Tag: "luxury"
Wow Watch Wednesday: Harry Winston’s (And Denis Giguet’s) Opus 11
Harry Winston’s Opus 11. There is very little to write about this mind-blowing piece that has not already been written. The undisputed show stealer at Basel World 2011, the Opus 11 has literally taken the watch world by storm.
Baselworld 2011 In Review: Gronefeld One Hertz
Across from the Academie Createur Hologerie Independent booth is a small pseudo-shop with the title “Independent Watchmakers”, inside, amongst a few other well-known small brands are the brother’s Tim and Bart Gronefeld.
Basel World 2011 In Review: Marvin Watches
Marvin is an interesting company, yes it makes quartz watches but it also makes automatic movements and a regulator, they are also affordable. There will be some new models later in the year but for Baselworld 2011, they are concentrating on their collector box sets.
Basel World 2011 – Hands-On With Urwerk
I have a small confession to make. I have never actually had the pleasure of meeting Felix Baumgartner; which is surprising really given that last year I spent three days on the Speake-Marin stand only 10 metres from Urwerk. He wasn’t ever available such are the demands on his time. This is no great trial though as Yacine, the Urwerk marketing lady, is as kind and generous with her time as you could wish for. My aim today is to try out the new Urwerk 110, the “Torpedo” and the last of the 202 range, dubbed the “Full Metal Jacket” with its metal bracelet, a first for Urwerk.
Basel World 2011 – Day One Gets Underway
The first day at Basel World is Press Day and an opportunity to catch up with friends last seen at SIHH, examine and try on some fantastic watches, and imbibe the odd drink.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Christophe Claret Blackjack 21 Watch (VIDEO)
If you find yourself in the enviable position of having a large amount of money taking up unnecessary space in your bank account, then this may just be the watch for you. Touted as a miniature casino for your wrist the all new Blackjack 21 watch from Christophe Claret has been designed with aficionados in mind and offers three classic games; dice, roulette and cards.
Pre-Basel World 2011: Marc Jenni JJJ
We first came across the up-and-coming, young watch-maker Marc Jenni last year when he presented his remarkable new timepiece, the Prologue, at Basel World 2010. An ACHI Candidate, the Prologue was Jenni’s inaugural timepiece under his own name as an independent watch-maker and featured the world’s first lateral winding mechanism.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Ateliers deMonaco Quantieme Perpetual – QP-EZ
In a recent article for World Tempus, highly respected international watch writer Beth Doerr (read our interview with her here) suggested that the tourbillon’s time in the spotlight may have come to an end and consequently the focus must shift to the further enhancement of other complications, such as the Perpetual Calendar. We couldn’t agree more and it seems we’re not the only ones, as evidenced by the new Quantieme Perpetual – QP-EZ from Ateliers deMonaco which will be on show at this year’s Basel World.
Pre-Basel World 2011: The Twenty-8 Collection From Kari Voutilainen
Basel World 2011 is almost upon us and soon the market will be literally inundated with new releases from the world of luxury watches. It can be hard to wade through the enormous amount of information disseminated during this incredible show however we do encourage you to try and save some processing space in your overworked brain for this particular unveiling; the new Twenty-8 collection from world-renowned, independent watch-maker Kari Voutilainen.
Extremely Rare Patek Philippe Ref.2419 Sells For $710,500 At Auction
A few weeks ago we wrote about an extremely rare and historically significant Patek Philippe that was to be offered at auction by vintage watch specialists Antiquorum. This never before seen piece was made in 1946 and originally retailed by Cartier New York to a wealthy New York businessman.
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.
What People Are Saying