Tag: "New"
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 [...]
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 [...]
Baume & Mercier Doesn’t Just Talk To Its Clients. It Also Listens.
How many Web pages and brochures have you read on miscellaneous watch companies, each one more eloquent than the other about their story? One is the oldest, another holds the biggest number of patents, while still another would be as close to perfection as possible. All of them claim a unique patrimony. Only a few [...]
Glashütte Says “Bonjour, Paris!”
For all of us watch enthusiasts out there Glashütte will always be a favorite brand, representing all that is pure about the fine art of German elegance and craftmanship. Yet, despite their popularity they have never really had a strong retail presence in Europe, other than their flagship store in their homeland, Germany. Well, that’s [...]
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