Tag: "luxury"
Baselworld 2012: Claret X-TREM-1 – First Impressions
You’ve seen the press release, the pictures and Tom’s detailed description of the watch, but what is it really like? Well, first off it is smaller than you might expect given the stature of previous models, but the real surprise? The weight. There just isn’t any.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Harry Winston Opus 12 (VIDEO)
Last week Claret took our breath away with the X-TREM-1, the week before HYT baffled us with the H1 and now Harry Winston seems set to do both with the mesmerizing new Opus 12. Officially unveiled last week at Baselworld, this latest offering from the Opus collection is the celebration of yet another successful partnership with one of the watch industry’s quiet achievers; Emmanuel Bouchet.
Baselworld 2012: Maitres du Temps Chapter Three Reveal (VIDEO)
After taking a step back from the limelight during the last year and a half, luxury watch-maker Maîtres du Temps is back and ready to woo connoisseurs again with a remarkable new timepiece. Following on the success of their Chapter One and Chapter Two collections the brand unveiled the all-new Chapter Three Reveal at Baselworld this year, showcasing the superb talents of independent watch-makers Kari Voutilainen and Andreas Strehler.
BaselWorld 2012: Blancpain Villeret Skeleton 8 Days
It’s been a while since we’ve featured a classic, skeletonised timepiece here on The Watch Lounge and so when Blancpain unveiled their new Villeret Skeleton 8 days at this year’s Basel World we just knew we had to share!
Baselworld 2012: Speake-Marin Piccadilly Serpent Calendar
The Piccadilly range has been a mainstream stay of the Speake-Marin brand since the company was founded in 2000. The original Piccadilly used a heavily modified ETA movement, replacing a range of parts to improve performance, longevity and look. This combined with the rear mounted rotor meant that they were quite thick, but managed to retain a balanced aesthetic.
Baselworld 2012: Press Day – An Insider’s View
As always Ian Ellery is The Watch Lounge’s ‘man on the ground’ at the Baselworld Watch Fair and will be sharing his thoughts on some of this year’s hottest new releases over the coming days.
As I have said before the life of a freelance journalist is rarely a stroll in the park. I’m not sure who those guys are that get invited to endless reception parties, but they don’t appear to be me.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Christophe Claret X-TREM-1
Last week we showed you a sneak preview of Christophe Claret’s breath-taking new timepiece, the X-TREM-1. Absolutely mesmerizing to behold, the reaction to the teaser video was understandably a mix of excitement and impatience. Well today we can finally give you the full low-down on this radical new invention, sure to be one of the stand-outs at this year’s Baselworld.
Baselworld 2012: Speake-Marin Serpent Calendar (PREVIEW)
Speake-Marin have just announced that they will unveil the all new Speake-Marin Serpent Calendar at this year’s Baselworld. The official press release has not yet been issued however the brand did let slip this beautiful teaser image giving fans of the man and the brand some idea of what to expect.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 3 (VIDEO)
Earlier this year Harry Winston unveiled the third installment of its Histoire de Tourbillion collection. Promising a visual feast for a highly select group of just 20 enthusiasts world-wide this spectacular timepiece houses not one, not two but three tourbillons in it its unique over-sized design. Surprisingly enough it is also remarkably easy to read the time, assuming you will ever be able to tear your eyes away from the mesmerizing dance of the tourbillons, of course!
BaselWorld 2012: Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 (FULL VIDEO)
Few words can describe just how cool the new X-TREM-1 timepiece is from Christophe Claret. The time display itself is actually quite simple – revolutionary simple in fact – but the overall concept is simply breathtaking. Words can’t do it justice, so for now, we invite you to just enjoy this really cool video instead!
The iPocketWatch – From Concept To Reality?
When the latest incarnation of the iPod Nano was introduced a slew of designers and gadget lovers quickly came up with novel ways to make use of its time display functionality, most notably in wrist-watch form. So when Melbourne-based designer Edwin Conan contacted us to let us know he had had thrown his hat in the ring with a unique case design that transforms the humble Nano into a contemporary pocket watch we knew we had to check it out.
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