best kept secrets are the ones you’ve never even heard about. The ones that concern information that you didn’t even know that you didn’t know! Some industries are aware of this and use it to their advantage, but the watchmaking industry has taken this concept to the next level, establishing it almost as a golden rule. Here at The Watch Lounge we always try to offer you some new perspectives, going beyond just the pure product approach.
Define Watches To Hold Watch Auction For Queensland Flood Appeal
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of months you would undoubtedly be aware of the mass devastation caused in the state of Queensland, Australia by severe flooding and cyclones. A number of charities and government programs have been set up to help raise funds for those affected and now Brisbane based Define Watches are doing their part too, with the announcement of a special, one-off auction to be held later this month.
Xetum Launches Limited Edition Tyndall
At the start of last year we wrote about an ambitious newcomer called Xetum and their highly attractive, minimalist inspired Tyndall timepiece. We followed this initial write up with a hands-on review of the Tyndall, which you can read here. Thanks to its good looks and reasonable pricing, the Tyndall was extremely well received by the market. Building on this success Xetum has recently announced the release of their very first limited edition timepiece, the aptly named Tyndall Limited Edition.
“What Time Is It?” With Jerome Pineau On What Time Radio
A little over a month ago I decided to create a new web radio project and called it “What Time Is It?” – It’s a web radio show live on the air every Thursday afternoon at 4:30PM Swiss time (7:30AM PST and 10:30AM EST). It stands out as “the first live international web radio show [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Corum Golden Bridge Automatic
Last year Corum celebrated the 30th anniversary of the very first Golden Bridge mechanical, baguette movement and introduced two new Golden Bridge models at Basel World 2010, including the gorgeous Miss Golden Bridge. This year the brand has even bigger plans for Basel with the announcement that the very first automatic winding Golden Bridge movement…
Marvin Watches Gives TWL’s Ian Ellery Center-Stage At GTE (Video)
A few weeks ago at the Geneva Time Exhibition the ever innovative Marvin Watch Co. invited several prominent watch bloggers (including TWL’s very own Swiss Correspondent, Ian Ellery) to share their thoughts on the changing face of the industry in a series of short videos shot on-site. In the video above Ian identifies a couple [...]
The Great Return of Bespoke Watches?
Centuries ago the creativity of manufacturers was limited only by their technical capabilities. And, much like those of their clients, their ideas and ambitions, although not always feasible, were truly spectacular. It was during this time when the concepts of ‘series’ or ‘collections’ were still yet to be born, right up until the beginning of the 20th century, that the very lifeblood of the industry was the realization of custom made pieces commissioned by wealthy clients.
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