Tag: "luxury"
New Book: Twelve Faces Of Time – Horological Virtuosos
If you’re a regular visitor to The Watch Lounge you hopefully would have realized that we are big admirers and supporters of independent luxury watchmakers. Not only are we in awe of their exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to their trade and but also of the courage and discipline required as a result of the “independent” moniker. As such, it is with great pleasure that we share
Grieb & Benzinger Platinum – Taking Exclusivity To A New Level
So, you’re a sophisticated consumer with high disposable income and elegantly refined taste. You’re looking for something truly exquisite and unique, a one-off piece showcasing exceptional attention to detail and breathtaking craftsmanship. Well, perhaps it’s time your search got serious. We present to you the absolutely superb Minute Repeater 2 from super exclusive master watchmakers [...]
New Ball Watch Engineer Hydrocarbon – Tool Watches As They Should Be
If you’re looking for a timepiece that is tough and hard-wearing yet at the same time still refined enough for the boardroom and reasonably priced, perhaps its time you consider the Engineer Hydrocarbon collection from American-owned Swiss watchmaker Ball Watch Co. Given a complete makeover ahead of its up-and-coming debut at Basel World this year, [...]
PRESS RELEASE: TECHNOMARINE UNVEILS NEW CRUISE SPORT WATCH COLLECTION
The world will get an exciting peek into the future of TechnoMarine, the game-changing Swiss watchmaker, at BaselWorld 2010, when the brand unveils its new Cruise Sport collection for global retailers and press.
The Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture
When considering the relationship between luxury and value, points of view tend to disagree. This is because these two concepts are somewhat contradictory. In light of Tom Mulraney’s article about the real value of tourbillon watches, I find it suiting to take a closer look at a watch that claims to offer both luxury and [...]
Ladies, Its Time
Last week we featured an exclusive interview with Paris watch icon Laurent Picciotto, Founder and Owner of Paris’ most exclusive watch boutique, Chronopassion. In that interview Laurent hinted at the establishment of a new agreement with with a well known company, promising to propose a completely new approach to watches for women in the coming [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: The Concord C1 Code Chronograph
This week’s piece from Swiss watch maker Concord is certainly unique but we’re not really sure if that’s a good thing. Over the last few years the luxury brand has built a reputation for pushing the envelope when it comes to design, in large part thanks to the marketing ingenuity of former President Vincent Perriard, [...]
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.
Daniel Dreifuss (Maurice de Mauriac): The man who stands out from the crowd
Daniel Dreifuss is the kind of man who, when discussing haute horlogerie, talks pretty much about everything… but haute horlogerie. Star behavior, snobbery even? On the contrary. Daniel Dreifuss is a lover of life, constantly unsatisfied, a workaholic who is as happy working 12 to 16 hours a day as he is upset by the [...]
Daniel Dreifuss (Maurice de Mauriac) : Un homme à part
Daniel Dreifuss est un homme qui, lorsque vous lui parlez horlogerie, vous parle à peu près de tout….sauf d’horlogerie. Caprice de star, snobisme ? Tout au contraire. Daniel Dreifuss est un amoureux de la vie, un éternel insatisfait doublé d’un bourreau de travail, qui se réjouit tout autant de travailler 12 à 16 heures par jour [...]
Having The Best Of Both Worlds – Reconvilier Hercules Golf Master
Golf enthusiasts take note – now that Tag Heuer’s Golf watch has fallen into disrepute (thanks to the meteoric demise of a certain superstar’s reputation), we have a new and improved option for you that we think is far more stylish. And useful! You see not only will this new piece from Swiss watch maker [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: The Odyssey Lady Skeleton From Clerc
This is our first lady’s watch to feature on Weird Watch Wednesday and taking a look at it, it’s not hard to see why! Entitled the ‘Odyssey Lady Skeleton’, this new piece will be presented by its maker, Clerc, at Baselworld this year. Although the Swiss watchmaker is well known for their futuristic designs and [...]
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